Well, at least we've cleared it up, once and for all.
Last year a BBC tech journalist, later revealed as Darren Waters, said he saw something that completely blew him away; something that was leaps and bounds ahead of any other game he had ever seen. He wouldn't say what this amazing-looking title was at the time, and ever since, the media and gamers alike have thought and theorized. Was it God of War III ? After all, David Jaffe sang similar praise for that impending masterpiece. Or was it Heavy Rain , which was later unveiled in 2008? Well, as it turns out, it was The Last Guardian , Team ICO's secret PlayStation 3 exclusive that we knew briefly as "Project TRICO." Of course, now Waters says it's "impossible" for the game to live up to expectations. Said Waters to VG247 :
"I’ve carried this secret for so long that it is an incredible relief to finally be able to talk about it openly. Obviously, the length of time that has passed between my first glimpse of the game and its unveiling at E3 means that it is impossible for the Last Guardian to live up to the hype built around this so-called ’secret BBC game.'
As a passionate gamer I’m really excited to see what the final playable game will be like. Ico and Shadow of the Colossus are such great titles, and the studio behind them so talented, that while there is a lot to live up to there is plenty of reason for optimism."
Well, it was our fault for turning this into something insane over the past year or so, but Waters shouldn't beat himself about it. That trailer really was downright amazing, and his first comment about it back in February 2008 – a "step change in what games consoles are capable of in terms of story-telling and immersion" – may not be far off the mark. However, Waters doesn't like the fact that this rumor has been ammunition for PS3 fanboys over the past year; "I hate the way this game has been used as yet another stick for fanboys to hit each [other] around the head," he said.
So that's that. What is the mystery game that BBC guy saw? It's The Last Guardian . If you didn't see the E3 video, it's basically the same one that was unofficially unveiled prior to the show, but we'll try to get you the E3 one ASAP.
Related Game(s): The Last Guardian
So Ben,
What is the top secret game you are not letting loose about?? Has the embargo lifted on that one yet?
Please let us know what's up.
No, it's not at E3. We learned a few days prior that it wouldn't be.
Sorry.
LoL. I thought the secret game you were talking about was ffIV. You driving us crazy Ben. Can you give us at least a hint or somethihng
when you look at the evidence, i've figured that it's probably got something to do with twisted metal or a new IP being made by eat-sleep-play. It hasnt been revealed at E3, PSXExtreme had that interview with Jaffe and there have been lots of articles since that interview about the potential new Twisted Metal. I may be wrong, but thats what i think.
Why in the world is he a little optimistic now? I agree with his first comment!
Well, it's obviously a relief to finally know.
And I have to say that the trailer for 'The Last Guardian' is one of the best I've ever seen (the trailer for 'Peace Walker' and the new one for 'Heavy Rain' were superb as well), and I downloaded it to my iPod as soon as I could for much repeat viewing.
About freaking time…
Can't wait for this one to come out.
-Arvis
Still no Tactics, eh?
Not sure what you're asking about. My dream is a fully-fledged sequel to the original for PS3 only. Final Fantasy Tactics 2. None of this "Advance" bullcrap.
-Arvis
i hope the kid in the last guardian dies trying to save the griiffen thing and not the other way around because i'lll probably start crying at 30 yrs old,just like at the end of MGS4!
I'm already attached to the rat/bird/lizard thing and the game ain't even out yet!
The music in the video was from the movie'Miller's crossing'by the coen brother's,my favourite movie about irish gangsters!
Ben could you at least give us a date when you can tell us about this secret game then ?
Lol why did the company/people not reveal it at E3 it's the biggest game/console event in the industry ? Probably as there was already tons of stuff there anyway.
If Ben can't tell us the date when he can tell us about it, it could be a clue ie timewise, unless he just doesn't know and they will let him announce it in good time.
Um…later this year?
I think the GDC in in September…is that when you can reveal it…
I don't know why but I really don't like the kid in this game. His face…annoys me.
P.S. Ben just tell them the secret, you can't hide me any longer ;D
Last edited by Bo0mKiiD on 6/3/2009 12:15:57 PM
I never liked the guy from Shadow of Colossus either…
But in a game like this one it really doesn't matter
The people in these games always look fakey, but everything else, especially lighting, is magnificent.
Guys, did you see the PS3 Slim on Sony's Press Conference intro?
That was the PS2 slim
lol dude that was obviously a PS2.
Am I going Crazy?
So shinny? and it looks to me like a PS3 etched on it not a PS2… again the video is not that great… AHHH I have to find out…
I thought it was out of place as well, very shinny.
Hey , I posted this first in the forums . 🙁
Thanks Ben I can just wait now 🙂 Infamous is keeping me occupied for the time being, then hopefully Prototype etc and the list continues lol.
I kind of wonder about prototype now because it is only a couple days away and there is no review yet. Infamous had a couple of reviews out at least 2 weeks before it came out.
I thought the game looked amazing, why wouldn't we be proud of what they are giving us. Just cause some people out there want to beat their chest doesn't mean you should take a step back on your statement.
I'm pretty sure the game is the new Twisted Metal 🙂
Anyway, does anyone know if all that footage is supposed to be real time? It seems like towards the end-when the kid jumps off one bridge to the next-that it's real time, and it looks just like the cut scenes.
Are you freaking kidding me? The Last Guardian looks amazing, second to none!
There's no doubt that it'll be as amazing as Ico and Shadow of Colossus.
Absolutely agree with scarecrow this game will be an amazing addition to the franchise. AGRROOOOOOOOOO!
what is this unannounced title that sony is suppose to show today. i seen this on an e3 rundown for today
You mean the one that was supposed to be announced at 7:45 PM?
Yeah, I waited all frigging day today hoping it was another blockbuster title.
But it was only some more of the new ModNation Racers that they already showed us on Tuesday.
If this game follows in the steps of shadow and ico anyone who's a fan would be crazy not to make it a day one purchase. Im already trying to find a way to pre-order lol.
Padorn me I meant a "day one" purchase.
it's hardly the same trailer =P this one is longer, much more modern graphical wise and shows differences, like seeing arrows from the beginning and not just later on
The secret game is Suikoden VI, right Ben??
Wait wait wait wait wait, so then whats the secret game Sony is revealing at E3 today?
You mean this E3 trailer?
http://kotaku.com/5276551/last-guardian-trailer-now-totally-fixed
The Last Guardian E3 trailer was fantastic. I'm completely psyched for this one. Waters had every right to make the comments he made if he got to see this game up close and personal. If it was me that saw this last year they would have had to keep me in a rubber room to prevent me from yapping about it to everyone.
For me, Sony slammed a home run this year at E3. What a line up!
THAT, blew him away?
Uh.
It didn't impress Me. He said the graphics were amazing, but really they weren't.
Well, I mean, it IS team Ico. 😛
"My dream is a fully-fledged sequel to the original for PS3 only. Final Fantasy Tactics 2. None of this "Advance" bullcrap."
That would be fantastic. They really should do it what with the rpg drought this gen and it's got a huge fanbase.
I'd take a tactics true sequel over any killzone/halo/gears recycled FP gameplay now with 300 million shades of grey every time.
I think the graphics in TLG are great, but I'm confused as to why they put an "animated" main figure into such good artwork???
I just don't get that.
I haven't bought ICO and SOTC yet, so can someone tell me if they were both also done in the same manner, with "animated" people too?????
No, they are pretty much same as the engine graphics, no cell shading on ICO or SOTC.
By the way, do yourself a favor and play those two games, there is nothing else to compare to, that is the reason why everyone who played love them so much. They can never be put in a specific class of game… Pure art in motion kind of deal…
OK, thanks Karosso,
I have been watching my 5 local GS/EB stores for used copies of them both for a couple months now.
I spyed a used copy of SOTC sitting up on the rack last week but as I zoomed over to it, someone else snatched it up before I could get to it. Then I spend the next 20 minutes watching him, hoping that he was short of cash & would put it back if he found another game he wanted more. But alas, he did buy it.
Oh well, it's just a matter of time, but I will get the whole ICO/SOTC/TLG trilogy.
i want this game so bad. great name to start with.
I'm not sure how anyone can watch the E3 trailer and not feel emotion. The gorgeous visuals went hand in hand with the powerful music. It was really stunning. Can't wait to finally play it.