No cross-platform secret agenting in The Agency
Although it was dangled in front of us like a tantalizing carrot, it looks like you won't be able to get any cross-gaming action between PS3s and PCs out of Sony's upcoming spy MMO, The Agency. Last year, designer Hal Milton told us the developer weas looking at it, but in a recent interview with Eurogamer it looks like he's closed the door on things for good. You can thank Shadowrun for ruining it all.
"PC guys say, 'PS3 guys have aim assist and the controls nerfed for them'. And PS3 guys say, 'PC guys have a mouse and keyboard - it's all easier for them'. Even if it's not true." Not that we're complaining, because Shadowrun made us a bit mental. But this really needs to happen in a fun way sooner or later. Which title is going to be able to nail it down and make it work? Super Mario Crossover Party Platformer 2: Now With More Fun has our money.
"PC guys say, 'PS3 guys have aim assist and the controls nerfed for them'. And PS3 guys say, 'PC guys have a mouse and keyboard - it's all easier for them'. Even if it's not true." Not that we're complaining, because Shadowrun made us a bit mental. But this really needs to happen in a fun way sooner or later. Which title is going to be able to nail it down and make it work? Super Mario Crossover Party Platformer 2: Now With More Fun has our money.












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
moo083 @ Aug 18th 2008 6:50PM
Is it not allowed to require keyboard and mouse for PS3? Wouldn't that solve everything?
FOXHOUND @ Aug 18th 2008 10:00PM
They do realize you can use a mouse and a keyboard with the PS3, right? Hell, you could hook up a printer while grilling your burgers on the damn thing.
Delicious.
Obie @ Aug 18th 2008 6:59PM
PC Vs PS3....can't we all just...get along? :(
ice~ @ Aug 18th 2008 7:20PM
I want PS3 vs 360 but that's not technilogically possible.
Or is it?!?! Isss it??!
Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ Aug 18th 2008 7:33PM
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Psaakyrn @ Aug 18th 2008 8:07PM
Probably is..
Though Wii/PC probably already exists. (I'm sure there's a flash-based MMO somewhere...)
Tiptup300 @ Aug 18th 2008 10:17PM
Sony or Microsoft would have to redesign their entire infrastructure to suit it. They would have to both agree to a set standard, which wouldn't happen since both would think theirs is better.
Tiptup300 @ Aug 18th 2008 10:18PM
NOTE: I'd rather Sony rework PSN to suit Steam. Imagine having a seamless online experience on your console and your computer.
ice~ @ Aug 19th 2008 6:27AM
lol but all the fanboy problems would be solved if 360fanboys could destroy PS3fanboys in Cod4 or vice versa :P
j.howlett @ Aug 18th 2008 7:50PM
someone pointed to final fantasy as an example of 3 to 4 platforms sharing a game and shadowrun an unreal as recent examples of it being done. just have one section for those willing to play with others
Psaakyrn @ Aug 18th 2008 8:06PM
Solution: Stop developing action MMOs. A turn based MMO would have minimal impact from control schemes.
uranutan3 @ Aug 18th 2008 9:10PM
So every MMO should be a WoW clone?
Tiptup300 @ Aug 18th 2008 10:24PM
Number 1 reason I hate wow. It doesn't require skill, it requires time.
Psaakyrn @ Aug 19th 2008 1:10AM
I consider WoW to be action-based for all intents and purposes. (since 1/4 second turns aren't exactly noticable)
DustoMan @ Aug 18th 2008 9:06PM
This is a load of crap. Just require cross-platform play to have a mouse/keyboard.
koehler83 @ Aug 18th 2008 9:31PM
What's the fucking point of creating an MMO and splitting the (likely miniscule) player base?
koehler83 @ Aug 18th 2008 9:32PM
WoW was a clone of other games before anything tried to compete with it.
Jack @ Aug 19th 2008 9:00AM
I'm guessing shadow run ain't all that great.
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