Rumor: Overlord looking to rule over PS3 [update]

If the rumor holds true, another exclusive bites the dust.

But you guys conveniently negate a third possibility. That they are working on a new game (likely) and they want to port the existing code they have to PC. Very likely, especially if they want a nearly simultaneous launch.

Let the Fanboy Wars BEGIN!

My analysis....could be true but either way it won't matter since it will be a LONG time before it appears on the ps3 (if true).

Hopefully its not true though.

is this even a popular title?

the demo was ok and the concept is rather funny...

but we're not talking about splinter cell 5 or bioshock here people. this is overlord. i think fans will be ok if that slips to the ps3.

Hopefully its not true though.

Yes, because heaven forbid that PS3 owners would get the opportunity to experience a really great game.

Seriously, why do you hope that it is not true? Are you genitals that insignificant?

[i]Hopefully its not true though.[/i]

Yes, because heaven forbid that PS3 owners would get the opportunity to experience a really great game.

Seriously, why do you hope that it is not true? Are you genitals that insignificant?

Heh, this is good news for everyone. It will mean more money for the company that created the game, and a chance for a new user-base to play what may or may not be a great game (it's up to the individual). Multi-platform benefits everyone, the publisher, developers, and consumers.

Loved the demo but didn't buy the game. I didn't understand why a great game like Shadowrun gets ripped apart for it's price but this game which is only $30 on PC is $60 dollars on 360 with no complaints.

People here no longer understand what types of games matter as exclusives.

Big budget titles that really take advantage of the hardware they are designed on can tend to be the best games of a generation. Those games can be designed to the strengths of a platform, rather than just to the weaknesses of multiple platforms. In addition, console manufacturers often will fund devs looking to make a big exclusive with the hope that the game will help push systems. That added assistance can really put a title over the top. Those are the types of exclusives that matter.

Overlord does not fall into that catergory. It was only left off of PS3 because the devs didn't have the resources and/or desire to build it for that particular system. The game can obviously easily be run on PS3. Perhaps now they have free resources and now want to port it over with the hopes of making some money.

Not surprising. Codemasters is working with Sony to develop and optimize their Neon engine.

http://www.developmag.com/news/24597/Special-Report-Neon--Codemasters-and-Sonys-illuminating-next-gen-engine

Well, that would be cool for Ps3 owners. Funny how as I am reading this my Fiance has taken over my 360 because hers rrod'd, and she is playing Overlord. God that game is annoyingly loud.

And I for one welcome more cool games for the Ps3, even if I don't own one.

Hopefully they won't port over the bugs. I played the demo on the 360 and really enjoyed it... it's a rather humorous game. But before I went to buy the game I read some reviews and found out that the game contains several game-ending bugs. That killed it for me. Now I'll wait to see if they patch it and, if they do, maybe pick it up used or in some sort of bargain bin. Or I might look at the game again if/when it does make it over to the PS3.

Well it ia a new game. Codemasters says it isn't Overlord:

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=80551

More info, Triumph is working on a multiplatform title - PS3, 360, PC

http://www.insidegamer.nl/bedrijf/ontwikkelaar/triumphstudios/nieuws/16722/Exclusief-Triumph-werkt-aan-PS3-360-en-PC-spel.html