Sony causes unreal delays
Midway announced this morning that Unreal Tournament III will see a Nov 19th release date on the PC. They have an exclusivity deal with Sony giving them a few months on their console before Epic is able to release a 360 version.
The original Xbox derives it’s name from the software it used under the hood (Direct X), and this PC software structure has carried itself over into this gen. What this allows is for PC game developers to develop a game for DirectX 9/10 that can easily be transfered over to the 360 architecture, and a much larger customer base then Windows gamers alone.
So, with these facts in mind, it wouldn’t be complete speculation to say that if the PC version is gold, the 360 version should be ready as well. Even if the 360 version is finished however, this does not circumvent Sony’s exclusivity, even though the console versions are clearly being delayed because of the PS3’s insanely difficult software architecture. Sony still gets their few months of rights on the game, but it starts when their version is done, long after the 360 code has collected serious dust.
If this were the only title looking at these kinds of problems I would have few complaints. There are other games on my radar this holiday, and no Unreal III makes things easier on the pocketbook. But its not the only title being delayed. Grand Theft Auto 4 is being delayed until next year, again because of that “other” console. With their precious Metal Gear feeling the same de-lame-ness, I’m starting to notice a pattern. If I didn’t like Sony before, I REALLY dislike them now.
Posted by Erick - October 31st, 2007 -
October 31st, 2007 at 9:02 pm
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/1998/getting_hard_boiled_midway_.php
found a good article on the delays for Stranglehold and Blacksite: Area 51 PS3 versions
November 1st, 2007 at 10:54 am
U stupid twat!! Dont be angry at Sony, be pissed at these lazy ass devs!! Do u see any Sony games delayed?? NO!!! Was Resistance: dealyed?? How about Folklore?? Or any other Sony game. The only reason why it’s easier to make 3shitty games is cuz they’re making it for a PC with DX. That’s fucking peanuts!! And now that they realise they have to actually put work in, it gets delayed. And yr lucky that these games werent exclusivly made for the PS3 or else u’d NEVER get them on yr 3shitty, that’s cuz it would be physically impossible to make it work with such a crap machine. Face the future bitches the past is crap, and Microsoft knows this already, that’s y they keep making new 3shittys, and u fools keep buying them like sheep. BAA BAA to all of u
November 1st, 2007 at 11:09 am
“Grand Theft Auto 4 is being delayed until next year, again because of that “other” console”
Do your research. The delay is because of issues with BOTH console versions or simply - The Game Itself. While Rockstar ‘might’ have some developing issues on the PS3, they are having storage issues with the 360. They clearly stated that they were trying to get MS to allow them to require HDD for the game.
Nice spin.
November 1st, 2007 at 4:12 pm
Sorry guys, but the proof is right in front of you - It takes alot more time to program code for the PS3 and multiplatform releases on other platforms are suffering because of Sony buying exclusivity rights - exclusivity is the only reason I bought a PS2.
When did Rockstar clearly state anything about the GTA4 delay?
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(Worth noting every gameplay trailer you’ve seen is off a 360 debug
How many games can I play right now that are still being worked on for PS3???
Almost every game that is multiplatform is being delayed on the PS3, and the ones that are delayed for both reak of Sony’s $$$$$ - DO YOUR RESEARCH
Why do the Sony kids patrol the X360 blogs?wtf
November 2nd, 2007 at 1:27 pm
John, please remove your Sony Fanboy hat, it is way too tight. Keep talking about the future while 360 owners enjoy a multitude of games today. IF Sony ever gets its act together most of us will all be two console owners. Why can’t you be honest enough to say Sony let you down? Everybody I know that owns a PS3 says they watch more movies than play games.
The XBOX version is probably done, but Sony is surely keeping Epic quiet about it. How sad it must be when you can’t be honest about a product that isn’t meeting your expectations.
November 19th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
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