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What about MMOs? PlayStation fans are no stranger to the genre as Final Fantasy XI was a huge hit on the PlayStation 2. However, with an exclusive deal with the industry’s leading MMO developer, NCsoft, the PlayStation 3 could be the console which puts MMOs on the map for the console market.
Speaking to GameDaily, NCsoft President Chris Chung spoke about their strategy for MMOs in the New Year detailing some information that they would like to improve on as well as what their fans want:
"We have a solid strategy of building a high quality portfolio of games and we're going to continue to do that," said Chung.
"This year, were also going to focus on things we haven't been doing, like improving the user interaction. Along those same lines, we've been asking the consumers what they want and we might build a universal NCsoft 'launcher' like what's included with Tabula Rasa. They also want the ability to purchase things online and communicate with their friends playing our games, so we're looking into that too."
Furthermore, he talked about the PlayStation 3 and what their plans are specifically for the console:
"I think there are a lot of causes that factor into good MMOs on a console," he added.
"These are elements like 'does the person have a standard definition TV or an HDTV?' You don't have a good a resolution on regular TV, and a lot of games were hurting for that. Ultimately, we have to really optimize for consoles; we have to create an experience that's suited for the [PS3] and supports the MMO element. I think the shift is inevitable; real-time strategy is one of the last PC genres moving onto consoles, and I think we'll see a similar trend for online games as well."
Looks like PlayStation 3 owners are in for something special. Hopefully when the time approaches, NCsoft will utilize the PS3’s Home service to further enhance and diversify the online experience.
Source: GameDaily
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oh god i love mmo's =D
sweet looks like devs will know true power of ps3
Blizzard said they weren't going to port WoW to any console "...at the moment"
Maybe they will change their minds thanks to NCSoft :D
MMO's are usually great concept, but suffer a lot because of lag, which I think will dissapear when played on a PS3, just look at Warhawk! Never lagged to me once!
is it me or is the ps3 just rocking....like we all knew it would :P
Yeah there are seriously too many shooters out right now, thank god we are getting some possible MMO's here just to diversify the bunch. 07' was the year for fps benchmarks but this year ought to be different.
nice to see all the love from ea, ncsoft, and a....well there was a thrid but cant remember who.
to Tripple DK.
Who cares about wow on ps3, what a waste of time. Its an old game, we need something new like warhammer or conan on the ps3. Conan has real time fighting like Oblivion, combined with combo's and finishing moves. Now that would be fun to play with a ps3 controller on an HDTV
How cool would a Resident Evil MMO game be?
no thx, i could see games like the agency on ps3 but come on, i dont wanna talk if i wanna play 5 hour straight i want keyboard and mouse. rpg games on console would be pretty weird specialy when everyone dont got mic and to write on sixaxis is pain
That's Great!!! I love MMOs! They (NCsoft) are the ones that created City of Villains and city of Heros, Right? Thats cool if they integrade the MMOs into HOME.
only about 10% of that article gave any info towards the ps3, and it was hardly indepth at all :(
i really hope we get like a city of villians/heroes on the ps3!! thatd be so awesome
who gives a s*** MMO are for people with no life anyway, keep it to the fat kids on pc I dont wan't that s***. nerds...
Even though I hate WoW, and think its the most nerdiest and most stupid game in excistance (HALO comes in a close second). Wouldn't Blizzard make a lot more money if WoW was available on PS3 and xbox 360, with both online services integrated with the pc version?
yaaaa!!!!
I don't know if Home would really diversify or even "enhance" a game. What would Home involve in a game? a trophy for your wall? That's not enhancing the "core" game at all.
Guild Wars 2 *crosses fingers*
guild wars 2 indeed. ps3 would be a good home. i'll cross my fingers with you.