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Heavy Rain's David Cage Has Strong Faith in PS3

PS3fanboy.com writes, David Cage likes to talk a lot -- especially when 'Uncanny Valleys' are involved. So, it shouldn't come as surprise to see a seven page discussion with the Heavy Rain developer over at Gamasutra. Cutting down to the most relevant bits, Cage solidified Quantic Dream's decision to develop solely for PS3: "Honestly, working on one platform is the best thing we could dream of, and it's a choice."

This little bit of news is a nice reassurance that Heavy Rain will remain a PS3 exclusive, as recent mentions of other 3rd party exclusives have been found to have their exclusivity in question, or outright gone. Further backing up his adherence to PS3, Cage had this to say: "You say it's a limited audience -- yeah, it's true at the moment, but by the end of the PlayStation 2, I think there are 120 million units in the world, so I don't call that a limited market. There's no reason why the PlayStation 3 can't reach these numbers."

Note: Clicking on SOURCE in the PS3fanboy.com article will take you to the full seven page interview with interesting details about the PS3 exclusive Heavy Rain.

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Bombibomb - 521 days 22 hours ago

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Sony should buy Quantic Dream. =) And Level-5, and Media Molecule, and Insomniac, and Naughty Dog, and Sucker Punch.

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ash_divine - 521 days 22 hours ago

1.1 - definitely

though most of those are second party anyway, might as well seal the deal.

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thor - 521 days 21 hours ago

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I reckon sony will likely buy media molecule in the long run (if lbp is a big success). Insomniac aren't going to be bought because they prefer to remain independent of sony, however they have a very strong relationship with sony, especially because of resistance, and ratchet, and now r2 is getting a big marketing campaign. So I don't think they'll be making any xbox releases any time soon ;) Quantic dream, however, I don't know. We'll see. It'd be great to see another exclusive from them once heavy rain releases. I hope it can live up to its hype (even though we know nothing about it lol)

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Lifendz - 521 days 21 hours ago

1.4 - I want more of Heavy Rain

and I know they'll get it out just as soon as its done but still, I want more footage of it.

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QuackPot - 521 days 20 hours ago

1.5 - No need to buy more studios...

Sony already has outstanding developers at its disposal.

Sony just needs to use them properly, as well as recruit new talent, discover and create new IPs and copy, modify, adapt, improve * HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL * games being produced by other developers.

Halo & Gears should have been fully analyzed on why they were so successful and an * IMPROVED * clone should have been created - unashamedly - using their own great developers.

Sony also needs to ensure the right developers are making their games. Killzone 1 would have been a 10/10 game had Naughty Dog, Zipper and especially SCE Santa Monica Studio made it. Damn, imagine God of War graphics and animation for Killzone 1 - simply would have been awesome.

Least we forget, developers don't come cheap and Sony isn't a cash rich as Microsoft.

No need to buy new....just use what you have, properly.

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Steven Colbert - 521 days 19 hours ago

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@Quackpot Sony isn't as rich as Microsoft?I gotta disagree.As a media conglomerate last year their profits went up to 88 billion dollars.Microsoft makes the same amount but I have no doubt Sony could buy tons of studios.

The best studios to buy is Platinum Games,Bioware and Pandemic(which EA snapped up) and High Voltage(The Conduit)

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StephanieBBB - 521 days 19 hours ago

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David Cage is a really smart individual. You can tell by how he can break down complicated matters in to understandble and processable pieces. This guy is the main reason why im intrested in knowing more about Heavy Rain.

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beavis4play - 521 days 18 hours ago

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sony owns sucker punch and ND.

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clintos59 - 521 days 11 hours ago

1.9 - U see I agree with u and im sure sony would if it was upto them but..

This is why so many devs support sony because sony doesnt just throw money out trying to buy devs but sony also gives alot of these small company;s a chance with new IP's and this is how alot of those small company's have became successful because of sony helping them out. Few teams that were once small, Naughty Dog, Insomniac, Sucker Punch, were just like Media Molecule and now are a success in the industry because sony took a chance in there games.

One thing I think alot of these devs support sony so much is because sony is letting them be independant with there studios and giving them whatever they want to do which is alot freedom and is why alot of these company's make exclusive titles to sony. U will see that what sony is doing is actually what is going to make them exceed the competition. While MS is busy buying up alot of third party games just to get on there system, sony will be busy spending money on new smaller companys that will bring in new IP's to the ps3. Anyone who says thats a bad thing, just look how big Little Big Planet is turning out to be and u will understand that this is what we can expect from sony to bring in all these amazing new IP's while MS is busy spending tons of money off rehashes.

If u think FF13 was a big lost, do remember FF13 sells best in japan and the ps3 version is exclusive in japan still and do remember FF13 is still coming to the ps3 and is being built on the ps3 which will prolly have the best version of the 2. Ill take 1 bluray disc over 3 dvd's anyday. Also this isnt a big loss for sony. They got tons of huge exclusives that can make up for FF13 going multiplatform in 2009 and what is real scary is 2009 is actually the year I dont see how nintendo or microsoft can even compete with the software lineup sony has in 2009. And if MGS4 has proven it can move tons of hardware, then we all know damn well there are many more titles that big coming for the ps3 and Resistance 2, and Little Big Planet are the next games to do what MGS4 has done, only difference is sony will be advertising the hell out of these 2 games which they didnt have to do with MGS4 just because MGS4 was already set to sell just from how big the franchise is and from the dev who was working on the title and because of the legendary icon solid snake finishing his last mission with a bang.

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bleachrulez - 521 days 21 hours ago

2 - heavy rain will make many people happy including me

and i think sony will buy media molecule

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Fishy Fingers - 521 days 21 hours ago

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The full interview has already been submitted. http://www.n4g.com/dev/News... It's a good read, you don't need some website to spoon feed you pieces of it.

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Splenda14 - 521 days 21 hours ago

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Sony owns Naughty Dog

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Ben1054 - 521 days 20 hours ago

4.1 - well

I Own You :)

joke

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Vicophine - 521 days 21 hours ago

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Smart man, unlike many in this dying industry :\

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thePatriot - 521 days 20 hours ago

5.1 - dying industry?

what?

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Vicophine - 521 days 20 hours ago

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Sorry, I should've elaborated a bit more. Hardcore gaming is dying, unfortunately..please revive yourself!! -throws phoenix down at it-

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ash_divine - 521 days 20 hours ago

5.3 - well... I wouldn't say "dying"

sickly yes, but not dying.

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QuackPot - 521 days 19 hours ago

5.4 - Alive and well on the 360

...that's hard core gaming. But now need to bring them to the Ps3 - not the ignorant fanboys though.

Fingers crossed.

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bluecapone - 521 days 20 hours ago

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wanna see some heavy rain gameplay

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MK_Red - 521 days 20 hours ago

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David Cage, please give us Omikron 2.

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malingenie - 521 days 20 hours ago

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I thought I was the only one who truly enjoyed that experience. Omikron FTW.

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MK_Red - 521 days 17 hours ago

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Glad to hear you loved Omikron too. Omikron indeed FTW!

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LeShin - 521 days 20 hours ago

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Brilliant interview and quite a thought provoking discussion! I'm beginning to really like this David Cage chap lol

Indigo Prophecy is a masterpiece in my opinion. Did any of you see the hidden scenes when you completed the game like the kung fu fight with Tyler and the librarian and the dance off in the underground garage? Classic

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Dream Machine - 521 days 20 hours ago

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You see, thats what I want from game developers, to try something new and be innovative. I don't just want to play games where I can find new ways to kill stuff.

He makes a lot of valid points about the game industry and gaming in general, I hope Heavy Rain does as well as it should do. Can't wait to have it.

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Mausenheimmer - 521 days 20 hours ago

11 - Big News!

PS3 developers think the PS3 is just dandy.

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Blood_Spiller - 521 days 18 hours ago

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You say that like it somehow makes his words less meaningful. This title was once a multi-platform game, if he felt the PS3 wasn't all that great he could have easily chosen a different platform when they decided to go exclusive with one.

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Sanhlami - 521 days 19 hours ago

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Thats good. Heavy Rain is one of the most realistic game I've seen, and its goood that it will stay PS3 exclusive.

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stuntman_mike - 521 days 18 hours ago

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loved omikron (great soundtrack) fahrenhiet was excellent too..cant wait for heavy rain first day buy for me.

i agreed with most of what cage said some of the other developers should be a bit more open like him.

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LightningPS3 - 521 days 17 hours ago

14 - crap interview about nothing

Ready to see Heavy Rain next month. The best thing said was the only thing about the game. You're a rookie and you're on a mission. That could mean a lot of things.

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avacadosnorkel - 521 days 17 hours ago

15 - Too much hype for Heavy Rain

I haven't seen ANYTHING except a screenshot from a couple years ago. But after all the hype if it doesn't make me sh1t bricks when I see it I'll be sad now.

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Roukuko - 521 days 22 hours ago

1 - David Cage

knows whats up

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eagle21 - 521 days 21 hours ago

1.1 - I agree..........

The E3 press got a chance to see Heavy Rain and I can't wait to see it. :)

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ThatCanadianguy420 - 521 days 21 hours ago

2 - Niiiice

Good find Eagle

You got the Hawkeye's for real :P

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pwnsause - 521 days 21 hours ago

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cant wait to see heavy rain in action. if they can make a game better than Indigo Prophecy, then im sold.

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NegativeCreep427 - 521 days 19 hours ago

3.1 - Oh definately!!!

Indigo Prophecy is something else entirely. That game was so engaging and thrilling to play. I'm so glad I didn't sell my copy off on Ebay (some people offered to pay $80 for it. Crazy!)

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juuken - 521 days 20 hours ago

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I'm glad to see he has faith in the PS3. I do as well, because it is one powerful system.

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QueefyB - 521 days 20 hours ago

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BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHA I WILL NEVER DIE ok seriously i just had surgery i will need a few more days for recovery and then i will be back to making sure xbox 360 players know there place that is in the trunk of a moving car heading towards a lake

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GiantEnemyCrab - 521 days 17 hours ago

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Finally got that sex change operation you've been dying for huh?

My thoughts and prayers for a severe infection are with you!

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QueefyB - 521 days 20 hours ago

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so i will see you guys in a few days juuken eagle and pwnsauce please make sure xbox 360 players are kept in there place ok see you then

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Steven Colbert - 521 days 19 hours ago

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Come back soon with your crazy antics

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juuken - 521 days 19 hours ago

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See ya! :3

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eagle21 - 521 days 18 hours ago

6.3 - no problem bro....

hope all is well.... :)

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Sir_Ken_Kutaragi - 521 days 18 hours ago

6.4 - @QueefyB ;)

Get better soon;)

Heavy Rain's David Cage Has Strong Faith in PS3...
Me to!!!;)

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belal - 521 days 18 hours ago

7 - hope that

heavy rain gets a massive hit in japan, europe and US !!!!

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waseem335 - 521 days 17 hours ago

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and i lost faith in ur mama

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max-jeager - 521 days 12 hours ago

8.2 - im sorry but

ur comment have only verify that u are a complete retard.
first the ps3 is black and awsome ,while the xbox 3fixme is white and looks like and old dell
Second and the most important the only console that has consta freezing due to it crappy os or whenever u need to check a message is the 360, proof of that is the daily amount of videos posted at youtube
third u dont own a ps3 because u are poor and u cannot own one unless u sell ur liver or ur kidney

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