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[Kill Your Masters]

There's a limit. The Sony limit.

Yup, noticed. Will keep it in mind

 

[DCharlie]

timed exclusives are good business for pubs - you still get to release the game on all platforms and get a nice bonus for putting it on one machine first without missing out on sales on both consoles.

I expect more and more timed exclusives as the gen goes on for PS3/X360.

Not exactly sure what there is to get upset about though - the game is still going to be on both platforms, just means more of a wait on one machine than the other. For single machine owners it shouldn't make a difference.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Next to that, I'm finally planning to buy a PS3 but I'm very hesitant in buying multiplat games for the PS3. It sucks that even with a PS3 I still have to wait to play it on Xbox 360.

The game is leading on the PS3. All the videos, impressions, and screens you've seen it are of that version.

 

[BobsRevenge]

The game is leading on the PS3. All the videos, impressions, and screens you've seen it are of that version.

And there's no anti-aliasing, yet (at least it doesn't look like it does to me). Maybe the eventual 360 version will have AA when the PS3 doesn't.

I'm waiting for the PC version myself.

 

[okrim]

I doubt this will improve total sales of the game. With previous timed exclusives on both consoles I always had the feeling that interest for the second release was much less than the initial release.

Next to that, I'm finally planning to buy a PS3 but I'm very hesitant in buying multiplat games for the PS3. It sucks that even with a PS3 I still have to wait to play it on Xbox 360.

Oh Gesus what crap...the difference in the multiplat now is ridicule, to watch that needs of a performance analyzer or something of that, do you see difference between GTA IV or DMC 4 with your eyes? So? I don't understand this ridicules complaint...

 

[LuCkymoON]

The game is leading on the PS3. All the videos, impressions, and screens you've seen it are of that version.

will it have trophies? or will that be patched in later?

 

[DCharlie]

i assume as the game is UE3 that the games will run pretty much the same now UE3 is bedded down on both platforms.

I would have thought that using UE3 would mean that the lead platform wouldn't make that much of a difference (?)

 

[okrim]

And there's no anti-aliasing, yet (at least it doesn't look like it does to me). Maybe the eventual 360 version will have AA when the PS3 doesn't.

I'm waiting for the PC version myself.

Gears of war 2 too; the AA it isn't a ps3 problem, but an unreal engine problem.

 

[darkpaladinmfc]

I'm really looking forward to Mirror's Edge, I have a PS3, but if this is true I'd rather wait. There's too many games coming out late October and early November anyways .

 

[SolidSnakex]

will it have trophies? or will that be patched in later?

Trophies are confirmed, they're also looking into some sort of Home support.

 

[gofreak]

i assume as the game is UE3 that the games will run pretty much the same now UE3 is bedded down on both platforms.

I would have thought that using UE3 would mean that the lead platform wouldn't make that much of a difference (?)

True, and it makes the whole "it's leading on PS3, let's only show it on PS3, lets advertise it on PS3, let's (maybe) make it time exclusive on PS3" thingie whiff all the more of a contrived situation borne out of a deal struck between EA and Sony.

It also makes a BIT more sense to me now why Mirror's Edge was on the official ps mag's cover post-E3 (in the UK). Ahead of God of War etc. etc. I thought it was a bit odd when I first saw it, but now with all these pieces falling into place it makes more sense.

(I'd like to think it was on the cover for its own merits, but I think we all know that what gets on magazine covers is often a function of prior negotiation..)

edit - edited wrong post

 

[Sean]

And there's no anti-aliasing, yet (at least it doesn't look like it does to me). Maybe the eventual 360 version will have AA when the PS3 doesn't.

I'm waiting for the PC version myself.

I could be totally wrong here, but I seem to recall reading that UE3 doesn't support anti-aliasing (or that it's too much of a performance hit to be worth it for devs).

So it's not so much a console/GPU thing but a quirk of the Unreal engine.

 

[Jenga]

Actually, with the PC version being somewhat delayed I can imagine they'll add some some more graphical goodies to it.

 

[Haunted]

I basically read all those timed exclusive announcements for the 360 or the PS3 as "PC version delayed".

:/

 

[dejan]

Actually, with the PC version being somewhat delayed I can imagine they'll add some some more graphical goodies to it.

I'm holding out for the definitive version too.

Spoiler

Well, it's not like I have a choice.

 

[dark10x]

timed exclusives are good business for pubs - you still get to release the game on all platforms and get a nice bonus for putting it on one machine first without missing out on sales on both consoles.

I expect more and more timed exclusives as the gen goes on for PS3/X360.

Not exactly sure what there is to get upset about though - the game is still going to be on both platforms, just means more of a wait on one machine than the other. For single machine owners it shouldn't make a difference.

It does make a difference for those of us who want PC versions first (for 60 fps + superior image quality).

 

[BobsRevenge]

I could be totally wrong here, but I seem to recall reading that UE3 doesn't support anti-aliasing (or that it's too much of a performance hit to be worth it for devs).

So it's not so much a console/GPU thing but a quirk of the Unreal engine.

Word?

Nevermind then.

 

[Nuclear Muffin]

Oh Gesus what crap...the difference in the multiplat now is ridicule, to watch that needs of a performance analyzer or something of that, do you see difference between GTA IV or DMC 4 with your eyes? So? I don't understand this ridicules complaint...

DMC 4 is actually better on PS3, better ice and other shading effects (especially with Berial) plus 60FPS cutscenes (Compared to 30FPS on 360) The 360 version does have very slightly better AA but that doesn't make up for the loss of effects. Same framerate on both (Including the slowdown in the jungle stages)

GTA4 is also very noticabally better on 360, better framerate and clearer graphics.

Then again, Mirror's Edge is supposedly leading on PS3 so it should likely be the better version of the two if anything.

 

[DCharlie]

It does make a difference for those of us who want PC versions first (for 60 fps + superior image quality).

it's unreal - why settle for just 60fps?

 

[Haunted]

It does make a difference for those of us who want PC versions first (for 60 fps + superior image quality).

Then again, we're old enough to show a bit of patience.

 

[Metalmurphy]

Fixed

Yeah, FIFA 08 is flying on the Wii...

no, paying for both shows you how retarded sony are this gen.

this mirror game won't do jack for the ps3 in terms of pushing systems and fifa 09 ps3 would sell skips full without any marketing at all.

waste of money.

Kinda like McDonalds and Coca-Cola keeps wasting money on marketing right? Good thing you don't work in that department, you'd suck at it.

 

[Lostconfused]

Then again, we're old enough to show a bit of patience.

You can always just rent it if you own a console while you wait for the pc version.

 

[dark10x]

it's unreal - why settle for just 60fps?

The only way to get higher than 60 fps on a non-CRT display is to disable v-sync (unless they support a higher refresh rate) and, even then, those displays aren't fast enough to even handle 60 fps properly in the first place.

Also, 60 hz + v-sync on a CRT produces the smoothest possible image. Anything higher actually adds a bit of blurring (most people would never notice it, though).

Seriously.

 

[Haunted]

You can always just rent it if you own a console while you wait for the pc version.

I'm sure I'll play a little bit of it at a friend's place, but I'd like the best possible experience when I really delve into the game.

 

[deepbrown]

And there's no anti-aliasing, yet (at least it doesn't look like it does to me). Maybe the eventual 360 version will have AA when the PS3 doesn't.

I'm waiting for the PC version myself.

Wut? There's just as many PS3 games with AA as 360 ones.

 

[deepbrown]

DMC 4 is actually better on PS3, better ice and other shading effects (especially with Berial) plus 60FPS cutscenes (Compared to 30FPS on 360) The 360 version does have very slightly better AA but that doesn't make up for the loss of effects. Same framerate on both (Including the slowdown in the jungle stages)

GTA4 is also very noticabally better on 360, better framerate and clearer graphics.

Then again, Mirror's Edge is supposedly leading on PS3 so it should likely be the better version of the two if anything.

Laughs at all previewers and reviewers saying it was better on the PS3, until B3d said what the PS3 resolution was. Then everybody followed suit. Eejits. lol

 

[danwarb]

Wut? There's just as many PS3 games with AA as 360 ones.

Not really with multi-platform titles though.

 

[Walshicus]

Not really with multi-platform titles though.

Is the a list we can war with?

 

[Negaiido]

How much "moneyhatted" 3rd Party exclusives did MS had @this generation?
And now think the other way around

fixed

 

[Beer Monkey]

timed exclusives are good business for pubs - you still get to release the game on all platforms and get a nice bonus for putting it on one machine first without missing out on sales on both consoles.

You lose advertising synergy and often overall hype fades by the time the game releases on the other platforms. I'd say often sales are lost. But if the big fat hat-of-cash makes up for it, no big deal.

 

[Deleted member 22576]

Well, this is certainly interesting news.
Another tiny nudge... I'm closer to buying a Playstation than ever.

 

[CoG]

Laughs at all previewers and reviewers saying it was better on the PS3, until B3d said what the PS3 resolution was. Then everybody followed suit. Eejits. lol

Or laughs at all the people who think resolution matters over gut reaction.

 

[NameIess]

If this title is a timed exclusive for the PS3 they just put more scrutiny on their game...
Everyone knows a PS3 release is put under the microscope and nitpicked to death.
I already started to see different impressions of the title stating it does not look as impressive. :lol:

 

[Silly.Mikey]

Isn't Mass Effect going to be exclusive to the 360? EA does, in fact, do exclusives. Just very little of them.

It was exclusive before EA bought them.

 

[Ramenman]

It sucks that even with a PS3 I still have to wait to play it on Xbox 360.

AHUAHUAHUAHUA.

Considering the PS3 is the lead platform for this game.

 

[PjotrStroganov]

The game is leading on the PS3. All the videos, impressions, and screens you've seen it are of that version.

I just want to play the game on the system most of my buddies have. Achievements and a well integrated dashboard system add to that sentiment.

 

[Ramenman]

Also my fall wishlist gets narrowed a bit, which is for the better. I hoped for Mirror's Edge to suck because I probably couldn't play it before long, now it can be good again

 

[Private Hoffman]

I just want to play the game on the system most of my buddies have. Achievements and a well integrated dashboard system add to that sentiment.

...this isn't a multiplayer game.

 

[MercuryLS]

So this is timed exclusive to PS3 for how long?

 

[pringles]

what is this shit.. my most anticipated title of the year.. when will it be released on 360?
I can afford to buy a PS3 but I know if I do I'll buy MGS4, Uncharted and a couple other games as well as ME and I just don't have the time to play all them games.
As weird as it sounds, yes that is my main reason for not buying a PS3.
I have enough trouble keeping up with all the games I want to play for Wii and 360.

 

[Visualante]

...this isn't a multiplayer game.

It has multiplayer, we haven't heard about it yet.

So this is timed exclusive to PS3 for how long?

We don't know. Assuming this is all true, I'd ballpark it around the end of Q1 2009 so it makes the fiscal year or gets EA off to a good start.

 

[Haunted]

So, has this been confirmed or not? Blim says yes, dice says no. There's no additional source other than the initial interview, what's going on?

I just want to know whether I can cross this from my fall shopping list or not.

 

[Quazar]

So, has this been confirmed or not? Blim says yes, dice says no. There's no additional source other than the initial interview, what's going on?

I just want to know whether I can cross this from my fall shopping list or not.

Exactly what I want to know. :lol

 

[Confidence Man]

What the hell are people so excited about this game for? I predict the hype will run out when people realize they just burned $60 on a six hour long obstacle course.

 

[Xater]

So, has this been confirmed or not? Blim says yes, dice says no. There's no additional source other than the initial interview, what's going on?

I just want to know whether I can cross this from my fall shopping list or not.

It's totally disappointing no site is picking this up so we can get a quick response.

 

[Quazar]

What the hell are people so excited about this game for? I predict the hype will run out when people realize they just burned $60 on a six hour long obstacle course.

This years Assassins Creed?

 

[Dever]

What the hell are people so excited about this game for? I predict the hype will run out when people realize they just burned $60 on a six hour long obstacle course.

Agreed, they should've made another brown shooter like Bad Company instead. You know, a game for real gamers.

 

[Rolf NB]

What the hell are people so excited about this game for? I predict the hype will run out when people realize they just burned $60 on a six hour long obstacle course.

It has begun!

 

[PjotrStroganov]

...this isn't a multiplayer game.

Your point is?

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

What the hell are people so excited about this game for? I predict the hype will run out when people realize they just burned $60 on a six hour long obstacle course.

It's different :lol I don't think it should be knocked for that. I've always seen these as some avant garde like game. I also don't think that EA has positioned this game properly given that it is coming out in a few months. It seems like other games of theirs like Dead Space has gotten more publicity for the Christmas season. This is a game where I think it is safe to worry about the financial viability for it, especially on one platform. Granted, you can say that about almost all games but this is pretty curious decision making if true.