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[DMeisterJ]

Aww, no Sony-published stuff? Was hoping for something new from God of War 3 and/or GT5.

That means no Resistance 3, and that means that their may be hope for a longer dev cycle. ^^

 

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Will there be a performance by TOM MORELLO?

 

[FrankT]

Was there any meaty trailer last year? Only big announcement was MW2, a game which people knew was coming. It was hardly any surprise.

Wasn't there one of the first UC2 trailers at the VGAs last year. Cannot really think of much else besides the GOW III teaser.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Very first (short) video of God of War 3 was at last years. I think we'll see a new GT5 video.

Sony's not on the list of publishers releasing footage to them, so GT5 is a no go.

 

[The Faceless Master]

i'll just wait for the trailers to appear on the internet.

 

[Nizz]

From the PR, start making your guesses;



http://www.prnewswire.com/news-rele...tries-and-territories-worldwide-70377352.html

I could definitely see a Dead Space 2 announcement from EA happening. Possibly a Ghost Recon or Rainbow Six announcement from Ubi. New UFC from THQ perhaps.

These right here I'd definitely be interested in seeing/hearing about. Though with Ubisoft, it would probably be CG trailers anyway.

But just to see them officially announced would be cool as hell. I think I'll lose it if I see Dead Space 2 though.

 

[Vinterbird]

Why does it need to be "countered" or "offset"? Does the French Tourism board have to trot out the REAL Eiffell tower because some mope took a crappy picture of it with their iPhone?

Did anyone take those pictures truly seriously?

The somewhat negative reaction and all the stupid "looks like Halo 3! buuuh" comments has soured a lot of mind share of Reach. Not everyone wants to read the thread and discover that it's pre-alpha, running on a new engine and all that other stuff. They just see a shitty picture and judge from that.

They need to turn that around and start controlling the Reach message again, and make people think it looks awesome and is gonna be awesome.

 

[Kos Luftar]

Jaffe's game????

 

[templeusox]

Sony's not on the list of publishers releasing footage to them, so GT5 is a no go.

From the release:

The 2009 "Video Game Awards" will reveal blockbuster global premieres of never-before-seen titles and break international news with announcements of new games from the industry's leading publishers. Game companies contributing exclusive new content to the VGAs include 2K, Activision, Disney Interactive Studios, Electronic Arts, LucasArts Entertainment, Microsoft Game Studios, THQ, Ubisoft, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

The somewhat negative reaction and all the stupid "looks like Halo 3! buuuh" comments has soured a lot of mind share of Reach. Not everyone wants to read the thread and discover that it's pre-alpha, running on a new engine and all that other stuff. They just see a shitty picture and judge from that.

They need to turn that around and start controlling the Reach message again, and make people think it looks awesome and is gonna be awesome.

But I mean like the audience of millions of Halo fans. That's the majority of the actual mindshare MS would be worried about.

 

[GhaleonEB]

Bungie blog post on the Reach reveal:

http://www.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?=&link=ReachFirstLook

"This year VGA viewers will get a sneak peek at Halo: Reach with the debut of an exclusive, world premiere video from the opening of the game."

Sound good? Make sure you mark your calendars and strap yourself in. Halo: Reach premieres LIVE on Saturday, December 12 At 8:00 PM ET.

Mentioned elsewhere on GAF it will be from the opening cinematic.

But I mean like the audience of millions of Halo fans. That's the majority of the actual mindshare MS would be worried about.

And then there's the small matter of the public Reach beta, which will probably have more of an impact than some blurry early pics on the internet.

 

[Y2Kev]

Why does it need to be "countered" or "offset"? Does the French Tourism board have to trot out the REAL Eiffell tower because some mope took a crappy picture of it with their iPhone?

Did anyone take those pictures truly seriously?

Actually, this happens quite frequently. So yeah, I think they will show good footage.

 

[Hiltz]

VGA shows always prove to be dissappointing.

Speaking of the nominees, why is it that they dismiss practically all Japanese game developers and largley ignore the Wii and dismiss the PS3 in favor of the 360 ?

 

[DMeisterJ]

Are you guys voting?

If you do, remember to vote Demon's Souls for best RPG. I mean, it's only a stupid award, but it'd be nice to see the game that had no hype or marketing around it win an award.

 

[BobFromPikeCreek]

Modern Warfare 2 is going to win best RPG.

 

[DMeisterJ]

Modern Warfare 2 is going to win best RPG.

Heh

 

[adamsapple]

Modern Warfare 2 is most definitely going to win every category it is nominated for.

 

[Host Samurai]

The premire is probably going to be something lame like a new FPS or Tom Clancy game.

 

[Rikyfree]

Modern Warfare 2 is most definitely going to win every category it is nominated for.

/flameshield ON! Even though it does not deserve it.

 

[MattyGrovesOrMe]

Eagerly anticipating the triumphant return of Jerry Stiller...

Will we get a Natal trailer?

 

[SolidSnakex]

From the release:

We'll see, but i'm not getting my hopes up. They have most of the big publisher listed there, so i'd think Sony would be there if they were showing games.

 

[ThatGuy]

My updated guesses:
2K - 2k Boston Game or Firaxis(Sid Meier) new game or probably from Yager Development (they said that their game will be soon unveiled and published by 2k)

Activision - Modern Warfare 2 Map Pack or/and James Bond Game
Disney Interactive Studios - Gameplay trailer from Epic Mickey and/or some new game from Propaganda Games
Electronic Arts - Dead Space 2 and/or New Medal of Honor and Dragon Age DLC Content
LucasArts Entertainment - one of their three Star Wars Games in development(Battlefront 3?)
Microsoft Game Studios - Halo:Reach, some XBLA game some new Rare Natal game
THQ - Warhammer 40000 MMO trailer? and/or Saints Row 3
Ubisoft - Ghost Recon title that was already listed at the ESBRN but not announced yet
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment - FEAR 3 probably

 

[Nirolak]

Known:
Microsoft Game Studios: Halo Reach Opening Cinematic

Guesses:
2K: Max Payne 3 Debut Trailer
Activision: James Bond 2010
Disney Interactive Studios: Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned
Electronic Arts: Medal of Honor Reboot
LucasArts Entertainment: Battlefront 3
THQ: Homefront
Ubisoft: Ghost Recon: Predator
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment: FEAR 3 or LotR RPG 360/PS3

 

[iceatcs]

wow Uncharted 2 got 8 nominations

 

[John Harker]

Red Dead Redemption? Agent?

 

[Why For?]

Halo Reach baby YEAH

 

[Nirolak]

Red Dead Redemption? Agent?

We've seen Red Dead Redemption's debut trailer already, but yeah, Agent would still fall under 2K.

I don't get the Epic Mickey guesses though. I mean, do we really feel that the Spike VGA audience is the target market for that game?

 

[JardeL]

GAME OF THE YEAR Nominees
No KZ2

STUDIO OF THE YEAR Nominees
No GG

FIX THIS SHIT GG!!!

 

[FoneBone]

I don't get the Epic Mickey guesses though. I mean, do we really feel that the Spike VGA audience is the target market for that game?

Yeah... much as I'd like to see footage, if Disney's only unveiling one game, Pirates: Armada seems far more likely.

 

[Why For?]

GAME OF THE YEAR Nominees
No KZ2

STUDIO OF THE YEAR Nominees
No GG

FIX THIS SHIT GG!!!

Good to see an awards ceremony with some credibility then.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

C'mon Capcom show at least one of em

 

[Domino Theory]

Halo: Reach's debut just made my December.

Only thing that would make the VGAs any better would be teasing a new Rainbow Six and/or Ghost Recon.

 

[Nirolak]

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C'mon Capcom show at least one of em[/QUOTE]
Capcom is not listed as a presenter. They tend to hold their own shows also actually.

 

[farnham]

they are still doing this shit..??? amazed and blown away

 

[Dedication Through Light]

My updated guesses:
2K - 2k Boston Game or Firaxis(Sid Meier) new game or probably from Yager Development (they said that their game will be soon unveiled and published by 2k)

Activision - Modern Warfare 2 Map Pack or/and James Bond Game
Disney Interactive Studios - Gameplay trailer from Epic Mickey and/or some new game from Propaganda Games
Electronic Arts - Dead Space 2 and/or New Medal of Honor and Dragon Age DLC Content
LucasArts Entertainment - one of their three Star Wars Games in development(Battlefront 3?)
Microsoft Game Studios - Halo:Reach, some XBLA game some new Rare Natal game
THQ - Warhammer 40000 MMO trailer? and/or Saints Row 3
Ubisoft - Ghost Recon title that was already listed at the ESBRN but not announced yet
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment - FEAR 3 probably

Disney has to either be "Epic Mickey" OR "Split/Second"
Activision could be "Singularity"
Electronic Arts -- Please be "Mirror's Edge 2"!

I dont see if it specifies that all of these are just "World Premieres" meaning a new trailer or just all new game reveals.

 

[NeoUltima]

Ugh nominees dominated by recent games. Lets forget all about SF4 and KZ2 huh? Shafted games released earlier in the year...I'm amazed how they can justify that GOTY nominee list when some of those games just literally came out yesterday.

I expect similar patterns all over. Good games getting semi-ignored cause they aren't new or fresh in people's minds.

 

[ArjanN]

Last year's show was HORRIBLE. Not expecting much out of this.

Last years VGA thread was comedy gold. The Carnival of Stupid rides again.

Also, despite being comepletely laughable, there's still bound to be a bunch of announcements and (teaser) trailers. So I can't wait.

Ugh nominees dominated by recent games. Lets forget all about SF4 and KZ2 huh? Shafted games released earlier in the year...I'm amazed how they can justify that GOTY nominee list when some of those games just literally came out yesterday.

I expect similar patterns all over. Good games getting semi-ignored cause they aren't new or fresh in people's minds.

So just like any non-gaming award ceremony then.

 

[[Nintex]]

Do we have 'that' Geoff gif, with him shaking hands with all the man babies and product placements?

 

[AAK]

C'mon Capcom show at least one of em

What? Urien as well?

That's like 10 new characters for SSIV! (if rumors are true)

 

[Zakkath]

I'll watch it for the announcements, cause the rest of the show will as boring as previous years. Can't say I agree with the list of nominees either.

 

[Kibbles]

Do we have 'that' Geoff gif, with him shaking hands with all the man babies and product placements?

 

[MirageDwarf]

Halo: Reach opening cinematic? Disappointing.

I would be much more excited for gameplay trailer.

 

[Septimus]

Lol WTF at no MLB The Show 09?

 

[Kibbles]

Halo: Reach opening cinematic? Disappointing.

I would be much more excited for gameplay trailer.

At least it will be in-game stuff. Gameplay towards the beta launch.

Also, what the hell happened to MGS: Rising? Nobody has even talked about that game since E3. I doubt it would make an appearance here, but I would like to see more about it.

 

[Vespene]

 

[ZealousD]

Don't even watch this for the announcements, guys. All the videos will be on GameTrailers within days.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Also, what the hell happened to MGS: Rising? Nobody has even talked about that game since E3. I doubt it would make an appearance here, but I would like to see more about it.

Kojima said around E3 that it wouldn't be unveiled until next years E3.

 

[NeoUltima]

Lol WTF at no MLB The Show 09?

Holy shit wow. Did not even notice that. Just goes to prove my point even more. This award show is such a joke. I know we all have known it is, but a lot of the people who will watch it do not...or maybe they will if the presentation is anything like the past few years.

 

[templeusox]

Don't even watch this for the announcements, guys. All the videos will be on Youtube within hours.

fixed

 

[Masta_Killah]

Possibly a Ghost Recon or Rainbow Six announcement from Ubi.

I expect a Rainbow announcement. That game is supposedly going to release in 2010. Hopefully they don't fuck it up like RS:V2 and properly address the nade spams and spawn camping issues.

I'll be pleasantly surprise if GR gets announced. One of the best tactical shooters to come out this generation.