There’s no Friday Debate, as such, as it seems a good time to round-up the week that was gamescom. There have been plenty of big announcements but, for me, gamescom is always about seeing thousands of excited gamers swarming around the PlayStation booth and playing the best upcoming games.
If you weren’t able to attend, here’s a video your of the PlayStation booth featuring me, stumbling around like a dizzy clown.
As someone pointed out during my live blog of the SCEE press conference on Tuesday, “you would think everything looks great – you work for Sony”. It’s a good point, well argued, so in classic Friday tradition (as of about two weeks ago) it’s up to you to tell us what the week’s highlight was with a good ol’ poll.
Thanks for reading and commenting on the blog this last week. We’re still not finished though – next week we’ll have a load more content from Cologne, including interviews for LittleBigPlanet 2, MotorStorm Apocolypse and Sorcery.













50 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 3:39 pm by Carl-G
Will the ‘SCEE press conference’ Show be on PSN soon?
(not sure what happened because i am just back from holiday)
+ I voted for R&C:All4One. But i like the sound of all of the PlayStation things tho, apart from ‘James’s Beard’
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 3:42 pm by natsamson
For me it was Gran Turismo 5, if LBP was on then it would of been that because these 2 games blow me away.
Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:40 pm by James Gallagher
I filmed an LBP 2 interview and will be posting it at the beginning of next week.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 3:42 pm by Murphy2k8
Must say James, you and the team have done a fabulous job of covering Gamescom. I especially liked that last video of the show floor. Looked amazing. Thanks.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 3:46 pm by Carnivius_Prime
Out of those, Ratchet and Clank All 4 One easily. None of the others interests me much at all though nice to see Mass Effect 2 coming to PS3 if only to shut my Xbox360 friend going on about it being ‘awesome’ and ‘xbox exclusive’.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 3:48 pm by Faroer
I did like the interview Alex from Media Molecule did for LBP2. I was stunned with all the features it had. I can’t wait to use it
Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:41 pm by James Gallagher
Some of the new stuff sounds great. I know that Alex is really excited about the new music tools and we spoke about them at length.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 3:49 pm by enormhi
Looks great!
My best is Resistance 3. Really looking forward to it.
And a close second is James’s beard
Thank you James for all this GamesCom awesomeness!
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 3:54 pm by jenotron
Mass Effect 1&2 together then I would of voted yes. EA should have negotiated a deal to get both games on the PS3 even if it meant giving Mass Effect 3 more content on the 360. I don’t like playing or watching movies that are sequels when I haven’t seen what’s come before it.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:03 pm by Dragonstorm25
Resistance 3 for, been waiting for that for ages!
I would also say ME2 comiong to PS3, although I have to say I’m dissapointed that we won’t be getting ME1 aswell (unless the ‘hours of bonus content’ is ME1 lol, with blu ray I wouldn’t be surprised)
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:04 pm by Mortalized
It’s really bad SCEE didn’t have a live stream somewhere. -_-
Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:44 pm by James Gallagher
I know a lot of people were disappointed by that and it’s something we’re going to have to arrange in future, somehow.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:05 pm by Rytteren
have been amazing to follow gamescom here on the blog. still waiting for the new psp firmware with trophysupport, you know you want to
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:05 pm by Lucreto
I knew about Resistance 3 was coming and Ratchet was a nice surprise but it still doesn’t help me with the lack insomniac games this Christmas.
I picked Mass Effect 2 as it was a good surprise. I am just interested interested on how they will fill the gap. Maybe James you should interview them later about the matter.
The only sad point for me is that Ireland didn’t get a video store this year.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:07 pm by Super--Brad
I’m not voting as I am happy with all the news.
Make it an option!
Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:45 pm by James Gallagher
Cool!
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:18 pm by Xu_Davella
Mass Effect 2. Though I’m on that ‘we should have gotten ME1 as well’ boat. Mass effect 2. Did I say that already? Yes? OK. Mass effect 2.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:18 pm by Dragonstorm25
*’Resistance 3 for me’ is what I meant in my previous comment.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:18 pm by Ti_dus
Ratchet and Clank!!! It looks awesome – like LBP in 3D
Where is our info about LBP2 CE???
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:24 pm by maddymad
Great video.
Holy Cow! That’s huge! Sony really got a lot of stuffs going on there.
My favorite announcement of Gamescom are Ratchet & Clank and Resistance 3. Simply amazing!
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:32 pm by Dante_Zero
its been a great showing and cant wait for TGS. the only disappointing thing about this week has been now discussion on any future firmware updates cough* cross game chat* cough* or the future of PSN+. I’m surprised that neither of these two things have been mentioned in any interviews coming out of games come.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:34 pm by johnleonhart
I gotta say Mass Effect 2 coming to ps3, I so did not see that one coming but great news nevertheless.
Gran Turismo 5 is just breathtaking, it looks so beautiful, its even better than real life, the cars and courses just look perfect. Cant wait to receive my preorder in november.
Good job to James and Sony for their great coverage of Gamescom
Posted on 23 August, 2010 at 4:00 pm by James Gallagher
I didn’t see it coming either but I had been given a heads-up that I might want to attend as there was something coming for PlayStation fans.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:36 pm by Ikkarus
Resistance 3 all the way.
I had a blast with the last two segments and I loved the real life trailer for it.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:38 pm by Rytteren
by the way, gamerscom 2009, sony said that vidstore will come to other contries in 2010.. when do we get it in denmark..
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:42 pm by Saber_IV
@9 Totally agree.
Next year, Sony, invest… $400? On a laptop and a webcam. Do it on Ustream, et voila! You give the fans what they want.
Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:49 pm by James Gallagher
But the quality has to be high – if I’m going to do something it has to be done well.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:53 pm by johnleonhart
James, are we going to see you with a new avatar anytime soon. The black box is getting old now
p.s Did anyone get back to you about that ps3 theme I told you about?
Posted on 23 August, 2010 at 4:00 pm by James Gallagher
Good point – I famcy a new one… I was thinking of a Platinum trophy but that might be innapropriate, seeing as I don’t have one.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:54 pm by Robert5050
Nice video
Is there any news of the video store coming to other countries?
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 4:55 pm by AngelVsMadman
James 1 question: where are some of the trailers supposed to be in the store update? I’m missing the awesome killzone 3 mp trailer.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 5:05 pm by vonhammer
What happened with journey,I’m sure MB listed at as appearing in his list over at the forums.
I voted something else,I would of said GT,but Mr Yoshids gave most of that stuff away.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 5:27 pm by morlock
KILLZONE 3 Multiplayer information is best of Gamescome 2010!
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 5:29 pm by giantkiller01
Your tshirt looks a little tight…too much german sausage?
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 5:30 pm by DKShadow
You’re a difficult man to get a hold of, James! I hope they gave you my business card? I left it for you at your booth in the business area. Too bad meeting up didn’t work out – maybe next time
Posted on 23 August, 2010 at 4:02 pm by James Gallagher
Yeah, I’m really sorry but you have no idea how busy I was (actually, you probably do). Nobody told me about the card, which is a pity. I’ll no doubt be heading to the Eurogamer Expo, if you’re around then.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 5:32 pm by somethingatt
GT5 features made me want the game 100%! And I am not even a big fan of serious driving games
ME2 would have taken the cake if it included ME1.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 5:41 pm by extermin8or
Was it just me or did that ’18′ area have more games that were 15′s and 16′s than were 18′s lol
Posted on 23 August, 2010 at 4:03 pm by James Gallagher
Yeah, I suppose it’s more fitting to call it the ‘age restricted’ area… can’t have the kids playing *that* scene in Heavy Rain.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 6:00 pm by wing126
Cool booth. I’d love to have been able to go. Best thing for me would probably be R3 but not by much really.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 6:26 pm by assassinkk3
Amazing coverage of Gamescom!
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 7:12 pm by Andrefpvs
If you liked everything you should just vote for the beard.
OH GAWD, THE BEARD! <3
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 7:26 pm by DANNY3194
Brilliant video, look there’s a guy playing InFamous 2 on a hospital bed, look there’s a guy playing LBP 2 on a toilet, what is this? An obsession with toilets lmao
Very funny indeed James
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 7:55 pm by MYK1992
Resistance 3!? i didnt even know it was announced till yesterday, i thought it was fake video made by fans! ><
mass effect for ps3 XD all the 360 fans will be butthurt XD
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 8:07 pm by King_Bobo
LittleBigPlanet 2 was my ‘game of the show’, despite the fact that they didn’t show much that hasn’t already been covered. Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One was a wonderful surprise, particularly considering the fact that they were also working on Resistance 3.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 8:27 pm by King_Bobo
LOL at them leaving Heavy Rain on with Madison naked in the shower XD
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 8:34 pm by Nagash_MalKaVian
both FFXIV info and GT5 features made my day!
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 8:41 pm by Del_007
Loving those TVs above the bed n that. Need to figure out how i can do that without bringing down my ceiling haha! For me i was happy for a few things. Finally seeing Resistance 3 being confirmed, Ratchet & Clank was a lovely surprise, mind is frazzled trying to take in all the awesome GT5 info and Virtua Tennis with Move! was just thinking the other day i wanted that lol. Yeah, i was pretty happy with gamescom hehe.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 9:31 pm by danielmccue
your beard is actually quite breathtaking, i’m honoured that i saw it in my life time.
i can die a happy man now.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 10:41 pm by mew_frenger
week was great. mass effect 2, resistance 3, ratchet and clank, mubi……. very exciting. also great job on all the coverage here on the blog.
i think gamescom was alot better than e3 this year.
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Posted on 20 August, 2010 at 11:32 pm by xxPIETROxx
Really excited for Resistance 3 and Killzone 3 but disappointed no news on Uncharted 3 :/
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Posted on 21 August, 2010 at 1:49 am by NotoriousR
Fantatstic job there, James, thanks for that.
Also, this video has made me incredibly sad, because PEOPLE CAN PLAY INFAMOUS 2! AND LBP 2!
Also, is there any word on a LBP 2 collector’s edition for Eu/Australia yet? I reaaaaaaaaly want one. Especially if it’s the same one the US is getting.
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Posted on 21 August, 2010 at 5:44 am by remanutd5
so wheres the new Motorstorm Apocalypse gamescon interview again ? i have seen tons of videos from LBP 2 , Killzone 3 and even inFAMOUS 2 but none about Motorstorm , i know the franchise isnt that popular but come on , there are few of us that want to know more info about the game ( like the new creator mode for example )
Posted on 23 August, 2010 at 4:04 pm by James Gallagher
Tomorrow afternoon at 4pm, UK time.
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Posted on 21 August, 2010 at 12:05 pm by Roxas598
i found it really creepy that heavy rain is just paused on the Madison in the shower scene XD
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Posted on 21 August, 2010 at 5:38 pm by HazelAM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu8_8TJC9E8
we haven’t forgotten james.
and regarding the poll, mass effect, almost as big as gabe at e3.
Posted on 23 August, 2010 at 4:05 pm by James Gallagher
Haha, I had a feeling you wouldn’t forget. In the end I decided against it for health and safety reasons – what if the bag flew away and choked a chaffinch?
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Posted on 22 August, 2010 at 12:09 am by FULLMETAL56
Thanks for the visit.
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Posted on 22 August, 2010 at 7:46 am by Erorrless
bioshock infinite
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Posted on 23 August, 2010 at 7:42 am by playstion3man
Next year could you please film the press conference and stream it live on the ps3 or playstation website? that would be totally awesome.
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Posted on 23 August, 2010 at 12:32 pm by Bilouze
My favourite announcement was the PS jailbreak ! Wonder what Sony’s gonna do about it.
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