Poll: Left 4 Dead on the PS3.

[s3cur1tr0n]

EA is just porting it, they can't change the product itself, so why would it suck? I think you people are exaggerating this.

Oh and Valve can't do it themselves because... *drum roll* [HEADING=3]they're not distributors!!![/HEADING] *pause for shock*.

They never handled ports before because they only program for PC's, hence why they contract EA to publish it, they could've easily contracted Ubisoft or any other company for the effect. Yes and wiki has never been wrong before. 2 snaps and a rewind *****.



Didn't EA publish it for the Xbox as well? Did it suck?

Developer(s) - Valve Corporation/ Turtle Rock Studios(defunct)/ Certain Affinity (Xbox 360)

Publisher(s) - Valve Corporation

Distributor(s)- Electronic Arts (retail)/ Steam (online)

Engine - Source

Oh snap.

 

[sirdanrhodes]

EA has to change the source code, that's how they can mess it up.

 

[dekkarax]

Or maybe get a 360, they cost next to nothing now.

I best not, since in my country there is about one store shelve dedicated to the 360 games, while there are about 10 dedicated to PC.

What is this magical country?

 

[tiredinnuendo]

I've long been of the standpoint that if you aren't going to buy a Valve game on the PC, you're really just wasting your time. They do have things like the Orange Box available for console, but they simply aren't happy there. Valve games have always been about heavy community support, not to mention modding, and they almost universally look better on the PC as compared to console.

Add into the fact that they're cheaper for PC, you can get them from Steam without ever having to go to the store, and any PC built in the last five years can run games built on the Source engine, and there's really no good reason to buy a lower grade of the same product for more money on a console. In America, for instance, you'd be paying an extra $10 for lower graphics, a less enjoyable community, and (if it ever came to the PS3) a less supported online experience. Why?

- J

 

[Neosage]

It's going to bomb. why? because EA is ****ing ******** that's why.

That's ok, you can swear on the internet.


As for the topic: EA only distributes the game. Valve is the developer.

How go will it be on the PS3? As good as on the 360 I suppose, both are infinitely inferior to the PC version, just like... Almost any game really... But if you don't have a gaming rig and don't mind the atrocious feeling of your soul dying as you play shooters with a controller, then it'll be good. I personally even prefer the PS's controller to the xbox's.

Actually I was banned for a whole week just for saying CUN.......better not do it again.

 

[Caliostro]

Actually I was banned for a whole week just for saying CUN.......better not do it again.

Perhaps because it was directed as a person? I've used all kinds of swear words on The Escapist and have yet to be banned for it. AFAIK moderators don't ban for words alone, but, off course, if you're insulting someone, then they very much will.

 

[blood77]

Ok if they do port it what is going to change? So what if EA has the port rights? I say just get it over here cause I got a zombie addiction and I need my fix. Hell Left 4 Dead and Dead Rising are the only reasons that I would make me think about getting a 360. And if the 360 gets one more zombie game then I am going to have to buy one, no questions asked.

 

[D_987]

Source?

Wheres a link to your infomation?

 

[Jumplion]

Some linkage please? I want validation on a L4D PS3 port, pweety pwease.

I've said numerous times, I don't have a very good gaming PC, and I can't play L4D in its natural habitat nor do I have a 360, so it's either a PS3 port or upgrading my PC and the PS3 port is the most practical for me but a PC upgrade is my only option.

I pray that VALVe will give PS3 owners what they want, they were bullshitting themselves when I roughly quote "We'll consider a port if Left 4 Dead sells well," I mean comeon, they're freakin' VALVe!

 

[D_987]

http://www.ps3center.net/news/1879/valve-kills-the-rumors-left4dead-is-not-coming-to-ps3/

From that article:

Valve has not been too friendly with PS3 ports, EA had to purchase rights to do the Orange Box port for PS3 and had no server support from Valve for Team Fortress 2. So while the rumors will keep spreading, don't be expecting Left 4 Dead to be hitting PS3 anytime soon. I guess the game just cant compete with the heavy hitters like Resistance 2 this fall coming exclusive to PS3

Woah? Sour grapes?

 

[D_987]

I read today that Valve´s L4D will be made for the PS3, but by *sigh* EA. Me, not having a 360 or a decent computer, am enthralled by this, but since Orange Box , I cant help but feel that this time wont be much different. Not that Orange Box was awfull, in fact, it was actually quite fun, besides the many slowdowns and the inferior game mechanics. Whats your view?

Don't make threads like this without proof, never trust news off forums. The game is not coming to PS3(see above post). You have to provide a link to your infomation.

 

[Neosage]

Actually I was banned for a whole week just for saying CUN.......better not do it again.

Perhaps because it was directed as a person? I've used all kinds of swear words on The Escapist and have yet to be banned for it. AFAIK moderators don't ban for words alone, but, off course, if you're insulting someone, then they very much will.

[link]http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/6.58918?page=36#934794[/link] thats it.

 

[cleverlymadeup]

yeah i kinda find this whole thing funny, everyone complains about ea and how much they suck. yet valve, whom everyone loves and thinks is great, teams up with ea and now they are stuck having to defend ea

 

[Caliostro]

Actually I was banned for a whole week just for saying CUN.......better not do it again.

Perhaps because it was directed as a person? I've used all kinds of swear words on The Escapist and have yet to be banned for it. AFAIK moderators don't ban for words alone, but, off course, if you're insulting someone, then they very much will.

[link]http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/6.58918?page=36#934794[/link] thats it.

Yeah, calling someone a **** will get you banned... That's sort of... Bleeding obvious...

yeah i kinda find this whole thing funny, everyone complains about ea and how much they suck. yet valve, whom everyone loves and thinks is great, teams up with ea and now they are stuck having to defend ea

Who's defending EA? They're boxing and shipping (i.e.: Distributing) the damned thing. They don't have any connection to the actual programming. How's stating that as a fact defending EA?

 

[Neosage]

I'm just surpised the other guy wasn't band aswell

 

[D_987]

I read today that Valve´s L4D will be made for the PS3, but by *sigh* EA. Me, not having a 360 or a decent computer, am enthralled by this, but since Orange Box , I cant help but feel that this time wont be much different. Not that Orange Box was awfull, in fact, it was actually quite fun, besides the many slowdowns and the inferior game mechanics. Whats your view?

Don't make threads like this without proof, never trust news off forums. The game is not coming to PS3(see above post). You have to provide a link to your infomation.

http://kotaku.com/5032476/opm-left-4-dead-coming-to-ps3

Took me around 17 seconds.
4 to type 'Left 4 dead ps3' on Google and and another 13 to read the article.

On the other backstabbing hand, http://kotaku.com/5053359/uk-retailers-list-left-4-dead-for-ps3-valve-in-denial

*shrug*

You do realize that first article was posted on:

Sun Aug 3 2008.

Whilst the article I found, from Valve (I generally trust developers as opposed to Official magazines.) Is dated the 9th November 2008. I doubt Valve would deny it if it was coming to PS3. Particularly as the article suggest a Novemeber release, and unless it is released in the next few days, thats not going to happen.

I meant find a recent report that it is actually coming to PS3 from a respectable source.

 

[CoziestPigeon]

The only reason it won't be as good as the other versions is because PS3 has less-than-awesome online play. And L4D is 100% about the multiplayer.