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UT3 will not be using Windows LIVE, X-platform with PS3 undecided

July 19, 2007 in News comments 20

Epic' Mark Rein has announced that Unreal Tournament 3 will not be using Windows Live and that they are still undecided on cross platform play between the PC and PS3. They are looking to see whether it is actually 100 percent wanted by gamers before they venture into it. However as it stands, PS3s will still be served by PC servers so he is hoping that it should get some great servers going.

Well, the PC version of the game at least unless things change. Here's a post by Epic's Mark Rein:

UT3 does not use Games for Windows LIVE. We have not decided about cross platform play between PC and PS3. We're not 100% sure that users want that feature but if we get time we'll play around with it and see how it works
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  • -1
    Final Blade Jul 19, 07
    The title makes no sense, PS3 doesn't use live, so hows does this affect PS3 exactly. I could see it affecting the PC and maybe xbox.
  • 0
    black_wing79 Jul 19, 07
    actually its two different issues, the Windows LIVE thing first followed by the news on the PS3. changed the title
  • 1
    Existenz Jul 19, 07
    No the 360 version when it comes out will not be using Windows Live to play against PC gamers, though the PS3 version is still cross platform uncertain though it should be easy enough since unlike the 360 the PS3 can access PC servers for gaming so technically PC and PS3 gaming is easy, especially now that the PS3 natively supports a keyboard and mouse the PS3 is actually a very logical platform for X-Platform gaming.
    • -2
      Final Blade Jul 19, 07
      So there is no problem with the ps3. Thats what i thought.
      • 1
        Xenctuary Jul 19, 07
        quote finalblade98
        So there is no problem with the ps3. Its the xbox. Thats what i thought.
        What are you talking about? The Xbox 360 version wasn't even mentioned in this article. That will use the Xbox Live service when it is released.

        The Windows version of the game will not use the Windows Live system.
        • -1
          Final Blade Jul 19, 07
          However look what i said from first post, maybe xbox. Since i misread her post i will change the MS thing. But my point is the ps3 version is not in effect.
    • 0
      Xenctuary Jul 19, 07
      This does affect the PlayStation 3 version as the source also reveals that there may be cross-platform play between PC and PlayStation 3 gamers.
      • -1
        Final Blade Jul 19, 07
        And whats wrong with that, i don't see this being a bad thing. Please explain.
        • 0
          Xenctuary Jul 19, 07
          Just explaining that the news article is indeed related to the PlayStation 3 version. I never mentioned it being a bad thing.
  • 0
    Storm Jul 19, 07
    There's way too many Sony fans on GameGrep, heh. I mean, I can't blame them, hell I'm one of them...but being a Sony fan doesn't mean you have to jump on Microsoft's back about every little thing...I'm both fans.

    Anyways, that sucks for PC and 360 owners. I don't really care for X-platform gaming. It brings something new to the table, and more gamers, but meh, not a big deal for me.

    I'll at least get one thumbs down...no doubt.
    • 0
      Existenz Jul 19, 07
      Oh don't get me wrong sure i back the Playstation 3 currently, why not it is the better system and allows for alot more due to how open it is be it an open network structure to allowing PC peripherals without a game saying they can... But when stuff like this comes out, i mean this is the 3rd bit of info from this one game where the 360 cannot do something... PS3 can use user created PC mods, PS3 can use a keyboard and mouse to play it, PS3 can easily have X-platform play if they decide gamers want it... I mean if this is the future of next gen right here i will support the system that gives me all this flexibility.
  • 0
    Bale Fire* Jul 19, 07
    There aren't a lot of Sony Fanboys on Gamegrep its just that FinalBlade seems to be everywhere!

    Anyway Cross platform play between PC and PS3 would be fun, maybe we could finally settle that argument about which consoles has better FPS controls
    • 0
      Existenz Jul 19, 07
      Oh Epic have negated that contest right there... The PS3 supports keyboard and mouse in this game so unless you openly say i am using a controller, the contest just won't work since even PS3 owners could be using the PC conrols.
    • -2
      Final Blade Jul 19, 07
      Again where am i saying any bad here with MS, all im saying it sucks for PC. Stop trying to think im only a sony fan and maybe you would make sense.
  • 0
    Seeker X Jul 19, 07
    Does that mean that PS3 servers won't be necessarily hosted by users with bad connections, therefore *bleep*ing the whole game up?

    ...if there's cross platforming of course.
  • 0
    Sayyed Jul 19, 07
    The title is bad. I thought it wasn't going to use Xbox live.
  • -1
    Cdemon Jul 19, 07
    I thought Windows Live was now integrated into the Unreal 3 engine? At least, that's what they announced at E3.
    • 0
      volacide Jul 19, 07
      I guess that would depend on whether or not UT3 is running off of that updated engine.
  • 0
    Sixth Gauge Jul 19, 07
    Wow, what a ridiculously misleading title.
    • 0
      volacide Jul 19, 07
      Indeed. That's the kind of expert reporting you get from GameGrep.

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