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?

[Hatchetforce]

The partnership pertains only to the PlayStation 3 and PC platforms, and will enable cross-platform play between the two.

I am thinking you are one of those people that kept refusing to believe MGS4 was a PS3 exclusive even though Sony announced it.

Playing with terms and treating them all as some euphemisitic double talk will get you nowhere. They said it will enable cross platform play but you are thinking, "It says it will enable it but will Epic use this enabled ability?" Ridiculous really. It is in there.

[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...

[Hatchetforce]

Remember Mark wasn't sure about the KB/M issue until it came from another source and he checked with the dev team and confirmed it. Then he even laughed about not being aware of it. Nothing new.

[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