Capcom: Why Devil May Cry Is No Longer PS3 Exclusive

Speaking to SPOnG, Keiji "the Killa" Inafune (Head of Research & Development and Online Business at Capcom) explains the decision behind moving the Devil May Cry franchise to Xbox 360 rather than maintaining PlayStation exclusivity.

"Until now it's been hard for us to develop multi-platform games, but recently we have developed this development engine that allows us to develop a game in the engine and then put it on to PS3 and 360.

[JIN KAZAMA]

know if no one buys this game, then they'll bring it back exlcusively to the PS3. They lost a lot of PS3 fans when they did this, not becuase they brought it on the 360, but because they lied about it. First they said, ONLY on PS3, then they turn around and go multi-plat. I never have played a DMC, but I dont think many xbots will buy it, and now not many PS3 fans will either. Its gonna have a backlash in their decision to go multi-plat.

[InMyOpinion]

Isn't it a good thing that more gamers get to play it? It's still coming out on the Ps3. Would be different if they decided to can the Ps3 version. What do you benefit from Capcom keeping it Ps3 exclusive? I don't see any logic in your reasoning. More gamers will buy it, since it's available on more platforms. If it's a good game, that is. I think it's getting a bit watered out. There are better options, like Ninja Gaiden and God of War.

[BIadestarX]

Correction! They didn't lose PS3 fans; they lost pathetic selfish fanboys that do not want anyone playing AAA games on other consoles just so they can feel better about their purchase and to ignite flame wars and meaningless arguments. Gamers and PS3 fans will be ok as long as the game comes to their console. They like to play the games they want to play on the console they love. Period. Same way as lots of multiplatform 3rd party games... people will simply buy the game for the consoles they own or the console they like better.
"waahhh wahhhh... I am no longer going to play that game because is going to be on xxx console... I will never buy a game from capcom... wahhh wahhhh... let me write online petitions.... wahhh wahhh"... Pathetic and childish to say the least..... This goes to any other console fanboy....
If you are going to devote yourself to a game and you would hate that game to go multiplaform(cause you are a child).... at least be smart enough and stick to 1st party games... not 3rd party developer games without exclusivity agreedments.

[Kleptic]

I only liked the first DMC...didn't care for any of the rest...but I agree with Bladestar...I have no idea why exclusitivity is such a big deal anymore...

The only thing I prefer about exclusives is that they normally feel complete...and look and play accordingly...Some developers and publishers couldn't care less about pushing a systems hardware, and instead dump the crap title on every gaming machine on earth (i.e. really crappy movie games)...While I don't care about those games anyway, meaning I wouldn't buy those crappers even if they were exlusive to whatever system i own, I have always hated the glaring contradiction to video games...

A great game is the same price as a potty floater...the business end of industry gives the incentive at times to produce junk games and throw them at everyone...its these titles that are the only thing that make me hate multiplatform...and I do understand that there are exlusives that can suck really bad also...but that is beyond the scope of my point...

but take for example MGS4...why would anyone be pissed if that went to the 360? We already know that the PS3 version has been being worked on for a very long time, and that a 360 version wouldn't hurt the ps3 version at all...a PS3 is an expensive console...if someone is seriously going to buy a PS3 for that game alone, that is almost sad imo...especially if that person had a 360...If the developer doesn't half butt it, the title can be excellent on both consoles...and then no one loses...

It never once bothered me that DMC4 went multiplatform...only thing that bothered me was simply Capcom not bringing the PS3 a version of Dead Rising...I would like to play that all the way through...I think a lot of the people that got pissed at Capcom were not necessarily completely ridiculous fanboys...just were not impressed with how one sided Capcom was acting...they say "all games will be multi now"...but then pumped out Lost Planet with never a mention of a PS3 version...which is fine with me...I am just pointing out that I think that had a lot to do with some people's anger...Namco is stirring up the same type of anger from loyal fans...while Tekken was/is great...what I am not fine with is that Ace Combat 6, a franchise that had been on Sony hardware up until now (again, all i am saying is I wish they were multiplatform too), is only going to the 360...and the PS3 exlusive is Dynasty Warriors: Gundam...A title that, if indicated with any accuracy by the demo, is shaping up quickly to be the stupidest game ever made...

but whatever...make everything but 1st party games multiplatform for all I care (there still has to be some games that are entirely dedicated to a specific machines hardwares)...then Sony and MS need to get together and unlock online across consoles...that would be the best result in gaming history...UT3 PS3 vs. UT3 360...unstoppable...

So in the end I actually am pretty childish about it...I wouldn't care if everyone can play the games I can play on the PS3...its only the games I can't play that bother me...meaning I have never cared about losing exlusives...I just want other consoles to lose some too...I desperately want BioShock next month...and would love to play Mass Effect too...

[uxo22]

Bladestar, you hit the nail right on the head. I can't believe that some people still haven't gotten over this. How can you want a game one minute and then not want it anymore because it's being released on another console also. Kinda Childish...lol Seems like the kid that didn't want to play with the GI Joe until the other kid picked it up is all grown up now...haha

[tomfoolery]

JIN!

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I agree with Bladestar although there is one thing that annoys me about multi-platform. Quality control and Best possible experience.

If I am offered a choice to watch a movie on VHS or at the Cinema, I would choose the Cinema as it is a better experience and the one it was ultimately designed for. Would I feel any less for the movie?

Maybe not but if I am going to invest 100+ hours in a game that offers a better experience on another platform and have to put up with a sloppy-seconds version that was clearly not designed for the system and and suffers no online functionality, no added content, glitches, pauses, rougher graphics, missing cut-scenes, less speech, etc. No thanks.

The point is, as a company, everyone agrees that it is good business sense to appeal to a bigger audience and that for example, a Gears of war game spin off would be cool for DS owners.

Ultimately as a consumer though, I would want DS games for my DS that have been designed for my Stylus and the units unique strengths and capabilities.

Exclusives and the rivalry and competition they bring about from other platforms have always been healthy in the evolution of the games industry and without them, many of todays classics would not have emerged.

I am just saying that a world without exclusives would be pretty boring.

[Bludstanes]

Jin, that is absolutely ridiculous. I'll keep this brief and to the point, as I really usually don't respond to comments, but this one really caught my eye.
If anything, they will gain more fans, as they now have a wider audience to market to. I personally don't see it as "lying" more so they thought about it, changed their minds, and made a responsible business decision. I mean let's face it, as much as you may wish otherwise, creating and distributing video games is not done for charity (for the most part anyhow), it is done to make money. It's a business, not a non-profit electronic entertainment distribution organization.
Now if they do lose any consumers, it would be the die-hard Sony obsessed fan boys who would boycott the game to try and prove a point. But I'd put money on the fact that they wouldn't be losing any "fans", only consumers, as those same die-hard Sony obsessed fanboys who boycotted the game will most likely be drooling over all the glowing reviews, and getting erections off of video footage and still-shots from the game when it is released. Yet those sorts will still be too hard-headed to purchase the game, I guess, in the name of standing up for the rights of Playstation exclusive titles.
And pardon my language, but where the Hell do you get off saying that you think not many Xbox fans will buy the game. I never owned a Microsoft game console before the 360, I burned through two Playstations, and three Playstation 2's, and was extremely excited about The PS3's release. That was until I heard the price. Not that I'm condemning them for it(although in a different thread I could name a couple reasons why I would). Besides that's an entirely different can of worms that I'm not trying to open. I simply had to weigh out the pros and cons to decide which console to purchase (which is also an entirely different debate which I won't get into here) and decided on the 360. I am more than satisfied with my decision, and YES I will buy DMC 4, although I am an Xbox fan now.
You see I'm not one of those people who treat different consoles as religions, and I believe it's possible to enjoy, respect, and admire all kinds of different games on every system. Not every Xbox or PS fan is a fanatical zealot. There are quite a few PS3 games I wish I could get my hands on, and suppose I eventually will when I finally save and invest in the newest Sony beast.
I guess I ended up rambling on for a bit longer than I originally intended, and for that I apologize. The last thing I need to say is this, and this part is priceless. You say you've never even PLAYED a DMC title. Then how in God's name would you know whether or not a "Xbot" will buy it? How would you know that it would appeal to a Playstation owner more than an Xbox owner. As a matter of fact, how do you even know there IS a difference between what a Playstation and an Xbox fan desires? At least play the game before you start stereotyping different kinds of gamers and deciding which one's will like it and which won't.
I'm sorry if any of these topics have already been touched on, as I'm guilty of a bit of ignorance myself. I've only read the first comment made, and didn't even glance at any other responses. Guess that makes me a bit of a hypocrite. But after posting this I will go check out the rest of the thread to see how much of echo this post has been. Ahh well, once again I apologize for the length, and if you took the time to read this, I appreciate it tremendously.

[Texas GMR]

There's alot of 360 owners who own the PS2. They just don't have the money to afford the PS3 right now or just waiting for the 'triple A' titles they want to come out.

[JsonHenry]

Translation - "We are making the game engine so bland and generic it could play on a DS if we wanted it to."

[BLACKJACK VII]

The only possible "Backlash" of PS3 gamers NOT buying DMC while Xbox360 owners DO buy it, will only backfire. From a business standpoint, that would make Capcom & possibly even other developers want to develop even more content for the Xbox360 based on positive Xbox360 software sales figures vs. negative PS3 numbers. They don't care about "loyalty", "tradition", or brainless fanboys, they care about money. PERIOD.

Be careful what you wish for.

[Lightning Mr Bubbles]

Certain games have tradition.

[eclipsegryph]

Just as Final Fantasy was on the Famicom/NES, along with the original two Metal Gear games, and Dragon Warrior/Quest, and how Sonic was only to be found on Sega consoles... Times change, mate, and companies and their games have to change with it.

[Kratos12]

so if Halo 3 comes to the PS3 then all the xbots will be fine with it?

[kewlkat007]

but that's like saying if Mario came to the 360 or PS3.

Just like Mario, Halo is FIRST-PARTY.........So there is no Possibility, eveeeeeeeerrrr.

Unlike THIRD-PARTY games..Ala CAPCOM

[Kratos12]

Kewl when a game loses exclusive some fans will be hurt by it. If one version comes out looking/playing better than the other we have flame wars and mocking of the other console's fans. Plus if I am a fan of this series and I am planning to buy a system then I would go for a cheaper one and this hurts the other console too. All I am saying is instead of trying to get exclusives the market will be much better to get new games/exclusives to compete with an already proven franchise. That way everyone will be happy. oh you have DMC, we have Too Human. Something like that.

[kewlkat007]

"when a game loses exclusive some fans will be hurt by it. If one version comes out looking/playing better than the other we have flame wars and mocking of the other console's fans."

The thing is you will always have this Fanboy babble because there is more competition out there in the VG industry.

Before Xbox 360 Sony had no competition and obviously, nobody cared that a Multi game was coming out for the Gamecube since everybody was going to get it for the PS console, and would be the better version. you can look at it from that POV and say hey competition is good, it will make console makers work harder to earn our hard earned dollars or you can sit there and whine or stop playing your favorite tittles because it is on another console.

Well is it fair that one gamer doesn't have money for 3 or 2 consoles and should be left out since he cannot play a game that's only on a console he cannot afford? now this happens because of 1st-party games and some 3rd-parties still exclusive, but if somebody is in that position, they are going to want a game to go Multi. Plus not everyone will own all 3 or even 2 consoles, when you bring the parents of casual gamers into this.

So in the end noting is ever fair and not all gamers will be happy. It is what it is. You can look at it from different POVs.

[Babylonian]

Actually, the original Metal Gear games were on the MSX. Snake's revenge on the NES was a bastard sequal of the Metal Gear on the NES. Which itself is a bad port of the original Metal Gear on the MSX of course.

Though without Snake's revenge, Kojima would never have made the true sequal on the MSX entitled Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake.

Just wanted to clear that out.

[power of Green]

Most people are not game trollz. I think the type of people that believes what you're saying is the type that gives PS3 fans a bad name(rabid, angry, spiteful haters).

[Maddens Raiders]

they've done it beause they can. [=] more money. What a noble reason that is, yeah? Then again I guess being noble went out with chivalry a long, long time ago. I guess who really cares unless one of these releases outperforms the other, then Capcom would have some explaining to do.

btw - I own all three, which I consider a group of some of the best games I played on the PS2. Then again I got sh@t on by Namco and the AC series so my skin is a little thicker now. My message to these people will be personal. I'll buy the current crop of SNE 1st party exclusives first and (consider) the multi's last.

[kewlkat007]

chivalry sh!t, went out back when Nintendo Lost "EXCLUSIVES" to Sony. Nothing new here. It has happened before.

Final Fantasy - used to be a Nintendo game

1. I guess it doesn't matter where the game starts. Just like Athletes start their "CAREER" on one team(same for games), and they make a "NAME" for themselves, and they "JUMP SHIP" for more money. No more "loyalty" in sports. We are seeing the same in the Gaming Industry.

2. I'm glad this game went Multiplat. I remember, this was one of the Big 3 games, that Fanboys swear would never make the jump. Really who cares? It was a good sign, that there is more competition in the gaming Industry this Gen and if you want to maximize your profits, regardless of "fanboy petitions" then developers do, what they gotta. Seeing hwo well Capcom games sold on the Xbox 360 duhhhhh..no brainer.

3. The funniest thing of all, is once this game was announced Multi, it sent shockwaves through the "Sony Fanboy Kingdom". As well as, the game became an "Orphan" and was "Disowned" by it's loyal followers, as if the game is still not coming to their console of choice.(Stupid I tell ya) It was one of the first true signs of Fanboyism this Gen. Of course 360 Fans welcomed the game, as nothing is changed, it was still the DMC4 that was only going to appear on the PS3. Hey, I'll take it.

4. I applaud Capcom till this day, as one of the only Japanese developers stepping outside the Box to make games that appeal to a wider audience and not just the Japanese. Seeing how closed Japanese developers have been, I think it is a new trend that others will follow. Even SE is not opening up and catering to all markets at once with Simultaneous releases and as well partnering up with Western developer's engines and others things.

A. In the end, we may flame on about so much crap on here but for Developers, Publishers, and Shareholders money will come first, regardless of what most people think.

B. What we call "Developer's Loyalty" these days is the same as "we will give you lots of Money to keep this Exclusive" behind closed doors, type "loyalty". haha and of course first-party, well they have no choice.

[DethWish]

Games that "appeal only to japanese gamers" actually quite often seem appealing to me, and I'm by far no japanese :P

[kewlkat007]

If I was to take a look at the Japanese charts, there is probably a lot, that I'm not into. Well take a look at what sells over there, why don't ya. If you like some of those game more power to ya.

Plus it's well known, Japanese have much different taste but they need to think outside the "Land of the Rising Sun" once a while. Look at what Capcom did with Lostplanet and Dead rising. Sold very well here in the states.

I only say this because of the Direction the Japanese Gaming Industry was going. Even Kojima, the man behind the Metal Gear series, had something to say about it.

http://lowfierce.blogspot.c...

I'll never forget that. Western developers have gotten much better.

[BubblesDAVERAGE]

IT is about tradition and DMC is a playstion game. I wont be buying this game just because of all that BS they were talking and now look its Multi platform , and besides this series is going dry since i played god of war. Bring on Heavenly Sword.

[eclipsegryph]

Do not forget that a game being exclusive to a console is not good for the sales of that game, though it IS good for the sales of that console. I can't imagine the number of people who refuse to buy this game simply because it is no longer a PS3 exclusive outweighs the number of sales the game will get on the Xbox 360.

[Descendant]

I believe if a developer actually makes a really good game that uses the potential of whatever system they choose to make for exclusively it can sell well or even better than most multi-platform games. Gears of War is a great example being exclusive and being one of the best if not the best selling next-gen title right now. Multi-platform doesn't always mean better sales if you do not have the quality game to back it up.

[apoc06]

the real reason people hate multiplatform games is due to the fact that in my 20+ years of multiplatform gaming, not one single game comes to mind that is equivalent across platforms. one usually has worse graphics, or has glitches, or the control scheme was obviously meant for the other platform, etc.

console specific features of multiplatform titles are usually done in a very halfazz way. multiplatform titles are usually rushed so that they can both be released at the same time, or one version is extremely delayed. exclusive titles are usually of higher quality than multiplatform titles; not just first party exclusives.

personally when i read about a new multiplatform title, i ask myself: "will this title be better online because of xbox live?", "will this title be delayed for the ps3?" [assuming its released for xbox360 first], "should i wait until the second release to buy this title in case there are extra added features and content?", "will this game feel better with the ps3 controller?" [i prefer the PS controllers to the xbox controller].

the problem is that multiplatform games are not the same experiences. while its true that single console owners should feel happy that their favorite series is going cross platform and gaining a larger audience or getting more popular. what really happens is they immediately realize that the quality of a game that they are anticipating may be delayed or suffer quality loss.

i have been a multiplatform gamer since the early 8-bit generation for one reason only: so i can play whatever i want. i prefer titles to be exclusive. i would rather have developers concentrate on making a title the best game possible; limiting themselves to just the limitations of a single console, and not the lowest common denominator of both consoles.

[gunnerforlife]

the only reason i hoped it would stay exclusive to ps3 is cuz of the quality of the game.

if a game is made for a single console than the chances of it being an exelent game r high but if its made for 2 consoles than it can only be a great game.

give me a game thats been made for both the 360 and ps3 and that has been called an exellent game of for ps2 and xbox

[Dr Pepper]

Grand Theft Auto (series)

Edit: @ The Snake

Damn, I was just going to say that

Edit (again): It appears that someone would disagree. Perhaps I'm mistaken? The GTA series is a legend in the gaming business for its' freedom, mixed styles of genres (making it a sandbox game), over the top action and the strange sense of humor that is put into it (as well as the controversy). I think the games could be classified as excellent (especially when so many developers try to copy the style of game).

[The Snake]

Oblivion

[RelloC]

you people will b!tch about anything.

[PS360PCROCKS]

THANK YOU!

[Rhezin]

meh I'll wait for too human for this kind of gameplay.

[power of Green]

These type of games have little to offer but with Too Human they seem to take this genre to a whole nother level.

Peter Moore has said MS has some surpizes and lots of announcments from now till TGS so hopefully Ninja Gaiden 2 will be there and hopfully TI was right by saying all other fighting action games will be put to shame.

[MarioFromTexas]

Too Human is in trouble from what I hear with the UR3 engine. DMC is a proven franchise and has a fanbase. Nobody even knows if too human is coming out or not

[Nicosia]

Man, some of these guys make ps3 users look bad. How come you can't just PLAY the game, just because it not only on your system...you act like its your basterd son you don't want to see.Anybody in the REAL world knows, maximize profit, the more sequals or orginal ip's can be pushed.

[the greatest]

good interview
clear up alot
and it makes sense

[gunnerforlife]

dam i was talking about games being released at the same time not 5to6 months later. none of them games that u lot just mentioned have been released at the same time there all timed releases

[sajj316]

I think this was originally designed for the PS3. When Capcom saw the sales of Lost Planet and Dead Rising they quickly changed their mind. They will reap more sales of this title on 360 and PS3 combined. Makes business sense and has nothing to do with loyalty.

[ps3gogetitt]

This game got a 9.6 on the ps2, now capcom a company who I'm sure is going to top themselves(it's first nextgen DMC afterall), do you think heavenly sword will get better reviews than the upcoming devil may cry?

Just a question

I think devil may cry will end up being the better reviewed game. agree or disagree?

[MarioFromTexas]

I think that most people beleave since it's coming to the 360 that the overall quality will suffer since they have to keep the 360 hard ware in mind. Look at MGS4 it's suppose to be 25GB. I have both systems, but I would of prefer RE5 and DMC4 to be PS3 exclusive and use as much of the PS3 power to make the best games possible.

I know I'm going to get flame from someone who owns just a 360, but hey I own both systems and that's mind opinion from seeing what the PS3 is capable in 8 month time. Unless you own both systems I don't respect your opinion, because it will just be bias.

[Bludstanes]

That was an extremely good point on using the PS3 power potential, but an incredibly ignorant closing statement, saying you don't "respect" anyone's opinion unless they own both consoles. Not everybody has such a rigid mind frame.

[Marceles]

That whole petition thing was stupid to begin with. The game is going to sell pretty well period. Sell more on the 360 in NA and sell more on the PS3 in Japan. If it was exclusive, I doubt it would have pushed console sales a noticeable amount anyway.

[ichimaru]

i don't see why ps3 fan( not fanboy i know why they are) pissy. they still get to play it.are you making money, did sony hire you to keep exclusive? if you want it buy it, but why not buy it just bcuase its multiplatfom. you thnk i am estatic when i find out 360 games go multiplatform? but i still plan on getting them. boycotting this game is going to do one thing. show capcom "wow the ps3 version didn't sell but the 360 version is through the rooof". and if that happens do you honestly think they will make the next one a ps3exclusive. use your head

[timmyp53]

im a playstation fanboy i might buy this game i dont care if its multiplatform. just becuz some ppl on a website say they dont like capcom anymore.. doesnt mean every sony fan does. what about thousands of ppl like me or ppl that dont even go to sites like this.. or the ppl who could care less ...those just buy systems and just play games?

[highps3]

Ive played the older ones on Ps2 and what not, was on the fence about the new one, and to be honest I just dont have a need for it.

Enjoy it 360 :)

I really like Ninja Gaiden and soon to be Heavenly Sword so really no room for this game. Mabe when it drops in price but definately not spending 59.99 on this game.

[okcomputer]

The only reason I'm against all these games coming out multiplatform is because 1 format games usually end up being higher quality because they're designed specifically for that platform and that usually results in a better quality game. Look at the top games of the last couple years: halo, gears of war, resistance, grand tourismo, forza, god of war, final fantasy, mgs3, dmc3 etc.. almost all the best aaa titles are always single platform, and I don't think thats a coincidence 1 platform generally equals better quality game. Its not a fanboy thing, its a quality thing.

[Lightning Mr Bubbles]

Look how the hype for GTA IV has gone down because it's multi-plaftorm. Neither side can claim it as theirs. So neither side is as passionate about it. This isn't like Madden.

Devil May Cry belonged to playstation fanboys. And now it belongs to no one.

[Dr Pepper]

Instead of saying it belongs to no one, why not say it belongs to everyone! Yay!

I still think there is plenty of hype for GTA. It will be one of the fall's best selling games.

[kewlkat007]

All the Multi-Platform games are not hyped as much anymore by gamers. Sad but true.

Well it's dumb to flame over those games, as the only thing people can flame about well you guessed it,

"Graphic Comparisons, and Who is getting more or EXTRA content" LOL

For first-party and non-multi games well you guess it, it's all about the GRAPHICS. I don't think Story matters much, when fanboys Boast.

Hey it's true..Like that guy from "Half Baked", I SEEN IT!!!..hehe

[Bordel_1900]

"Instead of saying it belongs to no one, why not say it belongs to everyone! Yay!"

Hm, that would be like saying that everyone is special, it really means no one is you see.

I won't lie, I have a PS3 and no plans on getting a Wii or X360. I don't play all day long and I have more than enough with one console, the PS3 being my choice. I think after DMC went multiplatform it lost its exclusivity. So I'm not that hyped or interrested in DMC anymore.
I look to games like Heavenly Sword now. Sad but true.

[The Swordsman]

Hmm... a reason that multi-platform games may not be that hyped because when a game is made on one console, and then ported to another, numerous problems can occur. Take the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise for example. All main Sonic games developed and released on Sega home consoles were well received. However, Sonic Heroes, the first true multi-platform Sonic game, received very mixed reviews. The game had been developed on the Gamcube, and then brought over to the PS2 and Xbox. While the GC version worked well, the other versions, particularly the PS2 version, had numerous glitches and framerate issues.

[Bludstanes]

Here's a crazy question... What if you're a Microsoft AND Sony fanboy. What then? Does the universe implode? Will the galaxy collapse and cause some kind of dimensional rift that sucks up every sign of life, tearing them inside out, and leaving their organs splayed about? Or.. wow that was weird, sorry. Yeah I'm very happy GTA IV is comin out for Xbox too, so now I get to play it.. and for the record, I wish Halo 3 would come out for PS3, and even better(Yet impossible) make it cross-platform multiplayer so there would be an even bigger fanbase and online community. That would be cool. I think. Yeah.

[darkequitus]

You assume that the only way a game will be any googd for the PS3 is if you use 25GB. That makes no sense.

Assuming someone is bias becausse they don't own both systems (maybe because they can't afford it but would love to) is very childish. It is easy to weed out comments posted by xbots phonys and wiinies from true gaming fan.

I have all these consoles for the games alone, and will buy the multiplatform games on whichever is better. At the moment I only play PS3 exclusive on the PS3 and multi on 360.

PC/PSWii360 a true gaming fan - No fanboy

XBL/PSN : Darkquitus

[MarioFromTexas]

I think the PS3 is the most powerful hardware and RE5 and DMC4 were once PS3 exclusive, I think by capcom making them multiplatform they will cater more to the less powerful console to get both games out. I know xbots don't want to hear that, but the truth of the matter is the PS3 1st party games have a higher level of polish than the 360's. RE series has always been one of my favorites and I would hate to compromise the quality of such a great game. I will still buy both games, I just hope capcom would take the time to optimized the PS3 version to take full advantage of the hardware. Nothing against the 360 as I still enjoy it.

[Kratos12]

I didnt know you could play PS3 exclusives on some other console too!!!

j/k i hve both consoles (only Gears for 360) but I think instead of exclusives going multi its better if they stay exclusive. Reasons:

1) If someone wants to play an exclusive he/she will have to buy that console. More console sales = more support from developers.
2) If one version looks better than the other then we have flame wars. Hard core gamers will start hating that franchise.
3) And if a game is exclusive the other consoles will try to get their own exclusives to be in the competition.

Imagine GOW on the 360, GeOW on the PS, KZ on 360, Halo on PS. Do you think these games will be so much popular if they weren't exclusives?? Do you think Sony would have spent 2 years on a game if it wasn't for competition?? Do you think sony wouldve cared if KZ wasn't exclusive? We probably wouldve had KZ2 long time back. Just my 2 cents!!!

[power of Green]

Thats my point!!!...

Too Human has a deep Story based off of a popular mytholigy thats tweeked.

* Too Human's a Trilogy with a connected story line.

* Too Human has real photo captured martials animations.

* Too Human will have a server based cyber world to get info and story insights(jump online adds to the game disc)

* Too Human has Hollywood action cutscens with epic battles with bosses like(Shemmue for the DreamCast and Heavenly Sword but on a more interactive way and more epic)

* Too Human has state of the art Graphics despite the beef with Epic and Denis D. has said the game is comming along despite the beef.

* Too Human has Mix and match parts system for weapons that add differant gameplay and can be down graded or up graded if the play so choose.

* Too Human has Upgadable Body parts if you so choose to be more cyborge than Human that will increase the players abilities and can be changes at will, up or down after you buy them so to speak(points system so you can purchase part in markets i believe).

* Too Human has a Skill tree that can be customized with only the players imagination stopping him.

* Huge worlds to explore and secrets to be had

* 4 player Co-op

* AI troopers fighting at you side

* Hollywood Cinamaitc camera system

> I do agree with your tittle of your post.

(((((MarioFromTexas)))))) what you're saying is on par with saying the first Doom is more complex than Halo 3.

EDIT: (((((okcomputer"))))) #22.1 No idiot no one was talking about what is a proven franchise all we were saying in the first place; that Too Human has more to offer from what has been said from the devs and from what has been seen and read; that has us more excited about this game in this genre than DMC4, who the fuc said anything about whats a proven franchise?. lol

You idiots are starting to piss me off.

[okcomputer]

lol man you seriously sound like a sales rep for microsoft. Are they paying you for this?

dmc is already an established franchise with 2 very solid titles. How about we wait for too human to actually be released before we start going on about how "epic" and superior it is to the competition.

[okcomputer]

You're obviously a fan boy, but thats ok I guess. My point was that you have no idea what too human has to offer, because the game hasn't even been released yet.. you get that? The game isn't out yet, so we dont know if its the super "epic" game that you seem to think it is.

I feel the same way about killzone, sure it looks good, but lets play it first before we start going on about how much better it is than already proven franchises. Saying too human is better than dmc is as dumb as saying killzone is better than halo. If a franchise is already proven (like halo, and like dmc) you have to give it the benefit of the doubt vs an unproven game that isn't even out yet. thats all I was saying. Obviously your inner fanboy got the best of you. Sure too human looks good, but lets wait until it comes out before we say its better than dmc, ok?

[kingboy]

Why don`t we get Lost planet and Dead Rising too?

[ichimaru]

cuz deadrising an lost planet would suck on playstaiton controlls

[timmyp53]

now that is your opinion.the PS controller is very natural and familiar. dead rising 2 is coming for both consoles and will be great on both consoles.

[tomfoolery]

WTF is that?Money pays bills PS3 boys.........not loyalty.
A rudimentary concept,I mean really.

[InMyOpinion]

The real gaming explosion started with coin-op machines in arcades. Get it? COIN-UP! Not like the developers went "To prove your loyalty, oh noble one, you have to pass these three tests and *blablabla courage blablabla honor blablabla ancient chinese secret blablabla Daniel San blabla Mr. Miyagi wax on wax of blablabla I treat my console like a Bonzai tree blabla "...And if you pass then thou shalt pass and get to play! In the end, no matter what they claim, it all comes down to how much money they can make. I'm not saying that it's wrong, but believing it's about honor and pride etc just seems very naive.

[PS3Rebel]

its that simple...when u port ur focussing are two platforms with different strengths and when crediting a ported game - dev may have to leave out a certain thing of a game because they have to keep in mind about the other console....

the bottom line is itll never look as good as if it was exculsive - this way dev dont need to worry about what can be carried over to the other platform etc etc etc...

i personally lost intrest in this game...not because it was ported but just watching some of the trailers and since its not dante..losing my intrest..nothing will ever beat the 1st one

[kewlkat007]

The "Belmont" family started Castlevania, but that didn't stop me from eventually playing "Castlevania:Symphony of the Night"

Well "ALUCARD" kicked major arse..

At least "rent" the game..hehe

EliteGamer - That's exactly what I posted in Comment#4.3

[NextGen24Gamer]

SPOnG: But why is it such a hard thing to sell to Japanese gamers?

Keiji Inafune: Japanese gamers, or Japanese people in general, are very loyal to brands – whether it be clothing or cars or consumer electronics – so they are still very loyal to Sony and Nintendo. Maybe this brand loyalty isn’t there yet for Microsoft as a videogame console company. Hopefully it will start to improve in future though.

[artman]

But I do care to optimized the game for each platform, not just converted game, that's really sux.
At least create two kind of version, I still remember when Soul Calibur 3 go to multi-platform, and each plat-form has special character. That will be more fun.

Rather than converting games like EA.

[Bathyj]

For the record, I'm not that interested in this game and never have been. Actually I'm sure it will be good, but I just haven't been following it, but heres my thoughts.

I think if Capcom had just continued working on DMC4 for 6 months, they could have easily left it an exclusive. I think they were worried about PS3 in the early days and paniced a little but things have really turned around now. There are about 4 million PS3 out there now. Easily a big enough userbase for this game. There are probably 8-9 million 360's (working) so that gap isnt as big as it used to be. 360's userbase would have been similar to what PS3's is now when Dead Rising released and it did well so dont see why DMC4 wouldnt do well too just on PS3. Plus exclusives sell consoles so it would have been benificial to both parties. Probably there would be 6 million PS3 by the time DMC sold 4 million copies.

Plus I know you guys will think this is Fanboyish but its not unreasonable to expect a little loyalty. Xbox has got some lovin from Capcom, is it out of the question to expect a bit for Playstation. I know its pretty much just cos Xbox was out first but Resident Evil, Onimusha, Devil May Cry, all successful franchises, born on Playstation, and helped to make Capcom what they are today. Boycotting DMC4 now is a bit extreme but it is a wonder some fans feel like Capcom has turned there back on them a little.

Anyway, if multiplatform is truely their way now, I can only assume all sequels for Dead Rising and Lost Planet and all there other franchises will be coming out for all machines from now. I dont expect them to port the first ones now but if PS3 misses DR2 and LP2 that really would be a kick in the teeth.

[Bathyj]

Another bubble gone.

What did I say?

[DiLeCtioN]

i love devil may cry one of the hardest games ive played. I think i might miss no4 this year ill buy it next year cus ive got to try heavenly sword. (looks like a bad a$$ game)

oh and xbox360 fans will love it.

[mightydog01]

i dont agree. Exclusive's get the best out of the hardware.Multi you get a mix bag, but they wont get the best out of it, you say its alright going multi for game's. What if gear of war came out as multi i bet your opinion would change. dmc was a playstation exclusive, so ps3 gamer's think yeah they'll get the most out of the hardware, thats why they are having second thought's cause its going multi.other word it wont be as good as it should have been= get the best out of the ps3 hardware. same with 360.

[PS3Rebel]

i will rent it because i was a huge fan of the 1st one...but to buy this game will see how it plays and if i remember previous devil may cry games were very short so i may end up clearing the game when i rent it lol

geeez i lost a bubble - was it because i dont want 2 buy this game lol ppl need to honestly grow up around here...some ppl here are more sensitive then my girlfriend and SHES sensitive...great u know what u guiys are going to turn me into....CRAZYMANNN!!

lol that guy is like a N4G begger :P

*puts hat on floor and hold up sign "will play xbox360 for bubbles"* hahaha :P

[Shaka2K6]

And this is why this game is gonna suck i hate lazy devs.

[iceice123]

Sony fans if they don't make their game exclusive to the PS3, so yeah you fail.

[gnothe1]

you say you think that the PS3 is the most powerful console, an with them making a game multiplat to run on the 360 there building there game for the weaker system!! Now what I want to know is what makes you think the PS3 is more powerful. what have you seen that says WOW!! the Ps3 is the most powerful system!! it has to be games, so going by that what is the best looking PS3 game out an does it look better than the best looking 360 game out. if the PS3 was more powerful why is there a bunch of games that cant even keep the same solid frame rate on the PS3 as they do on the 360. I have all 3 systems an I havent played my PS3 in awhile, I turn it on to check out the Playstation store then turn it back off. so can some one answer that for me. WHAT PROVES THAT THE PS3 IS THE MOST POWERFUL CONSOLE!!

[apoc06]

RTFA: the guy himself says that he believes the ps3 is more powerful, but requires more time and experience to take full advantage of.

personally, i dont care about the actual "power" of the console. what matters is each consoles' specific strengths. live, blu-ray, builtin harddrive, free online multiplayer, analog placement, rumble, motion controls, etc. if a game doesnt play to the strengths of a specific console because it has to meet the lowest common console denominator, then its a waste of time since one version is getting crippled.

[SofaKingReetodded]

Killzone 2 you MORON

[PS3Rebel]

but i would have to say that

Cell = 8 processors
bluray=huge amount of disc space

and just look at the PS3 first year titles compare to 360 2nd year titles and that should tell u rite there.

but then again im no rocket scientist so what does it matter what i say or anyone else in here about that..

[gnothe1]

ok you said cell = 8 processors an blue ray!!! ok what have both of these exactly did for the PS3. plus the cell doesnt = graphics, thats the job of the RSX, so that takes care of that, now blu ray, well... theres not one game SO FAR that was done on blu ray that couldn't be done on dvd9. dont say RFOM was 16gb because we all know how that turned out. GTA fitted, even if it just barley fitted IT FITTED!! so what game showed blu ray was needed.

an why is everybody so sensitive!! I lost a bubble over what? because I asked the question WHAT MAKES THE PS3 THE MOST POWERFUL CONSOLE!! give me a break, you kiddies need help!! I asked a question, I didnt throw flame or insults an ya'll still went after my bubbles!!

[SofaKingReetodded]

because by now it is pretty well established that the PS3 is head and shoulders above the competition and only blind fanboys are still trying to win this argument.

BTW Cell+ RSX = PS3 graphics, so it shows that you know next to nothing about something that you constantly keep flaming.

[facundo]

Why can't this turd just admit that Microsoft offered a lot of money, and because of their larger install base, is the reason why it went multi-platform? This despite the fact that DMC was nurtured on PS3. Anyways, DMC 2 sucked, 3 was okay. The first was by far the best, we'll see if they can even come close to that level of excitement again.. With all the new "next-gen" games coming out, I doubt if DMC 4 will make that much of an impact. If they really wanted to reach a larger audience, then what's up with Lost Planet. Enough of the bull.. just say its all about the money.

[MannyHarlem141]

God of War is so much better than Devil May Cry Nowadays it not even funny

[Says you]

Went to the PS3 so if you dont care for exclusives bladestar you wouldnt mind if Gears of War and Halo 3 went to the PS3 now would you or unless your just backing on your word saying that PS3 fans are the ones that are pathetic when you are so stupid you forgot its the same thing with XBox 360 fans oh and infact maybe you wouldnt mind if Mass Effect went on the PS3 same thing for BioShock.

[progx]

How the F*CK is DMC being available to more people bad? Just STFU, seriously. Im so tired of people b*tchin. GET A LIFE EMO F@GS, its comin to 360 so just accept it. Personally im not really into DMC, but I might check it out. Besides, its good to know that if I wanted to I could.

[cmrbe]

This guy is pretty straight, honest and to the point. He didn't beat around the bush but say it was because of money. Good on them. I totaly understand their position. I wish other exces are as forward as him. I wouldn't be happy though if the next installments of Dead rising and Lost planet is X360 only though. To Jin, cheer up dude. PS3 have lot's of great games coming soon.To X360 fans do try to understand that some PS3 fans will be hurt if their PS3 lose exclusives. The same i bet some 360 fan will be if X360 say lose Bioshock.

[CrazzyMan]

if game would be developing exclusively for ps3, then it`s fine with me. =)
till developers are using potential of cell, i don`t mind multiplatform games. =]

i am not against multiplatform, i am against that ussually, when developers make multiplatform game, they don`t use full Cell`s potential. And then it`s sux, because game could look better, if it wouldn`t be also developing for x360.

[Funky Town_TX]

name one game that uses 100% of the cell's power. How would you know by looking at the game. All dev have different goals in game development. Some allocate their resources in different ways. Some spend more on GFX than others. My favorite game off all console cycles were never the best looking ones.

[Funky Town_TX]

When a PS3 game is canned, delay or goes multi platform you guys say you don't need it. As I recall when DMC4 was first shown you guys said it can only be done on he PS3 because of the cell and BR. Kinda like VF5 and all the other darn PS3 games. WTF, this is the decay of console gaming. I love Halo. I will more than likely take off from work to get it day 1 and game all night. I could care less if it came to PS3, cell phones, Wii, DS, the Dreamcast, or what ever. If I get to play it then I'm cool. Plus if Bungie can keep making money so they can get me more games then that is even better. Come on guys just continue to game and stop worrying about exclusives. If the 360 continues to have game sales in the top 10 then this will start to happen more. It happened with the PS2 and it will happen to whom ever. Publisher put the games where the money is.

[crippler666]

I am a Sony fanboy, but the flaming comes from both sides, to call one side is kinda fanboyish in itself.

Myself I am not bothered if a game goes multiplatform, AS LONG AS IT IS STILL RELEASED FOR THE PS3.

Some games I have had little or no care for when they have dropped off Sony's release list, but I will still but DMC4.

I would agree about the money statement, but I think number of sales account for more. If there were 50 million consoles sold, how much would any compeating company have to pay for exclusivity?

[midgard229]

why care if its multi platform? i understand the anger if it became 360 exclusive, but its not, u get to play it so be quiet, and DMC, Ninja gaiden, and god of war are the only good action games out, tho heavenly sword may join the trio.

o DMC 2 sucked, but DMC 3 rocked. just get the game, its fun ;p

[Pika-pie]

I think this will be the last gen where we will see so much focus around 3rd party exclusives.

I think future consoles will be driven soley by the 1st party exclusives with all major 3rd party titles being multi plat.

[SofaKingReetodded]

and way back then I thought it sucked ass, there's a reason Capcom went multi with this lame horse, it never became the AAA title they hoped it would be on the PS platform.

Enjoy our leftovers....lol

[BLACKJACK VII]

The only possible "Backlash" of PS3 gamers NOT buying DMC while Xbox360 owners DO buy it, will only backfire. From a business standpoint, that would make Capcom & possibly even other developers want to develop EVEN MORE content for the Xbox360 based on positive Xbox360 software sales figures vs. negative PS3 numbers. They don't care about "loyalty", "tradition", or brainless fanboys, they care about money. PERIOD.

Be careful what you wish for.

You don't want it because another console has it ? So sad, Too bad for all the Flamers. Meanwhile, Gamers enjoy the Games.

[timmyp53]

i really think ppl need to stop categorizing ppl
im a playstation fanboy i might buy this game i dont care if its multiplatform. just becuz some ppl on a website say they dont like capcom anymore.. doesnt mean every sony fan does. what about thousands of ppl like me or ppl that dont even go to sites like this.. or the ppl who could care less ...those just buy systems and just play games?