Menu Close

GDC Rumors: Price Drops, SotC Online, Legend Of Dragoon Remake?

If you've been keeping up with the industry, you're eagerly anticipating this week's Game Developers Conference. And although we can't say that any of the following is possible, we'd like to think that a few of these rumors are plausible.

A list of GDC rumors has surfaced over at PlayStation Insider, and there's plenty to chew on. They talk about the new 80GB PlayStation 3 bundle featuring MotorStorm and Resistance: Fall of Man , which we've already seen evidence of, and then it moves on into a big one: the possibility of a 40GB PS3 that will launch this May with a price of $299. If true, that's a biggie, but let's not discount the supposed unveiling of the PSP Slide and a corresponding price drop for the current PSP model. We certainly believe that a new Syphon Filter is on the way, although we had no idea it would be using the Killzone 2 engine, and there's mention of Insomniac's new project. Could it really be a platformer/RPG like the Zelda titles on the N64…?

But the two rumors that caught our eye was the Shadow of the Colossus Online theory, and the weird report that "Legend of Dragoon is under development." For the former, it seems like an odd choice and we'd much rather have a true sequel and for the latter, we have to assume they're talking about either a full-on remake a second title. RPG fans have been hoping for a new LoD since the original released on the PlayStation a decade ago, so could this be the news they've been waiting for? Well, you won't have much longer to wait, so stay tuned this week!

Subscribe
Notify of
guest
57 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Jed
Jed
14 years ago

I'd really like to see some stuff about the new psp.

The $299 PS3 would be a great move for the company, and may be the reason Sony is so adamant about not having a price drop.

I'm ashamed to say it, but I never played shadow of colossus, but I did buy a copy and intend to soon.

I really want to see what Insomniac is doing too.

Ben Dutka PSXE
Ben Dutka PSXE
14 years ago

You're not allowed to post again until you play SotC.

……..I'm only half-joking. 😉

firehahahahaha
firehahahahaha
14 years ago

Ben is completely right

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
14 years ago

Legend of Dragoon would be pimp but they are probably just going to remake it for PSP or something low end like that.

If Insomniac would make a Zelda like game I'd be all over it like a red light on a 360.

th0mas21
th0mas21
14 years ago

haha i like the 360 ref.

MirrorSoul
MirrorSoul
14 years ago

I dont think The Legend of Dragoon got the appreciation, it deserved. It was no FF7 in they story department, but in gameplay mechanics and the ways to level your character (The button timing moves like "Burning Rush")It was on par with FF7 even though still being fll turn based…..

PSN _HAITIAN_JB
PSN _HAITIAN_JB
14 years ago

Thats all great news
So mr Ben was that the secret?


Last edited by PSN _HAITIAN_JB on 3/22/2009 10:52:05 PM

th0mas21
th0mas21
14 years ago

lots to smile about. im not sure which i like the best though… the price drop would not interest me, but in wanting more from sony overall i would want their sales to do well, so whatever works. now about the syphon filter, to me any news is good news, and this little bit is awsome. would love to start hearing more about that… and all this talk of LoD wants me to blow the dust off of it for another round!
sounds like a fun week!

Cpt_Geez
Cpt_Geez
14 years ago

Hopefully they annouce a psp slide. A 40gb ps3 for $299 is a steal for anyone looking to cop one in the future, im happy wit my 60gb. I'd love to see a rpg platform kinda like zelda with better graphics, we'll just have to wait and see.

Ben Dutka PSXE
Ben Dutka PSXE
14 years ago

Just to clarify right now, nothing on that list refers to our PS3 exclusive secret.

FeyeR
FeyeR
14 years ago

dam u ben! dam u!

Fatcat3788
Fatcat3788
14 years ago

Remember Ben… This better not be some elaborate hoax that you will unveil on April first. The community will find you! ;P

Ben Dutka PSXE
Ben Dutka PSXE
14 years ago

I promise you, it's not a hoax. 🙂

SnipeySnake
SnipeySnake
14 years ago

If it was a joke for April 1st. I would laugh for hours. I'm laughing just thinking about it. What is this ps3 secret exclusive and how do you know of it ben?

Sir Shak
Sir Shak
14 years ago

I agree with FatCat , remember Ben , we have our eyes on you.

FeyeR
FeyeR
14 years ago

More rpgs plz!!!!!

karneli lll
karneli lll
14 years ago

A new psp next year? crap!!! oh well,i guess i'll just wait.Sony should have english release dates for Yakuza 3,heavy rain, demon souls and WKC;these will blow ms to kingdom come.
I love ms drama, talking crap about everyone else, from Apple to Sony;cracks me up


Last edited by karneli lll on 3/22/2009 11:18:58 PM

FeyeR
FeyeR
14 years ago

The $299 40g would be awsome, I know of alot of people that are waiting for that 299 price tag!

chicko1983
chicko1983
14 years ago

SotC online would be as Ueda had intended the original SotC to be. I hope it is true.


Last edited by chicko1983 on 3/22/2009 11:27:52 PM

JasperLoons
JasperLoons
14 years ago

Interesting… I knew nothing of his original intention. Got a link or anything where he explains?

chicko1983
chicko1983
14 years ago

go on youtube and type "shadow of the colossus tech demo" and you will see a video of a colossus getting killed by a bunch of warriors which look like the guy from ICO with the horns (apparently he used the model from ICO for the Warriors). From what Ive read on forums, SotC was supposed to be a ps3 launch title with online play but it was scaled back and released on the ps2.

JasperLoons
JasperLoons
14 years ago

Wow, thanks. That was awesome. I can't imagine how epic this game could be on the PS3. I would miss the lone warrior feel of it though.

gumbi
gumbi
14 years ago

Oh man. Any new LoD news has me excited. Hell, I just posted a comment about this on the FFVII remake article you just wrote Ben. We've been waiting a looooooong time for this. A PSP remake would be lame though, I can play it on my PSP now. I generally try to avoid these rumours… but this has certainly piqued my interest 🙂

C'mon price drop!! Daddy needs a new PS3… really… badly.

Ben Dutka PSXE
Ben Dutka PSXE
14 years ago

No…more…PSP sequels or remakes to/of PS1 classics.

I can't handle it. I HATED it when The Lion War came out on the PSP.

AntDC
AntDC
14 years ago

Hey Ben come on, at least people who never got to play FFT in its heyday (me) get to enjoy it now. But yeah these companys should be creating new games, not regurgitating old ones.

SnipeySnake
SnipeySnake
14 years ago

When or if the price drop comes i can finally get my ps3 x)


Last edited by SnipeySnake on 3/23/2009 12:12:56 AM

Schmitty
Schmitty
14 years ago

i dont understand how SotC online would work

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
14 years ago

I don't either, a bunch of dudes climbing a giant and taking it down?

JasperLoons
JasperLoons
14 years ago

Me neither, but I will buy anything Shadow of the Colossus related!

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
14 years ago

Evidently you never saw what SOTC was originally intended to be:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeBpRiWGdWg

Alienange
Alienange
14 years ago

That youtube video makes me sad and yet happy. Happy they didn't make THAT, and we got the SotC we all know and love. Sad that they might still make something like that. I don't need anyone to help me take down a colossus!

Qubex
Qubex
14 years ago

Build a little "panic" over time… let's get some energy going by keeping secrets to ourselves they think… for us frustration lingers… lingers in the shadows!

Q!

"i am home"

Scarecrow
Scarecrow
14 years ago

Legend of Dragoon!!!!!!

Oh god that'd be a dream come true!

Reccaman18
Reccaman18
14 years ago

only if they dont screw it up!

DaNgerSteVe
DaNgerSteVe
14 years ago

dam i guess no ff7 remake for the ps3
i guess its going to be gta v exclusive or something

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
14 years ago

Ya right, that isn't going to happen.

LimitedVertigo
LimitedVertigo
14 years ago

Fuck that, the next TeamICO game better have a deep single player game or I'm going to be pissed. I'm getting fed up with all the multiplayer as of late. I play console games to get immersed on my own.

ps92117
ps92117
14 years ago

right again sir.

Alienange
Alienange
14 years ago

Imagine the multiplayer trophies you'd have to get. "Take down 10 colossi in co-op" Noooooo

Sir Shak
Sir Shak
14 years ago

Can we have some Uncharted 2 gameplay please….

ps92117
ps92117
14 years ago

SOTC online, hmm how would that work? I personally don't see it.
One that I am interested on is syphon philter remake, though I have not played SP before, I hear goods things about.

psxjunkhead85
psxjunkhead85
14 years ago

Hey ben is this secret ps3 exclusive is the game mars thats coming out for ps3 and pc hmm?

karneli lll
karneli lll
14 years ago

I think its metro…something something: the last refuge

Dante399
Dante399
14 years ago

Legend Of The Dragoon 2?
That's very good news 😀

SarahPalinMILF
SarahPalinMILF
14 years ago

It might just be me and then again it might never happen, but i would love to see a Zelda game on the PS3

Common Cence
Common Cence
14 years ago

The Jak 4 rumor is what I'm looking for, oh and the Syphon Filter one, maybe the…

Screw it I want all of those to be in a sense real

Riku994
Riku994
14 years ago

Ben can you please link me to the site that said LoD is under construction? Please 🙂

skoda
skoda
14 years ago

I dont give a crap what they do with it as long as i get a new game of The ledend of dragoon. That was the main reason i bought a playstation back in the day and i play it today. I WANT A NEW ONE!

K ASH
K ASH
14 years ago

Hopefully sony will play a god & make this rumours true because only a god can make all of that a reality.

rell
rell
14 years ago

I hope these rumors end up being true.

Related Posts

57
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x