Rockstars Bully revamped for 360 and Wii but not for PS3

In spite of all the critical acclaim, most people glossed right over Rockstar Games' Bully; it even received a coveted 10 in the pages of EGM. Rockstar isn't giving up on the new IP just yet, however, as they've announced Bully: Scholarship Edition for both Xbox 360 and Wii, complete with tweaked visuals and additional content.
Other than that, we're in the dark, but Rockstar says the revamped Bully is coming to both platforms this "winter." This could be the perfect game to cool down from the fall gaming season with in early 08 -- keep watching as we learn more -- but here's a question: where's the PlayStation 3 version?

[toughNAME]

we should just assume the PS3 version of multiplatforms will be lacking

but luckily the PS3 exclusives are better than 360 exclusives

I mean,(in order of most recent) Bioshock/Halo 3/PGR4 vs. Lair/Warhawk/HS

no chance!

[Jdash24]

oh ya

but how bout this

viva pinata/scene it/beautiful katamari vs. haze/uncharted/mgs4

real nice comparison

@tough, lol.....i know......i like being sarcastic.........but that was the point :P

an actual fair list would be

halo 3/ bioshock/mass effect vs. killzone2/ mgs4/ FF13

ahh i see that.....well im listing the heavy hitters that people will think of when they hear the consoles name

[toughNAME]

but i like your avatar...so ill let you give it another shot

go on, try again

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uuhh...future games?
chnaces r killzone will flop...so use like singstar instead

wait! no im comparing recently released games

[DeadIIIRed]

I'll give you some credit that HS and Lair were tremendous, and I do mean tremendous let downs. To be truthful, they're steaming piles of sh*t. However, Warhawk has a much more immersive multiplayer experience than Halo 3. Once UT3 comes out in December followed by MGS4, Final Fantasy XIII, and Killzone 2, we'll start to see a tremendous shift in power.

Besides, this game (Bully) is old news to anyone with a PS2 or PS3.

[TheSadTruth]

Something Xbox and PS3 owners can all agree on is that the titles on the site need to be chosen better. Instead of "Rockstars Bully revamped for 360 and Wii but not for PS3" how about "Rockstar's Bully remake confirmed for Xbox 360 and Wii."

[brothersimon]

You're a retard. GTFO of teh webz and play on ur PS3 XD

But other than that, reason it aint on PS3 is because if you have no noticed, PS3 sucks.

[Ri0tSquad]

if 360's 1st year exclusives were compared with ps3's first year exclusives.

[mesh1]

SON i think u miss read there is no ps3 version.

[EXPLICIT21]

Why would I need a ps3 version? wii and 360 owners are just getting sloppy seconds.

[marinelife9]

Why would wii and 360 owners want a hand me down? This is just like lost planet.

[AngryTypingGuy]

"but luckily the PS3 exclusives are better than 360 exclusives" -- Yeah, maybe in Bizarro World. Two words: Mass Effect. But you're right about the 360 version of games being better.

[wil4hire]

Just dont get it..

[Rooftrellen]

There are reasons to look the other way on the PS3.

It's hard and expensive to develop for, and the install base isn't too high.

I don't consider it "using" the Sony any more than I think Square "used" Nintendo. If there are characteristics of a console you don't like, you don't develop some games for it.

If you want someone turning their back on someone else, look at MS turning their back on Sony with the Dreamcast, or the deal Sony tried to make with Nintendo to make Nintendo characters their property.

[sticky doja]

1) Didnt sell well on PS2

2) Most people that have a PS3 had a PS2 so they are either the ones that didn't buy it or already have it

3) PS3 owners can always get the original to play (unless of course the buy the new SKU)

[ShiftyLookingCow]

The 3rd point also probably indicates that the 360 version's "graphical enhancements" is not really that much

[Darkiewonder]

You lose one, then you gain one [If the two version sell] means funds to develop the next game.

[zslash]

This is old... look at the article date on 1UP, July!

[Xwow]

iam a ps3 owner and i want a new game from rockstar like LAnoir,GTAIV,the new IP for the ps3 not a remake,if i want to play bully i will buy the ps2 version.

[Ri0tSquad]

I like your 2nd point Sticky doja

"2) Most people that have a PS3 had a PS2 so they are either the ones that didn't buy it or already have it "

And Bully for XBox 1 was a canceled game probaly due to M$ dropping support for the console so 360 users get to experience the game now.

I beleive Bully 2 will be on the PS3 and 360.

[razer]

have a new R* IP like the PS3 is getting than this POS game or even a next-gen Manhunt. Bully flopped before and it will flop again.. This game has zero interest from me.

[Antiomo]

but god father on ps3, is it worth it???

Never played it and it only costs 30 bucks

[ngg12345]

maybe becsue you could play the god damn game already on the ps3. It ias called a ps2 game called bully. Don't even give me this garbage 80 gb non sense. This game was announced long before ps3 wasn't supposed to have bc.

[DeckUKold]

wii60 owners which 1 are you getting

[jackdoe]

Generally the trend is if a last gen game is ported to next gen consoles, it usually ends up on the 360 and Wii. I really see no need to spend money on a last gen game though. Mass Effect is the better purchase IMO.

[mesh1]

if cod4/mass effect/bully/Kayne and lynch/assassins creed came out on the same day ill buy them all for my 360 that day.

[progx]

It was great, i'll definitely be buying on 360.

[Charlie2688]

This is OLD as hell I even thought they had canceled it >.>
And why the hell is he even asking were is the PS3 version? that was responded the day they announced this saying that this was aimed for the consoles that couldn't experience the original one

but anyway what good does it make for me since my F-ING 360 just died today AGAIN...a few minutes ago >.>

[BubblesDAVERAGE]

Enjoy it i guess..why make another playstion version unless its on the psp

[Loudninja]

Itrs on the PS2 already,and Rockstar is making 2 games exclsuive for the PS3 already.So who cares?

[FF7numba1]

lol wont be much improve for the wii. Just motion controls. wont sell on 360 but it will sell on wii.

[iceice123]

Why is that?

[FF7numba1]

360 has too many other games for them play. people will like the motion controls on the wii.

[Prismo_Fillusion]

Nah, won't sell on Wii.
No one cares about this game.
(I'm a Wii owner and that's how I feel at least)

[M_Prime]

i always wanted to try it but i didn't have PS2.. just GC.. so now i can try it on my WII.. and i always hated using the PS3 controller in GTA.. and i know the same engine was used as GTA (control mechanics wise) so i am happy to play it on the WII. I played all the GTAs so far on the PC.. mouse and keyboard on foot.. 12 button gamepad in car..

personally i can't really aim with the right analog stick... so sniper missions would piss me off.. on the WII i had a blast with GODFATHER and am still having a blast with SCARFACE.. i love the controls.. some people don't.. i do.. so i will definitly buy this when i get some extra cash..

MANHUNT 2 is number 1 on my list.. followed by GALAXY and GH3 (which my bro is prolly buying)

There are too many games i want..

so far i'm spending all my time with TF2 from the orange box.. and i regret buying LIVE08 for WII.. its crappy i must say..

[bootsielon]

And it was playable on PS3 for a long time, and chances are that, once the 80 GB SKU supplies are depleted, there will be a BC update for PS2 titles on the new 40GB model and any new SKUs from then on (like the rumoured 160 GB PS3). So for Rockstar, there's no need to make a PS3 Bully game if PS3 can already play Bully. That's where I first played Bully actually, and it's one of the most fun I've had in a game, ever.

Wiitards and Xbots would be doing a disservice to their lame gaming tastes if they don't even try this game. I hope they keep enjoying the last-gen games I loved, while I play next-gen games.

[razer]

one hell of a statement to make:

"Wiitards and Xbots would be doing a disservice to their lame gaming tastes if they don't even try this game. I hope they keep enjoying the last-gen games I loved, while I play next-gen games."

When 360 are getting titles weeks and months before the PS3. Lame gaming tastes? Wow, the Sony arrogance is strong within you.. Last time I checked the games I'm playing are excellent and scoring well.. How are those "next-gen" PS3 scores doing?? Well, back to playing Portal.. You should give it a try.. Oh wait, you are still waiting for that one.. I'm sure I will be finished with it by the time it comes out on the PS3.

[Clinton514]

Just keeps putting out those amusingly uneducated posts. Keep it up, you're entertaining to say the least.

In regards to this news, why in hell would they work on a PS3 port when a PS2 version already exists?

[ElementX]

I wanted to try this game but I never owned a PS2. Now i'll have to check it out.

[Bonsai1214]

i'd rather have a new IP (which we know is coming) than a rehashed last gen game. Granted, Bully was a great game, but it lacked the "mature" edge that made GTA so distinguishable.

[WilliamRLBaker]

it wasn't bad, At first I was like...OH GOD its GTA pg13...but once i got into it it had alot of charm it had much more....character development then any of the GTAS and it wasn't as big so you we're able to get to know the 100+ characters that you constantly interacted within the game.

It actually is a better MUCH better game then the GTA series on a whole.
Where as in the GTA games you pretty much did 3 things, Kill a hooker, Steal some crack, Sell some crack.

In bully the activities were much more varried and it takes alot more skill to do stuff in this game then GTA ever was.

[Bladestar]

Making this game on the PS3 would be a complete waste of development time.. since PS3 owners (well those that can run BC) can always grab the PS2 version real cheap... This game make no sense to get make it on the PS3 for the same reason that it didnt make sense to make Ninja Gaiden Sigma on the xbox 360... it just wouldn't sell.. as much.

[540damn]

what i came in here to say. its the same deal as ninja gaiden sigma. nothing more nothing less.

[firefly00]

Whats the point of playing this game twice?

[Lightning Mr Bubbles]

I know your making killer exclusives for PS3, but where is Bully and motherf*cking Table Tennis?? I want to buy Bully again and trade it in the next day again.

[Fux4Bux]

They probably just assume no one would buy it on PS3 since you can just play the PS2 version on your PS3 (well not the new ones...) Upscaled PS2 version is still gonna look better than the Wii though lol.

[MRMagoo123]

Couldnt care less the game was ok but i got bored of it pretty fast i hope they put alot more content into it on the wii and xbox else u may feel ripped off i wouldnt buy it if i had an xbox 360 or wii

[doomsonyman]

see sony is smart they said we don't want this last gen crap on our next gen console because the ps3 is too good for that. but ofcourse they can show up on 360 and wii

[timmyrulz]

In my opinion the ps3 needs all the games it can get at the moment, and all those who say "well who cares its a remake, the ps3 is too good for remakes", well what about ff7 that everyone has been creaming over, thats even older than this game. Remakes are a cop out and should be banned though, they are just made to rip people off, keep an eye out for bully directors cut next time!

[emogen]

Basically, They're just taking the ps2 game, upressing the textures for the wii and xbox 360, maybe adding some bump maps ( or normal maps )for the 360 and that's it. Same content, same game. There's probably a few added content but generally it's the same game. It's really about Rockstar looking at their current IPs and seeing how much more they can milk them. If they were to change the polygon counts and make it next gen, then it would have been Ps3's loss. Since the Wii and 360 doesn't have it, then it's worth it for their respective systems. You just have to look at the table tennis game as an example. Unless it's a bully sequel, then you won't see a truly next gen game. To make a true next gen game of just another edition of said game would just be too costly of a venture.

[itani]

Who approved this? Damn this article is too old and evidently doesn't say anything new.

[zonetrooper5]

I have not played Bully yet so I might give it a try whenever it becomes cheap so I can pick it up for my 360. I would rather them redo Manhunt and Manhunt 2 for the 360 and PS3 with better controls, better graphics, online mutiplayer and stuff.

[TheMART]

It's getting pretty clear why we SHOULD concern about sales.

I see those certain gamers shout we wouldn't care about them. BULL!!!

Large installed base = most support. Like PS2 had last gen, the 360 has that comfortable position this gen. Simple as that. PS3 too bad. Again

[540damn]

ok so explain what putting ninja gaiden on ps3 had to do with sales. oh ok, you can't so shut up. sounds like pretty much the same exact scenario except
ninja gaiden sigma >>> bully 360.

[kornbeaner]

Didn't the PS2 version come out a little over a year ago. If you want to play it go to Gamestop get it used for about $15 and enjoy. I doubt that upgraded graphics and whatever additional content that will be added is gonna make the game worth $50 - $60.

[PS360PCROCKS]

First off their shouldn't be a PS3 version because the ps2 version is compatible and if you own a PS3 chances are you own a PS2 so you probably already played it. Plus to port this game from PS2, to xbox 360, wii AND the much much harder to dev for PS3, that would have been a nightmare and a huge money losing adventure for Rockstar because like I said it's already on PS2.

[M_Prime]

I don't know why some of you are complaining about this game going truely multiplatform. I mean its good for all gamers cause now we all get to enjoy it. I never had a PS2 to play this.. so this is my chance.. and i'm sure theres a lot of people out there with the 360 that thought the game looked as was cool and now finally have the chance to try it out.. this should be HAPPY NEWS.. and PS3 technically don't need it cause theres the PS2 version.

[Almighty]

Must have game.

[Boink]

it's just gonna be a port to the 360 and will likely look like crap anyway.

[tk]

So why make a PS3 version when most who own it already has it for the PS2 and can play it on the PS3. I have Fight Night Round 3 for PS2, and will not get the PS3 version - because the PS2 version worked fine.

Good move - don't remake the old one that did not sell well even on PS2 - make a new game.

[marc 1975]

ps2 games wont work on the new ps3 sku

[Megaton]

Um, I think Sony would rather have them spend their PS3 resources working on GTAIV, L.A. Noire and whatever other mysterious exclusive franchise they're planning, instead of porting a PS2 game to the PS3.

[sicknnyc]

Lol because xbox users don't own a PS2 right?

[Laexerias]

Yeah well, this Game is just horrible, Rockstar was to lazy to make a good game, instead we get this. And who cares? Even its for NDS noone will buy, so why there need to be for PS3? Even the XB360 users dont want that, lmao. And Wii? Hello? No one wants this game.

[Megaton]

Well, I can think of at least 1 million people who bought this game, since it's become a Greatest Hit on the PS2. EGM seemed to like it too, giving it a 10 and all.

You not liking something doesn't mean everyone thinks the same.

[Laexerias]

That far has gaming become...

[Bill Gates]

That's because the 360 is nothing but a revamped regular xbox, and the Wii is a revamped gameCube with motion controlls.

The only TRUE NEXT GEN console is the PS3....AAAHAhHAHHAHAHHAHA

[Play B3yond]

How ironic...your name is Bill Gates and you have a photo of him but u like Sony

[Mc187]

A game that noone cared about is being remade for consoles that are average at best. No PS3 owner really cares about this because....
Rockstar is coming out with a totally new ip exclusive for the PS3.Yes it's true so enjoy your re hashed games.
It really got a 10/10 eh.. well that just goes to show you that a game can get a 10/10 and people still won't buy it

[THAMMER1]

Back and forth back and forth.

"Mine Is better.", "No mine is." Please STFU.

There is only one reason that maters. R* did not make a PS3 version.

You know what else. I was in the game store today talking to a friend about buying a 360. Out of no where some fat bald chump stats ranting about getting a PS3 and RROD. I'm like, "Am I talking to you @SS hole!?" This crap is spueing into the streets. OMG LAME

[IPlayGames]

Why no NGS on 360?

Because its BC on 360. Bully is BC on PS3 (unless u buy the new sku).