Frozenbyte responds: 'XBLA version of Trine is a possibility'

by Christopher Grant { Jul 1st 2009 at 1:55PM }

While we were ready to believe that online co-op in the Xbox Live Arcade release of Trine was "speculation," we'll admit, we were pretty taken aback to hear the developer refer to the XBLA release itself as "speculation" as well. While Trine's would-be XBLA publisher at Atlus issued a terse "no comment," we got a hold of the developers at Frozenbyte, whose Lauri Hyvärinen had this to say:

An XBLA version of Trine is a possibility but nothing more at present time. We would love to have Trine on XBLA and we've partnered with Atlus to make it happen, but it needs Microsoft's approval and there are other factors as well. So it may happen or it may not, that's really the current situation. Everything else ranging from release date to features is just speculation and isn't based on any facts.

As soon as we know more we will also inform everyone else :)

So, there you have it. Microsoft needs to approve the game and Frozenbyte has to address "other factors" (we don't think online co-op is required – Bionic Commando Rearmed lacks online support for its co-op mode). But don't keep your feelings bottled up inside (you can get sick that way, y'know?). Share them with us in our handy poll, which is awaiting your input just after the break.

Tags: Atlus, Frozenbyte, Lauri-Hyvrinen, Trine, XBLA

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Haastrain @ Jul 1st 2009 1:57PM

This does not get old

Nathan-DTS @ Jul 1st 2009 2:53PM

You got that right Jerk face, you are a jerk face.

Nathan-DTS @ Jul 1st 2009 2:55PM

God damn you Aol, you and your stupid comment system.

Old_Snake @ Jul 1st 2009 2:00PM

Well, that's interesting. I bet there's more to this situation then we're being told. Surely Microsoft would approve of this game from everything I've seen of it

OhJustSomeRandomGuy @ Jul 1st 2009 2:32PM

I dunno, I'm guessing this actually is what's going on.

Atlus can't respond because MS will just put the smack down on 'em. Frozenbyte doesn't know any better, 'cuz they're in Europe and have never worked on an XBLA game, so they're obviously just going to state what's up. (And like Nintendo & Sony of Europe, I've noticed that the European companies seem to be a bit more forthcoming with information...much to the chagrin of their US counterparts.)

Microsoft would have to be pretty petty to reject a title that was getting lots of positive press at E3, though.

Jerk Face @ Jul 1st 2009 2:36PM

I wonder if it actually has to do with size limits for XBLA. I know they've been getting a lot more relaxed about it; but if there's something Microsoft would have to 'approve', that'd be it.

But what do I know, I'm just a big Jerk Face.

Zexion_VI @ Jul 1st 2009 2:00PM

lol best spell ever. I almost didnt see that one.

bongoes @ Jul 1st 2009 2:14PM

Yeah that one took me awhile.

charlie b. @ Jul 1st 2009 2:22PM

best meme girl since Mosh Girl

Hydrophobicfish @ Jul 1st 2009 2:52PM

I specifically came into the comments looking to see if anyone noticed where the girl was, because I couldn't find her.

I think this meme is hilarious. I didn't come here until several hours after the box art was revealed, and I was scrolling through the main site downwards, so I was very confused earlier, seeing that face on the uncharted chick, on the damnation picture...
But now it's funny. :D

Maulok @ Jul 1st 2009 2:00PM

LOL, my favorite so far.

Also, I'm going to break the chain for a moment and comment on the actual content of the post. I would love Trine PSN with or without online coop.

copa @ Jul 1st 2009 2:03PM

Who would win in a fight between Elizabeth Cross and Michael Pachter?

whymog @ Jul 1st 2009 2:03PM

I played the demo, and I don't really think co-op would improve the game. It seems pretty well designed around one player switching between the three characters; adding multiple players might speed things up in parts but it might also be detrimental to the overall experience.

OremLK @ Jul 1st 2009 3:53PM

Nah, it definitely makes the game a lot more fun (I played through the demo both ways). There are a lot more opportunities for creative thinking when you play cooperatively.

Jawmuncher @ Jul 1st 2009 2:04PM

Keep it up joystqi hopefully you can keep this up the whole day.

On Topic:
Is this going to cost 30 like it does on PC?

Zexion_VI @ Jul 1st 2009 2:06PM

lol I say it becomes Joystiq's new thing... Forever! Either that, or find new exploitable box art every other week.

Alistair Azimuth PSN: johnnynumber5 @ Jul 1st 2009 2:18PM

PS3 version was confirmed to cost $19.99 and the PC version has been confirmed to cost $39.99. However, you can pre-order Trine on Steam and recieve another game for the price of $29.99. That $29.99 price point is not what the game will cost after it launches on the PC.

Einhanderkiller @ Jul 1st 2009 3:18PM

Alistair Azimuth, $30 is the price for the game on PC before and after launch at both retail and digital. Joystiq updated the original story.

Scrib @ Jul 1st 2009 2:07PM

This is frickin' hilarious. Keep going!

buddyleer @ Jul 1st 2009 2:09PM

I'm yearning for the next post, just to see what kind of trouble the screaming Dead Space woman is getting into next.

georgepadro @ Jul 1st 2009 2:10PM

lol, that's like, 10 posts and still counting. But if we're counting heads... that's... 11 I believe.

Orion @ Jul 1st 2009 2:16PM

I'll have to try this out

Chris D.(PSN: Aggie_CEO | XBL:The Aggie CEO | Steam: Aggie_CEO @ Jul 1st 2009 2:21PM

good lord....y'all are going strong with that head today....lol

Orion @ Jul 1st 2009 2:23PM

wow that sounded wrong lol.

ryan @ Jul 1st 2009 2:37PM

Ah, the head is strong but oh so satisfying!

The Dark Wayne @ Jul 1st 2009 2:28PM

it seems like getting deadspace lady into your posts is making you guys have more posts than you would on a wednesday

Nozzinja @ Jul 1st 2009 3:57PM

you took the words out of my mouth............ Batman style!

teknohed @ Jul 1st 2009 2:31PM

I played this game at E3. Wasn't it on 360 there? Did I play it on a PC with an Xbox controller? I can't remember. Anyway, it's a fun game. It'd be perfect for XBLA.

tabicat @ Jul 1st 2009 2:52PM

I'd buy this game only if it's $10 or less, with or without co-op.

bombtrak @ Jul 1st 2009 2:53PM

My vote would go for:

Would buy on PSN, ONLY WITH ONLINE CO-OP.

Seriously, make it happen.

VOS @ Jul 1st 2009 4:12PM

Well whatever it is that's holding it up (be it MS or Frozenbyte) it would be financial suicide not to release it on XBLA. Yeah sure the PSN is good and all and the PS3 ain't bad, but the PS3 is a sinking ship and you won't see a PS4. Sorry for the tangent