Although only one player will be supported offline, the online multiplayer mode will allow for four players to go against each other. Surprisingly, the board game will feature both 1080p graphics and 5.1 surround sound.
[Thanks, Geb B.!]
Although only one player will be supported offline, the online multiplayer mode will allow for four players to go against each other. Surprisingly, the board game will feature both 1080p graphics and 5.1 surround sound.
[Thanks, Geb B.!]
Reader Comments (15)
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:28AM krlowz said
how about a sequel to folklore
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:30AM (Unverified) said
What do you mean by "an original version of the game"?
What's the difference between this and the 360 XBLA version? Is this one going to be "original" because it's based off of the board game instead of the XBLA one... because that would mean the board game is the original.
What's the difference between this and the 360 XBLA version? Is this one going to be "original" because it's based off of the board game instead of the XBLA one... because that would mean the board game is the original.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:37AM DocHolmes said
yes! I am so happy. now bring carcassone as well.
Settlers has many expansions which alter and add to the rules.
Settlers has many expansions which alter and add to the rules.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 11:51AM (Unverified) said
I think what an "Original Version of the game" means that its not the same one as on the Xbox (which was a nice version IMO) but built all new from the ground up.
Catan is the only online game I miss from my now sold XBOX360 :)
Catan is the only online game I miss from my now sold XBOX360 :)
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 12:12PM dabamf said
And the peasants rejoice...
(I am a peasant.)
(I am a peasant.)
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 12:32PM Rax Dakkar said
This is one of my favorite games on the Xbox 360. I don't really have a reason to get it for my PS3, but I'm glad PS3 owners can play one of the best board games ever created.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 12:50PM (Unverified) said
Awsome! Love the board game.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 1:53PM 343 Guilty Fart said
This is my most played arcade game on my 360. I'll be interested to see how this one turns out, maybe they'll support it more than the 360 version (expansions please?).
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 2:07PM (Unverified) said
Although only one player will be supported offline-
Ugh why, WHY would have been so much cooler to play my wife, but only multiplayer online. I might pick it up anyway, becuase I would love to more of this sort of this on ps3.
Ugh why, WHY would have been so much cooler to play my wife, but only multiplayer online. I might pick it up anyway, becuase I would love to more of this sort of this on ps3.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 2:20PM (Unverified) said
This is awesome news! I introduced this game to the kids I babysit and they are hooked on it. We play it everytime I come over. This definitely won't replace the actual board game for me (being that there is no local multiplayer [which is ridiculous]), but it would be nice to play it more often since I only play it with those kids. I need an NA release date ASAP!
Plus this game has many expansions which I hope get onto the PSN.
Plus this game has many expansions which I hope get onto the PSN.
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 3:36PM (Unverified) said
Yeah, this is good news! Very fun board game. Local multi-player would be great, but how would that even work? Wouldn't you be able to see your opponents cards? Does the 360 have local multi-player?
Posted: Dec 4th 2008 6:26PM matahtak said
Add on 3 more offline players and we'll talk.
Posted: Jan 6th 2009 11:36PM (Unverified) said
My guess is that the game developers had an agreement to not allow more than one player offline because it might affect sales of the actual board game, which was of course intended for social gatherings. Marketers may believe that they will bring in more sales of the actual game if people enjoy playing it online. Makes sense in an age where so many people are exposed to games via consoles.
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Posted: Dec 8th 2008 12:14PM (Unverified) said
How exactly would someone keep hidden information (ie, resource and development cards) private with multiplayer offline? "Honey, can you turn away? It's my turn again."
Carcassonne, of course, since the drawn tile is public information, but it's not really possible with Catan.
Carcassonne, of course, since the drawn tile is public information, but it's not really possible with Catan.
