The Best of PlayStation at E3 2011

E3 may have wrapped up a few weeks back, but the excitement here at PlayStation is growing by the day. Not only are we coming off of one of the most successful E3s we’ve had in recent memory, but we are preparing for the launch of some of this year’s most-anticipated software titles as well as a couple of very exciting new pieces of hardware.

This year we showcased one of the strongest software lineups in our history, including many creative and show stopping titles for the upcoming PlayStation Vita, family friendly options for PlayStation Move and an amazing lineup of AAA titles and franchise favorites for PS3. The positive response we received from our community was overwhelming, and the confirmation from E3 judges was very gratifying. In fact, PlayStation hardware and software was nominated for more than 140 awards at E3 this year. Here’s a look at just a few of the accolades we received:

PlayStation Vita

G4TV.com, “Best New Hardware”
GameCritics: “Best Hardware”
Game Informer: “Best Tech”

Journey

Examiner.com: “Best Living Artwork”
GamesBeat/VentureBeat: “Best Games of E3 2011”
G4TV.com: “Best Downloadable”

Sound Shapes

IGN: “Best Music/Rhythm Game”
GameTrailers: “Best Music Game”
GameCritics: “Best Handheld/Mobile Game”

Twisted Metal

Attack of the Fanboy: “Best of E3 PlayStation 3”
PlayStation: The Official Magazine: “Most Valuable Game”
VGChartz: “Best Multiplayer”

UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception

G4TV.com: “Best Action/Adventure Game”
GameTrailers: “Best Multiplayer,” “Best 3D Graphics,” “Best Graphics”
Yahoo! Games: “Best of E3 2011”

UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss

Game Informer: “Best Handheld Game”
E! Online: “Top 10 Games of E3”
Game Trailers: “Best PlayStation Vita Game”

The year ahead will be a memorable one for PlayStation fans everywhere. The introduction of innovative hardware such as PS Vita and the PlayStation 3D Display will set the bar high when it comes to both quality and creativity. PlayStation Vita will provide gamers with the highest definition handheld gaming experiences, delivering new ways to play at home and on-the-go. In addition, the PlayStation 3D Display will offer PS3 users and their friends the ability to face-off with the exclusive two-player mode and provide easy access to all of their favorite 3D entertainment. Developers meanwhile will have more ways than ever to challenge and change the way people play and experience PlayStation games.

We are continuing to work closely with the global community of Worldwide Studios game developers and partners to deliver innovative games and content for the entire family of PlayStation hardware. I’m personally looking forward to all of the great software titles launching in the upcoming months, including Resistance 3, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One and Twisted Metal. We’ve got some great new PlayStation Move titles coming as well, including Medieval Moves: Deadmund’s Quest, and Carnival Island. And of course…we’ve got all kinds of great PlayStation Vita titles in the works, including Uncharted: Golden Abyss, ModNation Racers, LittleBigPlanet and Sound Shapes. Too much goodness to talk about in one little blog post…