Star Wars + Many PS3 Projects -> Wii

[Stocka]

Source: http://www.cubed3.com/news/5373
The latest issue of North America's multi-format gaming magazine, Electronic Gaming Monthly, is now available to buy and Cubed³ has the information from the publication's rumour column. Check out the ones that directly, or could indirectly relate to Nintendo, below:



A “Massively Multiplayer” Burnout is currently being planned by EA;

Third Party companies are shifting many of their projects from the PlayStation 3 to the Wii;

Harmonix is working on a new music game;

LucasArts is developing a Star Wars game for Nintendo's Wii, in which there are fights with a light sabre;

Star Wars Battlefront is being worked on for Next Generation consoles, yet Pandemic is not involved this time.


I'm sure the recent proof in Japan that they are more excited about Wii than PS3 has majorly influenced these decisons. And Star Wars Wii = immediate happiness

[McMad]

The real question is:

Are these third parties the famous ones (e.g Capcom, Sega, Square-Enix etc.) we all know or small indie developers (e.g. i don't know any and my point is proven) ?

[AshMat]

HAhahahaha, boom headshot sony, stick this up your Grill

[Hellfire]

The real question is:

Are these third parties the famous ones (e.g Capcom, Sega, Square-Enix etc.) we all know or small indie developers (e.g. i don't know any and my point is proven) ?
Small and indie developers on PS3? :laughing: yeah right

[Cube]

I like the word "shifting", much better than "porting".

[Domo Kun]

Does this mean they'll apear on both consoles, or they're no longer going to be on the ps3?

[Jamba]

Hmmmm as far as I know that is just a bunch of anecdotes strung together making a happy coincidence. It wouldn't surprise me though.

[AshMat]

Well shifting means moving to the other one, whereas porting is making the saemg ame for both, so no, these games WONT appear on P$3

[Domo Kun]

I would quite like it if the PS3 failed, just because then I'd have one less console to buy. (I'm not a fanboy! Honest!)

[Sooj]

By "shifted" I get the impression that its no longer going to be on the PS3 and be a Wii exclusive but meh dunno.

[EchoDesiato]

The latest issue of North America's multi-format gaming magazine, Electronic Gaming Monthly, is now available to buy and Cubed³ has the information from the publication's rumour column.
We'll see, we'll see...

[NotoriousLz]

Well the Wii is getting great reviews and the hype is building, so yeah sony may actually be toppled if nintendo can keep up the good games.

[mcj metroid]

wait those that mean there is a burnout coming or is it false ir whatever?

[DiemetriX]

great news everyone.Now Wii is the popular one.

[21st century cowboy]

Burnout on the Wii = me a very happy bunny. If true, as I know this is only a rumour.

Are we the only ones who don't have rumour columns in our games magazines?

[djamb3]

burnout with excitetruck controls....now that would be goood :p

[Athriller]

Stolen of the IGN boards, but here are the exact words. They're not as definitive as suggested.

PSWii:
If you persued our pages detailing the PlayStation 3's launch, you maybe caught the part about its hefty price. To reiterate: It costs a lot of dough. But don't think you're the only ones pissed about the price; I hear several publishers were more than irate after hearing the announcement from Sony. What does that mean? Well, do you like Nintendo? Publishers do -- you may start getting a lot more games on the Wii, thanks to its cheapo development costs.

Use the Wii:
Think the sword-fighting in Red Steel is cool? Well, imagine that but colossally cooler--like, say, a Star Wars lightsaber game on the Wii. Looks like you don't need to image that for too long, because if my sources are correct, LucasArts is developing a Star Wars game specifically fro the Wii, with the main emphasis on the lightsaber combat.

[gaggle64]

It's the phenominal dev costs putting these publishers and devs off the P$3. It's a tough industry, and the amount of risk a company takes with any one project is already high enough. Low Wii dev costs = much lower risks = more artistic freedom = happier devs.

[DiemetriX]

Stolen of the IGN boards, but here are the exact words. They're not as definitive as suggested.

PSWii:
If you persued our pages detailing the PlayStation 3's launch, you maybe caught the part about its hefty price. To reiterate: It costs a lot of dough. But don't think you're the only ones pissed about the price; I hear several publishers were more than irate after hearing the announcement from Sony. What does that mean? Well, do you like Nintendo? Publishers do -- you may start getting a lot more games on the Wii, thanks to its cheapo development costs.

Use the Wii:
Think the sword-fighting in Red Steel is cool? Well, imagine that but colossally cooler--like, say, a Star Wars lightsaber game on the Wii. Looks like you don't need to image that for too long, because if my sources are correct, LucasArts is developing a Star Wars game specifically fro the Wii, with the main emphasis on the lightsaber combat.

If thats the main source... MeeH!

But it makes sense.

[pedrocasilva]

Stolen of the IGN boards, but here are the exact words. They're not as definitive as suggested.Who's the poster? Is he credible?

[xernobyl]

The shifting part is actualy understandable. A console (or computer as they call it now) like PS3 requires a huge amount of work (just look at MGS4), while a console like Wii does not require that big effort, so it's a lot Cheaper to produce for it. And that means more proffit. And more profit means more beer. And game developers like beer. See what I mean?

[Shino]

Who's the poster? Is he credible?

I think it's a direct copy from what was written in EGM

The shifting part is actualy understandable. A console (or computer as they call it now) like PS3 requires a huge amount of work (just look at MGS4), while a console like Wii does not require that big effort, so it's a lot Cheaper to produce for it. And that means more proffit. And more profit means more beer. And game developers like beer. See what I mean?

Indeed, it's a beerocracy. However, just like in every beerocracy there's corruption and things don't go the way they should.

[Fresh]

One thing the Wii willl never have:


RIDGE RACER

RIDGE RACER

RIDGE RACER

[david.dakota]

I'm quite honestly expecting Sony to suffer the same fate that Nintendo did during the N64 days - and its all down to arrogance.

Can Sony really expect developers to take the financial risk of developing games with spiralling costs and, arguably, a dwindling market?

[Phube]

Imagine a first/resident evil4 perspective Jedi game, where the obvious sabre fifghting happens, but also like Mario Galaxy you can use the pointer to control objects at a distance!! The Force!!! How cool would that be, point at an object (when not holding a light sabre) and press either B or A to bring it closer/ send away!!! I'm 27 and I'd be REALLY excited to play that game!!!

[James McGeachie]

Sorry but this is obviously a load of rubbish. There wont be any "switching over" projects from PS3 to Wii, because obviously the Wii cant handle anything intended for the PS3's power. If anything it'd be developers putting PS3 projects on hold and workiing on some little Wii ones instead.

[DiemetriX]

There wont be any "switching over" projects from PS3 to Wii, because obviously the Wii cant handle anything intended for the PS3's power.

They are not "switching over" projects. Just shifting their focus.


If anything it'd be developers putting PS3 projects on hold and workiing on some little Wii ones instead.

That's more like what they are doing. In some cases they are probably canceling / stopping production on PS3.

[raven_blade2006]

We will have to see..... More 3rd party support is necessary. Espescially from western developers.

[DCK]

Hmmm, Resident Evil 5 and Assasin's Creed are some shifts I like to see :heh:

Seriously though, something like this was to be expected. We need to see how much the developers actually 'shift'.

[The Bard]

I woulda thought Resi Evil 5 woulda been perfect for the wii with the controls and all. Good thing is though, from what we've heard from devellopers' difficulties with the PS3 it would seem that this is likely going to happen. It's not going to make that much of a diiference because 360 titles seem much more appealing to me than any PS3 titles I've seen so far.

[Pit-Jr]

I'm quite honestly expecting Sony to suffer the same fate that Nintendo did during the N64 days - and its all down to arrogance.

Can Sony really expect developers to take the financial risk of developing games with spiralling costs and, arguably, a dwindling market?


I still cant understand Sony's business model since the release of the PSP. Third party support made the Playstation brand stick and now its almost as if theyre trying to get rid of it.

Sony Exec: ''Ok Guys heres the plan...From now on were going to make huge losses on each console or handheld we sell''

Stockholder: :mad:

Sony Exec: '' No its ok! Our software sales will make up for it!
By the way, PS3 games will cost 15 percent more than PS2 games.''

Low-level employee: Wont this be risky for all but the biggest 3rd parties? Our hardware is so expensive, the consumer wont be able to afford many games at launch, and they may opt to buy HD movies on payday instead

Sony Exec: ''Nonsense, everyone can afford both''

Stockholder: :hmm:

Low-level employee: ''But look what happened with UMD, no one bought 3rd party games''

Sony Exec: ''Thats not our problem''

Low-level employee: ''UMD movie sales were also patheti...''

Sony Exec: ''...you're fired! and you over there, Tech Chief, slap another USB port on the back of the PS3, just to be on the safe side''

[DiemetriX]

I still cant understand Sony's business model since the release of the PSP. Third party support made the Playstation brand stick and now its almost as if theyre trying to get rid of it.

Sony Exec: ''Ok Guys heres the plan...From now on were going to make huge losses on each console or handheld we sell''

Stockholder: :mad:

Sony Exec: '' No its ok! Our software sales will make up for it!
By the way, PS3 games will cost 15 percent more than PS2 games.''

Low-level employee: Wont this be risky for all but the biggest 3rd parties? Our hardware is so expensive, the consumer wont be able to afford many games at launch, and they may opt to buy HD movies on payday instead

Sony Exec: ''Nonsense, everyone can afford both''

Stockholder: :hmm:

Low-level employee: ''But look what happened with UMD, no one bought 3rd party games''

Sony Exec: ''Thats not our problem''

Low-level employee: ''UMD movie sales were also patheti...''

Sony Exec: ''...you're fired! and you over there, Tech Chief, slap another USB port on the back of the PS3, just to be on the safe side''


:o you must be an insider. How do you know Sony secret plans?

[DCK]

How do you know Sony secret plans?He was the low-level employee :indeed:

[mcj metroid]

I still cant understand Sony's business model since the release of the PSP. Third party support made the Playstation brand stick and now its almost as if theyre trying to get rid of it.

Sony Exec: ''Ok Guys heres the plan...From now on were going to make huge losses on each console or handheld we sell''

Stockholder: :mad:

Sony Exec: '' No its ok! Our software sales will make up for it!
By the way, PS3 games will cost 15 percent more than PS2 games.''

Low-level employee: Wont this be risky for all but the biggest 3rd parties? Our hardware is so expensive, the consumer wont be able to afford many games at launch, and they may opt to buy HD movies on payday instead

Sony Exec: ''Nonsense, everyone can afford both''

Stockholder: :hmm:

Low-level employee: ''But look what happened with UMD, no one bought 3rd party games''

Sony Exec: ''Thats not our problem''

Low-level employee: ''UMD movie sales were also patheti...''

Sony Exec: ''...you're fired! and you over there, Tech Chief, slap another USB port on the back of the PS3, just to be on the safe side''

ohhh what happens next ohhhh:bouncy:

[YenRug]

ohhh what happens next ohhhh:bouncy:

Sony go bankrupt and take down Blu-ray with them?

[SpinesN]

Sorry but this is obviously a load of rubbish. There wont be any "switching over" projects from PS3 to Wii, because obviously the Wii cant handle anything intended for the PS3's power. If anything it'd be developers putting PS3 projects on hold and workiing on some little Wii ones instead.

Ummmm just because they would have to tone-down/restart development on current titles you're aying it won't happen? The devs are looking ahead and seeing that the wii is more popular than the ps3. Thus scrapping/reworking a few hundred hours of coding is overall the better option since the payout will be better (or they think it will at least). Don't forget the wii is supposedly very easy to code for so it might end up costing the same amount as finishing the project for the ps3.

[DiemetriX]

TBH. I think most developers would probably shift their focus from PS3 to 360.
The Wii is stil not fully shown, and the 360 is the best (gfx) and easiest form for nextgen.

[InvaderElmo]

TBH. I think most developers would probably shift their focus from PS3 to 360.
The Wii is stil not fully shown, and the 360 is the best (gfx) and easiest form for nextgen.

...unless, of course, you plan to sell the game in Japan.

[SpinesN]

Ya power has nothing to do with how most games are designed. It's all about how many they can sell (ps2 vs xbox/GC).

[DCK]

Games in first stages of developement have their focus to get a good design storywise and gameplaywise. At that point shifting from PS3 to Wii development should be easy as not much code has been written, and whatever's written (some basic gameplay engine) probably won't be something the Wii can't handle. It's not as if they're porting games, they're changing directions.

[Hal_9Million]

TBH. I think most developers would probably shift their focus from PS3 to 360.
The Wii is stil not fully shown, and the 360 is the best (gfx) and easiest form for nextgen.

I doubt that Japanese devs will switch to 360. They'll either go for Nintendo or Sony for an exclusive. Unless M$ has payed them mega bucks.

[mcj metroid]

Sony go bankrupt and take down Blu-ray with them?
i just cant wait to hear the statement'we have discontinued blue ray'
seriously though does any casual ie the fans of sony products know what blue ray is?Most i talked havent even heard about it

[DiemetriX]

I doubt that Japanese devs will switch to 360. They'll either go for Nintendo or Sony for an exclusive. Unless M$ has payed them mega bucks.

hehe :) true true. You have to be very stupid to leave PS3 dev for 360 dev in japan.

[Kurtle Squad]

Ummmm just because they would have to tone-down/restart development on current titles you're aying it won't happen? The devs are looking ahead and seeing that the wii is more popular than the ps3. Thus scrapping/reworking a few hundred hours of coding is overall the better option since the payout will be better (or they think it will at least). Don't forget the wii is supposedly very easy to code for so it might end up costing the same amount as finishing the project for the ps3.

Apparently it's easier to make a Wii game from scratch with decent graphics than it is to port something to the PS3 :heh:

[Hellfire]

Apparently it's easier to make a Wii game from scratch with decent graphics than it is to port something to the PS3 :heh:
And it's not like making great graphics is easy specially with PS3.