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Haze PC and 360 drop off the map

August 31, 2007 in News comments 12

Haze started off as a multi platform game for the PC, 360 and PS3. Then it became a timed exclusive for the PS3. Now it's definitely a PS3 exclusive, and the other version have been dropped.

Ubisoft has told GameSpot that First Radical's sci-fi first-person shooter Haze is now being planned solely for Sony's PlayStation 3 platform.

Originally, Haze was slated as a multiplatform release for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3 in spring, but back in May Ubisoft announced that the PS3 had become the "lead platform" for the title, which would be released in November on the PS3-only, although "no exclusivity for any platform has been officially announced."

Today, Ubisoft said that currently no other versions in development, and although it was still leaving the door open in the future for "new partnerships," currently the game is indeed only planned for the PS3. A spokesperson said, "The official statement on PC and Xbox 360 is that these platforms are not confirmed."

The Web sites of Free Radical, the Official Haze site, and Ubisoft site, all now only list the PS3 version of the game.
Sayyed via uk.gamespot.com »
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    Existenz Aug 31, 07
    Makes sense, Sony should jump on this and secure it as an exclusive not just hope that Free Radical never make a 360 version, this game really is the PS3's Halo and previews have stated it is just as good in all departments.
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    DeepDarkAbyss Aug 31, 07
    Meh. It still doesn't appeal to me personally, but I guess it's a big win for Sony.
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    tekmosis* Aug 31, 07
    Haze has officially now lost in the rivalry against Crysis. By limiting themselves to only the PS3 they are taking away a HUGE chunk of profits from the markets of the PC and 360 platforms.

    I think this was an absolutely asinine move on Free Radicals part. Even if Sony did pay them off, I don't think the pay off would of been as significant as if they actually put it out for all three platforms.
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    Existenz Aug 31, 07
    Heh and what does that mean for Crysis they are still a one platform pony also... Logic, its not all about profits you know if it was Crysis would be on every platform including the Wii it would probably be on all last gen consoles in some form, but umm its not because Crytek just want to make the best game possible, just like Free Radical
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      tekmosis* Aug 31, 07
      Difference is Crysis is being released first on the PC, not the PS3. I don't believe Crytek has mentioned that Crysis is a PC exclusive and it wont be released for either the PS3 or the 360. They're marketing towards a larger audience. I believe the marketing team at Crytek are doing a far superior job. Crysis demo on the Halo 3 release day? Haze is taking a back seat when pairing the two; Crysis / Haze.

      I didn't say it was all about profits. However, profits play a very vital role with any company which is something you can't deny. Just because you have a game on one platform only doesn't mean it'll be the best game it could possibly be.
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      Tenken Aug 31, 07
      EVERYTHING is about profits. That's what explains every single Yu-Gi-Oh! game to date.
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        Existenz Aug 31, 07
        Not all developers are the same, if they were we should just give up now.
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    Sayyed Aug 31, 07
    But you have more time and a reason to try and utilize it for that console.
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    Bale Fire* Aug 31, 07
    Wow Haze has been moved around so much.

    First a PS3 exclusive, then a multiplatform for the PS3, 360 and PC, then they drop the 360 version, now the PC version and its a PS3 exclusive again
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    Revenger of Wastelan Aug 31, 07
    Cool for the PS3 owners, but I, for someone who doesnt own a PS3, am really dissapointed that the PC version got dropped... Well i guess my PC couldnt run it anyways...
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    Seeker X Aug 31, 07
    Wow, that is some serious dedication from Free Radical's part...who knows? Maybe they wanted recognition? This strategy reminds me about MGS4's development.
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    Shadow of Death Aug 31, 07
    Yeah...If it is as good as it seems to be, it could be the PS3 version of Halo, or Gears of War...

    It has been likened to Halo (the design anyhow)

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