It's those Metal Gear Solid-like titles that got Sony into the trouble they're in; the insane overhead of developing them is taking its toll on the industry. See: Free Radical, Factor 5, etc...
What's more, these titles appeal to people who likely have already bought a PS3. If Sony wants to compete they need a Wii Sports, not another Metal Gear Solid.

It already has a time scroll. You can use it to see the orbit of the moon and planets in relation to earth. Turn one of those on, and then it should appear as a transparent control at the top-center of the map.