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Playstations 3 Press Release - 2008 and Early 2009 lineup

Written by Michael Prince
Published May 16, 2008
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LittleBigPlanet — PS3 (Available October 2008 / Not yet Rated)

Developed by Media Molecule, LittleBigPlanet is a new and hugely innovative PS3 title that establishes a new genre called "creative gaming." LittleBigPlanet allows players to Play, Create and Share inside a glued-together and hand-stitched 3D landscape. Players customize and control their burlap Sackboy (or Sackgirl) character and can PLAY alone or with up to three others, exploring a variety of developer-created levels. Also, using a simple tool system, players can CREATE their own objects and even full levels. Players can then SHARE these creations with their friends or with the world through the online PLAYSTATION Network community.

NBA 09 — PS3, PSP, PS2 (Available Fall 2008 / Not Yet Rated)

Developed by SCEA San Diego, NBA 09 builds on the technology and features of NBA 08 with more advanced graphics and game \play control to deliver an experience catering to hardcore basketball fans and casual gamers alike. For the first time, NBA 09 brings "The Life" mode to PS3, delivering gamers the most detailed and engaging NBA experience both on the court and behind the scenes. Additionally, NBA 09 will feature a full Franchise mode, where gamers can run their own virtual team on every level — from determining salaries, to deciding playing time, to making trades. Progression mode, where players are rewarded experience and attributes during game play, returns with players now able to track "team progression" for all five characters. Extending playability, NBA 09 will bring back NBA Replay mode, where players will be able to re-enact highlight performances from the real NBA season to gain additional rewards. Other key features include expanded commentary, a variety of mini-games, and full online game play action.

NBA 09 — PSP (Available Fall 2008 / Not Yet Rated)

Developed by SCEA San Diego, NBA 09 for PSP brings fast, fluid game play and delivers the most engaging portable NBA experience available. Featuring a new Franchise mode, players will be able to draft and construct contracts while engaging in multi-season game play. The popular Conquest mode returns in a variety of formats, allowing players to take over the country in game play modes such as Dodgeball, Elimination, Fast Break, and Pick-Up games. Carnival mini-games return, including Pinball, Pop-a-Shot, and Skee-Ball, and cross platform compatibility allows players to use mini-game Carnival tickets earned to purchase items in NBA 09 PS3. Additional mini-games round out the experience including, Pick and Roll, Alley-Oop, Box Out, Give and Go, and 21.

NBA 09 — PS2 (Available Fall 2008 / Not Yet Rated)

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Playstations 3 Press Release - 2008 and Early 2009 lineup
Published: May 16, 2008
Type: News
Section: Gaming
Filed Under: Gaming: PlayStation 3
Writer: Michael Prince
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