PSU's Most Anticipated PS3 Exclusives of 2008
- Posted January 19th, 2008 at 00:55 EDT by PSU Staff
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With the release of our Top 10 Multiplatformers of 2008, it's only expected we cover the exclusives. For almost an entire year we had to put up with the ridiculous, "PS3 has no games," insults. We were told over and over again that the PS3 was failing and that the game selection was beyond poor. Fast-forward to the last quarter of 2007 and look ahead to the entire 2008 list of games and just start chuckling now if you haven't already. It's no shock to PlayStation loyalists that the PS3 is gearing up for an incredible slate of releases for 2008. There are more than a handful of titles that are all possible must-own games. We've gone through a list of these and have compiled them into the top 10 and even included some runner-ups for you. The bottom 5 were easy to scale; however, the top 5 seemed impossible to legitimately order. We'll let you decide.
Runners Up
SOCOM: Confrontation
If you could pick one third-person shooter to be considered the flagship for the PlayStation 3, I think you’d be hard pressed to name anything outside of the SOCOM franchise. After a disappointing showing with SOCOM 3 and the direction they took with a much larger region-style of maps, it’s no surprise that this next installment will feature a lot of fast-paced close quarter combat.
SOCOM: Confrontation promises to bring you at least 5 new maps with the inclusion of the much loved “Crossroads” from SOCOM II: US Navy Seals. One of the coolest new features is the additions being made to the clan section of the title. No longer will all units have to look alike. The ability to change up your camouflage design to suit your clan and give it individuality is going to be placed as a feature in the game. With the title being online-only, it’s good to know that they’re going to include great new innovations like this to the title. The environment itself is going to roughly be 95% destructible, something no other SOCOM has come even close to replicating, as well as the ability to hear the sounds of bullet shells kicked on the ground or ricocheting off the walls.
With 32-player online battles, an advanced communications system, and up to seven different game modes per map, it’s no surprise that this title will probably have fans raving shortly after release. Much like Warhawk, this title will be purchasable through the PlayStation Network or bundled with a headset in stores. SOCOM: Confrontation looks to hit shelves sometime in June.
Tekken 6
The name Tekken is almost synonymous with the name PlayStation. So it’s no surprise that Tekken 6 makes our list of most anticipated titles, even though as a runner-up. Tekken has been a long-standing series backed by the PS brand name and developed by Namco. This installment is released not only on the PS3, but in arcades as well.
Tekken is believed to have the largest roster of characters to ever grace the game. They’ve announced a lineup of 40 playable characters, as well as the return of most of the Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection cast. The title will carry many different stages including several multi-tiered stages as well. With every animation frame being redone for each character, you’ll notice a flurry of fresh animations to witness. Tekken 6 will also feature an online multiplayer mode which will undoubtedly please many supporters of the series. According to Bandai, they’ve also introduced 5 new characters never before seen in a Tekken game before as well.
Finally with the implementation of a solid online multiplayer option, Tekken 6 is coming together to be a must own title for fight fans and possibly even the average gamer. With an unannounced date of release some time in 2008, we’ll obviously have to wait a bit for it. However, this is shaping up to be a title that is worth waiting for.
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NoUseMercenary |
NoUseMerk_PSU- 1:09am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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@ Hyourinmaru
We decided to not include Final Fantasy XIII cause its highly doubtful we'll see it in the U.S. before 2009.
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ChocolateBuddy |
JWdarkn3ss- 1:31am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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infamous, getaway,resistance2, mgs4 and killzone! cant wait.
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Twoje
- 1:37am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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I honestly think LBP is underhyped... the creativity of humans is amazing, and if MM pulls it off and gives us enough tools to be as creative as possible, this game could be one of the greatest games of all time.
If they can somehow implement triggers into this game, it will be unstoppable.
UMS in RTS games such as StarCraft and WarCraft can be extremely creative, and that's with crappy tools.
Trust me, this game will be incredible.
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singlestrike
- 1:42am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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Can we not manage to put an apostrophe when a title is possessive? This is an awesome gaming site, yet things as simple as article titles are constantly errored in relation to grammar. Possessives = apostrophe. Seriously, it's getting old.
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terminator12259 |
tacitassassin25- 3:23am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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killzone 2 and gt5 are mine, then haze
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InfernoReaper |
GrimDarkling- 3:44am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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I agree with everything except White Knight Chronicles. Maybe I just think the plotline is overused or something, but the game seems like a flop to me.
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Echochrome anyone? Maybe Home? Not a bad list though.
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GreyFox666 |
GreyFox666- 4:26am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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::tears:: this is some beautiful sh1t... ty lord... and the PSU staff... yall too...
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GreyFox666 |
GreyFox666- 4:47am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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but 21st comment aside... let's focus on the big things right now yall... in order from 1-5... MGS4 - Haze - Killzone 2 - LBP - White Knight Chronicles... and that's just from the list... i think they're understimamting SOCOM by putting that as a runner up... come on now june... this sh1t was supposed to be out ages ago... now i know that the longer the sh1t takes the better it's gonna be... but be honest... SOCOM deserves to be right there next to MGS4.. and also giving the fact both of these titles are being released around the same time.... it's gon blow sh1t out the water... without a doubt... Cha-Ching... i know them wallets are getting fat SONY... For those of you who took the time to read this sh1t...chek yo friends list around that time these 2 games are out... bet either any 1 of those 2 games are gonna be under theire names... if i'm wrong yall know my name hit it up...
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EddM |
wzpr- 6:16am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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MGS4, Tekken 6, FF XIII. Can't really say I'm too excited about any other titles this year, to be honest. I'll probably end up buying most of the games listed here though. Oh and by the way, what if Square stopped the Final Fantasy franchise for a little while after this one and worked on some PS3 remakes for FF7 / FF8? What would everyone think of that?
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TekkenLord |
HitMan00- 8:36am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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My god its like last year november all over again. thank god for tax return.
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Heavenly_King |
Heavenly King- 9:07am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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@blachaze
This is a list of the most anticipated PS3 EXCLUSIVES, that´s why GTAIV is not there
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D3v1lwqer23 |
Heavenly King- 9:14am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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I got Killzone, Haze, MGS4 all pre ordered and paid for.
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Untildeath89 |
willmakenewonesoon- 9:33am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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i think lbp is awesome but its still unfair that u think it will be more anticipated then the others
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Bedsidelee
- 9:43am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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I don't think the exclusives are goint to save the ps3 unfortunately, why because hardware sales are in for the us for the year and sonys ps3 as had a total stuffing, it seems only blu-ray sony can really shout about but i don't think they will beat dvd, ok here come the figures for the entire year in the usa, the DS on 8.50 million 2.47 million sold at december second the wii which sold 6.29 million and in dec sold 1.69 million, third xbox 360 which sold 4.62 million and in dec sold 1.26 million, fourth the ps2 which sold 3.97 million and dec sold 1.1 million, fifth psp which sold 3.82 million dec sold 1.06, sixth ps3 sold 2.56 million dec 797.600 who ever wins in the us wins the next gen gamin, go to http¦/gaming-monstersandcritic.com
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sorrow880 |
Sorrow880- 10:26am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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Why no FFXIII? Everyone says it won't make it out in 08', but officially it's suppose to and I'll not believe differently until it's officially announced to be 09'.
Otherwise, great list. Can't wait until the second half of 08' when all these games start to roll out.
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genie22
- 10:47am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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Bedsidelee ,
Just sell your PS3 to someone who'll appreciate it more. Don't come to this site just to post negative comments. And Microsoft and xbox fanboys like you need to stop thinking that America is the only country that matters when it comes to gaming. -
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JMelillo57 |
jmelillo57- 11:19am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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Great article it is going to be a great year. I can't wait.
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Deldwen |
Deldwen1- 11:23am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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this is y i own a playstation 3... epic and or intelligent experience's... SOMETHING THE 360 WILL NEVER ACOMPLISH.... gah srry i dont like jumping 50 feet in the air with an over sized Rocket launcher as ppl scream newb 24/7..... (ha i typed this from my ps3)
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Excelryu |
Falryu- 11:30am GMT - January 19th, 2008
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How dare you not place FFXIII. FXIII is a more anticipated exclusive than half of the list here. There some games here I haven't even heard before of. Only three games are known by anyone. Killzone 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, and FFXIII. BY FXIII I refer to both FF.
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gingo |
gingo- 12:08pm GMT - January 19th, 2008
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psn id: gingo.... i couldn't have made a better list if i tried, every one of these games should be a must buy for any ps3 owner and those still complaining about FF13 not being there as NoUseMercenary said already its highly doubtful it will be out this year, heck i'm really doubtful killzone 2 will be out this yr but we'll see what happens
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yoboyrob9041226 |
BIGROB904- 12:42pm GMT - January 19th, 2008
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psn id bigrob904............. i want every game thats on there but thats alot of money to spend plus there are a few multiplatforms i want too so this is a big year
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