..., it's anybody's guess. At Naughty Dog, we're pretty sure we should be able to see leaps between games on the PS3 that are even bigger than they were on the PS2.

But not everyone is as happy-go-lucky as the kids over at Sony. My vote for the first "OH SNAP!" quote-of-the-year goes to Kyoshi Shin of Japan's International Game Developer's Association who had this brief statement to say about the PS3:

When people talk about the PS3 on chat forums, they say it's like going to a very expensive restaurant and not getting anything to eat.

Ouch. That is cold. Hopefully Sony will bring a jacket on their 10 year journey, because I don't think "commitment" can keep them warm. Kim Phu

Sony Committed to PS3 for 10 Years and Beyond [Games Industry Biz]

The PS3 is not high tech. It does not come in a clear ball that splits open and sends particles up your nose, causing you to see a giant octopus. According to this retro PS2 ad, the PS9 should hit in the year 2078. My question: Will it be the PlayStation 9 or the PLAYSTATION 9? Brian Ashcraft

But, How Will the PS9 Launch Be? [Destructoid]

How popular is the DS Lite in Japan? Appearing-in-anime popular. Reader Magus was checking out the second season of School Rumble when he noticed a familiar handheld. Magus writes:

In the last episode, the girl had a DS Lite and spoke about an "animal game". What was even weirder is that this was from a 10 year flash back. So the rest of the anime is in the future, but it's the only thing to confirm that.

Expect season three's flashbacks to show characters donating blood to buy the PS3, only to have their little faces punched in on launch day. Brian Ashcraft

I hate analysts. They are industry charlatans, fortune tellers, spouting their "predictions," which are based on nothing more than projected lines. Their contribution to society? Flame wars, and for that, they deserve a post.

Boston-based research firm Yankee Group believes that the PLAYSTATION 3 will capture 44 percent of North American console sales by 2011 (coincidentally, the same year that Crecente's Social Security kicks in). Following close behind will be the Xbox 360, grabbing 40 percent of the market. And dead last? The Wii at a very sad 16 percent.

The group also said there will be fewer consoles sold compared to previous generations—no doubt, due to high prices. According to the Yankee Group, Microsoft will be in a good position to cut the Xbox 360's pricetag in Spring 2007, increasing the gap between the its console and the PLAYSTATION 3. Moreover, Yankee analyst Michael Goodman stated:

With a growing installed base of connected consoles, content owners are beginning to recognize the potential video game consoles offer as a distribution channel. Additionally, these platforms will serve as a strong medium for advertising, validating the growing market for in-game and around game advertising.

Wow, Michael, not only are you stiff and wooden, but BRILLIANT. Brian Ashcraft

More Here [Next Gen]

Are you bold? Like are you audacious enough to wear shoes without socks and drink day-old milk? Well, have we got a website for you. Appropriately called "Bold-Claim," the site lets daring individuals post this opinions on everything from economics (not our readership) to video games (bingo). Just register, post your own or comment on others. I've taken a quick look around, happened upon a couple Kotaku reader's bold claims and made my own:

Many people will line up for the PS3 on launch day.

Soooo bold, I know. Now, if you excuse me I'm going to stuff my face with fugu.

Claim This [Official Site] Thanks, King Louse!

Just kidding, I love my Wavebird!

Mental Typewriter and Game Controller Becomes a Reality

Eurogamer, via GamesIndustry, reports that EA important dude Dr. Jens Uwe Intat says the future will bring a continuous pipeline of downloadable games. Ten years from now (sometime after we get those overdue Hoverboards from Back to the Future 2) gamers won't necessarily be buying the latest titles at actual shops, but downloading. "All entertainment media will be downloaded to a device," says Intat. Certainly, this isn't much of a revelation. It's not a revelation in the least. However, bigwig Intat also stated that there will be physical product in stores for a long time. Which brings us to an interesting question:

Gawker Media polls require Javascript; if you're viewing this in an RSS reader, click through to view in your Javascript-enabled web browser.

Me, I'm a tangible sort of guy.

Full Story Here [Eurogamer]