Chris Taylor on why Supreme C. is not coming to PS3, Dungeon Siege

IGN managed to talk with Gas Powered Games boss Chris Taylor about Space Siege, Supreme Commander, Demigod, the Dungeon Siege movie and more.

IGN: Why is it coming to 360 and not PS3?
Chris Taylor: Because the 360's got a bigger install base, so the economics work. It's a business decision.

IGN: Are we ever going to see a console version of Space Siege?
Chris Taylor: I would love to see a console version and we've been talking about it and I think we could very well see a console version. Yeah, that's not out of the question at all. I think it'd be a great console game.

IGN: Are we going to see another Supreme Commander expansion, are we going to see another Dungeon Siege?
Chris Taylor: Absolutely. There are all kinds of talks going on. Dungeon Siege 3 is being talked about, nothing's final. We're talking about working on an expansion pack called The Experimentals, where it's an experimental unit only expansion pack for Supreme Commander. Just massive experimental units for all factions.

[HarryEtTubMan]

HAHAHAHAH a Xbot article looking for something bad about the PS3... so funny

Its ok Zhuk.... we already know who is getting all te big hyped games for 2008 and 2009. ;)

"way to spin it mart
It's 16 million versus 9 million, hardly 2:1. Don't lie, loser."

See... they are now losing in EVERYTHING. So theMart falls back on flat out delusional lieing(the only thing he has left) EVERYONE KONWS THE XBOX 360 HAS NOT SOLD 19 MILLION SYSTEMS.

It doesnt even have 17.7 million "sold to customers" it is "sold to retailers". Period. The 360 does not have a 8-10 million console lead. Not even close. It has been getting OUTSOLD since October and will conintue to. Lies don't matter XBOTS. TheMart is scared, hiding and lieing.

But when its all said and dont the PS3 is now only 6-7 million behind. Period. And closing the gap each week. Soon, it will begin closing the gap faster and in a year or 2 it will be UTTER DOMINATION of the CRAPBOX.

I am done.

[BrianC6234]

Wow, this guy is lame. A game is coming to the 360 but not the PS3 because the 360 has a larger install base. He's a genious. Did he ever think that maybe the PS3 install base will soon catch the 360 and actually overtake it? That will happen by 2009. He'll sure look foolish then.

[Hagaf22]

basic economics?!?! this guys and idiot, if you want to get basic PUT IT ON ALL AVAILABLE SYSTEMS, that would be covering the entire "install base" look at call of duty 4 a Huge hit on 360 and ps3, infinity ward is rolling in the dough, because they know "basic economics"

[TheXgamerLive]

Do you known the future and that it's going to do a 180 or something? No you don't.

[MaximusPrime]

looks like a crap game. yea let 360 have it.

[lawman1108]

Because the 360's got a bigger install base, so the economics work. It's a business decision.

And the above is why MGS4 and FF13 will be on the 360 Sony Douche-bots! SUCK IT

[BrianC6234]

Right now the 360 has a larger install base but it isn't that big and the PS3 is going to have a huge year this year just like the 360 did last year. If anything the 360's installed base is rather small since it had such a big second year. The PS3 won't really need to do that much to catch it. Games like MGS4 and GT5 will sell a lot of PS3's. Anyone using this excuse now isn't looking long term. They see today but not tomorrow. Companies that do that usually end up dying.

[CRIMS0N_W0LF]

Sucked on PC will suck even more on X360.

RED ALRET FTW!!

[LJWooly]

The 360 version looks to be t3h suckzor, so this really isn't a loss for PS3 owners.

As you can see above, they seriously don't care.

[games4fun]

agree with because of your avatar (hale looks freakin sweet it would scare the sh$t out of me if he was the squad leader)

[TheMART]

"Why is it coming to 360 and not PS3?
Chris Taylor: Because the 360's got a bigger install base, so the economics work. It's a business decision."

360: about 18 mln. units sold now
PS3: about 8.65 mln. units sold now

Those business decisions we'll see more and more, like the PS2 had that plus last gen, the 360 got it this gen

[LJWooly]

The PS2 also had a continuous stream of so-called 'AAA' games each and every year, games available on no other console.

The 360... not so much. Take a look at the 2008's line-up for example (i'm not gonna post the whole list, I have a life). The 360 blew it's load too early, and just isn't built to last, future's looking bleak, and this is only supported by the "but, but, but... it SELLS more!" attitude of the die-hard Microsoft fans nowadays. No "it's better" arguments, just "it SELLS more".

Hey, a funny picture to cheer you up...

[MaximusPrime]

you keep forgetting that PS3 was released a YEAR LATER.

If released same time, the figure would be different. Would be much higher. The line graph even confirmed that.
http://www.n4g.com/News-976...

Now reports of WB, New Line Cinema and HBO defected to Bluray this will give a huge boost for PS3.

Yes everyone will use PS3 as the main Bluray player but they WILL use it to play games.

Please stop trolling and play your xbug.

[AllroundGamer]

360: about 10 mln. units broken...

[Impact]

I agree to a point, but given the fact Blu-Ray basically whoopeed
HD-DVD's A$$ and the PS3 has a pretty impressive line up for 08. Not to mention sales are starting to pick up as a result of that. as of right now it's a no brainer with xbox having the larger install base but by summer of 08 This wont be so much of a issue.

[MikeGdaGod]

30% of that 18 mil are from people that bought more than one 360 or had them replaced. REMEMBER!!!!!

when i bought a 360 and it broke on me twice, i didn't have three xboxs. just one, but the sales would show three units moved.

you quoting those numbers just shows how much you're in denial.

[Account deleted]

loooooool, you got 'em captured in one frame....
but now seriously you want to have a good rts experience, get a pc, this genre is for the pc in first place, you can have some ports and spin-offs on the console but it is not gonna reach the quality of pc rts imo, i played supreme commander on my mid-end pc and it was amazing...

[bootsielon]

It's 16 million versus 9 million, hardly 2:1. Don't lie, loser.

[BrianC6234]

You don't really expect this to stay like this do you? Do you really think the 360 will stay way ahead of the PS3? THe 360 has peaked. The hardware has a serious flaw that has been a disaster for Microsoft. The big games have all come and gone so there isn't much left. Now the PS3 is almost as cheap as the 360 and the big games will soon start coming out. Games like MGS4 and GT5. I know a lot of car nuts who love GT and will buy a PS3 for that game alone. And MGS4 will NEVER be out on the 360 no matter how much people cry for it. Why dumb down a great game? If you want it buy a PS3.

By this time next year the Wii will be about dead, the 360 will be showing its age and the PS3 will be on top where it belongs.

[SolidSnake93]

Bubbles for making me laugh!

[pwnmaster3000]

i thought 360 sol around 16 mill

[Impact]

Since I only own a PC, I will give my opinion on this game since it's been out awhile.

This game did alright on the PC, however I was dissapointed by it. This game is about large scale battles but the way the game is set up, you spend a majority of your time looking at the global map moving dots around. I guess what im trying to say is the game isn't very immersive or tactical, no individual unit that you build makes a difference.

Honestly if you want to play a RTS with more depth and immersion pick up anything by "relic" they made
""Company of Heroes"" which won GOTY of 06 and it kicks f#@king a$$.

This is just for you people who are serious RTS fans or those of you in the market for a new rts to play, pick up "Company of Heroes" for the PC instead if you can

[Skerj]

Relic ruined every other RTS for me, Dawn of War killed all and then CoH came out and did the same thing. I played a few hours of Supreme Commander and it really was nothing to write home about, just like Dungeon Siege. Except in DS's case I spent a while in that game before I realized it was really derivative. So it's funny to see people arguing about a game that's been out for a while that they never have played or don't intend to purchase.

[TheIneffableBob]

If I were to choose between CoH and SupCom, I would choose SupCom. The epic scale, the deep economy system, the awesome units, and the complex gameplay make SupCom one of the most satisfying RTS games I've ever played. To be able to penetrate through the base of a turtler and take out his commander using scouts and interceptors as distraction to the AA then bringing in the strategic bombers from behind is such an awesome feeling.

[Wicked Sick]

Technically this is not an exclusive since its on PC, but whatever just start with your "only on xbox 360" and "exclusive to console market" crap.

Needless to say, NO I dont think you can call a game exclusive IF its on another platform.

Im out

[Chubear]

Yes it is. I don't know when PC fanbase started caring about what happens with consoles cause in regards to consoles, PCs don't matter. They are of a totally different market and mind-set and thus the reason games like halo ARE exclusive because it's only found on one console.

PCs have never mattered in the console race and I don't know why it's fanbase all of a sudden this gen are trying to compare platforms. Maybe a little insecure perhaps.

[Bladestar]

I know.. I know.. PS3 fans will bash the xbox 360 for actually having RTS games... but I like having the option of not having to buy expensive PC just to get my RTS fix...

If you are into console and you like RTS the xbox 360 is the console to own... fact.. you can give all your personal crap and bashing... the PS3 just does not have any RTS and by the look of it very few ever will... yeah.. yeah.. you can use a PC.. but as far as I hear the PS3 is like a PC it supports keyboard and mouse.. so, why shouldn't I be able to use a PS3 to play RTS games?

I'm still playing C&C3 on my xbox 360 everyday... not something I would be able to do on the PS3.

"As you can see above, they seriously don't care.".... well... so they say.. yet they come into an RTS article and post comments about stuff they don't care... you don't see many of us that don't care about the wii going into wii games articles and posting comments about it...

how about PS3 articles!? well.. most PS3 articles are posted by people that want to flame the xbox 360 and most of these articles have some xbox 360 bashing... like all blu-ray vs HD DVD articles.. all the comments mention the xbox 360 one way or another...

[LJWooly]

Then don't buy a PS3, then you won't have a problem, and therefore no reason to b1tch.

[LastDance]

thats because microsoft decided to back the piece of sh!t. Ofcourse they will be mentioned.

[Impact]

Actually I hate to burst your bubble mate but the Xbox 360 is more like a PC software wise, given the fact most of the Xbox 3's AAA titles are PC ports. without the PC Microsofts Xbox would be in a shi+y situation.

I have said this is many posts, if you have a PC there is no point in having a Xbox 360. The line up is very much the same, anything decent that comes out for the PC usually goes to the Xbox 360 and vice versa. this is because Microsoft has something called a monopoly on the computer gaming market. The PC is the most useful tool Microsoft has going for it in the console war. However I also think those that are turned off and intimidated by PC gaming (I know I'm starting to get tired of all the money I have been dumping into my PC) but like the titles are picking up a Xbox 360. Those that are very much into PC gaming are going for the PS3 because it's technical capabilities and unique line up, not a weaker rehash of what they have already bought ported over to the xbox 360

sorry if that came off a bit harsh but it's very true.

[duarteq]

I like having the option of not having to buy an unfinished console like Xbox360 just to get my FPS games working other resolutions than 640p

[Chubear]

No one disses the 360 cause it has RTSs. PS fanbase love RTSs too and we got our share coming out too. How many RTSs did the 360 have in it's first year on the market?

No dude the 360 isn't dissed cause it has RTSs, that's nonsense. It's dissed cause the system it's self if a POS... or atleast that's why I diss it. :P

[BrianC6234]

Does an RTS require an expensive PC? There isn't that much to them. If I wanted to I could probably play them on my $700 laptop. What does an RTS do that needs an expensive PC?

[ravenguard88]

Maybe you have $700 to throw around but the general public does not.

Complain all you want about making the RTS genre more accessible, it doesn't make your PS3 look any better, or the Xbox 360 look any worse.

You simply don't understand the market, and don't seem to understand the majority of console owners have consoles either as an extra toy next to their awesome PC, or (the majority) have a console because they simply cannot afford PC gaming.

[mario888]

I can't see myself playing any RTS on ps3 or xbox 360.

[Impact]

I Agree, same reason I wont play a FPS on a console. F!#K controllers for FPS and RTS..if all games supported this I would go out and buy a console tomorrow. I always found it silly that people who own a console, whine about enabling keyboard and mouse support for games. The more options you give the consumer the better.

[canadiangamer]

Do PS3 players really care? It's not like we're getting screwed out of a great game. I've played it on the PC and not at all impressed. It's the game developer that's screwed - he might want to look at the increase of PS3 sales and consider the potential under it's hood...no matter, even if it's a port..that's what bargain bins are for.

[Fezthebest]

this game, is pretty good, but i don't think it should come out for the 360, or PS3.

[djroberts]

How short sided. I guess Chris doesn't see the fact that the PS3 install base is catching up. He should at least say that a PS3 version of the game may come later so not topiss off potential customers when they suddenly realize their mistake.

Poor business decision Chris.

[OpiZA]

Sony trolls are coming out of the woodwork again.

[THAMMER1]

The problem is SONY is in last place so SONY/PS3 fans feel that give them a license to be the biggest @sses they can be.

What is even sadder is some of the more intelligent individuals can see the effect of garbage they pedal is having on the site but yet they still cannot get enough. They seem to get more enjoyment out of trying to bother XBOX fan than the PS3 all together.

Also the Internet is the only place tools like this get any breathing room. 2008 just started and just because they did not get 2006, or 2007 they seem to want to force things along. Try as they may the truth will still prevail. I will soon own a PS3 myself and I’m really looking forward to it. But if this stuff keeps up I just may not.

[Skerj]

The game. ..really wasn't that fun to begin with on PC. Besides with all the psychotically OD micromanagement you have to do, I'd like to see how that works on a controller.

[Chubear]

Take a look at what BFME II did with a controller and it's not hard to seeing using a controll is not 'teh death" like the PC fanbase love to act like.

Plus, it also seems PC gamers love to ignore the fact that the PS3 has K/M support too.

Besides, I love using the controll pad that's why I'm a console gamer. The K/M maybe more precise but the controll pad does a great enough job for me.

When RTSs come to consoles they aren't targeted towards PC gamers, they're targeted towards console gamers as it seems PC gamers now think that every console gamer also PC games which is far from the truth.

I've read about how RTSs shouldn;t come to consoles and I jsut think that's very selfish of a group to think an entire genre should be platform exclusive. That's immensely shallow and closed minded.

[Skerj]

I purposely didn't bring up the fact that the PS3 had KB/M support so as not to add another log into the flame fires. But you're right, and this game in it's current state would benefit from that greatly on the PS3 but it won't be going. BFME II did have awesome controls, but it was built with the 360 in mind wasn't it? Supreme Commander doesn't appear as such considering the amount of micro involved with the game, they might pull it off but I'm not holding my breath on that.

[Eclipse]

you wanna know why ps3 fanboys are bashing this game?

well first all those RTS games on the 360 are gonna be crap and if they're good they're not gonna move many consoles.

THAMMER ps3 fanboys and 360 fanboys have no differences.

you act like theer is a race of ps3 fanboys.

SORRY, BUT RACES ARE BLACK,HISPANIC, CAUCASIAN,ETC.

PS3 FANBOYS BASH THE 360 BECAUSE EVER SINCE THE CONSOLE "WAR" STARTED XBOX360 FANBOYS BASHED THE PS3 CONTINOUSLY.

NOW THAT THE PS3 HAS SOLD THE SAME AMOUNT OF CONSOLES AS THE 360 AS IT DID IN IT'S FIRST YEAR WITH NO GAMES AND THE PS3 IS GAINING POPULARITY PS3 FANBOYS ARE NOW THE ONES ON TOP.

Sorry , but times have changed, no ps3 owners are jealos of this game, I have an xbox360 And I'm not even gonna buy it.

[aiphanes]

Everything else are just ethnic groups...we all have the same blood....just different blood types...we all got 2 arms, legs and head and two eyes...skin color does not matter...it does not different you in race...we all belong to the HUMAN RACE.

[THAMMER1]

Did I say anything about race? All I'm saying is SONY fanboys have a reputation for what is going on here.

[Death]

The more diverse games you have in a consoles library, the better your chances of attracting new users. This is how the Playstation brand has always thrived, they get all the games, good or bad.

The PS3 user base is pretty healthy now, chances are he is referring to the NA base, since this type of game generally has more appeal to the North American market. More than that, PS3 owners are incredibly fickle for some reason and do not buy games that they feel aren't "good enough". Of course that isn't all users, but sales numbers for some of the great exclusives aren't where you would expect them to be. A game like Supreme Commander wouldn't do well in this climate.

-Death

[ravenguard88]

Supreme Commander wouldn't do well in Japan.

[Eclipse]

is that ps3 fanboys are always the first ones to set up the defense before xbox360 fanboys start bashing the ps3.

Really, Do u think ps3 fanboys won't bash the xbox360 after u say that the ps3 is'nt selling anything and just bash the ps3?

if u hit somebody expect to get hit back.

SIMPLE, YET SOME OF U CAN'T UNDERSTAND IT.

[MaximusPrime]

the title attracts PS3 fans attentions

[UltramanJ]

because Chris Taylor and Gas Powered games have always had a close relationship with Microsoft who published all of their early games. I'm sure it was requested by M$ that they keep it exclusive to the 360, and in all honesty who cares? It looks like crap, and it's a genre that doesn't do well on consoles. Even 360 owners will be avoiding this.

[Death]

Command and Conquer was done very well on the 360 and Supreme Commander is refining the conversion from PC to console even more. I will definately be buying this game on the 360 when it releases. I would imagine most RTS fans already own this game on PC, so it will need to forge new ground if it is going to expand on it's existing customer base. Had it launched at the same time as PC it would have made a big differance.

-Death

[mintaro]

hmmn, dont really see it as a loss for the ps3

[InMyOpinion]

It sure as hell doesn't gain anything from it either...

[fermcr]

Console fanboys make me smile... after reading so many stupid things in this site bye the fanboys, i believe that the fanboys don't deserve that name, they just became fan-babies for the way they behave and always cry about their console. MINE IS BETTER THEN YOURS. LOL. Why don't you guys GROW UP

[marcdz1]

These kinds of games plague the Xbox 360. There's no variety. Another action shooter wow. It really stands out from the hundred other shooters out there on the console. I've said it once and I'll will say it again. The majority of the games also come out on the PC. Therefore they all feel like you are playing on a PC and not a console. Big difference. I could care less if they get 10 more shooters haha.

[Death]

It's an RTS (Real Time Strategy). RTS's are relativly new to consoles. The only one I know of that exists on the new consoles is C&C which came out last yeat. This is a genre that has always been on the PC, but is working it's way to consoles.

-Death

[marcdz1]

I got owned. HAHA but the game still sucks and there's too many games this year to even bother with this one.

[Death]

http://pc.ign.com/articles/... 9.0
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/... 8.7
http://www.gamerankings.com...

[Guitarded]

Thier is also LOTR:BFME and Battle Stations: Midway and I think one or two others.

[Death]

I'll have to check them out. I never even thought twice about LOTR since most movie based games suck horribly. From what little I just seen it looked good. I know their are a slew of RTS getting ready to hit consoles this year and am eagerly looking forward to it since I am an RTS fan.

-Death

[Guitarded]

Yet another title that can only be played on a Microsoft platform. 360 or Windows.

[Guitarded]

RTS games got to be to complicated to be fun for me. Oh but the memories of my brother and I in system link, tvs back to back. Good times!

[CrazzyMan]

stupid developers. haha. =))

[Guitarded]

Stupid Sony! Haha.

[CrazzyMan]

With MGS4, KZ2, R2, M2, FFXIII, LBP, Wardevil, 8days, WKS, Heavy Rain?
You must be LOL. =)))

[jackdoe]

Dude should have just said that they were lazy and the 360 port wouldn't take any effort as the two platforms share such similar infrastructure.

[Snukadaman]

This might be the start of more games not going too the ps3....Im sure this was a result of lousy ultimate tournament 3 sales... and cue the idiots coming on here and saying the game is crap...the true sign of sour grapes on both sides of this fanboy war.

[H2Os]

Yes so all games on the PC should be canceled as well, because UT III didn't sell well on the PC either.

Good try though.

[Snukadaman]

Im going too go out on a limb and say its cheaper too develop games for pc's....which in turn as everyone knows...the xbox 360 games also run off that same architecture..and this cant be denied right....face it..its just too expensive too make games on the ps3...if they make a pc version..its only common sense too also develop for what is considered a pc anyways...the xbox 360.

[MANTIIS]

That is why I have a PS3 for my console games, and a PC for my PC games, and YOU have a 360 for your...PC games. Puh-lease. Give the Xbots a pebble to throw in the pond and they will, even in light of the indisputable trend of PS3 beginning to overtake 360 in sales.

[ravenguard88]

But not everyone is as well off as you may be. The vast majority of people can only afford one platform + a mediocre PC.

Either way, your point has no merit. You're basically saying "ohh, so they're getting this game? *insert lame remark* Why would I ever want THAT game? MY CONSOLE is SOOOOO superior now, because it DOESN'T have THAT game."

...Think about it....

[MANTIIS]

Gimme a break, Ravenguard. The only thing "lame" is your insertion of why you think my comment has no merit-your justification of which is solely your personal opinion. The point I make is simple and seemingly true, and that is that it is no surprise that a company that owns the world's most dominant operating system probably has a few business connections towards making deals with companies who make games that run on said operating system. You think? Its not so hard to ponder as to how they could lead the path of those PC games to their console, which is inherently closer to a PC in architecture than any of the other consoles (just as the original X-Box was). I'm sure, as well, apart from the obvious larger install base cop out, there are also considerations to reserve concerning "an American game, for an American system." Ever heard of demographics? These games would probably bomb on PS3. Though, Supreme Commander is indeed an awesome game, I doubt that either of these titles will move systems nor are they the next best thing for the 360 since Halo 3. There is nothing to brag about for Xbots getting these games, when you can play them on PC-just as is most every "good" game on 360 (Bioshock, Gears of War, Halo, etc...). You do not see this trend occur as prevalently with PC to PS3 ports. Unreal 3 is the first that I know of. This is why some could argue that PS3 is a more authentic console experience than 360's schizophrenic (am I a pc or a console) ways. As far as being well off by owning a rig that can play Bioshock, Gears of war, etc...,well, no, I would call that smart. You'd be surprised what you can build for a fraction of what companies charge. But I guess you not that kind of gamer. Oh, and by the way, you're wrong I do want "THAT GAME" (Supreme Commander)...for my (cough)PC.

[ohhthegore]

Nooooooooooooooooooooo........

[ravenguard88]

It's only hailed as the true sequel to one of the best RPG games ever created.

[espoac]

I'm surprised it's even on 360. Do console gamers really care about RTSs that much? Maybe XBOX360 owners do because they're the closest to PC gamers in terms of what content they prefer.

[sonyfanonly]

hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmm

THIS GAME OR MGS4 WOW (I DONT KNOW SNAKE I MIGHT HAVE TO PASS YOU UP ON THIS ONE ) END SARCASM THEY JUST DONT WANT TO COMPETE WITH SONYS EXCLUSIVES AND THEY KNOW XBOX 360 HAS NOTHING BUT HALO

[jorellpogi]

Even if this game is released on PS3 I will still not buy it. I will buy a game that will caught my fancy.

[unicronic]

Whilst it is good news the Supreme Commander is coming to console, it is a seriously weak statement by GPG. "Business Decision", yeah right.

GPG just want an easy ride and taking on the 360 platform guarantees them that. The PS3 user base is several million and hardly worth ignoring.

But some of these PC first game companies really are stuck inside their own little comfort zone and will eventually get eaten up by companies that are ambitous commercially as well and technically.

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

In other words we buy games and droids buy movies. (or they whine and cry to much)

IMO it's because you cry to much while watching Spiderman 3 because you don't have anything real to play and even if you did you wouldn't buy it. So you sit at home and make up sh!t in your blogs about Xbox games going PS3 because we all know you realy wish you got that 360 because Spiderman 400 times in a row isn't as good as playing 90% of your games online with real live people.

Bottem line 7 attach rate and 2.9. 8 million Halo 3 and 4 million COD4 to that just over a million COD4 and thats the best selling game on your platform. It's about money, Sony makes Warner, Paramont, Disiney and all the movie studios money but they don't make anything for Epic, EA, Activision, UBI or any other pub/dev out there.

Wii = gaming console
360 = gaming console
PS3 = shiny DVD player

[ForTheFallen]

Does the 360 have Bluray?
Customizable themes? (Not wallpaper)
Well at least you can change out your harddrive for ANY Laptop drive you want right?
Instal a different OS?
Bluetooth?
Oh and it's outselling 360's even though it has fewer games and less of a fanbase...Odd. It's almost as if people are wising up to the 33% failure rate being experienced...(1% for PS3) Well just play your overly hyped Halo 3...Cuz we all love a f*cked up melee system, don't we?

Yea...A shiny DVD player is defintely what comes to mind...

[GastoncklovesMP]

All I read from this stories comments are xbox blew it games to early and it sucked on PC. Lets all wait untill the end of this year to judge on if they have no good games this year and lets also wait to see if it may come out any better on the 360. Also EVERONE STOP BEING A FANBOY GO BUY A PS3 A Wii AND A XBOX360 SO YOU MAY PLAY ALL THE GREAT GAMES .

[WilliamRLBaker]

simple. 360 has a bigger install base and its owners actually buy games where as the ps3....they dont...purchase games...

[Alcohog]

Looks craptacular.

[Charlie2688]

Actually the only thing I wonder is how the hell are they gonna make the game "work" on a console with a controller

and how much are they gonna sacrifice, chop, reduce or simplify to make it more "console" friendly

and yes if you have played it you know what I mean, and no if you have played LOTR BM2 or C&C3 on the 360 its not the same the only thing they have in common is that all 3 are RTS

[kwicksandz]

WTF are you on about? Sup comm is one of the least micro intensive RTS ever made. Do you even know what micro is? Warcraft 3 and starcraft have 10x the micro a sup comm player needs.

Anyway Chris taylor is the RTS god as he gave us total annilhiaton, the best RTS ever made. Sup comm is just a good successor to TA just like bioshock is just good compared to system shock 2.

This is a great game that i enjoyed on PC for several months. i am interested in the control scheme on console and to see how big a battle the 360 can take.

And i suspect the real reason this isnt coming to PS3 is not related to customer base at all but memory limitations. Sup comm on PC can suck up 4gb on an 8 player map at 64km size. 256mb aint gonna cut it.

[Supermax]

why trash a game when its not comein to the ps3 seems to me youd be playin your beloved ps3 instead of bein in a 360 forum area.that be like me goin to a ps3 forum area and trahin mgs4.

[ravenguard88]

But I'd rather trust someone who is in the business of making business decisions than listen to people pull numbers out of their asses.

Supreme Commander is an amazing strategy game, I own it and the expansion on my PC and I'm happy it is coming to 360 because I have tonnes of friends interested in it who cannot afford a new PC to play it. I'm not sure if I'll buy it for 360 but it's definitely a rental in the least.

I don't see how this started a flame war.... It's the developer that said releasing on the 360 only is a business decision. Perhaps instead of insulting a great game developer (for whatever reason, jealousy, random hatred, defense) show a little bit of respect. They never said it's never coming to PS3.

Fact of the matter is the Xbox 360 has a larger install base, and until that fact changes we can't do anything but agree. Current numbers do not show the PS3 catching up, but as previously stated there are to be many "big" releases on PS3 this year, and it's possible it will turn the tide. But we must accept it for what it is; a possibility.

[kingnick]

So in summary N4PS3Fanbois says "Games not on PS3 so it's the suxxor".

SC is a good game but I don't think it will sell well on 360, the 360's UI simply doesn't allow enough control to do RTS' justice.

[GastoncklovesMP]

I think it will sell decent. Last time I checked the xbox fourms on xbox.com everone was happy with the LOTR RTS controls. but i think halo was will be the one to make them perfect than everone on ever consle will be able to enjoy RTS games.

[Bolts]

The 360 LOTR is half the game of the PC version. Almost everything is dumbed down, there are less units, there are less buildings. Even worst is the microing, which is a freaking a joke.

The problems with the console version of Subcom will be much worst. Anyone who played the PC version should understand issues at hand. For one Subcom is a freaking HUGE game. So huge that PC version support multiple monitors. Subcom is all about massive battles with hundreds of units duking it out. And lastly mircoing is a big part of the Subcom experience, good luck selecting and managing your units with the 360's controler in the chaos of battle.

[moujahed]

RTS's should stay on the PC where they belong.

[Agent 88]

With an all out, massive influx of PS3 games in 2008, Im not sure PS3 consumers could handle another title, emotionally or financially. Bringing this title to the PS3 now would only burden our pocket books and laden our up coming game choices. We as humans, can only enjoy one gaming experience at a time........

[DeZimatoR]

Still, this guy is an idiot. If it came to the PS3 it would mean more sales. Now if he said the costs of making the game work on PS3 wouldn't be covered by what they would gain by the game's sales it would make more sense ;)

Anyways, not really bothered by this news, not my type of game.

[kingnick]

That's what he was alluring to, it just doesn't make business sense especially considering SC is heavily multithread and the SPEs are not cores so it would be much more of an effort to port the game to PS3 for very little potential return.

While I'm all for giving people choice I just don't see console RTS' becoming mainstream.

[Mr_Showtime1]

Any one up for writing this article?

"Hideo Kojima on why MGS4 is not coming to 360"

lol jk

[kingnick]

Sony moneyhats.

[GastoncklovesMP]

dude alll im saying is there is a chance that they may get it right . Right now RTS are better on pc i play them on my pc all the time i love them. and saying its xbox fault for dumbing it down sounds like a dev problem like they dident think the extra work would be worth it i could be wrong on that but please if im wrong some me something where they say the xbox couldent handle anymore people on the LOTR RTS. IF the halo wars controls and interface are perfect(i think they spent 6 month on it at least) we may be able to play as many unit as the system can handle. Also everone who is saying RTS should only be for pc you sound like the people from 10 years ago about FPS

well godbless and good-daY

[led1090]

dont u ppl realise that u need lotsa money to port pc games to consoles......game companies have to pay a huge sum of money in the form of loyalties to ms or sony......mebbe he didnt have enuff money for both so he took the safer route(currently atleast)