Big Heavy Rain, Shadow of the Colossus, and Timesplitters 4 announcements at E3?

E3 is just around the corner now, and with that comes tons and tons of rumors surrounding what new software and hardware the big three are going to announce in LA. It seems that Sony has been the busiest, with Sony execs stating that this will be Sony’s biggest E3 in 11 years as well as the internet rumor mill spinning full throttle day in and day out about Sony’s plans. As previously stated on Rumor Killers, we expect to hear news on the supposed PSP2 as well as a slew of game announcements, but it seems the staff at ps3addiction.com knows more than anyone else, or do they?

They are saying that we can expect announcements that the following games are in development. First up is Heavy Rain, which the website predicts will finally have a firm release date. Hopefully there will be a playable demo at the show, too. Next up they have listed a new Shadow of the Colossus game rumored to be in development. Now we know Team ICO has something up their sleeves, but we just don’t know what it is. In the past they have stated that they do not like developing sequels but instead prefer to create new games with new stories, which makes SOC 2 a little less likely. There have been hints around the net that back up a SOC 2 title, though, so you never know.

The next PS3 announcement they have down is TimeSplitters 4, they are claiming that a new developer has taken over the reigns of this franchise from Free Radical. Now we do not doubt that TimeSplitters 4 will be announced at E3, we just doubt that it will be one of Sony’s major PS3 announcements, considering it CryTek will most likely publish the game as a multiplatform release.

PlayStation 3 fans can look forward to a great E3 from Sony, with games such as God of War III and Uncharted 2 leading the line. There will be big announcements regarding new games, no doubt about it, but we don’t think it will be the three listed above.

TGR Rating: Unlikely