Sony and Nintendo are well known for releasing their consoles in Japan first before any other region, but according to a source closer to Jolt, the console will release in the West first, revealing also four titles that will launch alongside it.
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Rumor Water – NGP Will Launch First In US, Four Launch Titles Leaked
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Sony’s E32011 Presser Happens On June 6th, NGP To Take Center Stage
Monday June 6th is when Sony’s E3 2011 press conference will happen, at 5 p.m. PST at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, and on that day we should see some massive announcements.
Japan Quake Won’t Affect NGP Launch, Says Sony
A few days ago, SCEA boss Jack Tretton told Bloomberg that NGP might see delays in more than more region because of the Japanese earthquake disaster. But speaking to the Wall Street Journal, the company’s main branch in Japan has described those claims as false, stating the situation in Japan hasn’t affected NGP’s launch plans one bit.
THQ Will Support NGP
Although NGP isn’t lacking developer support, with major players like Activision, EA, Ubisoft, Epic Games and more pledging to rally around the portable console, not mentioning first-party devs like Naughty Dog, Santa Monica and Guerrilla Games just to name a few, it’s still good to see more top tier firms join the crowd.
THQ has now said it’ll put its weight behind the console.
NGP Might See Delay In Certain Regions Due To Japan Quake
Although no NGP release dates have been announced, the general consensus was the handheld would see a fall launch in the west after being released in Japan a bit earlier. But with the massive earthquake that left certain parts of Japan in shambles, SCEA boss Jack Tretton told Bloomberg that the console might be delayed in certain regions.
NGP Games Will See Simultaneous Packaged And Digital Releases
The NGP must be the culmination of all Sony’s experience in the gaming industry, meshing together one powerful, user-friendly, innovative, well thought and well designed machine. There’s also signs of a good price incoming. But it was when Sony’s Andrew House has said all physical games for NGP will be made available simultaneously in digital form at release, we realized the hardware giant had really sort all issues out to make this the best mobile gaming console on the market when it releases for the holidays.
Everybody Will Be Able To Afford NGP, Says Sony
Seems as if Sony’s got the price, a great one, of NGP on lock down, as the firm’s confident enough to say that “everybody” will be able to afford one.
NGP Stuns GDC
You know a child’s special as soon as it starts growing, and the more you see that baby, the more optimistic you become. “She’s a prodigy!”, you yell with joy sending tears to your eyes, “Hollywood here we come!”.
For NGP though, the scream will sound more like “Finally, Sony gets PSP right!” I could hear it now. The media at GDC heard it loud and clear last night, as Sony unveiled some awesome capabilities of the Next Generation portable, all captured on video.
Uncharted 2 gameplay’s a go, and even some sort of Dinosaur-ish demonstration, all past the break.
NGP Is “Dead On Arrival” Says ngmoco Boss, 3DS Is “Gimmicky”
According to the head of ngmoco Neil Young, Sony’s upcoming Next Generation Portable will die an ungodly death upon its release.
NGP Is A Real Game Changer Says Epic
NGP? Yeah, it’s the real deal says Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney. He’s yet another developer to endorse Sony’s latest portable machine as a true high definition console in your pocket, while he talked up the system’s specs as second-to-none.
In Order To Thrive, NGP Has “Got To Receive Support From Gamers”
According to Sony Computer Entertainment Japan president Hiroshi Kawano, Next Generation Portable “isn’t something that’s driven solely by us at SCE.”
Sony On NGP Price: “We Learnt A Big Lesson From PS3″
Ah yes. $599. I’m sure you remember the moment, and even worst the YouTube remake of Sony’s 2006 presser, when the giant unveiled the price of the PS3. The console’s expensive price was what held it back at launch, but according to Sony boss Shuhei Yoshida, they learnt a big lesson from that experience, and will surely not repeat it with NGP.
NGP And PSP Will Coexist, Says Yoshida, “For The Time Being”
Since demand for PSP is still high, Sony chief Shuhei Yoshida has said both consoles will have to coexist.
NGP Will Get Its Formal Name “Later This Year” Says Yoshida
According to SCE Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida, “NGP” will not be the final name of Sony’s revolutionary handheld, confirming that the device will get a formal name “later this year”.
NGP For $299? GameStop Says Yes
Apparently, ubiquitous game retailer GameStop has in its internal database Sony’s soon-to-be-released NGP for a sweet price of $299.
