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We aren’t live from Sony’s big PlayStation event just yet – we asked Sony for the big announcements early, but the company sadly declined our request. Shucks! Rest assured that we’ll have all the news just as soon as it spills from the mouths of Sony execs right here – yes, we’re expecting the unveiling of the next PlayStation game console. Stop worrying. Anyway, you’re at the right spot. Pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa and join us in re-watching classic moments from the PlayStation 3’s launch in this glorious one-minute clip while we get ready to kick off the next-generation of game consoles, won’t you?
February 20, 2013 6:00 PM EST
And we’re in our seats!
Will be typing slowly until my fingers warm up… it’s a bit chilly outside.
Hopefully you enjoyed our pre-event live braodcast with Ludwig from Joystiq. We’ll be doing another after the event wraps up.
It’s a fairly small venue, the Hammerstein Ballroom here in NYC.
The surroundings are bathed in blue, with a large main display in front of us.
Below that are three smaller displays, behind the stage – which is fairly low. Be prepared for some heads in the shots, I’m sorry to say.
For such an (expectedly) big event importance-wise, this is an extremely small venue. LIke, we’re getting real cozy in here.
We’ve got no ethernet in here and no power cords, so we’re gonna try our very best to capture the entire event. Here’s hoping Sony doesn’t go for a 12-hour rager, eh?
Of course, with roughly a trillion computers between us and some extra juice in case things go long, that shouldn’t be an issue.
Yours truly is on text duty. We have Joe Pollicino manning a D700 on our end and Ben Gilbert is going to be handling color commentary.
We do hope you’ll join us for the liveblog fun, but if you’d like another option Joystiq is liveblogging as well here: Gaming and Video Game News & Reviews | Engadget
“Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome. We will begin in 15 minutes.”
We’ll have the photos flowing in just a moment.
I think we were just on the live stream. Hi, mom!
Music has changed to some groovy beats.
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Huzzah, let the photography commence.
Okay, we’re about 10 minutes away!
What do you think we’re going to see tonight? Tweet at us! I’m @Tim_Stevens and Ben is @RealBenGilbert. We’ll share some of our favorites.
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I, personally, want to see some games! Next gen ones, preferably.
Maybe a new Gran Turismo…? Maybe Last Guardian…?
My money’s on Watch Dogs and Star Wars 1313. Maybe Dark Souls 2?
Aha! I’m not alone. @mbhulo says “The Last Guardian! I think they hope we’ve forgotten about it” – Indeed I haven’t.
As for first-party … well, that’s another question. If there isn’t a fourth Uncharted game, I’ll eat my hat. No seasoning, even.
@alextoub thinks we’ll see “a new walkman” – that would certainly be a surprise…
“Playstation helicopters!” says @ryanbrousseau – I am totally game for that.
@sleeplesstwo says “PS3 Nano, $99. No PS4 announced. #sonyriot2013” – Indeed, there would be a riot, and this is a mighty confined space.
Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Jack Tretton is milling about up front, looking like the consummate executive he always does.
@The_KMich says “Final Fantasy Versus XIII??” – I think it’d be XIII 2
“Please take your seats, the program will begin shortly. Welcome!” – We’re getting excited. Are you getting excited?
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@WutDaHeckMan: “Hardcore vita integration with ps4. Itll be used for Streaming and controller. Plus NA price drop.” – That sure would be nice. They just announced the international price drop.
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@skenda_bfo: “Linux on PS4? Probably no games, since PC is wining in the Game War! xD” – Interesting thought. We haven’t heard much about the Linux partnership since the PS3. Could it be reborn today? I wouldn’t bet on it…
Wow, lots of folks really want to see a Final Fantasy VII reboot. That’d be a crazy thing…
When will the internet stop asking for a Final Fantasy VII remake, Tim? WHEN?
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@Raconteur12 says “I’m thinking Sony’s S/Z/T Smartphones will have a “Smartglass” type of feature implemented, as well as classic PS1 titles.” – There’ll almost certainly be some form of smartphone connectivity. What about Gaikai connectivity to your house from your phone?
Okay, we’re about to begin! Are you ready?
Rather: R U (RED) E?
Here we go, video is playing!
We’re seeing some translucent symbols, it’s the PlayStation buttons.
It’s the Inception tone! Lots of bass, lots of droning.
“Imagination is the one weapon in the war against reality”
“We don’t need to win, but we need to fight. We need to play.”
We’re seeing various scenes of the real world.
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Okay, now we’ve moved to gameplay, but it’s still Vita and PS3 games at this point.
And now an old Ratchet & Clank commercial! The one with the chicken gun, you may recall.
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