PS3 Fanboys May Cry

[Bear-Max]

Aside from proprietary titles, console exclusives seem to be becoming evermore elusive. First we had the announcement that Resident Evil 5 would be coming to both the 360 and PS3. Then the shock announcement at E3 that the once-timed exclusive GTA series will be coming to both consoles simultaneously in October. Some titles, such as Saint's Row and Full Auto, have lost their Xbox 360-exclusive tag and jumped ship to also appear on Sony's flagship console.

News from the past two days may be even more telling of what is to come.

In a shock announcement Capcom have declared that not only will Devil May Cry 4 be coming to the PS3 and PC at the same time (DMC3: Special Edition on the PC only recently hit UK shelves) it will also be launching on the 360. This is the first time a Devil May Cry game has been on a Microsoft console, and is likely a result of Capcom's growing affection for the 360 after the critically well-received and commercially-successful titles Dead Rising and Lost Planet.

Further to annoy the hardcore Sony zealots is even bigger news: there is a distinct possibility that Final Fantasy XIII may be about to go multi-format. Sony recently announced that the exclusivity of FFXII was "in discussion". The explanation was that costs of production in the latest gen have soared, and that Square Enix may be looking for extra routes of income, which would mean the next Final Fantasy installment hitting both the PS3 and 360.

Are third party console exclusives a thing of the past? Well it seems unless you've got pockets as deeps as Microsoft's, that may just be the case.

[mangle]

LOL

Sony have waited around to long imo. They apprently aren't lowering the price any time soon either which will slow sales down :|

[cocaine]

I doubt people are prepared to pay £420+ just for a console.

[mangle]

Exactly!!!

[alex 1889]

Aside from proprietary titles, console exclusives seem to be becoming evermore elusive. First we had the announcement that Resident Evil 5 would be coming to both the 360 and PS3. Then the shock announcement at E3 that the once-timed exclusive GTA series will be coming to both consoles simultaneously in October. Some titles, such as Saint's Row and Full Auto, have lost their Xbox 360-exclusive tag and jumped ship to also appear on Sony's flagship console.

News from the past two days may be even more telling of what is to come.

In a shock announcement Capcom have declared that not only will Devil May Cry 4 be coming to the PS3 and PC at the same time (DMC3: Special Edition on the PC only recently hit UK shelves) it will also be launching on the 360. This is the first time a Devil May Cry game has been on a Microsoft console, and is likely a result of Capcom's growing affection for the 360 after the critically well-received and commercially-successful titles Dead Rising and Lost Planet.

Further to annoy the hardcore Sony zealots is even bigger news: there is a distinct possibility that Final Fantasy XIII may be about to go multi-format. Sony recently announced that the exclusivity of FFXII was "in discussion". The explanation was that costs of production in the latest gen have soared, and that Square Enix may be looking for extra routes of income, which would mean the next Final Fantasy installment hitting both the PS3 and 360.

Are third party console exclusives a thing of the past? Well it seems unless you've got pockets as deeps as Microsoft's, that may just be the case.

dmc4 is not on 360, it was a misstake check the capcom website andif you wrote a report for a company based entirely on rumours you would be fired and this is what you did here

[brandon]

I doubt people are prepared to pay £420+ just for a console.

you'd be suprised.

[Neil]

dmc4 is not on 360, it was a misstake check the capcom website andif you wrote a report for a company based entirely on rumours you would be fired and this is what you did here

It is, it was confirmed by Capcom, gamespot.com says about it, DMC4 is coming out on the 360

Devil May Cry 4 exploding onto multiple platforms
Article Date: 20.03.07

The Next Generation of Capcom’s Smash Hit Action Franchise Comes to Next Generation Systems and PC

Capcom today announced that the highly anticipated Devil May Cry® 4, already in development for Sony Computer Entertainment’s PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™), is now also in development for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and for PC. Each version of the game will be maximised to take advantage of the systems’ strengths, leading to a breath-taking visual and gameplay experience. Devil May Cry 4 will be released simultaneously for the PS3 and Xbox 360 system.
“Capcom is committed to making its titles available to as wide an audience as possible, and has been building its technology base to meet that goal,” said Mark Beaumont, executive vice president, officer and head of Capcom consumer software publishing in the Americas and Europe. “This announcement means that PS3, Xbox 360 and PC owners worldwide will be able to experience the latest instalment of one of Capcom’s pillar franchises.”
From the producer of the original Devil May Cry® and Resident Evil® 4 comes the next instalment in the hugely successful stylized action series that has so far achieved global sales of nearly seven million units. Devil May Cry 4 immerses gamers in a gothic supernatural world, where a new protagonist clashes with a familiar hero. As the new leading man, Nero, players will unleash incredible attacks and non-stop combos using a unique new gameplay mechanic, his powerful “Devil Bringer” arm.
With the advanced graphical capabilities of the next-gen systems, high definition visuals and intricate detail come to life as players explore new and exotic locales. Dynamic action and undeniable style combine with unprecedented fighting options and a gripping story to produce the incomparable experience that only a Devil May Cry game can deliver.

[Oni]

I think the sensible thing to do is the wii60 option as you get all the wii exclusive titles which are basically all wii games but you also get as mentioned 360/ps3 games.

[Bear-Max]

dmc4 is not on 360, it was a misstake check the capcom website andif you wrote a report for a company based entirely on rumours you would be fired and this is what you did here

a) My reporting is not for any company.

b) The internet is filled with rumours. If you don't like it, then I suggest you don't use the web.

c) As Neil has showed, it has been confirmed by Capcom.

[HairyFish]

only ps3 game i want on the xbox is MGS i heard that theres a chance but i doubt it