Dragon Age: Origin confirmed to be ported to console

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6199512.html?tag=latestheadlines;title;3

"When asked for comment, BioWare reps confirmed the GI story's accuracy and that it had not previously named consoles for Dragon Age, but they declined to comment further. However, the article flatly states that the console editions of the game will reflect the "core PC experience" with some interface tweaking and will not be watered-down console ports."

guess Bioware has no say on the fate of Dragon Origin after all, it's EA. However, they're not necessarily entirely innoccent of couse, since they've been a multi-platorm developer after NWN. This time is simply their first PC->console work. The game is certainly made for PC, but cannot really tell that going console was not premediated.

now my anticipation for this game drops--- not because it's not PC exclusive anymore (that's a SW thing), but because I seriously doubt it'll be a return to BG experiecne since its *core experiecne* can actually be lived on console version. and honestly, I simply don't understand what could it mean by "will not be water-down console ports"?

"I simply don't understand what could it mean by "will not be water-down console ports"? "

Meaning they are not supposedly watering down the gameplay for the consoles. Many PC -> console games have not faired well due to some mechanics not translating well (many causes like control limitations ect).

The new generation of consoles I think make this more feasible...less comprimises to make.

"I simply don't understand what could it mean by "will not be water-down console ports"? "

Meaning they are not supposedly watering down the gameplay for the consoles. dnuggs40

well, read it carefully, if it were the meaning, then Dragon Age IS a console port? so the game was made for console from the start? it's not to be "water-down CONSOLE PORTs*

Wait and see, Mass Effect and KOTOR were on console first and are both great. Im not worried.TerroRizing

good for you, but not me. KotOR is ok, but ME is the worse Bioware RPG for me.

ADD: also, if DA:O is actually on the same level of KotOR and ME, Bioware can shut up about it being BG spiritual successor and a return to classical CRPG.

There are three basic types of game...one being a pc game ported to consoles...two being a console game ported to pc...and the thrid multiplatform games (games always intended for all systems).

What they are implying is the main system it was designed for was the PC, and they are porting it over to consoles.

[QUOTE="TerroRizing"]Wait and see, Mass Effect and KOTOR were on console first and are both great. Im not worried.teardropmina

good for you, but not me. KotOR is ok, but ME is the worse Bioware RPG for me.

ADD: also, if DA:O is actually on the same level of KotOR and ME, Bioware can shut up about it being BG spiritual successor and a return to classical CRPG.

Whats wrong with the pc version of Mass Effect? Im sure Dragon Age will be what bioware says it will.

There are three basic types of game...one being a pc game ported to consoles...two being a console game ported to pc...and the thrid multiplatform games (games always intended for all systems).

dnuggs40

as if I don't know this? it still doesn't explain what exactly are *water-down console ports*.

Whats wrong with the pc version of Mass Effect? Im sure Dragon Age will be what bioware says it will.

TerroRizing

there are plenty wrongs with ME, shallow role-playing and classes, meaningless side-quest, pretenious and cliche cinematic writing and presentations and etc. the only thing good about it is the 3D-shooter version of Infinity Engine.

I aready say that it's good for you that you have faith in Bioware, not me.

[QUOTE="dnuggs40"]

There are three basic types of game...one being a pc game ported to consoles...two being a console game ported to pc...and the thrid multiplatform games (games always intended for all systems).

teardropmina

as if I don't know this? it still doesn't explain what exactly are *water-down console ports*.

See doom for the consoles...or Diablo...or the many other popular PC games that had pretty shoddy console ports :roll:

I really don't know what there is to be confused about...all they are saying is the console version won't have it's mechanics watered down and the only changes will be certain things like interface and control tweaks to make it more playable with a controller.

I had high hopes for Dragon Age but I dunno. The fact that it is going to console doesn't really worry me. It's the fact the game looks so darn generic. The gameplay is classic pause and play typical of Bioware. However, the graphics, gameworld and story look so meh.Gooeykat

that is actually my initial concern because this time around Bioware doesn't have D&D/the realms on their side. they need to be truely original to create an interesting fantasy world. but if they do commit to make a new BG, the complexity of characters, narrative and side quests can actually be worthy of high expectation. but when the game seems to be actually exact the same on console besides some control tweak, I, will, just, wait and see.

You guys hurt my feelings lol. Im the biggest Bioware fan around :(. I switched back to pc gaming just because I though Dragon Age would be exclusive to pc.TerroRizing

*If* the game is good, what does it matter if it is exclusive to pc or not?

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I really don't know what there is to be confused about...all they are saying is the console version won't have it's mechanics watered down and the only changes will be certain things like interface and control tweaks to make it more playable with a controller.

dnuggs40

that was one of the possibilites I was thinking of actually. This game will not be *water-down* for the console port: it's multiplatformer from the get go.

[QUOTE="TerroRizing"]You guys hurt my feelings lol. Im the biggest Bioware fan around :(. I switched back to pc gaming just because I though Dragon Age would be exclusive to pc.dnuggs40

*If* the game is good, what does it matter if it is exclusive to pc or not?

It doesnt, but if it was exclusive I definately would need a capable pc. Alot of people on these forms dont like multiplatform games for some reason.

[QUOTE="dnuggs40"][

I really don't know what there is to be confused about...all they are saying is the console version won't have it's mechanics watered down and the only changes will be certain things like interface and control tweaks to make it more playable with a controller.

teardropmina

that was one of the possibilites I was thinking of actually. This game will not be *water-down* for the console port: it's multiplatformer from the get go.

the article states that the pc version is early 09 and the console version is Q4 09...so that might ease those concerns a bit...

oh ho! i'm going to hold out for the 360 version! cuz we all know the 360 is so much better than the pc. cuz 360 rulzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!JnWycliffe

PS3 is where it's at, dawg. You can make a BioWare RPG in Little Big Planet you know, you can make any game you want!

[QUOTE="dnuggs40"]

There are three basic types of game...one being a pc game ported to consoles...two being a console game ported to pc...and the thrid multiplatform games (games always intended for all systems).

teardropmina

as if I don't know this? it still doesn't explain what exactly are *water-down console ports*.

Look under Rainbow Six (not Vegas - the old ones) and Ghost Recon for the consoles. Also look under Deus EX: Invisible War and ...flame suit on...Oblivion

[QUOTE="JnWycliffe"]oh ho! i'm going to hold out for the 360 version! cuz we all know the 360 is so much better than the pc. cuz 360 rulzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!Noldorin2646

PS3 is where it's at, dawg. You can make a BioWare RPG in Little Big Planet you know, you can make any game you want!

lol, thats awesome.

[QUOTE="teardropmina"][QUOTE="dnuggs40"]

There are three basic types of game...one being a pc game ported to consoles...two being a console game ported to pc...and the thrid multiplatform games (games always intended for all systems).

zhivago_x

as if I don't know this? it still doesn't explain what exactly are *water-down console ports*.

Look under Rainbow Six (not Vegas - the old ones) and Ghost Recon for the consoles. Also look under Deus EX: Invisible War and ...flame suit on...Oblivion

I think oblivion would of been pretty much the same even without console versions. Morrowind was just too much freedom and too much Dungeons and Dragons for many people. All these complex game series didnt do as well sales wise until they dumbed them down a bit, pc or not.

lol, thats awesome.

TerroRizing

BioWare RPGs would be so much more teh awesome if they chose to go PS3 exclusive and use teh blu-ray formats!

isnt that mmo? seriously i dont know, if its not its on my list, besides sacred 2 in on cosoles now what for...thenewau25

[QUOTE="thenewau25"]isnt that mmo? seriously i dont know, if its not its on my list, besides sacred 2 in on cosoles now what for...DanielDust

For the 3rd time, it's not a mmo, it doesn't even have multiplayer and what does Sacred 2 have to do with it? Sacred 2 is a very good game, but it's from another RPG subgenre.

Is it? Im thinking of trying Sacred 2, what is it like?