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UT3: PS3 and PC Only Cross-platform Play Confirmed?

Epic is incorporating GameSpy's multiplayer tech into its advanced engine. The partnership pertains only to the PlayStation 3 and PC platforms, and will enable cross-platform play between the two.

"Over the past months we have fully integrated a broad suite of GameSpy online technology in Unreal Engine 3 and have built a fantastic working relationship with Epic," said Jamie Berger, senior VP of consumer products and technology for IGN Entertainment. "We look forward to extending that relationship with a number of new technologies customized for Unreal Engine 3 to be introduced over the next 12 months."

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razer - 867 days 14 hours ago

1 - And this deals with the 360?

How again?

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MK_Red - 867 days 13 hours ago

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"The partnership pertains only to the PlayStation 3 and PC platforms, and will enable cross-platform play between the two."
GameSpy will only be used for those two not 360 thus suggesting that 360-PC cross-play is out of the window.

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Odion - 867 days 10 hours ago

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or that once again your a moron MK-red and that MS wouldn't use a third party multiplayer program because they have their own

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zslash - 867 days 7 hours ago

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MK_Red : How does it suggest 360-PC play is out of the window?

They are using Games for Windows Live on the 360, not GameSpy.

Games for Windows Live supports 360 to PC connectivity.

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Rooted_Dust - 866 days 20 hours ago

1.4 - @ zslash

360 to PC connectivity is out the window, because Epic has stated that they have no interest in using Window's Live Anywhere service. Which would be necessary to do cross-platform play between PC's and 360.

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Lord Anubis - 867 days 13 hours ago

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Giggitty Giggitty

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SuicidalTendencies - 867 days 13 hours ago

3 -

I'm not seeing were it says UT3 is "confirmed" to have cross-platform play. All it says is Unreal Engine 3.

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This site is annoying. How can you disagree when nothing in the article says "CONFIRMED UT3 CROSS-PLATFORM PLAY". The title is misleading. I'm not saying that it won't have it. I hope it does.

@Hatchetforce

I don't care if MGS4 stays exclusive or not. I'm merely stating a fact. Nowhere in the article does it say Unreal Tournament 3 in "confirmed" for Cross platform play. It just say Unreal Engine 3. A lot of Devs use the Unreal Engine. It could mean any game using that engine. I also read an article were Mark Rein said this:

"He also spoke about whether the game would feature PC/PS3 cross-platform play.

“I’d say it’s unlikely…there’s no technical reason you can’t do it, there’s a lot of reasons why it might not make sense and that is the fact that on a PC we can release a patch five minutes after the last patch if we wanted to. PlayStation 3 we have to go through a fairly complex certing process…that’s not to say we’ll never have it, but I don’t believe we’re going to ship with it as a feature.

“The thing is, it’s hard to know if people really want it or not. Do you really want to play against PC players?” He then added that the different gameplay speeds of the console and PC versions would also be an issue."

http://www.games-digest.com...

So tell me how it's confirmed again?

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Hatchetforce - 867 days 13 hours ago

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The partnership pertains only to the PlayStation 3 and PC platforms, and will enable cross-platform play between the two.

I am thinking you are one of those people that kept refusing to believe MGS4 was a PS3 exclusive even though Sony announced it.

Playing with terms and treating them all as some euphemisitic double talk will get you nowhere. They said it will enable cross platform play but you are thinking, "It says it will enable it but will Epic use this enabled ability?" Ridiculous really. It is in there.

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Marona - 867 days 13 hours ago

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Same. It's not confirmed, go check the Epic Board yourself there isn't anything of this and no news about it from the Mods in there either.

Hatchetforce @
Go to the Epic board... :) No news from Rein.... hmmmm...

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Hatchetforce - 867 days 13 hours ago

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Remember Mark wasn't sure about the KB/M issue until it came from another source and he checked with the dev team and confirmed it. Then he even laughed about not being aware of it. Nothing new.

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Vip3r - 867 days 13 hours ago

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This game just gets better and better. I can't wait!

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Xeoset - 867 days 13 hours ago

5 -

*Waits for 360 version*

Better graphics and DLC.

*Awaits hypocrites*

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D_U_I - 867 days 13 hours ago

5.1 - hahahaha

Xeoset - owned. jealous?

I would be

Jump Out.

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Vip3r - 867 days 13 hours ago

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Except UT3 was build around the PS3's hardware.

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KeMoBLUE - 867 days 13 hours ago

5.3 - xeoset

better graphics: LMAO

DLC: LMAO

you seem to forget the ps3 version gets mods and what does the 360 get?????

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junk56 - 867 days 13 hours ago

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
uhhh i know! STUFF YOU HAVE TO PAY FOR :O

what are the chances of microsoft charging $$$ for ALL DLC? I DON'T KNOW!

/sarcasm

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aiphanes - 867 days 13 hours ago

6 - We still need confirmation from Mark...but we all know he said it was possible...

It turning out to be a good PS3 day!

UT3 will rule!!!

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Jenzo - 867 days 13 hours ago

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Looks like the PS3 version will be the one to get.

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schabeugen04 - 867 days 13 hours ago

8 - cross gaming

Man this sucks donkey nut. I want the cross platform play for 360/ps3/pc this would be great. not only would it expand the player base for online games. we could settle the score between ps3/360/pc fans once and for all!!

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Mecha105 - 867 days 13 hours ago

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PC FTW XD

*waits for hungry console predators*

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weekapaugh - 867 days 13 hours ago

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So basically only the systems with real next gen capabilities will get cross-platform.

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KeMoBLUE - 867 days 13 hours ago

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basically

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RadientFlux - 867 days 13 hours ago

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after reading such a complex post I can only think of one word to describe your stunning logic

IDIOT

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Makroyale - 867 days 13 hours ago

10 - I know it's great to laugh at the xbots, but come on...

Wouldn't it be more fun to have the ability to blow them away in the game?!?!?!

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hikikimori - 867 days 13 hours ago

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I don't understand, I though the game was a tad slower on the console?
(speed, not fps)

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D_U_I - 867 days 13 hours ago

12.1 - Well said

Woot.... cant wait to get my ass owned online. hahahaha

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Infernus - 867 days 13 hours ago

12.2 - A bit harsh, but true...

Calling the 360 a 'joke of a system' or a 'Dreamcast 360' may be a bit harsh imo, but to be perfectly honest you're right about the things you've said.

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Why_So_Serious - 867 days 13 hours ago

12.3 - baseless statement

"The game is running better on the PS3 than the 360 according to Epic themselves"
when did they say that?

"Cross platform play with PC games"
it's still not confirmed

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Infernus - 867 days 13 hours ago

13 - Nice!

UT3 cross-platform play is a nice bonus for us PS3 owners. I was always going to get UT3 anyway, but with cross-platform play included now I have a nice reason to buy a bluetooth keyboard for my PS3 :D

Looking forward to it tbh!

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ALIEN - 867 days 13 hours ago

14 - WELL!

Basically the best system get the better version of the game, and that is going to be the PS3. It's a great time to own a PS3. Can't wait till i get home n turn on my PS3. Im on a vacation. Where? Florida!

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weekapaugh - 867 days 13 hours ago

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I heard this rumor that the 360 has an SKU without a hard drive. I mean there is no way that can be true, what company is that stupid to have a SKU without a hard drive. What is it, 1995 all of sudden? Anyway, its obviously not true, but a funny rumor nonetheless.

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boi - 867 days 13 hours ago

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wow now I have to get this and Haze

so many games coming out for the following months its hard to keep up Oo

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Staircase - 867 days 13 hours ago

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Awesome! I am buying it on both PC and PS3 so me and my brother can kick the hell outta each other. =D

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nice_cuppa - 867 days 13 hours ago

18 - wow.

nice jump to a hell of allot of conclusions there lads.

give it 24 hours and we will have the truth and lots of proven fanboys.

read the article not the headline !

integrating a broad suite of GameSpy online technology in Unreal Engine 3

does not equal its being used in unreal tournament 3.

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boi - 867 days 13 hours ago

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True...

But you know with all the rumors and with Mark saying it can, its hard for any1 of us being like this lol

if its not x play then im not getting this but if it is im getting this

too many fps coming out...its getting out of hand lol

whos disagreeing btw

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Infernus - 867 days 13 hours ago

18.2 - Unreal Engine 3...

UT3 and the unreal engine 3 have been optimised for the PS3 as part of the deal. The engine hasn't been optimised on the 360 at all and so Gamespy is going to support PC/PS3 cross-play.

Since UT3 is built on the UE3 it's pretty obvious they'll use it if it's available, which it is...

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nice_cuppa - 867 days 12 hours ago

18.3 - dude what ?

do i need to list all the unreal engine 360 games that run perfectly.

optimization of the engine on 360 was never a problem

have you heard of gears of war ?

i think its because you ps3 only guys are just getting the unreal engine games like rainbow 6 you think its the same for 360.
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it's not !

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SmokeyMcBear - 867 days 12 hours ago

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oh you mean the gears of war that has an 8 person online service with really bad lag??

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AIZEN SOZUKE - 867 days 13 hours ago

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weakbox 180 cant go to next gen online play, too bad

by captain aizen

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spammy_nooo - 867 days 12 hours ago

20 - ...

i dont usually play online fps games, but this one is just like "party over here, everybody(save 360 owners) is invited!" i think im gonna get it for ps3 and whoop up with my kb/m.

plus i find that pc owners/gamers are generally much more polite than console ONLY gamers. idk why.

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boi - 867 days 12 hours ago

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yea they are you know lol

but then if your really good they call you cheat hahaha

get that alot from counterstrike lol

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nice_cuppa - 867 days 12 hours ago

21 - and to remind people shadowrun does this already on 360/pc.

don't get carried away.

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Blood_Spiller - 867 days 12 hours ago

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But you have to pay for it and the game wasn't even close to being in the same league as the UT franchise.

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boi - 867 days 12 hours ago

21.2 - lol

lol

peoples just getting excited because goddamn it! its UNREAL TOURNAMENT 3!!!!

plus yea 360 done it first but shadowrun...comon...pls don't tell me thats a classic!

if it was Halo or GoW yes its great but shadowrun...

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ALIEN - 867 days 12 hours ago

22 - PS3fans

we have to form a team to take over UT3.

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boi - 867 days 12 hours ago

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with u there...

it be great fun now...man I cant wait, too many good news for everyone

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weekapaugh - 867 days 12 hours ago

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"MS was the FIRST company to do cross-platform online functionality"

...and the first to do 33% non-functionality.

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