Lost Planet 2: Does The PS3 Really Need This Title?

Looking at the gaming forecast, without LOST PLANET 2 PS3 users will still find themselves juggling between some great multiplatform and exclusive titles this year. A release date of LOST PLANET 2 for the PS3 is something CAPCOM would have to be concerned with. With titles such Heavy Rain, Infamous, MAG, Ratchet and Clank: A Crack In Time, Modern Warfare 2, Ghost Recon 3, GOD OF WAR III, The Agency and many others all dropping this year LOST PLANET 2 might get lost in the shuffle.

[Miraak82]

It could prolly take it but I won't be buying it

[Straight Life]

It'll come to PS3, don't know when though. Probably be the superior version console game which is happening lately from 360 exclusives going to the PS3.

[sonarus]

capcom would only lose money by not releasing it for PS3. Unless microsoft has paid for it, it will eventually land on the PS3

[GameGambits]

Capcom's franchises sell the most on Sony's consoles in Japan, and to not bring LP2 to it would be money suicide.

I really am stoked for this game's release. I loved the first ones multiplayer a great deal. The story lacked for the SP, but had some great set pieces throughout to be enjoyable. The MP though was the meat of the game, and I hope LP2 just expands the experience. :)

[Viper7]

Hopefully it will and without any 5gb install this time around. I was really but off by the 5gb install of the first game. I have like 45(+ psn) games and I am still using the 60gb HDD so you can guess my frustration about these installs.

[Jinxstar]

I wont buy it either bro...

Maybe off steam when it has one of the 5 dollar weekends but even then doubtful...

[ThanatosDMC]

I want it just because i love the first one except the last fight. I just hope they stop with making us install 5gb.

I just bought Valkeria Chronicles and that game has an optional install of 3.3gb but if you do install it, there's practically no difference from just reading the disk.

[darx]

You guys want to play it!

[- Ghost of Sparta -]

With all the exclusives Microsoft is losing lately it's pretty much inevitable at this point. They'll lose this one too, 'cause they don't pay for full time exclusives, just timed. And seeing how the first one was trash, I wouldn't buy this even if it did come to PS3.

[Danja]

yes the PS3 needs this game , the 1st game wasn't that bad on the 360 and the more people that get to enjoy this the game the better.

[menoyou]

I don't think PS3 owners would even consider buying this game. The first one was horrendous and there are way better games coming out.

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

I enjoyed the first LP quite a bit and bought all console releases of this game (albeit all three cost me less than one at launch). The more the merrier is my opinion, if PS3 get's it great. I will probably be buying this game myself on the 360.

Now onto the issue of MS actually paid for this. In an interview with Capcom, they indicated this game [LP2] has been in development for 16 months, that is prior to the release of LP1 for the PS3 (Feb 2008) and just around the time when LP1 was announced for PS3 (October of 2007). Is it conceivable that they just started developing this game concurrently as LP1 was being ported to the PS3? It wouldn't make sense to have another team start on LP2 without seeing the sales for LP1 first.

However, most Sony fans would rather just blame MS paying people off for any games they don't get. Reality is, if MS went ahead and paid for all these timed exclusives, you might wonder how they are going to profit from these games?

Reality is that most games sell extremely well on the 360 (sans JRPG) and multi-platform games are likely to be designed for the 360 first. This of course might delay PS3 versions....

[pain777pas]

I would like to see the title on the PS3 but the lineup this year is stacked. KZ2 and Sf4 already and RE5 so whatever. Infamous up next and then hopefully GT5, Uncharted 2, Ratchet, heavy rain and GOW3 later. I don't know I'm really not hurting for games right now. I still have to finish Suidoken 5 and Rogue galaxy for the PS2 Lol.........

[Bnet343]

It's going to come to 360 PS3 and PC. Just like we'll see RE5 on PC in a few months. Capcom already stated their new engine is for multiplatform games to go on 360 PS3 and PC with the exception of the Wii.

[badz149]

I think, Capcom needs this game to be on the PS3 more than PS3 gamers need it on theirs! but this will be another 5GB install because Capcom seems like they haven't got their heads right on PS3 programming just yet or maybe their multiplatform engine is not suited for optimizing the SPUs, thus they have to install things in the HDD instead of streaming things from the disc.

the 1st LP bombed hard on the PS3 even with all the extras! but I think that is majorly caused by it being a time exclusive just like Bioshock. if they are going to release thi on PS3, they should release it simultaneously with other versions to get decent sales.

[SaiyanFury]

Personally, I don't really care either way. I tried out the PS3 version of it's prequel and I just couldn't get into it. I know people like it, and I'm happy they can get something out of it, I just knkow I won't be getting it.

[Tsar4ever01]

Sony don't NEED this title. It just WANT IT too, sheeeshh!

[SL1M DADDY]

*looks at Sony's 2009 line-up"

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... Nope.

I'll be getting it but if it never hits the PS3, it will not make a dent in their already awesome line of titles coming this year.

[Straight Life]

I will play the best version on PC.

[FlameBaitGod]

Same

[TheHater]

But if Capcom want to stick to their multi-platform bullsh!t they stated in the pass. Then this game needs to be either on the PS3, PC, or Nintendo Wii. If this title is exclusive to the xbox 360 then I think PS3 owners know how much Capcom cares for them.

edit: oh wow, just look at the disagree troll go

[Straight Life]

It wouldnt make sense when they said 2009 is the year of the multiplatform, while Lost Planet 2 is a 360 console exclusive.

[pwnsause]

not really, but it really needs this engine so that Capcom can make PS3 games properly on it.

[ape007]

I agree on capcom's engine

lost planet 1 was good,8.5 imo

this 2 looks hot

[Godmars290]

Can Capcom deliver a PS3 version at the same time the 360's?

Given that the graphic engine is the 2nd version of something 360 specific, that the PS3 version was PC based, I just don't see it.

[chasegamez2]

put it out on the ps3 and get my $60
or
put it out on the 360 and ill download it for free

thats all folks

[hatchimatchi]

i find this funny.

[Max Power]

you would buy it for the ps3 if it was multiplatform, but pirate it if its an 360 exclusive?

[chasegamez2]

if its multiplatform ill paid $60 for the ps3
360 exclusive ill download it for free

[Hiruma Youchi]

Any game that comes out on the PS3 , Wii , X360 is profitable for the Brand no matter the number of titles that are coming out.

[Fox01]

Was just about to say the same thing. Man, people can be stupid sometimes.

The gamerzone (where the "gamers" discuss about games and such) is full of idiots saying "no, the PS3 has so many good games, the X360 can keep this". Seriously, wtf!?

[deshon09]

not relay it would be nice to have but need it no

[sinncross]

A console thrives on its software support, of course the PS3 needs as many possible titles as it can get.

Bring it Capcom!

[diablokiller18]

Of course we will take it just because their are a lot of other games doesn't mean someone with a ps3 doesn't want this one....People are stupid as hell sometimes

[FragMnTagM]

I would not even justify this idiot with a click to his site.

[PLAYSTATIONGENRATION]

Was and is a decent game...and PlayStation owners will have it's sequel in some form or another...but i dose not need it as much as the 360

[The gaming GOD]

Want is another.

Sure the ps3 doesn't NEED the game. But there is still an audience that will WANT the game

[ZEEBO4LIFESTFU]

are all these killer games that ps3 has thatthey don't need anther game?

[arsenal55]

id like it to be on ps3.. i wouldnt buy it but others would... no, ps3 doesnt NEED it.

[Lfmesquite]

but every game counts. So I think the PS3 does need it. I think the PS3 needs every game. I'm not saying the PS3 is gonna die off without Lost Planet 2 or anything, but I don't think either Sony or Microsoft can afford the competition having too many third party exclusives at this point.

[Microsoft Xbox 360]

Xbots can keep this trash.

[irish-leprecaun]

i got banned for saying xbot for frigs sake its like ur in a class room!!

[jay2]

If we don't get it Capcom would have lied to fans RE going multi-platform for all future games.

[zaldare]

Does Capcom really need this as a PS3 title.. considering the amount of sales they can reach = more cash for them. And it shouldn't be a drawback at all since the PS3 has more space in BluRay and the hardware is better overall.

[OmarJA]

Obviously no but it would be nice though...

[ElementX]

I liked LP. i got it for a good price months after it came out. i usually don't play mech games but found it enjoyable. i am looking forward to LP2 andd hope it comes to PS3 because it's the only system i have now

[smokey_vols]

I beat the first game and really enjoyed it. I only own a PS3 now, so I wouldn't mind it coming to PS3 at all seeing as how i'm not going to buy a 360 just for it.

[killedinaction9]

why are there sensible comments like this here and always a bunch of whining girls in the gamer zone???

i was playing gow all the time so i never really got round to play the first one but 2 i'm really looking forward to.Looks like they've added a dash button which is something i really wanted and co-op looks like great fun.

[chidori666]

i pass this game...

[ikral]

.......i can say PS3 does not need that game because there is so many great titles, most of us will never get to play them all. But Capcom need that game on ps3, and they know it when they look at the PS3 sales numbers in Nippon. War over allready?

[dash--]

I would buy it. Part 1 was ok, but part 2 looks nice especially the co/op

[bob saget remix]

Why would the 2nd one be any better?

[Renewman]

With the slew of other games coming out for the PS3 this year, Lost Planet 2 is the last game on my mind at the moment.

[TheWickedOne]

No...

[josh14399]

didnt like the first on 360 and wont bet gettin the second.

[Software_Lover]

Pardon my french..........

But when does a console not need a game? That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Its like some people have this superiority complex illusion.

I'll tell you what. Let the xbox360 or ps3 ban all 3rd party devs and live only by 1st party (sony has more I am aware of this) and see which console survives.

Sony fanboys:We have god of War, killzone 2, Gran Turismo, Ratchet, NBA and MLB, Ratchet and Clank, .
360 fanboys: We have Halo, Mass Effect, Call of Duty, Gears, Prototype, Need for Speed Forza, madden, Nba live, Nba 2k, Ghostbusters, Lost planet, Rainbow six, ghost recon, Prince of Persia, Street fighter, Mortal Kombat vs DC, Prey, Army of Two, MGS4,

Have I made my point

[Firstkn1ghT]

The first Lost Planet was a lot of fun and the second one looks A LOT better. One thing about Capcom is that they know how to make tough and out of this world bosses. This game sold over a million copies on the 360 and sold a fraction of that on the ps3. Concentrate where the real money is.

[Argento-Nox]

LP sold poorly on the PS3 compared to the 360 b/c it came a year late like Eternal Sonata and Bioshock, when PS3 owners such as myself were pre-occupied with other games to buy/play.

As I remember, Capcom mentioned they would be doing all games multi-platform from now on, so I think it's safe to assume the PS3 will get LP2, especially since a former 360 exclusive like Dead rising is making it's way to the PS3 for it's sequel.

If your going to focus on sales; it's best to look at day 1 multi-platform releases like DMC4, RE5, SF4 etc., in order to be fair for comparison ---> noteably, they all sold better on the PS3 for units sold, attach rate or both.

[ShabzS]

why wud u not NEED a game??... and have you seen the trailer !! omg right? huh huh

[xXKingofStingXx]

but this game can stay on the 360, the first one sucked. Multi player on it was horrible and slow and the single player was pretty damn boring.

[DARK WITNESS]

wow, it's funny how such a simple question and generate all this talk.

its simple really; Does the ps3 need this game... No !

If this game does not come out on ps3 there are more then enough great games to play and considering how much of a slaggin off the first one got, i don't think it will be missed.

If it does come out, Ya ! at least those that did enjoy the first one get to play it too. end of story.

[Software_Lover]

Why even ask the question?

I didn't hear anyone asking that question when Haze became an exclusive. I didn't hear anyone asking that question about GTA 4. Didn't hear anyone asking that question about Bioshock.

Edit: Its funny though because I did hear that question after Square announced Final Fantasy XIII was going multi. Then we started getting blogs about do ps3 owners really care about Final Fantasy XIII. Or how Versus is now the better game. People (not you personally) need to get over it.

[silverchode]

the first one did poorly on the ps3 i doubt a second one is needed for the ps3.

[mochi]

Nice propaganda

[HeavyInfamous]

I think this will come to PS3

[enjoi187]

im glad everyone knows what everyone else wants these days...

I WANT THIS GAME FOR MY PS3...even though i have a 360 ,but DAMN I WANT IT ON PS3..it wont happen that or ill have to wait a year.

[whatis]

If it has:

- four player co-op
- a decent length campaign
- a good amount of replayability/unlockable difficulties/randomly generated sections or content
- bot support for regular multiplayer (or a terrorist hunt style mode)

then yes please.

[skip2mylou]

i dont know. so many good games coming out for ps3 and another fighter game King of Fighters

[Faztkiller]

no the first was one of the worst shooters I've ever played

[Ldubbz]

Thats just a dumb question in the first place. Why would it NEED this game? Of course they dont NEED it, but if they (Sony and Capcom) want to make some more money, then yes they NEED it.

The outright fanboyism is just sickening at times. We all know the only reason this is a topic at all is because the game started on the 360. Is that really such a big deal? Some of you are just too much.

But if you actually cast that crap aside for a minute, and look at the trailer for this game, you will easily see this is one of the BEST looking console games to date.

[umair_s51]

Lost Planet 2 really needs the PS3

[airfoemoe]

The only reason it's exclusive is because they are using the Xbox 360 as a test guinea pig for their new MT framework engine 2.0. Dead Rising and Lost Planet one were also guilty of this for the original engine. Doesn't mean it won't come to the PS3 though at some point.