Left for dead coming to ps3 but its a port from EA

Unless you're a raving optimist when it comes to future game potential - like us! - you may want to either cry or laugh at the following bit of news.

In the realm of the survival/horror genre, most fans are anxiously anticipating Resident Evil 5. For now, the only other decent possibility is the downloadable title, SIREN: Blood Curse, as Eden and Atari's Alone in the Dark was mostly a dud. But RE5 won't arrive until 2009, and the only other really promising survival/horror game - Left 4 Dead - was a Xbox 360 and PC exclusive...until today. If you check out this leaked pic from this month's Official PlayStation Magazine, you can see that PS3 owners will also get the game. But there are several facts that may make you cringe: 1. it's another silly port, 2. it's a Valve game, and 3. EA is going to be handling much of the duties "in-house," which is what they did with The Orange Box. The PS3 version of that game didn't turn out so hot, especially in regards to the online component.

Left 4 Dead for the 360 and PC has a November 4, 2008 release, but we don't know when the PS3 version will hit store shelves. Of course, if they muck it up again, you probably don't really care. But hey, EA has said, very clearly, that they've "caught up" in terms of PS3 development, and just because Valve are a bunch of elitist PCers living in the past doesn't mean they can't make a great survival/horror game. Right?

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/3545.html

its all good in the hood. I was planning to get it on my PC anyways. ReaperV7

There gonna port a half-Assed Version of left 4 dead,like Orange Box Congrats Cows:lol:PlagueMyGames

The Orange Box was fine. The issues with the game were blown way out of proportion. They were only noticeable if you looked for them. Don't be such a fanboy--it makes you look bad.

lol the future proof console getting bad multiplats

that doesnt make sense

[QUOTE="PlagueMyGames"]There gonna port a half-Assed Version of left 4 dead,like Orange Box Congrats Cows:lol:Jared2720

The Orange Box was fine. The issues with the game were blown way out of proportion. They were only noticeable if you looked for them. Don't be such a fanboy--it makes you look bad.

Beyond the fact that it came out months after the PC and 360 version? That in and of itself is bad enough, I mean honestly why bother porting a game over after its been out for so long *coughs*Bioshock*coughs*. I'm sure Left 4 Dead will be delayed just like plenty of other games have been, and when it finally hits on the PS3 to lack luster reviews because all the hype is gone and everyone and their mother has played it, just remember I told ya so.

As Valve said themselves, they are 360 and PC developers, not PS3 developers.

lol the future proof console getting bad multiplats

that doesnt make sense

-GhostMLD-

you know it amazes me that your able to bash the ps3 and sony non stop without actually breaking the tos

[QUOTE="ReaperV7"]its all good in the hood. I was planning to get it on my PC anyways. PlagueMyGames

Its valve... you can have a computer with a Geforce 6100 graphics card, and most of the source engine games will run fine.

[QUOTE="Jared2720"]

[QUOTE="PlagueMyGames"]There gonna port a half-Assed Version of left 4 dead,like Orange Box Congrats Cows:lol:kejigoto

The Orange Box was fine. The issues with the game were blown way out of proportion. They were only noticeable if you looked for them. Don't be such a fanboy--it makes you look bad.

Beyond the fact that it came out months after the PC and 360 version? That in and of itself is bad enough, I mean honestly why bother porting a game over after its been out for so long *coughs*Bioshock*coughs*. I'm sure Left 4 Dead will be delayed just like plenty of other games have been, and when it finally hits on the PS3 to lack luster reviews because all the hype is gone and everyone and their mother has played it, just remember I told ya so.

As Valve said themselves, they are 360 and PC developers, not PS3 developers.

Do you really believe what you're saying? Or are you merely saying it because it serves some anti-PS3 agenda of yours? Why bother porting a game after it's been available on other systems? Are you serious? Can you really not make that connection? That's pretty sad, friend.

Let me explain it for you as simply as I can. Believe it or not, there are people in the world who only purchase one system. There are people in the world who feel that one console suits them. In fact, there are probably vastly more people who own one console than own more than one. It is because of this that companies "bother" porting a game after it's been available previously for other systems. There's a lot of money to be made in this way regardless of whether you choose to believe it or not.

Time to get your head out of the clouds.

i like it when lems scream "hah!!!!!! silly cows get yet another downgreaded port". Well, as far as i'm concerned, the lems can keep Left for Dead (although it's not an exclusive), the ps3 STILL have a better 08 (IMHO)ermacness

so far yes, ps3 has a better year (all due to MGS4)

but by years end, ull be sorely mistaken

i like it when lems scream "hah!!!!!! silly cows get yet another downgreaded port". Well, as far as i'm concerned, the lems can keep Left for Dead (although it's not an exclusive), the ps3 STILL have a better 08 (IMHO)ermacness

Whoever Said left4Dead will come to the PS3 in 08.:lol:

Do you really believe what you're saying? Or are you merely saying it because it serves some anti-PS3 agenda of yours? Why bother porting a game after it's been available on other systems? Are you serious? Can you really not make that connection? That's pretty sad, friend.

Let me explain it for you as simply as I can. Believe it or not, there are people in the world who only purchase one system. There are people in the world who feel that one console suits them. In fact, there are probably vastly more people who own one console than own more than one. It is because of this that companies "bother" porting a game after it's been available previously for other systems. There's a lot of money to be made in this way regardless of whether you choose to believe it or not.

Time to get your head out of the clouds.

Jared272

I do see a point behind porting games to other consoles, and I'm all for it, believe me. However I don't overly see a point in porting a game months and months after its been out and putting all kinds of effort into it. Take a look at Bioshock for the PS3, its been nearly a year since we saw Bioshock come out for PC and 360, great game and I think everyone should play it, however by the time it makes its way onto the PS3, Bioshock 2 will be just around the corner for the PC and 360. To me it makes more sense to focus on it from the get go, that way you don't end up with the issues that The Orange Box had on the PS3 and no one is really thinking about it when it finally arrives. Same thing happened for UT III for the 360, hit first on the PS3 and then after a large time gap found its way onto the 360. Yea I'm sure it made some money, but I'd have much rather seen the effort go into making a whole new game.

So once again, porting is an awesome idea and if done in a timely manner is totally worth it, but if its super delayed and is released to a huge base like the 360 and PC has, then having a super delayed follow up from a Developer (if EA can so be called) that is known for doing lack luster ports, then why bother? Now if Valve themselves were working on Left 4 Dead and or doing what Square Enix is doing with Final Fantasy XIII then I'd say there's a good point behind it and think its all great for PS3 owners. This however isn't something to get jazzed up about and certainly won't be out in time to catch the hype that the PC and 360 version will have.

[QUOTE="ermacness"]i like it when lems scream "hah!!!!!! silly cows get yet another downgreaded port". Well, as far as i'm concerned, the lems can keep Left for Dead (although it's not an exclusive), the ps3 STILL have a better 08 (IMHO)-GhostMLD-

so far yes, ps3 has a better year (all due to MGS4)

but by years end, ull be sorely mistaken

[QUOTE="-GhostMLD-"]

lol the future proof console getting bad multiplats

that doesnt make sense

linkin_guy109

you know it amazes me that your able to bash the ps3 and sony non stop without actually breaking the tos

on topic: I'll consider this as a rumor until I see an announcement, although I'm not surprised since I think EA is publishing it.

[QUOTE="ermacness"]i like it when lems scream "hah!!!!!! silly cows get yet another downgreaded port". Well, as far as i'm concerned, the lems can keep Left for Dead (although it's not an exclusive), the ps3 STILL have a better 08 (IMHO)PlagueMyGames

Whoever Said left4Dead will come to the PS3 in 08.:lol:

[QUOTE="-GhostMLD-"]

[QUOTE="ermacness"]i like it when lems scream "hah!!!!!! silly cows get yet another downgreaded port". Well, as far as i'm concerned, the lems can keep Left for Dead (although it's not an exclusive), the ps3 STILL have a better 08 (IMHO)ermacness

so far yes, ps3 has a better year (all due to MGS4)

but by years end, ull be sorely mistaken

:lol:You Forgot socom confration(Sequel),God of war 3(sequel),killzone 2 (Sequel) come tothink of it Ps3 only heavy Hitters are Only SEQUELS.

I thought this was known ages ago?

Or I just read someone speculating this would happen.

[QUOTE="Jared272"]

Do you really believe what you're saying? Or are you merely saying it because it serves some anti-PS3 agenda of yours? Why bother porting a game after it's been available on other systems? Are you serious? Can you really not make that connection? That's pretty sad, friend.

Let me explain it for you as simply as I can. Believe it or not, there are people in the world who only purchase one system. There are people in the world who feel that one console suits them. In fact, there are probably vastly more people who own one console than own more than one. It is because of this that companies "bother" porting a game after it's been available previously for other systems. There's a lot of money to be made in this way regardless of whether you choose to believe it or not.

Time to get your head out of the clouds.

kejigoto

I do see a point behind porting games to other consoles, and I'm all for it, believe me. However I don't overly see a point in porting a game months and months after its been out and putting all kinds of effort into it. Take a look at Bioshock for the PS3, its been nearly a year since we saw Bioshock come out for PC and 360, great game and I think everyone should play it, however by the time it makes its way onto the PS3, Bioshock 2 will be just around the corner for the PC and 360. To me it makes more sense to focus on it from the get go, that way you don't end up with the issues that The Orange Box had on the PS3 and no one is really thinking about it when it finally arrives. Same thing happened for UT III for the 360, hit first on the PS3 and then after a large time gap found its way onto the 360. Yea I'm sure it made some money, but I'd have much rather seen the effort go into making a whole new game.

So once again, porting is an awesome idea and if done in a timely manner is totally worth it, but if its super delayed and is released to a huge base like the 360 and PC has, then having a super delayed follow up from a Developer (if EA can so be called) that is known for doing lack luster ports, then why bother? Now if Valve themselves were working on Left 4 Dead and or doing what Square Enix is doing with Final Fantasy XIII then I'd say there's a good point behind it and think its all great for PS3 owners. This however isn't something to get jazzed up about and certainly won't be out in time to catch the hype that the PC and 360 version will have.

It's a good thing you're not the one in charge of making financial decisions for these companies.

I only own a PS3. I've never played Bioshock. I want to play Bioshock. I will buy it when it is released. I'm certain there are many more consumers in the same situation. The passage of time does not affect the quality of a game.

I think what you're doing is merely defending an opportunity to bash the PS3--the old "PS3 gets another crappy port months after it's on PC/360" argument. Regardless of whether or not you "overly see a point in porting a game" months after it has been released on another platform, these companies do see a point. Pardon my stating of the obvious, but that's why they're doing it, don't you think?You can be sure that they have plenty of educated people doing market research, crunching numbers, and figuring production costs with access to data to which neither you nor I have access.

Corporations do not make decisions like these at the drop of a hat. They know what they're doing when it comes to smart business. You and I do not.

Isn't this a rumor?...someone said that was from rumor section of the magazine in the other thread(s)..hopesfall2own

That's what it looks like. The other stuff in the pic look like rumors as well. It's definately not confirmed though, so the TC should say that in the thread title.

lol the future proof console getting bad multiplats

that doesnt make sense

-GhostMLD-

hmm, the console with the best graphics card still cant get MGS4 on its console. That doesnt make sense.

[QUOTE="-GhostMLD-"]

lol the future proof console getting bad multiplats

that doesnt make sense

kool-aids

hmm, the console with the best graphics card still cant get MGS4 on its console. That doesnt make sense.

Cause' it's PS3 Exclusive What Part of Exclusive Didn't You Understand:?

It's a good thing you're not the one in charge of making financial decisions for these companies.

I only own a PS3. I've never played Bioshock. I want to play Bioshock. I will buy it when it is released. I'm certain there are many more consumers in the same situation. The passage of time does not affect the quality of a game.

I think what you're doing is merely defending an opportunity to bash the PS3--the old "PS3 gets another crappy port months after it's on PC/360" argument. Regardless of whether or not you "overly see a point in porting a game" months after it has been released on another platform, these companies do see a point. Pardon my stating of the obvious, but that's why they're doing it, don't you think?You can be sure that they have plenty of educated people doing market research, crunching numbers, and figuring production costs with access to data to which neither you nor I have access.

Corporations do not make decisions like these at the drop of a hat. They know what they're doing when it comes to smart business. You and I do not.

Jared2720

Good for you on only having a PS3, and no I'm not jumping at a chance to bash the PS3, I personally don't like the PS3 but when you look at the history of things here, EA porting a game isn't overly a big deal considering how The Orange Box turned out. Now as I stated before, I see why they are doing it, but from the stance of being a gamer and being the one who will be purchasing the games, I see no reason to and rarely will I invest money into a game that's coming out months later after its intial release on another platform. That's part of the reason I have a PC, 360, and Wii to make sure I can play the games I want when they come out, and not months later after everyone else has. Its a personal choice and I'm not one to get all hyped up for late ports. I see no reason to sit there and hope and pray a game will turn up on my console of choice and then have to hope and pray that the port is done right.

From the marketing aspect I can see a point behind it, from a gaming aspect I see no reason to it because if I'm willing to pay full price for a game that's been out nearly a year and is just now getting ported, then I'd just invest in getting whatever platform it launched on because more than likely there are other games for it that I just didn't have a chance to play. I'm not totally against the PS3 and when and if it finally gets something I truly want to play, I'll spend the money to get it along with a list of other games I want on it. Now with that said, I'm still sitting here wondering why anyone would be thrilled over this? They didn't do so hot with the PS3 version of The Orange Box and chances are this one won't turn out so well either, if a game is indeed going to be ported over, I'd much rather have the developer who made the game doing it (such as Capcom porting over Dead Rising to the Wii) than another third party company who is just money hungry like EA.

Enjoy your port, the rest of us will enjoy a great game from day one and not have to worry about issues that are there because someone else didn't want to take a little extra time and effort to do the job right. And if it comes out and all is well and its just as great as it was on the 360 and PC, then awesome, it was a worth while port and maybe EA finally pulled their head out of their ass long enough to do a good game justice. However until EA proves otherwise the port isn't worth it to me as a gamer and if I only owned a PS3 I'd be focusing on something else besides this.

lol the future proof console getting bad multiplats

that doesnt make sense

-GhostMLD-

lol 360 has no exclusives worth playing now

[QUOTE="-GhostMLD-"]

lol the future proof console getting bad multiplats

that doesnt make sense

sdu_1111

lol 360 has exclusives worth playing now

Anyone getting this release for ps3 is shooting himself in the foot.

EA are well notorious for making big games with tons of bugs and 0 support.

I aint getting near this game. Not after what they did to the Orange Box.

Good for you on only having a PS3, and no I'm not jumping at a chance to bash the PS3, I personally don't like the PS3 but when you look at the history of things here, EA porting a game isn't overly a big deal considering how The Orange Box turned out. Now as I stated before, I see why they are doing it, but from the stance of being a gamer and being the one who will be purchasing the games, I see no reason to and rarely will I invest money into a game that's coming out months later after its intial release on another platform. That's part of the reason I have a PC, 360, and Wii to make sure I can play the games I want when they come out, and not months later after everyone else has. Its a personal choice and I'm not one to get all hyped up for late ports. I see no reason to sit there and hope and pray a game will turn up on my console of choice and then have to hope and pray that the port is done right.

From the marketing aspect I can see a point behind it, from a gaming aspect I see no reason to it because if I'm willing to pay full price for a game that's been out nearly a year and is just now getting ported, then I'd just invest in getting whatever platform it launched on because more than likely there are other games for it that I just didn't have a chance to play. I'm not totally against the PS3 and when and if it finally gets something I truly want to play, I'll spend the money to get it along with a list of other games I want on it. Now with that said, I'm still sitting here wondering why anyone would be thrilled over this? They didn't do so hot with the PS3 version of The Orange Box and chances are this one won't turn out so well either, if a game is indeed going to be ported over, I'd much rather have the developer who made the game doing it (such as Capcom porting over Dead Rising to the Wii) than another third party company who is just money hungry like EA.

Enjoy your port, the rest of us will enjoy a great game from day one and not have to worry about issues that are there because someone else didn't want to take a little extra time and effort to do the job right. And if it comes out and all is well and its just as great as it was on the 360 and PC, then awesome, it was a worth while port and maybe EA finally pulled their head out of their ass long enough to do a good game justice. However until EA proves otherwise the port isn't worth it to me as a gamer and if I only owned a PS3 I'd be focusing on something else besides this.

kejigoto

Dude, stop being ignorant. EA only made 1 bad port, Burnout paradise and Army of two were virtually identical in every way..

Dude, stop being ignorant. EA online made 1 bad port, Burnout paradise and Army of two were virtually identical in every way..

ChrnoTrigger

I'm not being ignorant at all, looking at what EA has done when working with Valve games before they haven't done them justice and it won't be worth it. Army of Two wasn't that great of a game either way, sure it didn't have bugs like The Orange Box did, but that doesn't meant it was a great game. Burnout Paradise was a good game and from what I've played of the PS3 version it did well and I saw no issues with it. What I'm talking about though isn't a game being released on both consoles at the same time, I'm talking about a game being released on one console, then months later having it show up on another console. To make matters worse here is that Valve won't design a game with the PS3 in mind at all, so I won't hold my breath over it from what I saw and heard about the PS3 version of The Orange Box.

[QUOTE="-GhostMLD-"]

lol the future proof console getting bad multiplats

that doesnt make sense

linkin_guy109

you know it amazes me that your able to bash the ps3 and sony non stop without actually breaking the tos

I don't see anything terribly wrong with his post this is system wars after all. We need people like him around to make things interesting.

On topic if this game is anything like The Orange Box they can keep it.

Dude, stop being ignorant. EA online made 1 bad port, Burnout paradise and Army of two were virtually identical in every way..

ChrnoTrigger

I bet neither of those developers are working on this port though...

[QUOTE="ChrnoTrigger"]

Dude, stop being ignorant. EA online made 1 bad port, Burnout paradise and Army of two were virtually identical in every way..

kejigoto

I'm not being ignorant at all, looking at what EA has done when working with Valve games before they haven't done them justice and it won't be worth it. Army of Two wasn't that great of a game either way, sure it didn't have bugs like The Orange Box did, but that doesn't meant it was a great game. Burnout Paradise was a good game and from what I've played of the PS3 version it did well and I saw no issues with it. What I'm talking about though isn't a game being released on both consoles at the same time, I'm talking about a game being released on one console, then months later having it show up on another console. To make matters worse here is that Valve won't design a game with the PS3 in mind at all, so I won't hold my breath over it from what I saw and heard about the PS3 version of The Orange Box.

Well Sony has supposedly gave out new devkits to developers so we should be seeing better quality games soon. I don't really care about L4D but it's unfair to see ports being downgraded for no good reason.

Oh and for the other post, I meant "EA Only" not "EA online" sorry if I confused anyone it's late night and I havent gotten sleep :P