Haze will always be PS3 exclusive - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 18th Mar 2008, 11:30

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/03...s3_exclusive/1

Haze, the long-delayed PlayStation 3 shooter from Free Radical Design, has been confirmed as a PS3 exclusive. Forever.

Bauul · 18th Mar 2008, 11:41

For some reason I'm just not fussed about Haze at all, not sure why. Even less now as I'll probably never get to play it.

cjoyce1980 · 18th Mar 2008, 11:55

PC and 360 gamers have got lots of quality FPS title out now and coming, so one more wouldn't make mush of a difference really, but at a time when the PS3 needs exclusives to keep the brand alive as a gaming. just look at the game attachment records per PS3 machine, as a blu-ray player it couldnt be doing any better, as a gaming console it still so poor.

this comes for an owner who has both

mmorgue · 18th Mar 2008, 12:24

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Originally Posted by Bauul

For some reason I'm just not fussed about Haze at all, not sure why.

Well, with the quoted premise of, "...corporation-run future where a performance enhancing drug called NECTAR..." and badies that resemble bumblebees... it just sounds cheesy! I don't blame you

Jordan Wise · 18th Mar 2008, 13:06

w*****s. I was looking forward to that. I refuse to play FPSs on a console as a matter of principal, they've shot themselves in the foot as far as my moneys concerned (which probably isn't bothering them that much)

kosch · 18th Mar 2008, 13:43

Think Fortress is doing the rounds on ITV2 late at night. Go Go Mantel Corporation!

Tomm · 18th Mar 2008, 14:00

I wonder how much Sony coughed up for that one.

Money that would (IMO) have been better spent actually making more games. Oh well.

wuyanxu · 18th Mar 2008, 14:04

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Can't wait? Let us know in the forums.

i am not waiting, i am playing Crysis and all the other good PC games at the moment.

it's just going to be like Halo1, "amazing FPS" and turns out to be just an average shooter if it were released on PC.

Fod · 18th Mar 2008, 14:34

iiiiiiinteresting. free radical are awesome, and PS3's list of forthcoming games are looking mighty promising. i'm starting to really like their online philosophy too; looks like i'll be getting one come pre-christmas promo time.

The Chugnut · 18th Mar 2008, 15:04

Oh no! Generic FPS isn't being ported! Call the media!

lewchenko · 18th Mar 2008, 15:11

I think the main reason is because nobody knows how well this new IP is going to do? Haze has no history, and ubisoft's record is flaky at best to be honest. If it tanks, then there most definitely wont be a PC/360 port. But if it rocks.. and gains a reputation then I can see them changing their minds.

As a PS3 owner Im hoping its good obviously. UT3 and COD4 on console has changed my mind about FPS on console. It can work, providing you understand the compromises.

Of course, I also game on PC's so its win-win all round really.

p3n · 18th Mar 2008, 15:41

I used to play wow with someone who claimed to work on Haze, he said they basically developed it for the PC then ported it over to the ps3 ... I wonder if their dev tools are really that clever or if it would be as easy as pie to get it running on 360/pc

talladega · 18th Mar 2008, 15:54

I think this is great for PS3 as it seems like it will be a great game that will sell alot but personally I couldnt care less as I wont get it as it doesnt look interesting for me even though I have a PS3. plenty of other games for me.

Fod · 18th Mar 2008, 16:22

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Originally Posted by lewchenko

I think the main reason is because nobody knows how well this new IP is going to do? Haze has no history, and ubisoft's record is flaky at best to be honest. If it tanks, then there most definitely wont be a PC/360 port. But if it rocks.. and gains a reputation then I can see them changing their minds.

As a PS3 owner Im hoping its good obviously. UT3 and COD4 on console has changed my mind about FPS on console. It can work, providing you understand the compromises.

Of course, I also game on PC's so its win-win all round really.

well, it's free radical. those guys haven't really made a duff game, well, ever. it will be good, if not excellent.

Mongoose132 · 18th Mar 2008, 17:48

Mehhh.....i'll be selling my Ps3 soon anyways....
My Pc and 360 do me just fine

Cthippo · 18th Mar 2008, 20:24

Meh, they'll port it when revenue goes flat. Why deprive yourself of making more money on other platforms? There is no way Sony can pay what they would make selling it for the PC and 360.

E.E.L. Ambiense · 18th Mar 2008, 20:30

A bit of a letdown for me personally, as I don't care for the 'dumbed down' playing with consoles. I'm a PC gamer, and would prefer it on that platform. Oh well. I have a PS3, so I may rent it or borrow it from someone who has it, but I'm not going out of my way to get it simply on principle.

Release a PC version and you'll get my cash, guys.

cAPS lOCK · 19th Mar 2008, 01:01

According to Fudzilla, Ubisoft is somewhat reluctant to keep funding FPS development in general: http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?op...=6358&Itemid=1

It must be somewhat disheartening to the guys struggling to get Haze out of the door, hearing that their publisher doesn't put more faith in the commercial success of the final product...

sub routine · 19th Mar 2008, 11:18

I agree with everyone, the fact a desperate Sony has an exclusive mediocre shooter in a world of GREAT Fps's at the moment won't make me rush out and buy a console which doesn't care about European gamers.

Ff might though.

18th Mar 2008, 11:30	#1
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18th Mar 2008, 11:41	#2
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18th Mar 2008, 13:06	#5
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18th Mar 2008, 14:00	#7
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18th Mar 2008, 11:55	#3
cjoyce1980 Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 344	PC and 360 gamers have got lots of quality FPS title out now and coming, so one more wouldn't make mush of a difference really, but at a time when the PS3 needs exclusives to keep the brand alive as a gaming. just look at the game attachment records per PS3 machine, as a blu-ray player it couldnt be doing any better, as a gaming console it still so poor. this comes for an owner who has both

18th Mar 2008, 14:34	#9
Fod what is the cheesecake? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 4,908	iiiiiiinteresting. free radical are awesome, and PS3's list of forthcoming games are looking mighty promising. i'm starting to really like their online philosophy too; looks like i'll be getting one come pre-christmas promo time. __________________ "Sesame Street is brought to you by the letters P, W, N, the number 3, and the letter D." I'm a pretentious git with a camera. ISPs want to spy on you. Join the fight against phorm XBL/PSN/Steam ID: FodT

18th Mar 2008, 15:04	#10
The Chugnut Minimodder Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 31	Oh no! Generic FPS isn't being ported! Call the media!

18th Mar 2008, 15:11	#11
lewchenko Supermodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 322	I think the main reason is because nobody knows how well this new IP is going to do? Haze has no history, and ubisoft's record is flaky at best to be honest. If it tanks, then there most definitely wont be a PC/360 port. But if it rocks.. and gains a reputation then I can see them changing their minds. As a PS3 owner Im hoping its good obviously. UT3 and COD4 on console has changed my mind about FPS on console. It can work, providing you understand the compromises. Of course, I also game on PC's so its win-win all round really.

18th Mar 2008, 15:41	#12
p3n Hypermodder Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 737	I used to play wow with someone who claimed to work on Haze, he said they basically developed it for the PC then ported it over to the ps3 ... I wonder if their dev tools are really that clever or if it would be as easy as pie to get it running on 360/pc

18th Mar 2008, 17:48	#15
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18th Mar 2008, 20:24	#16
Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 4,475	Meh, they'll port it when revenue goes flat. Why deprive yourself of making more money on other platforms? There is no way Sony can pay what they would make selling it for the PC and 360. __________________ Notice: If we see you flaming we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate measures - The Bit-Tech Fire Brigade.

18th Mar 2008, 20:30	#17
E.E.L. Ambiense Acrylic Heretic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Malabar, FL Posts: 2,727	A bit of a letdown for me personally, as I don't care for the 'dumbed down' playing with consoles. I'm a PC gamer, and would prefer it on that platform. Oh well. I have a PS3, so I may rent it or borrow it from someone who has it, but I'm not going out of my way to get it simply on principle. Release a PC version and you'll get my cash, guys. __________________ Latest Builds: "Movie Sign!" • CheckMate - MotM May '09 ~~Nominee~~ Loser! • BluBawx I • Lumière Noire - MotM Apr. '08 ~~Nominee~~ Loser! • Razzle Dazzle • CMC Field Server • "Building Better Worlds" - MotM Feb. '08 ~~Nominee~~ Loser! • Biohazard • MicroSuperFly

19th Mar 2008, 01:01	#18
cAPS lOCK What's a Dremel? Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4	According to Fudzilla, Ubisoft is somewhat reluctant to keep funding FPS development in general: http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?op...=6358&Itemid=1 It must be somewhat disheartening to the guys struggling to get Haze out of the door, hearing that their publisher doesn't put more faith in the commercial success of the final product...

19th Mar 2008, 11:18	#19
sub routine Archie Gemel Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 150	I agree with everyone, the fact a desperate Sony has an exclusive mediocre shooter in a world of GREAT Fps's at the moment won't make me rush out and buy a console which doesn't care about European gamers. Ff might though.