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[jett]

I'd bet cash money on no PS3 version. The original never came out on PS3, and since when do you start a trilogy in the middle?

Metal Gear TRIOLOGY of course.


:lol at some of the reasons some people are coming up with

 

[FrankT]

What do you mean? Our article has always stated that Riccitiello's statement suggests the sequel could hit PlayStation 3, not that it will.

The bulletpoints said multiple platform release for Q4. That was it and nothing more.

 

[BuddyC]

The bulletpoints said multiple platform release for Q4. That was it and nothing more.

Right. Riccitiello said it would hit multiple platforms in the....ohh, I think I see where you're going. The possibility of a PS3 version versus the implication that Ricky "sugggested" it?

 

[twinturbo2]

I don't think that has any relevance in today's industry. Plenty of sequels have shown up on systems the originals never did.

Yes, but I'm convinced that the sequel will pick up where the original left off, and anyone who didn't play the original will be as confused as a hungry baby in a topless bar.

If the original was going to be ported to the PS3, it would have happened by now.

 

[FrankT]

Right. And?

So from that it automatically suggests PS3? As I stated early on in this thread I believe that it probably could go multi, but that could mean a lot of things, which it did and which is why I asked for a full transcript. Ngai seems to have cleared that up and Shacksnews has made changes to said article.

Edit: I checked the full transcript and did not see the question come up so that answer must have come directly from EA PR.

 

[BuddyC]

So from that it automatically suggests PS3? As I stated early on in this thread I believe that it probably could go multi, but that could mean a lot of things, which it did and which is why I asked for a full transcript. Ngai seems to have cleared that up and Shacksnews has made changes to said article.

As I said before, we've never said it will come to PS3, just that it's a possibility, but I've cleaned up the wording to prevent confusion that EA suggested a PS3 release. I know this sounds smarmy, but thanks for the criticism. It helps make a better site.

 

[tegdf]

good news. Can't wait for ME2 and Bad Company 2. But fix the accuracy of the AI in BC2, we're a freaking bullet magnet in Bad Company

 

[jarrod]

It really does need to go PS360 though. EA just loss 640 million dollars. The cost of developing the game (and porting the prequel) could do wonders for game sales. You raise the userbase by 75 percent or so (using shipped numbers), and thus possible purchases. Seems like it'd be dumb to keep it exclusive unless they're paid something for it, as EA are bleeding money. I mean, if you're porting Dead Space to the Wii, porting ME to the PS3 is probably tons easier.

Considering how the first game sold on 360, exclusivity incentives might be a more attractive proposition than any extra sales from PS3 with the added cost of porting. This is basically how PS2 racked up so many defacto exclusives. Plus we don't really know the skinny on pre-existing exclusivity deals between Bioware and Microsoft...

Really, I'd say it's up to Microsoft if it stays exclusive at this point. If they want it, they'll keep it.

I don't think that has any relevance in today's industry. Plenty of sequels have shown up on systems the originals never did.

Agreed. Can't wait to play FFvsXIII on my 360. <3 <3

 

[firehawk12]

I don't think that has any relevance in today's industry. Plenty of sequels have shown up on systems the originals never did.

I hope they release the PC version day and date with the console one this time though.

I hope they don't ghetto out and include a damn editor with the game.
I know it's UE3 and UE3 is evil or whatever, but I'd like to try my hand at scripting and I hate fantasy.

 

[Kodiak]

Holy crap!

My brother is a huge fan of ME, he will love to hear about this!



*Hops in elevator to get to his flat*


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[Zzoram]

I hope they don't ghetto out and include a damn editor with the game.
I know it's UE3 and UE3 is evil or whatever, but I'd like to try my hand at scripting and I hate fantasy.

If anything, Dragon Age is more likely to include scripting tools and support custom modules, since it's a PC-centric title and they did it for Baldur's Gate 1/2.

 

[Kyoufu]

YATTAAAAA!!!!!!!

 

[Kagari]

YATTAAAAA!!!!!!!

Accept my friend invite

 

[RBH]

Agreed. Can't wait to play FFvsXIII on my 360. <3 <3

:lol

 

[tfur]

YESSSS.

I hope they use Dead Space engine >_>

I agree, I would expect more future multiplatform EA games to use the Dead Space engine. I remember when I first played Dead Space, thinking "man EPIC isn't going to like this internal engine kicking UE3 to the curb"...

 

[firehawk12]

If anything, Dragon Age is more likely to include scripting tools and support custom modules, since it's a PC-centric title and they did it for Baldur's Gate 1/2.

Yeah, they confirmed DA Tools early last year. I just don't like writing about elves and dwarfs and all that Euro-fantasy Tolkien stuff.

 

[dejan]

Just don't delay the pc version again Bioware.

Oh and btw ... \o/

 

[MarkMacD]

A little longer than anticipated; I was hoping for end of this calendar year

If they're announcing it for Q1, I'd guess it'll actually be Q4 earliest...

 

[HK-47]

If they're announcing it for Q1, I'd guess it'll actually be Q4 earliest...

They also have to balance it with Dragon Age. I'm sure they dont want one to cannibalize the sales of the other

 

[nelsonroyale]

pc version if no ps3 version available...day 1

 

[Benjamin1981]

EA is not giving specific plattform details, because behind the scenes they probably work with MS to come out of the exclusivity deal. I bet we will Mass Effect 1 and 2 on PS3.

 

[Uncle]

Looks like I'll start grinding my engineer to level 60, then.

 

[wRATH2x]

HELL YEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im so happy that it was finally confirmed,kind of disappointed that its actually Q1 201O but eh,at least we know when to expect it.

 

[ymmv]

Considering how the first game sold on 360, exclusivity incentives might be a more attractive proposition than any extra sales from PS3 with the added cost of porting. This is basically how PS2 racked up so many defacto exclusives. Plus we don't really know the skinny on pre-existing exclusivity deals between Bioware and Microsoft...

The PS2's userbase was 2 to 3 times bigger than that of the Xbox and Gamecube combined. It didn't help that the Gamecube's main demographic was substantially different from that of the Xbox, while the PS2 combines them. The PS2 so successful that it didn't make economic sense to port the game for a lot of third party publishers, there was no need for Sony to offer incentives or moneyhats.

The 360's userbase is about 50% bigger than that of the 360 at most while the demographic of their core audience is the same. The PS3's current userbase is almost twice as big as when Mass Effect was released for the 360 late 2006. It simply doesn't make sense for a platform agnostic company like EA not to release this game for the PS3. It only makes sense if you're a 360 fanboy who wants to cling to exclusives.

 

[carbonbased]

I don't think that has any relevance in today's industry. Plenty of sequels have shown up on systems the originals never did.

Mass Effect is far from the industry standard, though. the series was structured as a trilogy with a single overarching storyline from the start. the core of the game revolves around making decisions that carry weight and will have repercussions in the sequels. add in the carrying-over of character and party stats and it becomes clear that one needs to play the series from the start to get the full experience.

if anything, I would expect a PS3 port of the first one this fall, with ME2 hitting the PS3 a year after it releases on 360.

 

[itxaka]

wow. 1 year? That is a lot :_(

But I'm still happy. Give me some DLC Bioware to tie into ME 2 please.


2010....and the third one 2012? That will be almost at the end of the 360 life if you take all the rumors of the next console launching on 2012. Won't that hurt it? Will it be a launch title for the next gen?

 

[`Moe Joe.]

I have put so many hours into ME one and still have to get my Kaidan and Ashley achievements. One year to do so and make the perfect character to branch into ME 2!

 

[MirageDwarf]

This totally blows. I like to end a year with RPG. How am I gonna do that now?

Yes. I'm totally assuming there will be no big AAA RPG in December.

 

[Uncle]

This totally blows. I like to end a year with RPG. How am I gonna do that now?

Yes. I'm totally assuming there will be no big AAA RPG in December.

End it with Witcher or Dragon Age.

 

[Randy Lanzarote]

Looks like Q1 2010 is now the definitive date....dang. Was really hoping to be playing ME2 before Christmas.



Here's hoping for some of that promised DLC to release and help pass the time.

 

[segarr]

Great news, can't wait.

I don't see the point of the multiplatform secrecy outside of some sort of time-exclusive deal....if it's coming to PS3 just say it EA, then all the hoopla surrounding the exclusivity will die, and owners of the consoles can just anticipate the game itself without all the extra nonsense.

 

[Uncle]

Great news, can't wait.

I don't see the point of the multiplatform secrecy outside of some sort of time-exclusive deal....if it's coming to PS3 just say it EA, then all the hoopla surrounding the exclusivity will die, and owners of the consoles can just anticipate the game itself without all the extra nonsense.

The extra nonsense means more publicity for the game.

 

[MirageDwarf]

End it with Witcher or Dragon Age.

I've already purchased The Witcher on PC. I shall have it finished way before that. Will see when Dragon Age will be released.

But none of them beat fucking awesome Sci-fi universe of Mass Effect.