UT3: PS3 and PC Only Cross-platform Play Confirmed?

Epic is incorporating GameSpy's multiplayer tech into its advanced engine. The partnership pertains only to the PlayStation 3 and PC platforms, and will enable cross-platform play between the two.

"Over the past months we have fully integrated a broad suite of GameSpy online technology in Unreal Engine 3 and have built a fantastic working relationship with Epic," said Jamie Berger, senior VP of consumer products and technology for IGN Entertainment. "We look forward to extending that relationship with a number of new technologies customized for Unreal Engine 3 to be introduced over the next 12 months."

[razer]

How again?

[MK_Red]

"The partnership pertains only to the PlayStation 3 and PC platforms, and will enable cross-platform play between the two."
GameSpy will only be used for those two not 360 thus suggesting that 360-PC cross-play is out of the window.

[Odion]

or that once again your a moron MK-red and that MS wouldn't use a third party multiplayer program because they have their own

[zslash]

MK_Red : How does it suggest 360-PC play is out of the window?

They are using Games for Windows Live on the 360, not GameSpy.

Games for Windows Live supports 360 to PC connectivity.

[Rooted_Dust]

360 to PC connectivity is out the window, because Epic has stated that they have no interest in using Window's Live Anywhere service. Which would be necessary to do cross-platform play between PC's and 360.

[Lord Anubis]

Giggitty Giggitty

[SuicidalTendencies]

I'm not seeing were it says UT3 is "confirmed" to have cross-platform play. All it says is Unreal Engine 3.

Edit:

This site is annoying. How can you disagree when nothing in the article says "CONFIRMED UT3 CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY". The title is misleading. I'm not saying that it won't have it. I hope it does.

@Hatchetforce

I don't care if MGS4 stays exclusive or not. I'm merely stating a fact. Nowhere in the article does it say Unreal Tournament 3 in "confirmed" for Cross platform play. It just say Unreal Engine 3. A lot of Devs use the Unreal Engine. It could mean any game using that engine. I also read an article were Mark Rein said this:

"He also spoke about whether the game would feature PC/PS3 cross-platform play.

“I’d say it’s unlikely…there’s no technical reason you can’t do it, there’s a lot of reasons why it might not make sense and that is the fact that on a PC we can release a patch five minutes after the last patch if we wanted to. PlayStation 3 we have to go through a fairly complex certing process…that’s not to say we’ll never have it, but I don’t believe we’re going to ship with it as a feature.

“The thing is, it’s hard to know if people really want it or not. Do you really want to play against PC players?” He then added that the different gameplay speeds of the console and PC versions would also be an issue."

http://www.games-digest.com...

So tell me how it's confirmed again?

[Marona]

Same. It's not confirmed, go check the Epic Board yourself there isn't anything of this and no news about it from the Mods in there either.

Hatchetforce @
Go to the Epic board... :) No news from Rein.... hmmmm...

[Vip3r]

This game just gets better and better. I can't wait!

[Xeoset]

*Waits for 360 version*

Better graphics and DLC.

*Awaits hypocrites*

[D_U_I]

Xeoset - owned. jealous?

I would be

Jump Out.

[Vip3r]

Except UT3 was build around the PS3's hardware.

[KeMoBLUE]

better graphics: LMAO

DLC: LMAO

you seem to forget the ps3 version gets mods and what does the 360 get?????

[junk56]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
uhhh i know! STUFF YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR :O

what are the chances of microsoft charging $$$ for ALL DLC? I DON'T KNOW!

/sarcasm

[aiphanes]

It turning out to be a good PS3 day!

UT3 will rule!!!

[InMyOpinion]

Looks like the PS3 version will be the one to get.

[schabeugen04]

Man this sucks donkey nut. I want the cross platform play for 360/ps3/pc this would be great. not only would it expand the player base for online games. we could settle the score between ps3/360/pc fans once and for all!!

[Mecha105]

PC FTW XD

*waits for hungry console predators*

[weekapaugh]

So basically only the systems with real next gen capabilities will get cross-platform.

[KeMoBLUE]

basically

[RadientFlux]

after reading such a complex post I can only think of one word to describe your stunning logic

IDIOT

[Makroyale]

Wouldn't it be more fun to have the ability to blow them away in the game?!?!?!

[hikikimori]

I don't understand, I though the game was a tad slower on the console?
(speed, not fps)

[WaggleLOL]

So, to sum up:

* The game is running better on the PS3 than the 360 according to Epic themselves

* Keyboard and mouse support on the PS3

* Full support for PC generated mods

* Complete game right on a single BluRay disc

* Cross platform play with PC games

* Free to play online for all PS3 and PC players

Versus:

50 dollars every damn year on the Dreamcast 360 ontop of the base price of the game that comes on a disc that is too small to fit the entire game on to with graphics that are running worse than the PS3 and PC versions and you can't use keyboard and mice but are stuck with the crappy Dreamcast style 360 controller and you can't join in with the rest of the UT world but are stuck playing only against other 360 owners.

Heh, what a complete piece of crap system. No wonder Epic sounds so pissed off at Microsoft for making them deal with such a basketcase of a console.

Epic, Rockstar feels your pain over the Dreamcast 360.

[D_U_I]

Woot.... cant wait to get my ass owned online. hahahaha

[Infernus]

Calling the 360 a 'joke of a system' or a 'Dreamcast 360' may be a bit harsh imo, but to be perfectly honest you're right about the things you've said.

[Why_So_Serious]

"The game is running better on the PS3 than the 360 according to Epic themselves"
when did they say that?

"Cross platform play with PC games"
it's still not confirmed

[360_Rules]

Gears can't even run on PS3 according to Mark Reign last year.

[Infernus]

UT3 cross-platform play is a nice bonus for us PS3 owners. I was always going to get UT3 anyway, but with cross-platform play included now I have a nice reason to buy a bluetooth keyboard for my PS3 :D

Looking forward to it tbh!

[ALIEN]

Basically the best system get the better version of the game, and that is going to be the PS3. It's a great time to own a PS3. Can't wait till i get home n turn on my PS3. Im on a vacation. Where? Florida!

[weekapaugh]

I heard this rumor that the 360 has an SKU without a hard drive. I mean there is no way that can be true, what company is that stupid to have a SKU without a hard drive. What is it, 1995 all of sudden? Anyway, its obviously not true, but a funny rumor nonetheless.

[boi]

wow now I have to get this and Haze

so many games coming out for the following months its hard to keep up Oo

[Staircase]

Awesome! I am buying it on both PC and PS3 so me and my brother can kick the hell outta each other. =D

[nice_cuppa]

nice jump to a hell of allot of conclusions there lads.

give it 24 hours and we will have the truth and lots of proven fanboys.

read the article not the headline !

integrating a broad suite of GameSpy online technology in Unreal Engine 3

does not equal its being used in unreal tournament 3.

[boi]

True...

But you know with all the rumors and with Mark saying it can, its hard for any1 of us being like this lol

if its not x play then im not getting this but if it is im getting this

too many fps coming out...its getting out of hand lol

whos disagreeing btw

[Infernus]

UT3 and the unreal engine 3 have been optimised for the PS3 as part of the deal. The engine hasn't been optimised on the 360 at all and so Gamespy is going to support PC/PS3 cross-play.

Since UT3 is built on the UE3 it's pretty obvious they'll use it if it's available, which it is...

[nice_cuppa]

do i need to list all the unreal engine 360 games that run perfectly.

optimization of the engine on 360 was never a problem

have you heard of gears of war ?

i think its because you ps3 only guys are just getting the unreal engine games like rainbow 6 you think its the same for 360.
#
it's not !

[SmokeyMcBear]

oh you mean the gears of war that has an 8 person online service with really bad lag??

[AIZEN SOZUKE]

weakbox 180 cant go to next gen online play, too bad

by captain aizen

[spammy_nooo]

i dont usually play online fps games, but this one is just like "party over here, everybody(save 360 owners) is invited!" i think im gonna get it for ps3 and whoop up with my kb/m.

plus i find that pc owners/gamers are generally much more polite than console ONLY gamers. idk why.

[boi]

yea they are you know lol

but then if your really good they call you cheat hahaha

get that alot from counterstrike lol

[nice_cuppa]

don't get carried away.

[Blood_Spiller]

But you have to pay for it and the game wasn't even close to being in the same league as the UT franchise.

[boi]

lol

peoples just getting excited because goddamn it! its UNREAL TOURNAMENT 3!!!!

plus yea 360 done it first but shadowrun...comon...pls don't tell me thats a classic!

if it was Halo or GoW yes its great but shadowrun...

[ALIEN]

we have to form a team to take over UT3.

[boi]

with u there...

it be great fun now...man I cant wait, too many good news for everyone

[CNIVEK]

MS was the FIRST company to do cross-platform online functionality, and has further implementation in the works across ZUNE, cell phones, PDA's, etc.
This is great for the PS3 owners, to finally see what it's like to play against PC gamers via your console of choice...but, as usual, the 360 gamers got to do it FIRST. :)

[weekapaugh]

"MS was the FIRST company to do cross-platform online functionality"

...and the first to do 33% non-functionality.

[CNIVEK]

...the PS2 had about the same level of breakdowns with their disk drives in the first year.

[weekapaugh]

hahahaha, you have to go back to the PS2. Did you get any straws with that grasp?

[SmokeyMcBear]

haha week... ZING

[CNIVEK]

I merely stated the facts, based on your argument that MS was the first to have a console with such a high failure rate. SONY was ACTUALLY the first to achieve such a feat. :)

[Covenant]

So the "consolation prize" for us 360 gamers is to play...on Xbox Live? I'll take that.

[ALIEN]

im going to be there too. MAN! can't wait to play wit u. We're going to kick some azz.

[DuceWilly947]

if the ps3 version and 360 with pc all came out at teh same time (of course this game will be the best on ps3) but, when we all have a online fight, all the 360 ppl drop for no because there 360 couldnt handle he pwr,lol, im just playin, but it is built around ps3 hardware so of course the version will be the best

[fopums]

in a perfect world we could cross platform with all three! but its good news for PS3 and PC gamers, cant wait to try the sixaxis against the keyboard and mouse crew!

*only to lose and then switch to keyboard/mouse myself xD*

[Says you]

On the XBox 360 what was it and dont tell me that Shadow Run is one of them and oh if thats the only game that was cross platform thats something not to be proud of considering that game is not popular enough to be recognize as a cross platform

and since the XBox 360 did this you would think that some of the games that are not really exclusive to the console like BioShock and Halo 3 Gears of War heck even the exclusives are not really exclusive to the XBox 360 infact the ones that are coming to the PC is going to be better anyway.

[heroman711]

idk, ign is very reliable

[Real gamer 4 life]

so this is why i am paying for x box live. i am convinced this combined with ps3 home, give me a good enough reason to cancel ma live account.

[360_Rules]

No Halo 3 for you then.

[360_Rules]

I bet ever few days in a month you won't be playing UT3 because the Gamespy servers crashed.

[DuceWilly947]

no WARHAWK for you

[Real gamer 4 life]

i could live without halo. i was never a big halo fan.

[Yosking]

but pc is my allie...rock on ps3 and pc!

[akaFullMetal]

this is sweet, cant wait to play with my pc brotheren

[Fighter]

To be honest i don't really care about PC to PS3 cross-platform play. As long as they give us a really good game for the PS3 then I'm happy.

Won't hackers or cheaters be able to have an advantage in the PC version if there was cross-platform play? I'm probably worrying too much because this game is a must own for me.

[Rooted_Dust]

I believe GameSpy is very good a stifling cheaters.

[hikikimori]

LoL! I asked a question earlier in this thread and TWO retards disagreed with me?
How can you disagree with a question? I needed an answer, not agreement.

[Fighter]

My friend what you just experienced was 'the fanbot factor' where gamers who found your comments to be insulting toward their console had to exact revenge on you by hitting the 'disagree' icon and reducing a point on your bubble meter.

In your case some fanbots (most likely xbots) might have thought your question had a tone of sarcasm in it. Even though I'm a console gamer I believe you are correct because that is true fact if you have the right computer.