Mars is not being developed for the Xbox 360 despite plans

Destructoid writes: Contrary to reports, Spider Games is not developing an Xbox 360 version of PC and PlayStation 3 RPG Mars. In an e-mail conversation with Destructoid, Spider CEO Jehanne Rousseau said an Xbox 360 version of the game was a logical step and is being planned, however, taking the game to the Microsoft platform would require help from a publisher.

"For now we're still searching for a publisher, so in one way the 360 version relies on them," Rousseau said. "But we do actually have a PC version and we're planning to develop for 360 as well, as it seems very logical. I'll be able to give you the final answer about the different platforms when I have the contract in hand."

In a recent interview, Rosseau indicated that the lead platform for Mars was the PlayStation 3. In his words, the choice was made because "the PS3 is a very complicated platform." Spider would rather jump whatever hurdles now, as opposed to later. Good call. Run a mile, then take a walk.