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New Rockstar Game Franchise Exclusive to PS3

July 28, 2007 in News comments 11

A new IP from Rockstar to being exclusive to the PS3 and no it is not LA Noire. Rockstar wanted to make a game that can only be done on the PS3 utilizing blu-ray and the power of the PS3's CELL.

This is Michael Shorrock. I’m the Director of 3rd Party Relations at SCEA. As you may have seen this morning/last night on GameHead with Geoff Keighley, we are announcing that a new franchise from Rockstar Games will be exclusive to PS3. As part of our long standing relationship with Rockstar, and the incredible success for both companies with the cultural icon that is Grand Theft Auto, we’ve agreed to the PlayStation exclusive rights of the next great franchise from the Rockstar studios.

Everyone knows to have success in this business you need to look ahead, identifying the talent and titles that are going to give consumers new kinds of gaming experiences that help set the bar for the rest of the industry. Rockstar has a heritage for doing just that. We have had incredible success with the GTA franchise and are happy to continue to offer those titles on our platforms, and even more excited about what’s to come from the current and future relationship between our companies. Rockstar really wanted to make a game that you can truly only do on PS3, harnessing the power of CELL and Blu-ray disc and this deal lets them do just that.. This is really a win-win situation for both companies. As Jack mentioned in the interview with Geoff, this franchise is not LA Noire, but something all new. We agreed with Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive Software that we wouldn’t disclose anything more about the deal or title at this time, so stay tuned, we’ll share more info as soon as we can.
Master Zhang He via blog.us.playstation.com »
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  • -1
    Shadow of Death Jul 28, 07
    Soooo vague -_-

    Well, I hope it is really good Whatever it is 0_o

    And since they have only just started with it, it probably won't come out for a couple of years -_- *sighs*
    • -1
      Tom Jul 28, 07
      Yeah, it would probably have helped more if we'd know what it is we were looking at here. Oh well, I'm sure it'll be good; Rockstar never let us down.
  • 1
    Existenz Jul 28, 07
    GTA V... Come on give us the GTA, PS3 owners deserve not contaminated by the bullshit that multi platform gaming often brings.
  • 0
    Storm Jul 28, 07
    What the hell? Why did both of our articles get approved? I submitted mine 7 hours ago...meh, whatever

    Good to hear that a new series is on the horizon, though I doubt it can hold as much ground as GTA.
    • 0
      Enhance Jul 28, 07
      I don't know why this article was approved first but I approved yours as well because it included the video interview.
  • 1
    Subzer0 Jul 28, 07
    Good news! After reading this article, I have a good feeling about this franchise. ^^
  • 0
    Final Blade Jul 29, 07
    Hey The Agency is also vague and people are already starting to like it.
    In no doubt this will be interesting.
  • 0
    tidus04 Jul 29, 07
    Resonably vague but it is better then nothing and this happening is it a sign of Rockstar and Sony getting on a bit more by any chance ?
    • 1
      Existenz Jul 29, 07
      They have always been getting on... Sony giving Rockstar permission to make GTA IV for the Xbox 360 is a sign of just how deep their trust lies, i mean yes Microsoft have been rocking the boat a bit with the whole exclusive content deal, but Microsoft don't have the one thing Sony have and that is the trust and friendship with one of the biggest developers of alternative entertainment, now this just goes to show that... Microsoft would probably have to pay a few billion to get a true exclusive out of Rockstar Games and Sony as far as i know get 2 just by being a friend heh... Thats what is cool.
      • 0
        Final Blade Jul 29, 07
        Perfectly said. And i agree.
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    regice Jul 30, 07
    i hope its really good like its sound

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