Activison may stop publishing games for PS3 !!!!!!!!!!!!

[QUOTE="finalstar2007"]

Ya they wont do that, its one of thsoe boring talks from the CEO and come on really ps3 is not expensive its now way cheaper than when i first bought it

hunterseeker200

All talk and no walk is very typical from CEOs ....and the PS3 came all the way from $699 to $399 and maybe Actvivion is demanding another $200 price cut so a new PS3 will be $199.....

Sony would implode, if they dropped the price that low right now

I do not think many PS3 owners get how serious this could turn out to be,this isnt some small no name publisher, you can say what you want about them as a publisher and their games but the fact still remains that they are one of the biggest publishers in the world. They do have some influence in the world of gaming, therefore this could have a number of negative effects if true.For one it can have a domino effect where in other publishers follow suit, or two, new up and coming developers could turn away from supporting the PS3 due to fear of lack of returns on initial investments. I am not saying that this would definately happen but its a scary possibilty, as while i dont own one now i do plan to get a ps3, hopefully soon.

solid20

[QUOTE="solid20"]

I do not think many PS3 owners get how serious this could turn out to be,this isnt some small no name publisher, you can say what you want about them as a publisher and their games but the fact still remains that they are one of the biggest publishers in the world. They do have some influence in the world of gaming, therefore this could have a number of negative effects if true.For one it can have a domino effect where in other publishers follow suit, or two, new up and coming developers could turn away from supporting the PS3 due to fear of lack of returns on initial investments. I am not saying that this would definately happen but its a scary possibilty, as while i dont own one now i do plan to get a ps3, hopefully soon.

CosmoKing7717

Didnt he made a similar statement during the initial poor performances during the launch of PS3...

I do not think many PS3 owners get how serious this could turn out to be,this isnt some small no name publisher, you can say what you want about them as a publisher and their games but the fact still remains that they are one of the biggest publishers in the world. They do have some influence in the world of gaming, therefore this could have a number of negative effects if true.For one it can have a domino effect where in other publishers follow suit, or two, new up and coming developers could turn away from supporting the PS3 due to fear of lack of returns on initial investments. I am not saying that this would definately happen but its a scary possibilty, as while i dont own one now i do plan to get a ps3, hopefully soon.

solid20

There is no disputing how devastating this would be to the Playstation brand, bit I highly doubt Activision would follow through

I do not think many PS3 owners get how serious this could turn out to be,this isnt some small no name publisher, you can say what you want about them as a publisher and their games but the fact still remains that they are one of the biggest publishers in the world. They do have some influence in the world of gaming, therefore this could have a number of negative effects if true.For one it can have a domino effect where in other publishers follow suit, or two, new up and coming developers could turn away from supporting the PS3 due to fear of lack of returns on initial investments. I am not saying that this would definately happen but its a scary possibilty, as while i dont own one now i do plan to get a ps3, hopefully soon.

solid20

I doubt they will follow through with it. If they still wish to sell in europe they won't do it.

So that means no more CoD on PS3 if that happens?! :cry:Doolz2024

~2007

Activision= " We may stop publishing games for Sony's PS3"

COD4 released for PS3

~2009

Activision= " We may stop publishing games for Sony's PS3"

MW2 coming to PS3 November 10, 2009

P.S.

DeJa vu anyone ?

[QUOTE="Doolz2024"]So that means no more CoD on PS3 if that happens?! :cry:hunterseeker200

~2007

Activision= " We may stop publishing games for PS3"

COD4 released for PS3

~2009

Activision= " We may stop publishing games for PS3"

MW2 coming to PS3 November 10, 2009

De Ja voo anyone ?

If they do, its their loss. PS3 will come back with avengenance.

Despite that, Activision has a point. If Activision goes, others will follow. Sony needs some serious price drops and some kick-ass exclusives!!

[QUOTE="psyum"][QUOTE="Arkk_Angel"]Although it may be a bluff, I remember when 3rd parties starting pulling their support from Nintendo back in the N64 days. This generation, Sony is going to have a hard time selling the PS3. They really don't have any exclusives except for 1st party titles. Nephilim83

For almost any third party game theres almost always a 1st party developer that can make a better game. Killzone 2, Infamous, Uncharted, GOW, etc. Of course there are a small amount of games I would breakdown and get a 360 for if say Valkyria Chronicles 2 was only on the 360.

they better not i would be pissed at them

[QUOTE="hunterseeker200"]

So that means no more CoD on PS3 if that happens?! :cry:Doolz2024

~2007

Activision= " We may stop publishing games for PS3"

COD4 released for PS3

~2009

Activision= " We may stop publishing games for PS3"

MW2 coming to PS3 November 10, 2009

De Ja voo anyone ?

[QUOTE="hunterseeker200"]

~2007

Activision= " We may stop publishing games for PS3"

COD4 released for PS3

~2009

Activision= " We may stop publishing games for PS3"

MW2 coming to PS3 November 10, 2009

De Ja voo anyone ?

[QUOTE="Nephilim83"][QUOTE="psyum"]1st party exclusives are the best :P but anyways they are not going to do that, this is not the 64 era :) and the price is coming down before 2011 when they said they were going to stop publishing for ps3 if the price didnt come downZidaneski

For almost any third party game theres almost always a 1st party developer that can make a better game. Killzone 2, Infamous, Uncharted, GOW, etc. Of course there are a small amount of games I would breakdown and get a 360 for if say Valkyria Chronicles 2 was only on the 360.

The CEO has his nose high up this time, does he realize that in the long run this may hurt Activision? Yes many will say, they may be a domino effect, but I believe that if Activision is willing to self destruct themselves like that, then by all means go ahead.

Yes, I understand if there is no Modern Warfare 2 for the PS3, it may be horrific for many, but honestly, if you really look at it, that (Guitar Hero and idk what else) would be the only loss, compared to the many exclusives and great third party titles that will be on the PS3, Activision, though a big third party, will not make a huge effect in my viewpoint. I could be wrong, but then again I haven't bought any of their products.

Anyway lets talk about MAG (lol).

The only games I've really enjoyed playing from Activision back in the late 1999-2006 were they Tony Hawk Series, but gave up after Project Skate because they were running out of ideas. Same goes with Guitar Hero series, I loved 1,2,3 and Aerosmith but with games like World Tour, Metallica and Guitar Hero 5 coming this year I think there running out of ideas on music.

I'm not really fussed on getting Call of Duty: Moderen Warfare 2 this year, Ifound Killzone 2's mulitplayer more fun and addicitive to Call of Duty 4's Mulitplayer.

Don't do it Activision!

Can they not publish after Modern Warfare 2?

I don't give a rat's ass about what they do, as long as I get to play MW2 on my PS3.

Activision has now taken EA's spot at my most hated developer. They want Sony to drop their system price, but they can go ahead and sell games for 120-200$? I swear that Modern Warfare 2 will be the last game I buy from them.BladeOfHeaven

lol I just found it funny.

It's like addicted smoker. "I swear this is the last time I smoke!"

Can they not publish after Modern Warfare 2?

I don't give a rat's ass about what they do, as long as I get to play MW2 on my PS3.

Scianix-Black

Drop PS3 and say goodbye to 22%(and growing) of the market. Sounds like a good idea to me, :lol:.............Bellend!

Lol @ PS3IIRS3II_H1TMAN

lol, That's what I said when I first read the title.

...then I realized that Activision is making Modern Warfare 2, and I was like :(

Lol @ PS3IIRS3II_H1TMAN

Lol@ Activision's CEONephilim83

X2 ^

Have they published anything decent in the last 10 years?Big_Bad_Sad

Call of Duty 4 was okay I guess :|

Oh Activison you and your empty threats :lol:. Do you really think we believe you will cut ties with PS3 and PSP it amazing how you didn't say anything about the number 1 console in the world the PS2. Your just trying to cause a knee jerk reaction out of Sony, please this is one of the worst bluffs I have scene in a long time. Does anyone honestly think their going to give EA, Capcom, and UBI or any third party company an advantage buy not making games for the PS3 anymore. I have an idea start making good games Activison not sequel after sequel nobody cares about Guitar Hero we ran out of bands or Tony Hawk 5,000.

I think this is a threat subtly telling Sony to lower the price of the PS3.

[QUOTE="solid20"]

I do not think many PS3 owners get how serious this could turn out to be,this isnt some small no name publisher, you can say what you want about them as a publisher and their games but the fact still remains that they are one of the biggest publishers in the world. They do have some influence in the world of gaming, therefore this could have a number of negative effects if true.For one it can have a domino effect where in other publishers follow suit, or two, new up and coming developers could turn away from supporting the PS3 due to fear of lack of returns on initial investments. I am not saying that this would definately happen but its a scary possibilty, as while i dont own one now i do plan to get a ps3, hopefully soon.

Nephilim83

I do agree that the former scenario is less likely to happen than the latter, I just wanted to point out the negatives no matter how inprobable to those persons who are going around saying, "oh we dont need activition, your games suck anyway,so what we still have first party".First party as great as it does not impact a console as much as third party support.Remember the gamecube, great first party games very little third party support,seen by everyone as the least successful of the last generation consoles.

http://kotaku.com/5296976/sony-responds-to-activisions-threats-to-ditch-playstation

Looks like Sony isn't falling for the bluff.

http://kotaku.com/5296976/sony-responds-to-activisions-threats-to-ditch-playstation

Looks like Sony isn't falling for the bluff.

SeanyBoy21

Wow glad to see this topic "appear" to not be fanboyish. I too doubt they will do it, but I can see Activiosions point. The cooments over on the article are insane. It appears many people think that just because Activision makes a lot of money, then they have no reason to complain.

Hypothetical: Activision spends $100 to make a game. Only 2 people own a PS3 and games cost $10 to buy they lose $80. they really need 10 people to own a PS3 to at least break even (10 x $10) so therefor they want more people to own a PS3. To have more people own a PS3 prices need to go down.

They do need lower prices still.. even with finally getting a REALLY good line-up in my humble opinion. Up until this E3, XBOX handsdown had the titles I wanted, NOW I really want a PS3 for their exclusives.

If Activision publishes games exclusively for the PS3....maybe Sony will be serious and thinking about the price cut. However, thats not the case here because Activision is making money on all consoles and now they are trying to put on a leash on Sony.....and whats the reason ? PS3 is too expensive ? Why dont you start making some awesome PS3 exclusives and then maybe Sony will take your EMPTY THREATS seriously.

Hypothetical: Activision spends $100 to make a game. Only 2 people own a PS3 and games cost $10 to buy they lose $80. they really need 10 people to own a PS3 to at least break even (10 x $10) so therefor they want more people to own a PS3. To have more people own a PS3 prices need to go down.

irishscott99

It's not that simple. Look at the units sold for COD 5, 7m units. Now, lets say PS3 sales only count for 25% of this, at $60 a unit that's $105m.

Even if it cost $40m to make that's a profit of $65m..........That's alot of money to drop

Also, over here in the UK it costs us £40 per unit, that's $65

[QUOTE="irishscott99"]

Hypothetical: Activision spends $100 to make a game. Only 2 people own a PS3 and games cost $10 to buy they lose $80. they really need 10 people to own a PS3 to at least break even (10 x $10) so therefor they want more people to own a PS3. To have more people own a PS3 prices need to go down.

Flatbattery

It's not that simple. Look at the units sold for COD 5, 7m units. Now, lets say PS3 sales only count for 25% of this, at $60 a unit that's $105m.

Even if it cost $40m to make that's a profit of $65m..........That's alot of money to drop

Also, over here in the UK it costs us £40 per unit, that's $65

Well, all I can really say is I don't think Activision is out to destroy PS3 nor is their a personal grudge that I am aware of, so I have to take at face value what Acticvision is saying. I do think they are exagerating a bit but I also think they must have a real concern. Something like this being said isn't just thropwn out there, there has to be a legitimate concern behind it IMHO.

Well, all I can really say is I don't think Activision is out to destroy PS3 nor is their a personal grudge that I am aware of, so I have to take at face value what Acticvision is saying. I do think they are exagerating a bit but I also think they must have a real concern. Something like this being said isn't just thropwn out there, there has to be a legitimate concern behind it IMHO.

irishscott99

From reading the statement again it seems to me that they are asking for development royalty cost cuts rather than hardware cost cuts. Anyone else see this?

An empty threat.

Activision are awful, all they want is the money, this Gen's EA. Most of the games they publish blow anyway.CraigyM83

If that happened it would be huge. Activision does have the clout to pull a move like that and if that did happen I would expect Sony to react accordingly rather than be pig-headed and stand still. But at this point it's an empty threat.

Large_Soda

*YAWN*

Motion carried. It's an empty threat. It makes perfect sense to drop 22+ MILLION gamers. [insert sarcasm] Go ahead Activision... Drop SONY. See what happens.

[QUOTE="hunterseeker200"]

[QUOTE="Doolz2024"]So that means no more CoD on PS3 if that happens?! :cry:Doolz2024

~2007

Activision= " We may stop publishing games for PS3"

COD4 released for PS3

~2009

Activision= " We may stop publishing games for PS3"

MW2 coming to PS3 November 10, 2009

De Ja voo anyone ?

Nah, MW 2 is coming out this year. He said, "When we look at 2010 and 2011 we might want to consider if we support the console - and the PSP too". I highly doubt it will happen though.