The PlayStation 3 may have had a rough start in the console race because of the lack of launch titles in comparison to other systems. Well we are now in the year of 2007 and soon to hit 08, but the PlayStation 3 is about to break the drought of hit titles.

Hit the jump for a detailed list of upcoming titles complete with trailers.
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Apr 15, 2007

Factor5 - Lair ONLY possible on the PS3

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

PS3 - Lair - Factor5 - Lair ONLY possible on the PS3

"The very basic fact is you could not do this engine completely as you see it there on any other system but the PS3.

We got so much physics running, so much animation running, we got the levels with 25,000 soldiers where we have to simulate the army combat which is going on on the ground we got all these dragons being animated of course. To pull of this world scale.

I think it would have been absolutely impossible on any other platform let alone a previous generation."

Listen here: http://media.games.ign.com/articles/693/693580/vids_1.html
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Apr 7, 2007

Official UK Playstation website release dates changed (again)

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

PS3 - Lair - Official UK Playstation website release dates changed (again)

The Official UK Playstation website, after listing Lair and Heavenly Sword to release in May 2007, has since updated its "mistake". Lair is now listed to release between July and September, and Heavenly Sword in September.

"Lair
Developer: Factor 5
Publisher: SCEE
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release date: Jul-Sep 2007
Players: 1
Media type: Blu-ray
HD resolution: 1080p"

"Heavenly Sword
Developer: Ninja Theory
Publisher: SCEE
Genre: Action/Adventure
Release date: September 2007
Players: 1
Media type: Blu-ray
HD resolution: 720p"

NB: Sony has reported that the only official release date is the US July release date for Lair. Any other release dates are unannounced and this website only lists guidlines.
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Apr 3, 2007

Lair swoops in with 14 new screens

PS3 News | Lair

Lair was one of the first playable games shown on PS3, with its impressive wide-open and detailed environments, and neat use of the Sixaxis tilt controls. Here, we have 14 more screens showing off the beautiful water effects and the awesome detail on the dragons. And it looks better in motion on a nice big 1080p-enabled TV, believe ... » Read More

Apr 2, 2007

Sony's UK-site officially wrong

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

PS3 - Lair - Sony's UK-site officially wrong

Sony's UK-site officially wrong
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Apr 1, 2007

PSU: Lair and Heavenly Sword arrive in May

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PS3 - Lair - PSU: Lair and Heavenly Sword arrive in May

PSU.com have picked up on the recent reports of the official Playstation website listing Lair and Heavenly Sword as releasing in May. They further state that this site was launched on March 23rd to conincide with the European launch, further validating that this information is current.

PSU.com: "May was looking rather dry with only a few worthwhile PlayStation 3 titles coming out. Spider-Man 3 and MLB '07: The Show were the only big titles due for release.

However, things are looking up..."
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Mar 31, 2007

Lair confirmed by Sony to release in May?

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

PS3 - Lair - Lair confirmed by Sony to release in May?

The Official Playstation website has seemingly been updated. It now lists Lair to release in May this year.

"Game Details.

Developer: Factor 5
Publisher: SCEE
Genre: Action/Adventure
Format: PLAYSTATION 3
Release date: May 2007
Players: 1
Network play: Network features
Media type: Blu-ray
HD resolution: 1080p"
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Mar 22, 2007

Lair lacks customized lizards

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

PS3 - Lair - Lair lacks customized lizards

Over at a place known only as The Slug, some gents got to take a flight around the skies of Lair, due out this summer. If you don't know what the game's about, just imagine Drakengard, but good. If that doesn't help, think Dynasty Warriors meets Panzer Dragoon. Still nothing? Hmm... go watch Dragonheart. Anyway, here's what The Slug had to say about their time with the game:

Environments and aerial combat looks great, even in the unfinished version
The flight controls are getting tighter, not to mention very easy to get used to. Flick the controller back to do a 180? Excellent.
Beyond some unlockable moves, the dragons will not be customizable.
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Mar 17, 2007

PSU Hints: Lair demo soon?

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

Psu.com reports:

"Yesterday Sony released the Hot Shots Golf 5 demo on the Japanese PlayStation Store.

In other news, we may be seeing a Lair demo, hinted at by the image that popped up yesterday. Well take it as you will, we'll be sure to let you know when the developers confirm or deny the demo.

(note) Then again guys this is PSU.COM (Killzone 2 next month anyone)?
So I wouldn't get my hopes up yet.
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Mar 7, 2007

New LAIR Details

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

Check out some of the latest Lair details. Some pretty impressive stuff will be happening with this game.
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Feb 19, 2007

Lair is music to my ears

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

Based on previews and screenshots, Lair certainly looks great. And now it is poised to sound even better. Lair's developer, Factor 5, is pulling out all the stops on this one by bringing in some grade-A Hollywood polish in the form of uber-composer, John Debney. This is fantastic news! I'm a huge fan of large orchestral scores in games and Lair's hot dragon vs. dragon action is just screaming for an epic soundtrack

Debney has scored some great flicks, including Sin City, Bruce Almighty and a 100+ more. It will be fun to see how he applies his talents to Lair. He's sure to take the game to the next level... I can't imagine some games without their music (Halo , Medal of Honor and Resistance come to mind). What's your favorite game soundtrack?
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Feb 16, 2007

John Debney Scores With Lair Pt. 1

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

PS3 - Lair - John Debney Scores With Lair Pt. 1

The music featured in videogames has come a long way since the digitized 8-bit clinks and bleeps of old. These days it's not uncommon for a full-fledged orchestra to be utilized in the creation of an immersive and enthralling score for a videogame.

It is also no longer that uncommon for a well-known Hollywood composer to try his (or her) hand at composing a rich sonic tapestry for everything from an RPG to a first-person shooter. Such is the case with John Debney who up until this point in his career is best known for lacing such high profile silver screen projects as Sin City, The Passion of The Christ, End Of Days, and too many others to recount here, with his signature sound that mixes grandiose orchestral themes with strange and often exotic instrumentation and vocals to create sweeping pastiches of aural pleasure.
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Feb 12, 2007

U.S. Release Date Revision (02.12.07)

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

PS3 - Lair - U.S. Release Date Revision (02.12.07)

Updated US Release Chart from IGN. Tekken 5:DR date confirmed and College Hoops 2K7 delayed.
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Feb 9, 2007

Lair Roughly 90% Done, Shipping in Spring

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

PS3 - Lair - Lair Roughly 90% Done, Shipping in Spring

Game Informer spoke with the company's co-founder and president Julian Eggebrecht at this week's D.I.C.E. summit, who revealed Lair is in the last stages of development: tweaking and optimization.

"Basically, by all definitions, pretty much everything is there. Now it's optimization and really getting the difficulty curve right and really getting everything tweaked right. All of the systems are there. All of the unlocking-everything is there. Would I want to give it to you? No, because it needs to be tweaked right...."
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Feb 9, 2007

PS3 Dev: "It's great hardware-it really is!"

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

Factor 5's co-founder and president Julian Eggebrecht talks PS3 development and about upcoming title Lair. He also points out why Factor 5 went with Sony over Wii and Xbox 360 and will probably remain that way.
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Feb 7, 2007

PLAYSTATION 3 Upcoming Releases Updated

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PS3 - Lair - PLAYSTATION 3 Upcoming Releases Updated

IGN has updated their chart of big releases for the PS3 in 2007.
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Jan 29, 2007

Game Informer reveals more details on Lair

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PS3 - Lair - Game Informer reveals more details on Lair

German gaming news site GameFront reports that several new details regarding Factor 5's upcoming PS3 title Lair have surfaced on the latest Game Informer...
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Jan 23, 2007

SCEA: Killzone 2 in latter half of 2007

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

PS3 - Lair - SCEA: Killzone 2 in latter half of 2007

In a recent interview with SCEA's Peter Dille, Killzone 2 is mentioned briefly as one of Sony's upcoming titles to release in the second half of 2007.

"I think we have a good first half of the year. Games like Lair that people are really excited about. MLB is coming out and is looking great and is the best-selling sports game from a first-party studio. Motorstorm. Heavenly Sword. And don't forget you have games like Killzone in the back half of the year. We're not really saying that there is one game that consumers have to wait for. I think that the content is there now and the content is coming. It's going to be a steady stream of really great PlayStation 3 content," stated Dille.
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Jan 12, 2007

CES: Lair Impressions

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

Over at the Sony booth during CES this week a build of the upcoming Factor 5 developed dragon action game Lair was running and firingsquad.com decided to check it out.
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Jan 2, 2007

Dark Sector PC dropped

PS3 News from N4G | Lair

Digital Extremes' next-gen shooter Dark Sector won't be appearing on PC after all, according to project lead Steve Sinclair.

"We're going to be simultaneous launch on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360," the developer told GameSpot in a recent interview. At around the same time, the game's official website lost its "PC" badge, leaving PS3 and 360 logos to stand alone.
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