"Major" PS3 Exclusive To Be Announced In August?

[Rs0n1sT]

The PlayStation Lifestyle blog promises that on August 3rd, a "MAJOR" PlayStation 3 exclusive will be announced that makes MAG, Killzone 2 and inFAMOUS look like "NOTHING" (yes, the author seems to like all-caps).

The blog also says it'll offer three hints on Saturday, July 26th, stressing that it is a "new" PlayStation 3 "exclusive." In this case, it's the author, not I, who put those words in quotes — does that make anyone else a little leery?

Right now, all that's up in the post is a reminder that the announcement is unrelated to Square Enix's event over the same August date. Uh, oo-kay? Oh yeah, and they've got three words listed, all of them crossed out with strikethrough:
Real? Hoax? Guess we'll find out.
Announcing MAJOR new PS3 exclusive on 3 August

[Troublesome626]

I heard there was A Rockstar Games Exclusive game comming to the ps3 but i dont know

[Outlaw_91791]

I heard its going to be final fantasy check this out:
A continuously revived rumor has been sparked to life once again, with new statements and speculation coming in from all over the net. This megaton rumor regards a potential remake of Final Fantasy VII for the PlayStation 3.

To begin, we'll start with the 1up.com podcast interview with Square Enix's Shinji Hashimoto where he revealed that a major announcement will be made at the DKΣ3713 Square Enix Event on August 2nd.

"You can look forward to the upcoming invite-only fan event DKS3713 , where we'll have a major announcement that will shock the fans in attendance," said Hashimoto.

In addition, 1up's Shane Bettenhausen stated, "[The] Final Fantasy XIII on 360 announcement swung the ball towards Microsoft. At Square Enix's Japan event in two weeks, they will swing the ball back towards Sony."

Now you could say this doesn't have anything to do with Final Fantasy VII, but if you were to think of one title that would 'swing' favor back to the PlayStation 3 with a simple announcement, what comes to mind? Perhaps what have fans been dying for ever since the tech demo showcase at E3 2005? Final Fantasy VII.

The last incoming rumor comes from Playstationlifestyle.net. According to their inside source, not only will Final Fantasy VII (either a remake or related spin-off like Crisis Core) be revealed as a PlayStation 3 exclusive at Square Enix's DKΣ3713 event, but the classic PS1 original will be distributed through both the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade at the end of the year.

After Square Enix's surprising announcement of Final Fantasy XIII going multiplatform, revealing a Final Fantasy VII title for the PS3 would definitely put love back in the hearts of the PS3-owning Square Enix fans. We're not too convinced by the validity of PlayStation Lifestyle's information however, but at the very least it's a topic to speculate on.

Until the DKΣ3713 event is upon us though, take all of this as purely rumor and speculation. That is, don't fall prey to the hype train that is sure to follow this story. If it's not destined to happen, it won't, and you shouldn't be dissappointed about that. If it is however, you should hear official confirmation in about two weeks time. Stay tuned.

[Rs0n1sT]

nice, i hope that all this is real..

[Outlaw_91791]

yeah if its true this is definitely a good look for sony

[Rs0n1sT]

werd.. im about to cop another ps3, maybe.. i really wanted a 60gb again, but i can't find one for a good price, and some du' i know is trying to sell me his 40gb for $250, i might cop it..

[Grahf16]

I'm thinking it's going to be Twisted Metal. If I'm right, everybody on the gamers lounge better prop me

[Nike_Mane]

Originally Posted by Grahf16

I'm thinking it's going to be Twisted Metal. If I'm right, everybody on the gamers lounge better prop me

ummmm twisted metal has already been confirmed. you get NO PROPS.

it would be tight if it was a FF7 remake.

[Murda Game]

Originally Posted by Nike_Mane

ummmm twisted metal has already been confirmed. you get NO PROPS.

it would be tight if it was a FF7 remake.

Thats the only Final Fantasy game I played so I hop it is

[Grahf16]

I still think it'll be it. If it's it, then everybody neg Nike Mane

Thats the only Final Fantasy game I played so I hop it is

Why would you want to play the SAME game over again? Why don't you try playing a different Final Fantasy, there are better out just so you know.