NCsoft is joining the next-gen console party, but it looks like
it's gonna ignore the 360.
The CEO of the company which exclusively developed for PCs in the past has "openly confirmed" that they are "now
'actively developing' for next-generation consoles, which he considers key to building the firm up in markets outside
Korea."
The only problem for Xbox RPG devotees is that "sources close to NCsoft's European division revealed that Xbox 360 is
not part of the company's plans at the moment, suggesting that the PS3 is the target platform for NCsoft's first
console titles." Where's the Revolution love?
[Via Eurogamer]
Reader Comments (30)
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
"JOYSTIQ BUT YOU SED THE PS3 WAS LOSING DEVELOPMENT SUPORT OVER 360 LOLLOZLZOLZOLZ"
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
oh noes...... everyone is going to miss out on all those great NCsoft console games. you know that one game... and that other game. i really hope that bring out that really cool one, you know, the one that you can play, the one for the consoles.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Er, lol... some more? =) Hey, we just report the news, b. If Creative can transition from PC strategy titles to decent action brawlers, anything's possible, right? If the Marvel MMO for the 360 is any good (or FFXI, or maybe another one with promise like... True Fantasy Live, maybe?), we might be seeing some healthy massively-multiplayer competition in the coming generation, regardless of console platform or online service. We certainly wish them all the best.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Um....
What games does this company put out?
What games does this company put out?
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Interesting move. If the 360 isn't getting NCSoft games, this is very close to checkmate for Asia.
South Korea is the most wired area in the world. If these internet cafes can run Lineage II, City of Heroes/Villains, Auto Assault, etc on easy to maintain, far, far cheaper PS3s, they're going to be loading up on PS3s. You'll probably see the hom eusers start to pick them up, too. Now they won't need to upgrade, they can just keep the same machine, and go crazy.
This is actually pretty big news.
South Korea is the most wired area in the world. If these internet cafes can run Lineage II, City of Heroes/Villains, Auto Assault, etc on easy to maintain, far, far cheaper PS3s, they're going to be loading up on PS3s. You'll probably see the hom eusers start to pick them up, too. Now they won't need to upgrade, they can just keep the same machine, and go crazy.
This is actually pretty big news.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Guild Wars, City of Heroes, City of Villians, Lineage, Lineage II, and Auto Assault are the titles that immediately come to mind.
They're basically a dedicated MMO shop.
They're basically a dedicated MMO shop.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Dan Choi:
I know. I was just quoting 360 fanatics. That's all.
I know. I was just quoting 360 fanatics. That's all.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
4-
Lineage
Lineage 2
Guild Wars
City of Heroes
City of Villains
Those are the out now. Also have on the horizons:
Auto Assault
Tabula Rasa
Every last one is a MMORPG. NCSoft is the world's MMORPG clearing house.
Lineage
Lineage 2
Guild Wars
City of Heroes
City of Villains
Those are the out now. Also have on the horizons:
Auto Assault
Tabula Rasa
Every last one is a MMORPG. NCSoft is the world's MMORPG clearing house.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Understood, bd. Thanks for clarifying! =)
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
#4 OTAM more of the ones you probably have heard of are Lineage II and Guildwars or at least they published them both fine gmaes if you ask me
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Oh so the games they make are those "leave a button on your keyboard while you're out of the house to raise your level" MMORPGS.Wouldnt it make much more sense to put it on Xbox360 though because of the success of Xbox Live seeing PS3 doesnt even have an online service yet?
Thanks,but no thanks.
Thanks,but no thanks.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
hey wide u cancel my comment just xpressing myself go halo!
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
ok, but what have they done that is NOT an mmorpg? have they made any game that *doesn't* cause koreans to kill themselves?
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
I understand you're being sarcastic there, Don, but please try to go easy on people killing themselves to play. As for comments we have to hide, it's better not to leave posts that can easily be construed as flame bait, just to be safe. (Some comments can be misunderstood!) Keep that in mind while typing and I think we'll all be the better for it.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
I haven't enjoyed Guild Wars, nor the Lineage games. Can't comment on the "City" series since I have not played but many seem to enjoy them.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
umm, no offense guys but the storoes relating to some guy told you this is getting pretty old. Changing it to "sources" from some guy on the forum doesnt make it valid. Im not saying it isnt true, but come on, a reputable sources please.
in other more important news the 360 has a BC list
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/backwardcompatibilitygameslist.htm
in other more important news the 360 has a BC list
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/backwardcompatibilitygameslist.htm
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
That's good news, bandit! As for sources, feel free to take it up with GamesIndustry.biz, the primary source for this story.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Okay, so what? Korea never was big on console games; they love online MMORPG alright. What MSFT need support is from Japan. Most of Japanese aren't even using broadband. They don't like to use computer as much as users in western countries and broadband costs way too much for them. It sucks that NC decided not to dev for X360...my guess is that they want to setup their own monthly price and their own server; and PS3 will be good for that.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Lets be realistic, NCSOFT makes great PC games. However, will their PC games become good console games. They will target the PS3 to make MMORPG's and CHARGE which happend with FF and that was not a success with the PS2 because they needed a HD. How is this going to be great for the PS3 when it does not have a HD?
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
WHAT ABOUT THE BIG "N"
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Given what we know of the online strategies of the next generation so far, if Sony leaves the online services up to each publisher as they did this generation, it would be best for NCsoft to develop for the PS3. They are mainly an MMO developer, and for the most part, that means subscription fees. They wouldn't be able to go that route with Xbox LIVE in their way; no one will want to pay for a Gold plan and still have to pay to play another game.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
lol ahahahaha this is classic, they report that PS3 is loosing dev support but they cant name a developer, now they actually have a developer who isnt going to develop for 360 who is actually listed and not so BS and the 360 fanboys are crying about sources?
Is this the same site that reported that PS3 dev kits where catching on fire cause a gamestop employee said so?
lol ahhh this site is classic.
Is this the same site that reported that PS3 dev kits where catching on fire cause a gamestop employee said so?
lol ahhh this site is classic.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
The1 is right. A hard drive would be needed if NCsoft wants to have their MMO games to work on consoles the way they currently have it on PC. On the PC side, NCsoft updates their MMO games every so often, even if their not major updates, they still send game owners frequent fixes for their games. Does this mean that the PS3 will be supporting a hard drive now? Or will they be constructing a new system to play their MMO games on consoles that is similar to the way Phantasy Star Online, and soon Phantasy Star Universe, is for playing online? I love their City of Heroes/City of Villains game and I’d really like to see it come to consoles if they could port it. Console gamers shouldn’t have to miss out on games that PC gamers love.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Guild Wars is a benchmark title, in wich you are NOT required to pay monthly fees... By the way I have it and graphically it's a beauty. Also great story.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Bah! The PS3 and Xbox 360 don't need NCsoft.
City of is developed by Cryptic, not NC. Besides that, Guild Wars is more Diablo than Lineage II.
So maybe we'll land a chance on the REVOLUTION. That's what its 512MB ram might be for.
(3 cheers for sweet revenge!)
I'm not intrested with MMORPGs anyway, killing bots in a game seems to be more fun than being killed by those ruthless farming bots.
City of is developed by Cryptic, not NC. Besides that, Guild Wars is more Diablo than Lineage II.
So maybe we'll land a chance on the REVOLUTION. That's what its 512MB ram might be for.
(3 cheers for sweet revenge!)
I'm not intrested with MMORPGs anyway, killing bots in a game seems to be more fun than being killed by those ruthless farming bots.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
They wouldn't HAVE to use a HD if they made MMORPGs for the PS3. Remember EQ:OA on the PS2? No HD required, and they still had regular updates to the game. Regular patches went on the memory card, expansions required you to buy a new disc (which isn't NCSoft's style, but it worked).
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Guys, NCSoft does not make or develop games, they only publish them. Guild Wars is from the guys who broke off from Blizzard and made ArenaNet. City of Heroes/Villains are from my buds in San Jose who work at Cryptic Studios. NCSoft simply has a good track record of picking and publishing some of the best MMO games. Guild Wars and the cities games are popular here in the US, while cults are made for the Lineage series in Asian countries. They are a publisher I'd keep an eye on, because most of the stuff they pick up is good.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
bad move by the ceo. why limit youself to one console when theres two others that you can make money from.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
Start loading up on those PS3 memory cards since a hard drive is out of the question. Long load times here we come. Like Microsoft is worried. They have the real 'Marvel' deal and not some rip-off of it. Guild Wars? People actually play that inferior MMORPG game? Just because its free, doesnt mean its good. Its got such a lack of originality its not even funny.
Posted: Dec 18th 2005 9:37PM (Unverified) said
BTW, when I said that Guild Wars was free, I meant the online part and not the actual gameplay itself.
