PlayStation Arc Name All But Confirmed by THQ Exec
Since it was first announced back at E3, the official name for Sony’s motion controller has continued to be shrouded in mystery. Sure, there was that anonymous source who first leaked the “Arc” name which subsequently sent the internet into a speculation fueled frenzy. Oh, and lets not forget about the time we discovered that PlayStationArc.com is indeed registered by Sony, along with the more recently created EyePetArc.com. However, if you’re still not convinced, head on past the break for even more Arc supporting material.
During a quarterly investor call, THQ CEO Brian Farrell relied heavily on the name, using it multiple times when referring to the motion controller.
“We are focused on our continued leadership in [casual games], taking advantage of the lower hardware price points that we expect will attract new mass market gamers, and new family-friendly platforms such as Microsoft’s Natal and the PlayStation Arc motion controller,”
Assuming the name has been kept on a need-to-know basis, we’re confident in our belief that being the CEO of a major game developer netted Brian Farrell the benefit of needing to know. Still, despite the growing pile of evidence, this is the closest the name has come to being used in any official context, and probably the last until it’s formally announced somewhere between now and fall. Just don’t forget to act surprised, mmmkay?
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6 Responses to “PlayStation Arc Name All But Confirmed by THQ Exec”
Woooot!
the internet can’t keep a very good secret can it?
Oh no sony I had no idea, this is a complete surprise to me just like the PSPGo and PS3 Slim. I find it funny when games companies are so naieve they think they have secrets.
i don’t care what it’s called. i want 2 of ‘em. “Bulbous Wiggle Stick” sounds fine to me.
why do they try to keep this secret? whats the big deal?
So that they have something important sounding to talk about at press conferences (coughE3)