GDC 2006: PS3 at GDC
All the stories so far from the big realtime megaton event. Plus, a few PS2 and PSP stories to round out the joy.
by IGN Staff

March 22, 2006 - While Sony Computer Entertainment didn't hit its big February 2006 calendar date for unveiling the PlayStation 3 (as originally set last year at E3 2005), the PS3 is finally here in full form. Last week in Japan, SCE outlined the business plans for PS3, including the worldwide launch in November, the online plans, and the future business opportunities this new platform affords. This morning's GDC 2006 presentation featured many of the same details, with updates on all of those facts and figures. The big difference, of course, was that we got games!

At the platform keynote address entitled "PlayStation 3: Beyond the Box" at GDC 2006 this morning, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios President Phil Harrison presented the future of PlayStation with a full unveiling of realtime PS3 games. Included in the demonstration were Warhawk, Resistance (formerly I-8), Motorstorm, Heavenly Sword, a next-gen singing game in the SongStar franchise, and (although only on video) even a brand new Ratchet & Clank game.

Not to be left out, the conference also hit on a number of developments for current-gen PlayStation systems, including a vicious trailer for the newly-announced God of War II on PS2 and a little look at the super-cute, super-fun PSP game, LocoRoco (which should finally be coming to America -- hurray!)

Filming or broadcasting of any kind was forbidden at the GDC event, so we can't bring you video or shots of any of this cool stuff -- you'll just have to read about it and picture it all in your mind until we can get official media. For a full look at all of these stories and more, check out this index of developments from the event, and stay tuned for more live coverage from GDC 2006.