Bioware: Not Saying Anything
Mass Effect PS3? No comment.Published 13/11/2009 at 13:30 by Tuffcub
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Bioware co-founder Ray Muzyka has been on Gametrailers talking about the forthcoming X-Box (and PC) exclusive Mass Effect 2. He said lots of nice things to show host Geoff Knightly who suddenly put Muzyka on the spot and asked him if Mass Effect 2 is coming to PS3.
“Always lots of rumors, but we’ve announced basically it’s coming to Xbox 360 and PC, and that’s all we’re talking about,” was the answer.
The host of the show decided this was not good enough and asked the question again,
“We’re not saying anything.” replied Muzyka.
Read in to that what you like. The way I see it, if Bioware continued to tantalise with “no comment” and then announced there will be no PS3 version they would get an awful lot of bad press. It would be better PR to say “No PS3 version” right now. If they announced there was to be a PS3 version, they would get loads of good press.
Which do you think Bioware would prefer?
Source: GTTV
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cc_star | 13/11/2009 13:33
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Is a non denial denial an admission?
Raen | 13/11/2009 13:33
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I don’t think they want to rule it out in case it happens, but they also don’t want to confirm it in case it doesn’t. They’re probably a point where they want to see 360 and PC sales, try and gauge PS3 interest and see if it’s financially viable.
Tuffcub | 13/11/2009 13:41
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Porting something from Xbox to PS3 will take ages they would not release ME2 on PS3 two years afer the Xbox theres no point It’s either in development now or not at all.
Raen | 13/11/2009 13:46
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Would it really though? We’ve heard that porting has become much simpler as we move later into the console life span. I’m not sure it would take ages, but it depends on the engine.
Aimless | 13/11/2009 14:49
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Both Mass Effect games run on Unreal Engine 3, Tuffcub, so it would be easier to port than, say, Dragon Age. Considering all the content — textures, models, VO, etcetera — is already created and paid for, they wouldn’t even have to sell many copies to make porting either game worthwhile from a financial point of view.
Tuffcub | 13/11/2009 15:29
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Ah well that’s a very good point. Actually that reminds me about something…
mynameisblair | 13/11/2009 13:36
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Why would they hide it if it isn’t gonna happen?
Looks like it could be…
skibadee | 13/11/2009 23:41
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me thinks so too
Matiasu | 13/11/2009 13:37
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It could just be that they caught him on the spot and he didn’t know what to say, but if it was “intentional”, the most logical conclusion would be from what you described, Tuff.
Vandix | 13/11/2009 13:39
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I’d say MS paid for timed exclusivity, that’s why Bioware can’t say it is coming. But they won’t say it’s not coming, because when they do they’d be lying, resulting in bad press…
TctclMvPhase | 13/11/2009 14:37
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If I recall, Bethesda had actually been on record as saying that Fallout 3 would not get DLC. So I think its reasonable to assume that if exclusivity is involved, its in the developers best interest to say as little as possible.
Soild_Nat | 13/11/2009 13:43
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They wont announce anything for the dual console owners. If you have a 360 you will more then likely buy the game when it comes out rather then hang on for the PS3 version. If they told everyone its coming to PS3 some would opt to wait which would reduce revenue for them now especially in the crowded March 2010 line up.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Mass Effect 2 with all the DLC included coming to PS3 later next year.
Gastos84 | 13/11/2009 13:53
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I can’t help but think, unless they are doing it to raise interest in the game, if you aren’t doing it just say ‘categorically no’.
Maybe they aren’t planning to yet, but if they are hush on the subject, it means they can always keep the idea on the cards.
toutski | 13/11/2009 14:15
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Good point. Any publicity is good publicity…
cheekyMcB | 13/11/2009 14:04
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Whatever happens will they not have to port the 1st game too? As I would have thought (having never played Mass Effect 1) that there would likely be some story problems for someone unfamiliar with the 1st one.
jimmy-google | 13/11/2009 14:06
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Maybe ME2 isn’t coming to the ps3 as we know it but a ME Collection is.
It’s not like they’re doing a Value.
xdarkmagician | 13/11/2009 14:32
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I think they’re waiting to see how well Dragon Age: Origins sells. Since EA now owns the rights to Mass Effect, I don’t see them ignoring the PS3. I think EA and Bioware don’t want to comment incase MS decides to throw some cash at them for a timed exclusive deal. I bet EA is thinking MS will pay to get a 6 or 9 month exclusive, and since it’ll take that long to port regardless of a MS deal, it’s literally free money, money they can use for the cost of the port. Also why would my blood armor I unlock with my PS3 work with a 360 game? They may not be working on it now, but they’re definitely thinking about it, and unless MS steps in with the money truck, I expect to see it on the PS3 before x-mass 2010. I just need to figure out how to get my 360 game save for ME1 to work on my PS3.
Kings | 13/11/2009 14:38
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I would love for this to come to the PS3. Mass Effect is one of my favourite games, i put so many hours into it.
Hell-Reaver | 13/11/2009 14:58
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usually they’d be all over stating that it’s exclusive to xbox pc, so if they are dancing around the questions then it’s def coming. just like people said before, it’s likey timed and they cannot say anything.
sounds a lot like the bioshock hoopla from before.
BadBoyBoogie | 13/11/2009 16:28
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I never played the first Mass Effect, so I guess you can’t miss something you never experienced in the first place!!
gurglesletch | 15/11/2009 03:31
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seems very suspicious. I’ll bet they will release a ME and ME2 bundle for 60$ next christmas.
virgopunk | 16/11/2009 13:21
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The one Xbox game I sincerely wish was available on the PS3. I can’t really see it being an issue around dual-box owners waiting for the PS3 version since they must be a very small minority of users in comparision. I await with baited breath….