A rumor currently doing the rounds on the internet suggests that the sequel to Killzone 2 will support stereoscopic 3D and Sony’s Motion Controller. While we’re still waiting for details of games that will utilise the PS3 motion controller, a title of this calibre would certainly be a positive selling point for Sony.
A recent trademark filed by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan adds weight to the rumor previously reported that the upcoming PlayStation 3 motion controller, currently known as the PlayStation Motion Controller, will be named Arc.
According to the latest rumors, Sony is also working on a nunchuck attachment for the motion controller. Sony’s Arc / Gem controller is rumored to be arriving in two wireless parts: the glowing stick we’ve seen before and a “nunchuck” that will feature a number of buttons, including an analogue stick, Square, Circle and even L1 and R1.
Despite some solid evidence that the motion controller from Sony will be called “Arc”, SCEA’s Patrick Seybold has said PlayStation Arc is a “rumored code name” for the upcoming motion controller. In a tweet, Seybold said, “We haven’t announced the name of our Motion Controller. He referred to it as a rumored code name.”
This week the recent rumors regarding the name for the Sony motion controller have gained more credibility with the registration of the PlayStationArc.com domain name. A whois search on the domain indicated that the domain is owned by Sony Computer Entertainment, confirming that the Motion Controller will indeed be called “Arc”.
Sony’s Motion Controller was supposed to be released this Spring, according to Kaz Hirai, President and Group Chief Executive Officer of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., in his keynote speech at the Tokyo Games Show. In a press release this morning, Sony has delayed the launch of the controller to Autumn 2010.
The Sony Motion Controller, codenamed Gem, will apparently be called “Arc” when it is released later this year. An anonymous source revealed to VG247 that the motion controller will be called Arc, though Sony has once again declined to comment on “rumour or speculation.”
Gamers seem to be reluctant in support Sony’s upcoming motion controller, but the development community is excited as ever. According to MVC, EA is working on a few games which will launch alongside the motion controller. So far, 13 games have been confirmed for launch but other developers including David Cage, the boss at Quantic Dream, said the studio is interested in experimenting with the PS3 motion controller, especially in with more mature games.
Jens Uwe Intat, senior VP at EA Europe recently had an interview with MCV where he outlined his belief that Sony’s Motion Controller and Microsoft’s Natal will outperform Nintendo’s Wii in reaching out to those still classed as non-gamers, whilst offering new, interesting experiences to current gamers.
There has been a lot of speculation on what Sony would be calling their upcoming motion controller. If Sony was preparing a surprising unveiling of the name, then their plans have been thwarted. In a press conference held in New York City this mornin, Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello let slip the name of the controller – or did he?
