UT3 timed exclusive for Xbox 360

Since 6805 Days

Despite appearing for some considerable time as a console exclusive on the PlayStation 3, it now looks as though the Xbox 360 will get the game first.

According to new information released today from Midway, Unreal Tournament 3 (formerly Unreal Tournament 2007) will be released in the second half of 2007 for PC and Xbox 360. PlayStation 3 owners will have to wait until 2008.

http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/31-01-2007-4648.html

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Sath

Since 6667 Days

Haha...first PC and then PS3 and PS3 fanboys kept saying UT3 wouldnt come to the 360, and now that it is coming, 360 is getting it first. Haha

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dcdelgado

Since 6661 Days

hmmm there are some big hitters in the second half of 2007, it would not surprise me if this also got defered till 2008 for the 360?

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GriftGFX

Since 6801 Days

Atleast the definitive version will still hit this year. Potentially bad news for PS3 only gamers though, if they're anxious for more FPS action. Hopefully they atleast get HL2 before 2008. Get to work EA!

Posted by dcdelgado

hmmm there are some big hitters in the second half of 2007, it would not surprise me if this also got defered till 2008 for the 360?

Would help explain the name change ;)

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Optimusv2

Since 6693 Days

lol no way talk about irony.

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Phaethon360

Since 6646 Days

Wow. Sony can't catch a break. And it proves my PS3 only = Blu-Ray player theory.

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lukasblue

Since 6547 Days

haha, i can not believe this, the exclusive launch game for ps3 becomes the time exclusive for 360, bizarre :)

I bet that a 360 version of UT3 is already running on epic dev kits.

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Phaethon360

Since 6646 Days

Posted by lukasblue

haha, i can not believe this, the exclusive launch game for ps3 becomes the time exclusive for 360, bizarre :)

I bet that a 360 version of UT3 is already running on epic dev kits.

Re-read the article now.

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Schmooboo

Since 6357 Days

Hmm since they already worked on GoW on the x360, im pretty sure UT3 will benefit from their experience with the system, that could also explain why it will come 1st to the x360.

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Phaethon360

Since 6646 Days

Is nobody re-reading the article? Fine I'll just quote it.

It appears that wires have been crossed between Midway and Epic Games. Contrary to the game's latest fact sheet, Epic Games state that "there is no formal SKU plan yet for this product."

At this time all versions of the game are intended for release in the second half of 2007, and Epic Games has not decided on the exact

Nobody knows.

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Schmooboo

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I have both Graw and RSV, and i have to say great job Ubi. BUT, should they take more time with their games? i mean too many releases, seriouly, Graw 2 feels more like Graw 1.5 .All im saying is that it feels publishers are releasing too many games and dont make a game as good as it can be, 1 shooter releas a year would be good enough...

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GriftGFX

Since 6801 Days

Posted by Phaethon360

Is nobody re-reading the article? Fine I'll just quote it.

It appears that wires have been crossed between Midway and Epic Games. Contrary to the game's latest fact sheet, Epic Games state that "there is no formal SKU plan yet for this product."

At this time all versions of the game are intended for release in the second half of 2007, and Epic Games has not decided on the exact

Nobody knows.

People blowing negative PS3 news out of proportion..here?! Nevar!

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lukasblue

Since 6547 Days

Posted by Phaethon360

Re-read the article now.

ah, errata

edit: is Midway talking differently than Epic

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RAZurrection

Since 6673 Days

Midway always does, they were saying UT3 (when it was 2007) was coming to 360 well before E3 and Mark Rein came out and said Midway and Microsofts own listing at Xbox.com wasn't right

1) The press release probably is correct
2) Mark didn't exactly deny a delay, just 'we haven't confirmed any dates yet'
3) They're probably in Ubisofts boots when they delayed Double Agent to October

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Shawnzee

Since 6812 Days

I wonder if UT3 will end up looking like the original demo, I bet it wont.

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GriftGFX

Since 6801 Days

CVG has since contacted Midway who told us that as of now the release dates of all three UT3 versions are standing firm at the seocnd half of 2007, so it looks like the PS3 version might not be delayed after all.

Still, if the PS3 version does slip it might not be too surprising that the 360 port exits Epic's doors first, considering that the company already has a fully optimised version of the Unreal Engine 3 left over from Gears of War development.

More like, "Midway doesn't know what they're saying."

The release schedule you posted was incorrect because there is no formal SKU plan yet for this product. Epic (who makes this decision, NOT Midway) have absolutely NOT decided whether the SKUs for this product will be released simultaneously or in staggered order and we have absolutely NOT decided (because we don't know yet) when any of them will be released. If our publisher gave you information contrary to this they did so in error.

The statement that UT3 was "a console exclusive on the PlayStation 3" in also incorrect. We have never had any console exclusivity arrangements for UT3.

Portions of UT3 will be shown on PS3 at the Game Developers Conference in March as part of our Unreal Engine 3 demonstration.

That's from the Euro fact sheet, not a Press Release.

Midway U.S. (so far) maintains it's a 2nd half '07 release for all versions.

+ UT3 already looks better (the PC version atleast) than the original demo.

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[quote]CVG has since contacted Midway who told us that as of now the release dates of all three UT3 versions are standing firm at the seocnd half of 2007, so it looks like the PS3 version might not be delayed after all.

Still, if the PS3 version does slip it might not be too surprising that the 360 port exits Epic's doors first, considering that the company already has a fully optimised version of the Unreal Engine 3 left over from Gears of War development.[/quote]

More like, "Midway doesn't know what they're saying."

[quote]The release schedule you posted was incorrect because there is no formal SKU plan yet for this product. Epic (who makes this decision, NOT Midway) have absolutely NOT decided whether the SKUs for this product will be released simultaneously or in staggered order and we have absolutely NOT decided (because we don't know yet) when any of them will be released. If our publisher gave you information contrary to this they did so in error.

The statement that UT3 was "a console exclusive on the PlayStation 3" in also incorrect. We have never had any console exclusivity arrangements for UT3.

Portions of UT3 will be shown on PS3 at the Game Developers Conference in March as part of our Unreal Engine 3 demonstration.[/quote]
[quote]That's from the Euro fact sheet, not a Press Release.

Midway U.S. (so far) maintains it's a 2nd half '07 release for all versions.[/quote]

+ UT3 already looks better (the PC version atleast) than the original demo.

lukasblue

Since 6547 Days

Posted by GriftGFX

+ UT3 already looks better (the PC version atleast) than the original demo.

hmm, not sure about that

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Eddy186

Since 6746 Days

Well that article is wrong since Midway said so.

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LEBATO

Since 6922 Days

Haha, that's funny if true.

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LEBATO

Since 6922 Days

Seems like MS and Epic are getting to be very good friends, that can only mean great news for us.

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SilverHawk

Since 6419 Days

Posted by GriftGFX

More like, "Midway doesn't know what they're saying."

I think they know EXACTLY what they're saying. It seems they're trying to pull strings through the media, sort of their way of putting pressure on Epic. I don't think they believe Epic can ship all three versions simultaneously and still make 2007 deadline. They would much rather have what they think will be the better selling versions ( PC & 360) out this year, and PS3 next year.

Well that's my theory anyways :)

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GriftGFX

Since 6801 Days

Posted by SilverHawk

I think they know EXACTLY what they're saying. It seems they're trying to pull strings through the media, sort of their way of putting pressure on Epic. I don't think they believe Epic can ship all three versions simultaneously and still make 2007 deadline. They would much rather have what they think will be the better selling versions ( PC & 360) out this year, and PS3 next year.

Well that's my theory anyways :)

Pull strings through the media?

That's from the Euro fact sheet, not a Press Release.

Midway U.S. (so far) maintains it's a 2nd half '07 release for all versions.

So Midway Europe (which isn't even their main branch) is trying to control Epic through the media, without any help or connection to Midway USA? And Epic admits they don't know if all the versions will ship this year. Not a single one has a release date. They did just drop 2007 from the games name. But that doesn't mean anything about any version of this game specifically. I bet a simultaneous launch is more or less out of the question for any platform, though it could happen, with the engine up and running on everything.

Tin foil hats, and all that.

Posted by lukasblue

hmm, not sure about that

Go watch some high quality video footage, it's DEFINITELY better looking than the E3 demo (nearly two years ago!). If you're not sure about it, all you have to do is look.

Hell, Gears looks better than that demo.

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[quote=SilverHawk]

I think they know EXACTLY what they're saying. It seems they're trying to pull strings through the media, sort of their way of putting pressure on Epic. I don't think they believe Epic can ship all three versions simultaneously and still make 2007 deadline. They would much rather have what they think will be the better selling versions ( PC & 360) out this year, and PS3 next year.

Well that's my theory anyways :)[/quote]

Pull strings through the media?

[quote]That's from the Euro fact sheet, not a Press Release.

Midway U.S. (so far) maintains it's a 2nd half '07 release for all versions.[/quote]

So Midway Europe (which isn't even their main branch) is trying to control Epic through the media, without any help or connection to Midway USA?  And Epic admits they don't know if all the versions will ship this year.  Not a single one has a release date.  [i]They did just drop 2007 from the games name.[/i]  But that doesn't mean anything about any version of this game specifically.  I bet a simultaneous launch is more or less out of the question for any platform, though it could happen, with the engine up and running on everything.

Tin foil hats, and all that.

[quote=lukasblue]

hmm, not sure about that[/quote]

Go watch some high quality video footage, it's DEFINITELY better looking than the E3 demo (nearly two years ago!).  If you're not sure about it, all you have to do is look.

Hell, Gears looks better than that demo.

kenshin2418

Since 6776 Days

So it sounds like I can say it then, huh?

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Posted by GriftGFX

People blowing negative PS3 news out of proportion..here?! Nevar!

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kenshin2418

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Think we will get a demo on the 360? Since they normally use to release a demo for UC before release( on the PC of course).

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