EA - devlopment on PS3 further than X360's launch games

[Pumpkin Head]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6157528.html?part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6157528

In a postpresentation Q&A session, Jenson was asked to give an update on how the publisher's PlayStation 3 launch titles were shaping up relative to its Xbox 360 launch efforts from last year.

"We feel real good about where we are," Jenson said. "Relative to where we were with the Xbox [360], we're further along, but we're developing for a more complicated machine." Jenson's comments were likely in reference to the PlayStation 3's powerful central Cell processor, codeveloped by IBM and Toshiba, and its RSX graphics chip, designed by Nvidia.

Jenson isn't the only one feeling good about where EA is in regards to the PS3 launch. In a report on the industry's holiday outlook today, UBS Investments Research analyst Michael Wallace said the publisher was better suited to take advantage of the PS3 launch than its competitors.

"Of all the third parties, EA will have the most exposure to the PS3 launch in terms of its number of titles available," Wallace said, "but we feel it would be hurt less from a PS3 shortfall than other companies (i.e., Activision) would be, given that EA will have a more balanced lineup targeting both current-generation and next-generation platforms over the next two quarters."

[Max@GC]

Says EA...thx for the link!:)

[D3adcell]

I don't see how that means the ps3 is better or anything? I think that is just being twisted to be viewed as such. I will agree that the ps3 will probably have a small edge in power over the ps3 but this isn't one of those "zomg its better, see" type of deals.

Can't really be since they had more time to work on the ps3 games etc. The 360 launch was kind of early even for microsoft, as you can tell with perfect dark. But remember games like fight night round 3 were being developed for ps3 before the game had even been mentioned for 360, add all that extra time and of course you will have a better product. I think that goes for all of EA's games right now.

[Old_Timer!]

D3adcell it's not as if Pumpkin Head said it was more powerful, seems like you're taking it out of context. He's just bringing the facts, don't crucify the messenger.

[Fazares]

on the bandwagon theyr jumping...

[Kabbage]

But remember games like fight night round 3 were being developed for ps3 before the game had even been mentioned for 360, add all that extra time and of course you will have a better product. I think that goes for all of EA's games right now.

I dont see how you assume that just because it was announced for one system first that development started on that system first. Extra dev time after the fact sure...but we cant be sure they didnt start at the same time.

How can you be so sure that it isnt the system architecture that helps deliver a better product as well, looks at sig, oh I see. One system being better than the other was never mentioned but you feel as you need to downplay the potential of one being better anyway.

[Pumpkin Head]

D3adcell it's not as if Pumpkin Head said it was more powerful, seems like you're taking it out of context. He's just bringing the facts, don't crucify the messenger.Thank you brother i never meant no harm just posting news like i found it..{gamespot}

[D3adcell]

Was more of towards the article pumpking head. How they say that the development is probably further along due to the cell processor or what not. But this is EA, they are not known for pushing a systems power or anything. Just seemed kinda ackward that they noted something like that without saying anything about the added time to work on projects aswell. (now granted games like NBA Live 07 etc will probably both be released around the same time. If you see a huge difference in those titles, then the ps3 is just bad ass I guess.)

I dont see how you assume that just because it was announced for one system first that development started on that system first. Extra dev time after the fact sure...but we cant be sure they didnt start at the same time.

How can you be so sure that it isnt the system architecture that helps deliver a better product as well, looks at sig, oh I see. One system being better than the other was never mentioned but you feel as you need to downplay the potential of one being better anyway.

Because I own a 360 doesn't mean i'm not also purchasing a ps3. I will be getting all 3 consoles. But I just don't like how it seems every article now is more about which system is better or more powerful.

[Kabbage]

Was more of towards the article pumpking head. How they say that the development is probably further along due to the cell processor or what not. But this is EA, they are not known for pushing a systems power or anything. Just seemed kinda ackward that they noted something like that without saying anything about the added time to work on projects aswell. (now granted games like NBA Live 07 etc will probably both be released around the same time. If you see a huge difference in those titles, then the ps3 is just bad ass I guess.)



Because I own a 360 doesn't mean i'm not also purchasing a ps3. I will be getting all 3 consoles. But I just don't like how it seems every article now is more about which system is better or more powerful.

Yeah especially since this wasnt one of those articles :thumbsdow

And in reference to the article.... they are talking relative, since cell is considered to be the bigger pain to develop for.

And next time someone mentions the 360 being better I expect your latent bias come to the surface since you are so sick of people writing about how one console is better than the other.
Or maybe you are just sick of hear about the PS3 being better than the 360, even though this wasnt what the article was about.

[OmniCloud]

Why must we always come back to PS3 vs. Xbox stuff??? I wonder if it's like this everywhere else?

[Kabbage]

Why must we always come back to PS3 vs. Xbox stuff??? I wonder if it's like this everywhere else?
:stirpot:

[Domination]

I don't see how that means the ps3 is better or anything? I think that is just being twisted to be viewed as such. I will agree that the ps3 will probably have a small edge in power over the ps3 but this isn't one of those "zomg its better, see" type of deals.

Can't really be since they had more time to work on the ps3 games etc. The 360 launch was kind of early even for microsoft, as you can tell with perfect dark. But remember games like fight night round 3 were being developed for ps3 before the game had even been mentioned for 360, add all that extra time and of course you will have a better product. I think that goes for all of EA's games right now.

That's your own theory. But if the game was a port from the 360's version as well as the alpha tools shipping for this console long before the PS3, then I fail to see how the PS3 version was in developement first. My guess is EA didn't have the game up and running for any plublic footage to be shown off. Therefore, it was never anounced.

[EvilTaru]

I don't know what you guys are arguing about. Fight Night 3 PS3 looks great and seems to be a better product because of the extra time spent and I'm happy about that. I'm also happy to read in OPM that EA demoed an Army of Two test level on a PS3 dev kit, at least they have something running on actual hardware instead of pretending to be developing for the PS3 on a "development PC".

[overclocked]

I was quite stunned by the the improvements they have done. Almost scary how good it looks and i thought the 360 version looked very next-gen.
Excellent for all buyers of this title on PS3.

I don't see how that means the ps3 is better or anything? I think that is just being twisted to be viewed as such. I will agree that the ps3 will probably have a small edge in power over the (360) ..
I think the power is going to be more pronounced than "small edge" in favour for the PS3 but its in my opinion. :smoke: Yeah you know how people can twist things so that's just the natural "filter" on. ;)

Can't really be since they had more time to work on the ps3 games etc. The 360 launch was kind of early even for microsoft, as you can tell with perfect dark. But remember games like fight night round 3 were being developed for ps3 before the game had even been mentioned for 360, add all that extra time and of course you will have a better product. I think that goes for all of EA's games right now.

BTW i agree that it is the extra time they had but on the other hand you can always draw the "its harder to program for PS3 card".. :hugegrin:

The truth lies somewhere in between often if we have learned from the past.

[masteratt]

The Cell- Complicated (as with most good new technology) but superior.

I strongly believe The Cell will leave everything in the dust in a year or two (regarding the physics, sound, AI and graphics).

It just needs time. Time that Sony has (thanks to the very succesful PS2).

[ddaryl]

most everything that came out for the Xbox 360 early was rushed. Basically EA games like Burnout we're just last gen games upscaled to meet HD resolutions and with better sound.

However I am glad to hear that great games like Burnout are getting the built from scratch for the PS3 treatment.


I strongly believe The Cell will leave everything in the dust in a year or two (regarding the physics, sound, AI and graphics).




I'll take it one step further.

I KNOW it will leave all other consoles in the dust in regards to physics, AI and effects. There is ust no way the other consoles processors can compete. Not in the sheer number of possible parallel processes.

I do believe the PS3 will maintain the edge in graphics, but the cell is more adapt to allowing PS3 games to have much more of that next gen feel.

There is no denying that th ecell is a beast

[jaxmkii]

I don't see how that means the ps3 is better or anything? I think that is just being twisted to be viewed as such. I will agree that the ps3 will probably have a small edge in power over the ps3 but this isn't one of those "zomg its better, see" type of deals.

Can't really be since they had more time to work on the ps3 games etc. The 360 launch was kind of early even for microsoft, as you can tell with perfect dark. But remember games like fight night round 3 were being developed for ps3 before the game had even been mentioned for 360, add all that extra time and of course you will have a better product. I think that goes for all of EA's games right now.

oh nose a positive thing was sayed about PS3!!!:buldge:

:drunk:

[Garfunkel]

everyone shut up with the stupid verses maches. just shut up!

Ps3 may be more powerful but we should be talking about the games being better on which system!