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Tabula Rasa's Richard Garriot explains the NCsoft/Sony deal

Seeker X | September 12, 2007 | News | Playstation 3 Playstation Portable 
It becomes even more apparent why Garriot is very interested in the PS3, despite being a rival against SOE. Not only did NCsoft want to get in the console market but was also attracted to the PS3's "best Internet connectivity and greatest freedom of Web access and interaction available to the user," The deal also includes the PlayStation Portable as well, as you may have known.

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In contrast to development partner Cryptic Studios--which is currently working on a Marvel superheroes MMOG for the Xbox 360 and Windows Vista--NCsoft was attracted to the PS3 due to Sony's ability to provide "the best Internet connectivity and greatest freedom of Web access and interaction available to the user." Garriott also mentioned that the focus of the partnership is for PS3 development "and perhaps the PSP." (SOE is currently working on a DC Comics-inspired MMOG for the PC and PS3.)

As for when NCsoft will debut the fruits of its labor on Sony's console, Garriott said it is aiming for the 2008 holiday season. Though no specific titles were mentioned, Garriott insinuated that the first project would be either a port or an extension to one of NCsoft's current properties. The publisher's portfolio includes Guild Wars, Lineage II, City of Heroes, and the forthcoming Tabula Rasa.

"We won't just be porting our games over to the PS3," explained Garriott. "We want to make new products using our current, popular Intellectual Properties (IPs) that will take advantage of the console, specifically in terms of user interface, connectivity, and play styles."

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    Bale Fire | September 13, 2007
    So which game are they making for the PS3? There all good but I'm desperate to know
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      Riku31069 | September 13, 2007
      Me too. Could it be Final Fantasy XIII or some other game? Just curious so I asked.
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    Seeker X | September 13, 2007
    They say they're gonna be porting some of their games to the PS3 so it COULD be Tabula Rasa, City of Heroes/Villains, Lineage, Auto Assault...and brand new franchises as well.

    ...and riku, you might wanna read up on game developers and their games.

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