PS3 Already Winning Awards

[Zeus]

Cor blimey, the PS3 is already winning a whole heap of awards and it hasn't even begun to flex its muscle yet. At the Japanese Game Awards 2006, Sony's Heavenly Sword, Gran Turismo HD, Eye of Judgement and Shadow of Colossus won big.

uccess for PlayStation® as Four Titles Win Prestigious Japan GameAwards

Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) Worldwide Studios has been credited with four awards at the Japan Game Awards 2006 hosted at Tokyo Game Show. The awards were given to three PLAYSTATION®3 titles – Heavenly Sword™, Gran Turismo® HD and THE EYE OF JUDGMENT™ – and to the PlayStation®2 game, Shadow of the Colossus™. Compiled by the Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA), the awards are now in their 10th year and are voted for by the public across all computer platforms, including home videogame systems and personal computers.

Honoured in the “Future” division, the winning PLAYSTATION 3 titles demonstrate the breadth and versatility of content available for the new format.

Heavenly Sword, a deep cinematic tale of revenge and survival, combines dramatic performance with diverse combat action made possible by PLAYSTATION 3. Gran Turismo HD delivers an unparalleled racing experience offering the next generation of driving excellence in full high definition, and opening the doors to an infinite world of online entertainment. THE EYE OF JUDGMENT combines traditional trading card gaming with state of the art technology to unveil an innovative new type of gameplay.

“We are honoured to receive four CESA awards, and are particularly pleased to receive recognition for our PLAYSTATION 3 titles, even before the platform has launched”, said Phil Harrison, President, SCE Worldwide Studios. “PLAYSTATION 3 has allowed us to stretch beyond traditional gaming to create innovative products like these, challenging the way players interact with their console. We look forward to unveiling many more groundbreaking titles with the upcoming launch of PLAYSTATION 3.”

Confirming the continued support for PlayStation 2, Shadow of the Colossus received an ‘Award for Excellence’ in the “Game of the Year” division for its distinctive game characteristics, seamless game world and outstanding graphics.

[The Bat]

I'll have to do some searching and see what other titles made that list.

So the re-release of GT4 got yet another award, did it? At first I wondered why, and then I remembered the country where the award was received. Riiiiidge Racerrrrrrrrr! :rolleyes:

[Murc]

I dont think ANY console or game should win any awards until its at least out. And the awards should be based on what consummers think.

just my 2 cents.

[Trashcat]

Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association gives awards for stuff that wasnt supplied yet now thats messed up. Does sony own this Association or they just sell awards to highest bidder?

[xlink1234]

Did Nintendo win any awards for upcoming zelda or mario? This seems pretty biased. Sony needs to make up awards to try to bring back some of their customers.

[dimsum411]

Shadow of the Colossus is a well deserving game. I'm anticipating Team Ico's next project as Fumito Ueda has confirmed a ps3 development title.

[xlink1234]

I didn't beat shadow of the colossis, because it got boring. I made it to the boss that went under water and shocked you. This was about half way through the game.

I think that it could have been one of the best games to date if it wasn't only bosses. The bosses looked great, and there was a good amout of trickery placed into killing them, but it lacked in other places.

Why didn't they just add a side quest type of thing like legend of zelda. If they would have made it like zelda, but with gigantic bosses and great grafics, this would have been great.

I do respect what they made though, just because this could be the biggining of what they might do for the next game. If they do what I just stated, believe me it will be a best seller.

[Chossy]

this is just bull how can any game recive awards when the console is not even out.
you got to love sony ;)

[whackawookie]

2 of the 3 ps3 games aren't even finished in development, so much to the point that there eta as it stands now is feb and march of next year. How much did sony pay to get there names on that list

[Azariel Z]

Sony Awars Sony, how interisting ..GT4 winning Before its release? one way... play GT4 and upscale textures..:D