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PSXE Poll Update: Sony Fans Enjoyed The PlayStation Experience

We didn't really get a ton of huge surprises but nevertheless, Sony followers were plenty content with the PlayStation Experience.

In our latest poll, we asked our readers what they thought of Sony's year-end show, during which they showed off some great Uncharted 4: A Thief's End , Bloodborne , and The Order: 1886 footage and made some exciting announcements.

It was lacking in the big world-ending shockers, though. Neither Guerrilla games nor Quantic Dream revealed their projects, and we didn't hear anything about a new God of War or Gran Turismo . But that obviously didn't disappoint the readers too badly, as the majority said it was an awesome show, while most other participants said it was good, albeit not "earth-shattering." I still really wanted to see The Last Guardian but whatever.

This week, we want your take on the Call of Duty franchise. According to a recent industry report , despite the positive reaction to this year's Advanced Warfare , the numbers continue to decline on an annual basis. But do you think the new entry is good enough to bring CoD back? Or will the decline continue…?

PSXE Poll Update: Most Don’t Need A New Console This Year

The holidays are here and we wanted to know if you planned on unwrapping a new game console.

As it turns out, a fair portion of our readers said they'd probably get a PlayStation 4 as a holiday gift in our recent poll, but most said they won't be getting a console this year.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One both launched a little over a year ago, and the Wii U has been around for over two years. Most core gamers have what they want by now, but there are always plenty of consumers who wait until a console boasts plenty of software they actually intend to buy. Looking back, you can't really fault the latter group for waiting a year, as neither the PS4 nor Xbox One really impressed in their first years at market.

This week, what did you think of the PlayStation Experience? Was it everything you expected and then some? Was it good but not mind-boggling? So-So? Let us know.

A PlayStation Experience Necessity: The Last Guardian

The anticipated PlayStation Experience is just about upon us.

And as far as I'm concerned, Sony only needs to show off one game to get everyone excited. It isn't an established franchise but we have heard it before.

Yeah, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End will be a critical title for the PlayStation 4, and Bloodborne , The Order: 1886 , and new entries in the award-winning God of War and Gran Turismo franchises will be welcomed with open arms. But there's one project that just needs to return. It needs to be re-unveiled; long-time followers of PlayStation and Team ICO need something to cheer about again. The Last Guardian was initially revealed a long time ago and it's about time that it resurfaces.

Amid swirling rumors of internal issues and mostly silence on Sony's part, gamers have long since become skeptical. And you know, this isn't really Sony's style. Hiding stuff has never been their strong suit, anyway, and "vaporware" isn't exactly their calling card, either. If they want to impress the hell out of me and a lot of other veteran PlayStation fans, they'll present The Last Guardian at the upcoming event this weekend. "Yes, it's coming to PS4 and yes, it'll be here next year." That'd be all I need to know.

Related Game(s): The Last Guardian

PlayStation Experience: New Battlefield, UFC Champions

The anticipated PlayStation Experience will be loaded with games, thanks in part to publishers like Electronic Arts.

As revealed over at the PlayStation Blog , EA will bring many of their most popular sports franchises to the event, along with the upcoming Battlefield: Hardline .

Some titles will be playable: For instance, attendees will get a chance to take on UFC Hall-of-Famers Chuck Liddell and Matt Hughes in EA Sports' 2014 UFC production. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet top Women's Batmanweight contender Miesha Tate, and let's not forget that the new Battlefield will be playable as well. In fact, EA is setting up 24 booths for attendees to go hands-on with next year's anticipated FPS. Available for sampling is the new multiplayer mode, Hotwire.

The PlayStation Experience begins on December 6.

Related Game(s): Battlefield: Hardline

Sony Reveals 20 Panels On Tap For PlayStation Experience

The PlayStation Experience is less than a month away, and Sony fans everywhere should be excited.

If you want to know what to expect, check out the PlayStation Blog : Sony has confirmed 20 panels for the event.

These panels range widely and could include some very interesting information and announcements. Various developers will be on tap, including Telltale Games ( The Walking Dead ), Ubisoft ( Assassin's Creed , Far Cry ), Sony Santa Monica ( God of War ), Naughty Dog ( Uncharted , The Last Of Us ), Sumo Digital ( LittleBigPlanet ) and more. By the way, Sony Santa Monica's panel is called a "God of War Retrospective" so maybe that's when they reveal a new franchise installment…?

There's no telling what we may learn, and the rumors of new PlayStation 4 exclusives persist. December 6 isn't far off now!

Sony’s Event In December Will Surpass Their E3 Showing

Okay, so they haven't spilled the beans yet. They just announced a bunch of games on tap for the event, and nobody is shocked.

But if you really think about it, this could – and should – surpass Sony's E3 2014 showing.

The confirmed titles alone make it a contender for one of the best conferences of the year, and if the rumors are true and Sony unveils a few new PS4 exclusives, it's gonna be epic . I think it's interesting that Sony is pushing this event so hard; they've called it "massive" and they're obviously not pulling any punches. Just about every major upcoming game for their new console might be on display, and that could include brand new projects we've never heard about before.

It almost makes me wonder if this is designed to keep PS4 interest high throughout the holiday season. Remember, they don't really have a high-profile exclusive to help push the new system over the next few months. There's LittleBigPlanet 3 but that doesn't really have the necessary firepower (and don't forget that it's also on PS3). The Xbox One, on the other hand, has Sunset Overdrive and a few others, so one could argue that Microsoft has the holiday edge. Not to mention that recently announced price cut.

But even if Sony is using this as more of a marketing ploy, so what? It could be absolutely incredible!