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[Gattsu25]

What physics???

You mean the physics that turn your body into a rigid corpse every time you jump? You mean the physics that make the creatures react the same every single time you hit them, regardless of where or how?

Oh yeah, you must have meant those physics... such immersion...

Hey dumbass, he said physics not animation

 

[Yoboman]

Rather than just doing the conventional "sidestory" angle, during my playtime with Oblivion I've begun to think it'd be cool to be able to use the PSP while on the commute to work to handle some of the "busy work" in Oblivion - make potions, spells, buy/sell items, enchant items, talk to NPCs and queue up quests, etc. Sort of an abridged Oblivion without the exploration or combat (or maybe just arena combat?) that allows you to strictly fast travel to known, non-dungeon locations. The console game would continue to be everything it is now, but then you could put more emphasis on quests and general exploration during your playtime with the console version.

It wouldn't be much of a game per se, rather a game aid.

Why would I want to pay for a PSP game where you need a PS3 and ANOTHER copy of Oblivion for it to work?

Besides, weren't they talking about PSP being able to access PS3 content, sort of as a portable screen/controller? That would work better IMO

 

[DarkMage619]

This is an interesting situation. If western developers make all of their games multiplatform, and Japanese developers make all non-M$ funded games PS3 exclusive or incredibly shoddy 360 efforts, then the PS3 will win simply by default. The interesting thing is that it has absolutely nothing to do with installed base this time. The PS3 could win this generation console battle simply because devlopers want it that way not because they are going where the money is.

Oblivion sold very well on the X360 but if this is release schedule is true then it was meaningless. The PS3 a console that will have FAR less systems sold by the time this version comes out will STILL get a version. The Japanese gamers wouldn't buy Oblivion anyway so the sales the PS3 gets in Japan aren't a factor.

I recall the XBOX having to prove that it could move software before it could get versions of GTA. PS3 has to simply exist to get a version. I suppose it shows the strength of the SON¥ brand in this industry. I was hoping to see more competition between M$ and SON¥ but it is looking more and more that PS3 will take the crown solely based on a self-fullfiling prophecy. Here's to hoping that M$ can secure ANYTHING other than M$ published titles to be exclusive for their platform.

The Dark One

 

[Beowolf]

Hopefully this trend will continue, Gears of War PS3!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Speevy]

If MS doesn't announce some exclusives at E3, I may have to seriously reevaluate some things.

 

[Ranger X]

Hopefully this trend will continue

Oh yeah baby. One console futur!!

 

[syllogism]

The game doesn't even run on most PCs. If they develop a superior PS3 version, I think the PC gaming community will just throw in the towel.

What

 

[Razoric]

This is an interesting situation. If western developers make all of their games multiplatform, and Japanese developers make all non-M$ funded games PS3 exclusive or incredibly shoddy 360 efforts, then the PS3 will win simply by default. The interesting thing is that it has absolutely nothing to do with installed base this time. The PS3 could win this generation console battle simply because devlopers want it that way not because they are going where the money is.

Oblivion sold very well on the X360 but if this is release schedule is true then it was meaningless. The PS3 a console that will have FAR less systems sold by the time this version comes out will STILL get a version. The Japanese gamers wouldn't buy Oblivion anyway so the sales the PS3 gets in Japan aren't a factor.

I recall the XBOX having to prove that it could move software before it could get versions of GTA. PS3 has to simply exist to get a version. I suppose it shows the strength of the SON¥ brand in this industry. I was hoping to see more competition between M$ and SON¥ but it is looking more and more that PS3 will take the crown solely based on a self-fullfiling prophecy. Here's to hoping that M$ can secure ANYTHING other than M$ published titles to be exclusive for their platform.

The Dark One

I just wanna say that i think your use of M$ and SON¥ is awesome.

Razoric

 

[Tat]

Poor Speevy.

 

[sugarhigh4242]

I didn't think PSP would get a full-on GTA, but i still really doubt PSP will get Oblivion proper. I'm not sure i'd want that anyway.

 

[Yoboman]

Hopefully this trend will continue, Gears of War PS3!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that even possible? MS are Publishing it right? Would they even be allowed to go through another publisher and get it put on PS3 aswell?:lol

 

[Eel O'Brian]

If MS doesn't announce some exclusives at E3, I may have to seriously reevaluate some things.

Why? You already own a 360.

 

[Gattsu25]

The game doesn't even run on most PCs. If they develop a superior PS3 version, I think the PC gaming community will just throw in the towel.

I'm thinking that the PSP version (if true) isn't even going to be a downgraded port but an entirely different game althogether

 

[Pedigree Chum]

This was expected, MS won't be getting "free" exclusives like they did with Xbox (some games couldn't be ported down, like Riddick). There's money to be made on PS3, a port isn't that hard and the two systems are pretty close in power...it was bound to happen. If anything, it gives me more reason to go single platform owner next-gen.

 

[Speevy]

Poor Speevy.

Poor yourself. I owned every console this generation eventually, and I'll do the same in the next one.

 

[snatches]

I recall the XBOX having to prove that it could move software before it could get versions of GTA. PS3 has to simply exist to get a version. I suppose it shows the strength of the SON¥ brand in this industry. I was hoping to see more competition between M$ and SON¥ but it is looking more and more that PS3 will take the crown solely based on a self-fullfiling prophecy. Here's to hoping that M$ can secure ANYTHING other than M$ published titles to be exclusive for their platform.

Reminds me of a thread I started predicting the death of the third party exclusive. This is why MS and Sony are working hard to secure a large first party presence this gen. MGS4, FF, and DQ are Sony exclusives for now....but a significant presence from 360 in EU and NA might make them go multiplatform in a flash. Stockholders will be eager to see profits with the high cost of development making exclusives a thing of the past.

 

[Oneself]

IT BEGINS!

DOA4 next plz.

Who cares, you'll get Tekken and probably Virtua Fighter... and both are much, much better games IMO

I swear to God, If they get rid of all the loading times and take away the low res textures in the distance, Ill buy a PS3 for this one game.

I swear to God, If they get rid of all the loading times (60g HDD anyone?) , take away the low res textures, and make it run at a better frame rate @ 720p, I'll buy this game a second time.

 

[Confidence Man]

This is an interesting situation. If western developers make all of their games multiplatform, and Japanese developers make all non-M$ funded games PS3 exclusive or incredibly shoddy 360 efforts, then the PS3 will win simply by default. The interesting thing is that it has absolutely nothing to do with installed base this time. The PS3 could win this generation console battle simply because devlopers want it that way not because they are going where the money is.

Oblivion sold very well on the X360 but if this is release schedule is true then it was meaningless. The PS3 a console that will have FAR less systems sold by the time this version comes out will STILL get a version. The Japanese gamers wouldn't buy Oblivion anyway so the sales the PS3 gets in Japan aren't a factor.

I recall the XBOX having to prove that it could move software before it could get versions of GTA. PS3 has to simply exist to get a version. I suppose it shows the strength of the SON¥ brand in this industry. I was hoping to see more competition between M$ and SON¥ but it is looking more and more that PS3 will take the crown solely based on a self-fullfiling prophecy. Here's to hoping that M$ can secure ANYTHING other than M$ published titles to be exclusive for their platform.

The Dark One

Mind explaining the difference between a MS-published exclusive and a third party exclusive? Is it that the latter is more awesome?

 

[DSN2K]

no DS love ? :lol

 

[gofreak]

The interesting thing is that it has absolutely nothing to do with installed base this time. The PS3 could win this generation console battle simply because devlopers want it that way not because they are going where the money is.

Ultimately it has got to do with install base/expected sales.

I think Sony's gains here versus PS2, though, are down to having a technically appealing/sufficient system (no more default exclusives on other systems because of a lack of power) and having a slightly easier system to port to, along with the expected market. But yeah, I've noted it before - Sony seems to be in an even better position in terms of broad dev support with PS3 than they were with PS2, as hard as it might be to believe. A lot of western, more PC-centric devs seem to be paying attention to it now, whereas before they may only have stretched to Xbox.

 

[Vibri]

Sony's pushing PS3 <--> PSP inter-operability in a big way, so it's probably a simplified extension of the main PS3 game that you can continue on the road. Also a good way to differentiate from the X360 version. Pretty neat.

 

[Speevy]

Why? You already own a 360.

I mean reevaluate when I'm getting another console, I'll have to save up.

 

[Razoric]

I swear to God, If they get rid of all the loading times (60g HDD anyone?) , take away the low res textures, and make it run at a better frame rate @ 720p, I'll buy this game a second time.

.

 

[Beowolf]

The DS version wil be a text adventure.

 

[Ranger X]

This is an interesting situation. If western developers make all of their games multiplatform, and Japanese developers make all non-M$ funded games PS3 exclusive or incredibly shoddy 360 efforts, then the PS3 will win simply by default. The interesting thing is that it has absolutely nothing to do with installed base this time. The PS3 could win this generation console battle simply because devlopers want it that way not because they are going where the money is.

Oblivion sold very well on the X360 but if this is release schedule is true then it was meaningless. The PS3 a console that will have FAR less systems sold by the time this version comes out will STILL get a version. The Japanese gamers wouldn't buy Oblivion anyway so the sales the PS3 gets in Japan aren't a factor.

I recall the XBOX having to prove that it could move software before it could get versions of GTA. PS3 has to simply exist to get a version. I suppose it shows the strength of the SON¥ brand in this industry. I was hoping to see more competition between M$ and SON¥ but it is looking more and more that PS3 will take the crown solely based on a self-fullfiling prophecy. Here's to hoping that M$ can secure ANYTHING other than M$ published titles to be exclusive for their platform.

The Dark One

Maybe just just predicted next-gen. I have to accept your vision as a very probable futur.

 

[Yoboman]

This is an interesting situation. If western developers make all of their games multiplatform, and Japanese developers make all non-M$ funded games PS3 exclusive or incredibly shoddy 360 efforts, then the PS3 will win simply by default. The interesting thing is that it has absolutely nothing to do with installed base this time. The PS3 could win this generation console battle simply because devlopers want it that way not because they are going where the money is.

Oblivion sold very well on the X360 but if this is release schedule is true then it was meaningless. The PS3 a console that will have FAR less systems sold by the time this version comes out will STILL get a version. The Japanese gamers wouldn't buy Oblivion anyway so the sales the PS3 gets in Japan aren't a factor.

I recall the XBOX having to prove that it could move software before it could get versions of GTA. PS3 has to simply exist to get a version. I suppose it shows the strength of the SON¥ brand in this industry. I was hoping to see more competition between M$ and SON¥ but it is looking more and more that PS3 will take the crown solely based on a self-fullfiling prophecy. Here's to hoping that M$ can secure ANYTHING other than M$ published titles to be exclusive for their platform.

The Dark One

A good translation could see Oblivion doing very well on PS3 in Japan in my opinion. Of course, this is purely speculation - but nobody has ever seen a true WRPG stepping foot in Japan on a popular console. I actually hope it does get released in Japan and does very well, Square Enix should take some real notice of this game

 

[Sho Nuff]

I don't know how much work Bethesda does on the actual renderer/engine side. Oblivion is basically the poster child for middleware (SpeedTree, the facial stuff, Havok, Gamebryo), so I'd say the end results will depend on how well Gamebryo's PS3 implementation works and if the code is really as easily portable as they say it is.

edit: I can't see this coming out in Japan because of the ginormous amounts of text and the fact that the Japanese are typically adverse to these types of games. It's just way too open-ended, I think it would tank (despite the fact that there's a cool Japanese Wiki with a lot of translations for the missions).

A coworker was telling me today about how the ability to mangle corpses causes a relatively large ratings problem with the Japanese system, too. Dunno.

I'd love to see it happen tho.

 

[Ghost]

:lol are all the people saying 'phew, glad i waited' the same people still waiting for their Vista version of Halo 2?


It must hurt to be so close to the cutting edge of gaming.

 

[Do The Mario]

The PSP game has to be a spin off, while it is feasible that there is a PS3 version in the pipeline.

I would rather Bethesda spend there time making a proper expansion pack rather then a port.

 

[Zombie James]

Umm, am i the only one who doesn't care about Oblivion at all?

 

[Speevy]

Umm, am i the only one who doesn't care about Oblivion at all?

Well, your kind is fewer in number now, that's for sure.

 

[Razoric]

Umm, am i the only one who doesn't care about Oblivion at all?

I didn't care either until I played it. Trust me, it's worth caring about.

 

[Solid]

Umm, am i the only one who doesn't care about Oblivion at all?

I'm with you. Watched the gametrailers video review and that reminded me why I dislike W-RPGs. I just like the Xbots reaction to this :lol

 

[Tat]

This thread is awsome on so many levels. :lol

People jumping to some strange conclusions all over the place.

Do we even know this is true?

 

[PhoenixDark]

I can understand a PS3 version - but PSP?!?!

The DS' touch screen would be far better suited imo. They could make it cel shaded!

 

[Gattsu25]

Umm, am i the only one who doesn't care about Oblivion at all?

Pretty much, why are you in this thread? Just to state your disinterest? Thank you

 

[ThirdEye]

60fps Oblivion FTW.

 

[kaching]

Why would I want to pay for a PSP game where you need a PS3 and ANOTHER copy of Oblivion for it to work?

I doubt what I'm talking about is likely to happen since it wouldn't have much marketability as a standalone product...'course it could be a download for the PSP...on the same disc as the PS3 version of Oblivion.

I'm just blue-skying here. I don't really have time to play two completely separate versions of Oblivion on two separate platforms, so what I'm actually looking for is a way to play one version in some form across multiple platforms

Besides, weren't they talking about PSP being able to access PS3 content, sort of as a portable screen/controller? That would work better IMO

That wouldn't be very viable in a situation where there's no way to wirelessly connect to the PS3, such as when I'm commuting on the train.

 

[FiRez]

honestly
I was hoping that the game was still an X360 exclusive

 

[nextgeneration]

Awesome, I was holding off on the 360 version, in the hopes that this would come out on ps3, and it looks like this will happen! I'm VERY curious to see how this runs on ps3. Given how demanding this game is, it should be a good test to see how powerful ps3 really is, assuming they optimize the code and don't do a half ass port.

 

[Francias Castiglione]

Unless the PS3 has had a memory upgrade I don't think the PS3 version is going to be a huge upgrade visually over the 360 version unless it is indeed a GOTY edition.

I would expect they'll put any tweaks in that have been learned from the 360 and PC development as early as possible.

 

[sugarhigh4242]

I can understand a PS3 version - but PSP?!?!

The DS' touch screen would be far better suited imo. They could make it cel shaded!

heh, that reminds me of the Katamari DS whining.

 

[psycho_snake]

thank you thank you thank you! i was actually going to buy an Xbox360 just to platy Oblivion, but now that PS3 version is coming out i can save myslef a load of money. Since PS3 is just as or even more powerful than 360, maybe some of the long loading times and possibly some other upgrades or improvements

 

[Do The Mario]

Sell your x360's GAF its over!

 

[Eel O'Brian]

I mean reevaluate when I'm getting another console, I'll have to save up.

Ah, I see.

For me, it just means not worrying about getting a PS3 anytime soon. It's probably going to be too expensive (for me) at first, and this multiplatform thing is going to work both ways. I usually don't get into Japan-centric games, so the PS3 doesn't hold a lot of appeal there. I can wait for the "greatest hits" versions of any other Sony-published stuff which interests me. Not knocking the PS3 by any means, mind you. I'm just not in any hurry to buy $60 games for two next-gen systems, when so far I've been perfectly satisfied with the one I already have.

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

I'm with you. Watched the gametrailers video review and that reminded me why I dislike W-RPGs. I just like the Xbots reaction to this :lol

What reaction would that be exactly? I have the 360 and have played Oblivion to death, and this semi-announcement does nothing to me. I'm enjoying the game right now, and I think it's great for Bethesda that they can bring their game out on another system. The more money they make, the more likely we are to see expansions and sequels. The fact that the PS3 is getting a version has no impact on my day what's so ever, and I haven't exactly seen anybody screaming that the (X360) sky is falling in this thread.

 

[TheOMan]

Well, this news has certainly slowed me down on purchasing a 360. I've been patiently (and painfully) waiting for a nice new hardware revision (and maybe a price drop), but I thought I might have to pull the trigger early to get this game. Too cool.

 

[Zombie James]

Pretty much, why are you in this thread? Just to state your disinterest?

Because i'm a prospective PS3 buyer and this doesn't make me giddy at all. I really don't see what the big deal is. The PSP on the other hand...

 

[Zenith]

I don't think they'll be many changes for the PS3 version. I'm sure there could be, I just don't think Bethesda will put the effort in.

 

[Yoboman]

That wouldn't be very viable in a situation where there's no way to wirelessly connect to the PS3, such as when I'm commuting on the train.

True true.

I really don't have the faintest about working my handhelds with wireless, I got my wifi dongle and I leave it there so I'm probably wrong on this one... Don't mobile phones have the ability to create wifi points though?