Sony introduces Rockstar's Agent as a PS3 exclusive
by Mike Schramm 
{ Jun 2nd 2009 at 3:20PM } 
Sony says they expect Agent to have the same effect on their platform as the original GTA3 exclusive did with the PS2, but we'll have to see. They didn't show gameplay or even a cinematic at the press conference, so even though the prospect of a Rockstar-developed PS3 exclusive sounds enticing, we'll probably have to wait quite a while for more.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Deedubbadoo @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:23PM
Whatever happened to L.A. Noire?
coyurtney @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:26PM
Thats what I was thiking? I want that game
iluvmyzune @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:14PM
LA noir is multiplatform. In a joystiq post a while ago, it said that the ceo of the company developing la noir leaked multi-platform. Agent is meh
eNrique @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:31PM
zune, you are the most pathetic fanboy here, without counting sprinkles, really.
How can you say a game is bad just because it's exclusive? when hey didn't even showed footage. And well, It's RockStar North what we are talking about.
DaveMcRae the Haiku Artist @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:31PM
Why would any sane programmer make a PS3 exclusive these days?
required @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:41PM
Your voice, it sounds so very insane.
Cash @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:41PM
Pay-o-la?
Leobebes (BDF: Braid Defence Force) @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:02PM
You could state Dave's comments as insane all you want, but its the truth considering the current economic climate.
Usually third party software developers have shareholders to answer to. If a game does not sell well right off the bat then there is hell to pay. Just look at all the Sony exclusives that have come out. Other than MSG4, which is a proven franchise, all Sony exclusives sell like crap for the first few weeks and end up being million unit sellers months later. Sony can afford to do this because most exclusives are made by their in house studios.
There had to have been some type of Payola by Sony here to subsidize the slow sales early on in the game's release, or else it would be suicide for a company like Rock Star to put all their eggs in one basket knowing full well how much time and money is put into PS3 development.
Good for PS3 owners though, hopefully the game is good. Business wise though it could bite Rock Star in the ass if the game isn't a home run.
Firewarrior @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:38PM
And wait Xbox deserves exclusives? COME THE FUCK ON, do fanboys love being hypocrites or something? WHAT EVER GOES AROUND COMES AROUND, heed this saying.
DaveMcRae the Haiku Artist @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:46PM
I am not a fanboy of anything, it just doesn't make economical sense. Except Sony payed them big time
Marty @ Jun 2nd 2009 7:12PM
@firewarrior - Whoa, whoa, there... keep it together. You can say it's insane to make a PS3 exclusive without implying that it's okay to make an Xbox exclusive. Chill the hell out.
Ray @ Jun 2nd 2009 9:12PM
it doesn't matter what console an exclusive is on it can still sell good like killzone 2 or bad like madowrld on the wii
PedoJokerBear (aka Deeznuts) @ Jun 3rd 2009 10:29AM
You cant say it doesnt make economical sense and then say maybe sony paid them alot....that makes economical sense.
DigitalTwisted @ Jun 3rd 2009 11:31AM
@Dave:
Actually Sony paid them nothing for this, Rockstar didn't want to piss Sony off with the GTA IV DLC 360 exclusive stuff, so they negotiated a deal that Sony would get an exclusive IP instead.
This is that IP.
Kyle @ Jun 7th 2009 11:36PM
Any developer who realizes how much potential and depth they can put into a ps3 game if they're willing to focus the time, effort, and money towards it.
aggrazel @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:42PM
"we're told the game "will take the player across the globe" to participate in various spy-related activities."
Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?
aggrazel @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:43PM
Oh crap, now that song is stuck in my head. I pwned myself.
Caveman @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:43PM
How much did Sony pay for this?
Adrian @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:45PM
$0
Caveman @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:46PM
How do you know?
Banman @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:50PM
They can't afford it?
Nah, they probably paid more than Microsoft did for the GTA4 DLC, though where they got the money from is beyond me.
Caveman @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:51PM
"Sony doesn't pay for exclusives"
Remember those words. Hopefully we'll find out soon enough.
Firewarrior @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:39PM
Rockstar making up for the DLC business?
Rippedpants @ Jun 2nd 2009 6:26PM
well Jack did say when gta4 was announced to come out for 360 that they "allowed" rockstar to do it because they promised that the next big franchise would be ps3 exclusive.
Leobebes (BDF: Braid Defence Force) @ Jun 2nd 2009 8:26PM
@Rippedpants
What the hell is Jack insinuating that Sony is like the godfather of gaming?
When I watched Coppola's Godfather I didn't get the impression that the Don was running some mob that was was in third place, playing catch up to another mob that would break down all the time and another one who would shoot you with finger motions.
It seems Mr Tretton is overestimating their influence over third party software developers of late.
eNrique @ Jun 2nd 2009 11:59PM
Well, PlayStation is in fact, the Godfather of GTA.
Jack mentioned something about releasing that gaqme on the PS3 because it was the platform where the GTA phenomenon began.
And he's right.
The Ps3 deseves that exclusive.
Petebot330 @ Jun 2nd 2009 3:59PM
Sounds like a less-interesting Alpha Protocol.
Firewarrior @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:41PM
CH3BURASHKA SHUT THE FUCK UP. PS3 deserves exclusives as much 360, it's a vice versa business out there dude.
CH3BURASHKA @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:01PM
I don't think it's big enough to be an exclusive... on a 3rd place, semi-flailing console. Hopefully a timed exclusive.
Also, it will NOT have the same effect at GTA3. GTA3 revolutionized the sandbox genre. I don't think that's possible again.
Kodros @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:27PM
Who the crap said it was a sandbox game =)
Kola @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:13PM
final fantasy 14!!!!!!!!!!!!
MLC (PSN ID: Myke-Myke) @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:24PM
Man, that announcement was crazy. I love that logo.
I cant believe that didnt even show a teaser. I guess Rockstar North doesnt want anything "fake" to be shown. Thats understandable and respectable. I cant wait for anymore info.
Sony killed it!!!
Rosssas @ Jun 2nd 2009 6:44PM
My moneys on it NOT being Rockstar North as they handle pretty much just the GTA games, im guessing its one of the lesser American Rockstar Studios. There is only so many programmers in edinburgh!
sirpilf @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:40PM
im sorry, but if MGS4, killzone2, littlebigplanet all couldnt come even close to what gta3 did for ps2, then this game wont either. and im not an xbox fanboy, if anything i AM A SONY fanboy but I can be realistic and unbiased too.
MarioSpitza @ Jun 2nd 2009 6:31PM
Well, I hate to disagree, but GTA3 is much bigger than the MGS and Killzone series. And it sure is hell bigger than a new IP that didn't sell all that well.
On the other hand, I have to question all of this too. Why is this considered a big exclusive? It's a new, unproven IP. Then again, maybe Joystiq just got caught up in the excitement when Sony claims that this game will do as much for the PS3 as GTA3 did for the PS2. Uh huh.
sirpilf @ Jun 2nd 2009 7:08PM
yea but gta 1 and 2 werent as popular as most people think. gta3 was what got the series really going, where as MGS was a much bigger hit and had a much bigger fanbase then gta1/2 had. gta3 wasnt a success because of its fanbase, it was because of its innovative 3d open world. MGS4 was a success but it was still just MGS, and LBP had some success but a lot of people discredit it right away because it looks childish, and killzone2... well.. i thought KZ2 was amazing and should have been a system seller but its just another PS3 exclusive that had good sales, but wasnt anywhere along the lines of gta3, halo2, mgs2 or what not.
ImSteevin @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:38PM
To me, this vague concept and logo are sadly the most exciting things out of Sony's press conference.
CGamble20 @ Jun 2nd 2009 7:25PM
I'll respect your opinion you dumb bastard.
Alex @ Jun 2nd 2009 4:57PM
*sniff* *sniff* smells like.......hype
el serpiente @ Jun 2nd 2009 5:11PM
*sniff* *sniff* smells like.......butthurt
John @ Jun 2nd 2009 5:33PM
After the POS that was GTA4, I won't be buying any rockstar games any time soon, exclusive or not.
What ever happened to the agency? is this the same thing?
I Guess I'll be waiting for uncharted 2 and hopefully another Heavenly Sword before my ps3 gets any serious use again.
JaseH @ Jun 2nd 2009 9:04PM
Lol look at all the butt-hurt 360 fans!
Geez. Instead of whinging, just get a PS3 already. I've got both consoles, so now I can enjoy Crackdown 2, Mass effect 2 & Left 4 dead 2.
AND THIS GAME.
But I gotta be honest, Sony's done good with this one. Just what they needed.
Across the globe?!... pretty neat. Think about it.... GTA, WORLD. And who says Sony paid them?... maybe Rockstar finally realized the potential of the hardware/Blu-ray?
Cry me a river, fanboys. You know YOU'D WANT IT!! ;]
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hyperactive @ Jun 2nd 2009 9:48PM
This is surely a bitter pill to swallow for XBOX360 only owners, but I think recently the Sony Fanboys were much worse then their counterparts. Just looking at some of the comments on kotaku drives me right back here again. What riled them up again? Maybe the first Sony conference in 3 years that can be called a success after the riiidge racer fisaco? Some news worth celebrating? Suggestions?