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[Angry Fork]

(PC/Mac vs. PS3) for multiplayer games

This is gonna be high-larious.

? I thought there wasn't any multiplayer, just SP and co-op.

 

[Stallion Free]

(PC/Mac vs. PS3) for multiplayer games

This is gonna be high-larious.

Well here it's only co-op, but yeah, it's gonna be lols if Counter-Strike 2 is cross-platform play because there is no way in hell Valve will give the pad players auto-aim as help.

 

[Yerolo]

So ... when I get my PS3 version, and log in via my steam account, it unlocks the PC version on my PC? Or is there a code in the box?

My guess there'll be some sort of in-game 'account link' setup for the PS3 version where you specify your steam account and it marries up the 2 versions and there'll be a code in the box so this process can only be done once. When you next login to your steam account, you'll see Portal 2 in your game list and you can download and play it on either system.

I like this, I was going to get it for PC exclusively...but this has sold me over to get it for PS3.

 

[Angry Fork]

Well here it's only co-op, but yeah, it's gonna be lols if Counter-Strike 2 is cross-platform play because there is no way in hell Valve will give the pad players auto-aim as help.

I'd imagine they'd go the UT3 route and give PS3 players the option of kb/mouse, and then allow you to separate games based on pad/kb mouse or both. It's a shame that UT3 is the only one that still does that to this day. Very cool feature.

 

[Oppo]

Well here it's only co-op, but yeah, it's gonna be lols if Counter-Strike 2 is cross-platform play because there is no way in hell Valve will give the pad players auto-aim as help.

To be fair it's not like Portal is all about headshots and sniping, it's largely a puzzle game.

 

[Danne-Danger]

I just caught myself thinking about spending more money for a PS3 version that I'll never play and I’m not sure I won’t do it again, curse you Gabe Newell!

 

[FINALBOSS]

I just caught myself thinking about spending more money for a PS3 version that I'll never play and I’m not sure I won’t do it again, curse you Gabe Newell!

Any PC-Gamer would be stupid not to buy the PS3 version. You buy the PS3 version, get your free PC copy, then sell the PS3 copy. It's genius.

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

I just caught myself thinking about spending more money for a PS3 version that I'll never play and I’m not sure I won’t do it again, curse you Gabe Newell!

I was in the same boat but the Amazon 20 dollar credit decided it for me. The offer is still available (if you're in the United States).

 

[Stallion Free]

To be fair it's not like Portal is all about headshots and sniping, it's largely a puzzle game.

Well duh. That's why I cited CS2 as an example of where cross-platform play would have legitimate issues.

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

Any PC-Gamer would be stupid not to buy the PS3 version. You buy the PS3 version, get your free PC copy, then sell the PS3 copy. It's genius.

Valve is doing something really cool for gamers and you'd be doing something shitty in return. Genius.

I guess this has already been discussed plenty, but I wonder how they're going to deal with this.

 

[Atomski]

Any PC-Gamer would be stupid not to buy the PS3 version. You buy the PS3 version, get your free PC copy, then sell the PS3 copy. It's genius.

Valve has to have some sort of counter for this. Just seems like bad business. Like I am curious how flooded stores will be with used copys of the ps3 version of Portal 2.

 

[StuBurns]

I don't think the buying and selling thing is going to work out well. Because if it's abused the market will be over saturated with used copies and their value will go down, and you're paying a premium over just getting the PC version to begin with.

I ordered my PS3 copy earlier, very excited.

 

[UltimaPooh]

Valve has to have some sort of counter for this. Just seems like bad business. Like I am curious how flooded stores will be with used copys of the ps3 version of Portal 2.

Probably some kind of random steam update to the PS3 where you have to register your PS3 copy to keep playing your PC copy that you got with the PS3 version.

 

[Earl Cazone]

so will i be able to redeem the code on a pc at a friend's house so we can play coop together, he on pc and me on ps3 or will be need to buy another copy

 

[overthehill99]

Any PC-Gamer would be stupid not to buy the PS3 version. You buy the PS3 version, get your free PC copy, then sell the PS3 copy. It's genius.

Well if you don't have a PS3 there would be no way to activate your Steam copy.

 

[Stallion Free]

Valve is doing something really cool for gamers and you'd be doing something shitty in return. Genius.

I guess this has already been discussed plenty, but I wonder how they're going to deal with this.

As people have said before, it's likely going to be a single code for both PS3 online functionality/PC version. This would leave the PS3 disk being resold with only singleplayer and splitscreen working. No multiplayer, cloud saves or other Steam features. This would also mean that PC and PS3 copies can't be played online simultaneously ass you can't log your Steam account in to two PCs concurrently.

 

[GotEmRunnin]

To be fair it's not like Portal is all about headshots and sniping, it's largely a puzzle game.

Even if it was about headshots and sniping Unreal Tourney has shown us that the keyboard mouse setup is an option for ps3 gaming. If counter strike 2 does in fact come to the console.

 

[Cyborg]

Marking the debut of Steam functioning on any next generation console, the features shipping in the PS3 version of Portal 2 include cross platform play (PC/Mac vs. PS3) for multiplayer games, persistent cloud-based storage of PS3 saved games, and cross platform chat (PC/Mac and PS3).

In addition, those who purchase Portal 2 for the PlayStation 3 may unlock a Steam Play (PC & Mac) copy of Portal 2 at no additional cost by linking their PSN and Steam accounts.

"We made a promise to gamers at E3 that Portal 2 for the PlayStation 3 would be the best console version of the product," said Gabe Newell, co-founder and president of Valve. "Working together with Sony we have identified a set of features we believe are very compelling to gamers. We hope to expand upon the foundation being laid in Portal 2 with more Steam features and functionality in DLC and future content releases."

"We designed the Portal 2 PS3 experience to be very straightforward for gamers," said Josh Weier, project lead on Portal 2 at Valve. "PS3 gamers will be able to simply drop the Blu-Ray disc in the PS3, link to their Steam account from inside the game, and all their Steam friends (on PC and Mac) will be visible and accessible for chat and game invites."

[Source: Valve PR]

Am I the only one who is seeing the word MAY so its not certain every copy will have this option. May or May not.........

In addition, those who purchase Portal 2 for the PlayStation 3 may unlock a Steam Play (PC & Mac) copy of Portal 2 at no additional cost by linking their PSN and Steam accounts.

 

[The Technomancer]

Any PC-Gamer would be stupid not to buy the PS3 version. You buy the PS3 version, get your free PC copy, then sell the PS3 copy. It's genius.

Right, but I'm not sure if the activation code to activate the PC version is actually inside the PS3 version or just in the box. If its on the disc, I don't own a PS3 and have no way to get it

 

[Atomski]

so will i be able to redeem the code on a pc at a friend's house so we can play coop together, he on pc and me on ps3 or will be need to buy another copy

No, pretty sure you will have to sign up for steam to play your portal 2 online with the ps3. You will have to use that same login on the pc. They will log each other off if you try playing at the same time.


Also talking about used copies.. wont it really screw over people who buy it used. I'd imagine you wont be able to play online at all.

 

[Snuggles]

I would just go with the PC version since I probably won't play the PS3 port unless my computer explodes, but with the Amazon deal (15 or 20 credit, can't remember) I'd be spending just as much in the long run. Plus, it'll be nice to have a physical copy to stare at.

I wouldn't be a twat and flip that shit, though. I'm not gonna respond to a generous offer with a dick move.

 

[StuBurns]

Am I the only one who is seeing the word MAY so its not certain every copy will have this option. May or May not.........

In addition, those who purchase Portal 2 for the PlayStation 3 may unlock a Steam Play (PC & Mac) copy of Portal 2 at no additional cost by linking their PSN and Steam accounts.

They mean may as in it's up to you to do so, there's been no indication this isn't an option for every PS3 copy, and it's been pretty clear it's not a limited thing.

 

[Stallion Free]

Also talking about used copies.. wont it really screw over people who buy it used. I'd imagine you wont be able to play online at all.

Yes, they would have a feature incomplete version of the game. They would be missing out on a lot of the cool bonuses that Steam brings too, like cloud saves.

They mean may as in it's up to you to do so, there's been no indication this isn't an option for every PS3 copy, and it's been pretty clear it's not a limited thing.

That's the only way to get the PC version though is through linking them and once you do that, your PS3 copy is gimped on resell.

 

[Grimm Fandango]

I saw a Portal 2 ad on the side of a bus today. Chicago.

 

[overthehill99]

Am I the only one who is seeing the word MAY so its not certain every copy will have this option. May or May not.........

In addition, those who purchase Portal 2 for the PlayStation 3 may unlock a Steam Play (PC & Mac) copy of Portal 2 at no additional cost by linking their PSN and Steam accounts.

This post is amazing.

 

[Grimm Fandango]

This post may be amazing.

Fixed.

 

[StuBurns]

That's the only way to get the PC version though is through linking them and once you do that, your PS3 copy is gimped on resell.

Indeed, and I think that's perfectly fine. I know a lot of GAF are really against things like online-pass, and generally I don't think it's cool, but this is a very different situation and I think they're doing something awesome. I just hope people actually bother to buy it on PS3. The Orange Box didn't do well, there's a good chance the PS3 audience at large have not played Portal. I'm kind of surprised Portal isn't included in the PS3 version actually, or that it wasn't released on PSN recently.

 

[Littlegator]

Am I the only one who is seeing the word MAY so its not certain every copy will have this option. May or May not.........

In addition, those who purchase Portal 2 for the PlayStation 3 may unlock a Steam Play (PC & Mac) copy of Portal 2 at no additional cost by linking their PSN and Steam accounts.

 

[Atomski]

Indeed, and I think that's perfectly fine. I know a lot of GAF are really against things like online-pass, and generally I don't think it's cool, but this is a very different situation and I think they're doing something awesome. I just hope people actually bother to buy it on PS3. The Orange Box didn't do well, there's a good chance the PS3 audience at large have not played Portal. I'm kind of surprised Portal isn't included in the PS3 version actually, or that it wasn't released on PSN recently.

To the normal consumer though who is not aware it will be quiet the bummer. Specially if you buy it intending to play with friends online.

 

[Cyborg]

Lol

 

[StuBurns]

To the normal consumer though who is not aware it will be quiet the bummer. Specially if you buy it intending to play with friends online.

You mean the normal consumer who buys the game used? Maybe there will be the EA thing of also allowing people to buy an online license for use with a used copy.

 

[Zoibie]

Well... this would be interesting.

[Exclusive] PORTAL 3 Exclusive to PS3?

Were you just as surprised as we were when Left 4 Dead 2 was announced, at Microsoft’s 2009 E3 presser, to hit store shelves just one year after the original did? It seems like the usually-mysterious, typically-slow Valve has yet another one-two punch up its sleeve.

According to a well-placed source from deep within Valve Corp’s camp, the developer is set to drop another Electronic Entertainment Expo bombshell at Sony’s conference this year, revealing that the recently patched relationship between the two is continuing to produce some amazing fruits: a Steam-run and -operated Portal 3, exclusive to the PlayStation 3 (thanks to Microsoft’s amazingly constrained Xbox Live parameters), releasing next summer – just a tad over a year after Portal 2’s April 19th ship date.

That’s the definite. The still-hazy, just-a-consideration-for-now part? The game will support 3D, on both the PS3 and PC, and – just maybe – Move controls, although we’ve all seen just how well motion control rumors panned out with the current release.

Our source has provided some incredibly – and consistently – reliable information in the past, but given just how much secrecy shrouds Portal 3, we’ll still chalk all of this up to rumor… for now. Except all to be made official at this June’s E3.

http://totalplaystation.com/ps3/news/9777/

Anyone know what these other reliable rumours were?

 

[badcrumble]

Well... this would be interesting.



http://totalplaystation.com/ps3/news/9777/

Anyone know what these other reliable rumours were?

Thought that was an incredibly insane idea, then read past the headline and saw that the article means it'd be crossplatform between PS3 and PC, now I only think it's mildly ridiculous. I could see it happening, I suppose, but I'd be seriously surprised. I don't think Valve wants to leave money on the table, but the PC/Steam version is both the most important and the one that'll be most lucrative for them, so... who knows. Color me extraordinarily skeptical.

 

[1-D_FTW]

So they're not even done with Portal 2 yet, and Portal 3 is being gunned as a PS3 console exclusive for next summer? I call hit seeking whores bullshit.

EDIT: I said the same thing about L4D2 rumors, but until the noise becomes louder, I'll continue to think it's hit seeking.

 

[Speedymanic]

A sequel just over a year later and a PS3 exclusive?

LOL of the highest order.

 

[Crisis]

So they're not even done with Portal 2 yet, and Portal 3 is being gunned as a PS3 console exclusive for next summer? I call hit seeking whores bullshit.

EDIT: I said the same thing about L4D2 rumors, but until the noise becomes louder, I'll continue to think it's hit seeking.

Co-signed.

 

[gdt]

Bullllllllllllshiiiiiiiit.

There is no reason at all for Valve (of all companies) to ignore the 360 userbase.

 

[Netrunner2k2]

Obligatory post about Portal 3 being bundled with Episode 3 and Counter Strike 2 next summer.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

We have sources deep within the confines of Valve that have told us that Half Life 3 will be... hold on to your self... exclusive to THE 3DS!!!!! Yes folks, we cannot tell you who this source is but rest assured they have made many accurate and surprising statements prior. All will be revealed come E3 at Nintendo's conference!

woah!

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Valve has to have some sort of counter for this. Just seems like bad business. Like I am curious how flooded stores will be with used copys of the ps3 version of Portal 2.

They will probably have it where the PSN and Steam ID have to be linked for the PC version to work so if someone buys used and links with their account the first person will lose access to their steam version.

 

[badcrumble]

TotalPlaystation is SamBishop's website, and he certainly does know things.

 

[Oppo]

oh man. people will flip their shit if that's true.

 

[Shurs]

Left 4 Dead got a quick (and good) sequel.

It wouldn't be entirely improbable to see Portal 3 a little over a year from Portal 2's release. No 360 version seems a bit suspect, though.

 

[Akia]

Portal 3 exclusive to PS3 and PC/Mac. haha

what total bs from a link baiting ps3 gaming blog

 

[Brazil]

Bullllllllllllshiiiiiiiit.

There is no reason at all for Valve (of all companies) to ignore the 360 userbase.

Of course there is: a deal with Sony.

 

[Boonoo]

Left 4 Dead got a quick (and good) sequel.

It wouldn't be entirely improbable to see Portal 3 a little over a year from Portal 2's release. No 360 version seems a bit suspect, though.

Except there was a reason for the quick sequel to L4D; it wasn't made entirely in house, and by the time it was out they were bursting with ideas for new stuff that couldn't be fit in. Portal 2 has had a completely different development that L4D1 did.

 

[Smeghead]

I seriously doubt Valve would make Portal 3 PS3 exclusive, i bet more people will buy Portal 2 on 360 than PS3. Acutally i take that back because of this deal they are doing.

I thought Gabe hated the PS3 anyway??

 

[Zoibie]

I seriously doubt Valve would make Portal 3 PS3 exclusive, i bet more people will buy Portal 2 on 360 than PS3. Acutally i take that back because of this deal they are doing.

I thought Gabe hated the PS3 anyway??

Not since Sony's E3 last year where he got up on stage and announced Steamworks on PS3 Portal 2 and other things.

As others have said, it's an interesting rumour but I'd be surprised if it turned out to be true.

 

[JWong]

I seriously doubt Valve would make Portal 3 PS3 exclusive, i bet more people will buy Portal 2 on 360 than PS3. Acutally i take that back because of this deal they are doing.

I thought Gabe hated the PS3 anyway??

You obviously missed the Sony Press Conference last year.

Spoiler

Kevin Butler tortured him until he switched sides.

 

[Crisis]

I seriously doubt Valve would make Portal 3 PS3 exclusive, i bet more people will buy Portal 2 on 360 than PS3. Acutally i take that back because of this deal they are doing.

I thought Gabe hated the PS3 anyway??

He does still hate PS3. It turns out that he hates Xbox Live more so than he does PS3. So much so that he is willing to put Steamworks on PS3 and code games for it just to prove a point to Microsoft.