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Alone in Dark PS3 delayed News

PC Xbox 360 PlayStation 3
News by Robert Purchese

5 September, 2007

Atari has told Eurogamer that the latest instalment in the Alone in the Dark series will not be released on all platforms simultaneously.

The Xbox 360 and PC versions are still on schedule to arrive before the end of the publisher's fiscal year in March 2008. However, the PS3 game will follow later on a date yet to be announced.

Atari gave no reason for the delay, but assured us that AitD is still very much in development for Sony's machine.

Alone in the Dark was originally announced for 360 and PC back in 2005, with the PS3 version confirmed a year later.

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LeD
05/09/07 @ 09:15
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PS3lol?
Beano
05/09/07 @ 09:16
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Surprise... another PS3 delay. Xbots come out to play...
Dizzy
05/09/07 @ 09:17
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Shock!

> Xbots come out to play...

Well you can't blame them. Why does the PS3 ALWAYS gets delayed???? Must be MS money!
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ostrasized
05/09/07 @ 09:20
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Simple. The install base is tiny. By waiting another year or so, they'll sell another hundred thousand copies or so.

Oh, and it's a PITA to develop for, too ;-)
mattigan
05/09/07 @ 09:21
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Yeah that right, its all an M$ conspiracy, LOLZORZ
richardiox
05/09/07 @ 09:21
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The trend continues.
Katsumoto
05/09/07 @ 09:22
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It's ok, Miiguel or Kyron or Sniperwolf will come along soon and let us know exactly what the deal is with this!
Dizzy
05/09/07 @ 09:23
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"Simple. The install base is tiny. By waiting another year or so, they'll sell another hundred thousand copies or so. "

Maybe... but isn't that a Catch 22? 360 gets stuff quicker, hence more people buy 360s, hence 360 gets stuff quicker,.. etc..
gizmo
05/09/07 @ 09:24
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Apparently they won't be satisfied until they get the PS3 frame rate up to 15fps.
Vandrius
05/09/07 @ 09:26
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Its nothing to do with install base.

1) Game started development for PS3 later.
2) Experienced PS3 coders are not easy to come by.
3) Experienced 360 coders are easier to get.

Wham, bam, thankyoumam
miiiguel
05/09/07 @ 09:26
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eheheh, the PS3 has no games, MS conspiracy! PS3 says consumers don't need no rumble, blame 360! the price too high for what it doesn't do? Wii's fault for beeing too cheap!

Can some Sony suit give these guys an Achievement or something ?

Achievement Unlocked:
"The Sony Ultra Fan (like in a Turkish football team kinda way)"
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dredd97
05/09/07 @ 09:27
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or it could be that the ps3 version was announced a year after the pc and 360 vrsions, so there's gonna be a delay of some sorts anyway....
Beano
05/09/07 @ 09:28
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"Well you can't blame them."

I'm not blaiming anyone... but honestly wondering why they still waste their time trolling ;)
dredd97
05/09/07 @ 09:28
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ooh look an xbot has arrived....miiiguel
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miiiguel
05/09/07 @ 09:31
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Now honestly, the reason might be that PS3 crowd don't like these shooters that flood the 360. We all know 360 is but shooters...
Darkedge
05/09/07 @ 09:34
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children stop fighting please.

This is still bad news for Sony though.
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space ace
05/09/07 @ 09:35
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ps3 in the dark
menage
05/09/07 @ 09:37
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March is the new november.
DUFFMAN5
05/09/07 @ 09:42
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"People, people look at us fighting, bickering" and so forth. (name the show)

So many good games coming out, but for me all to far away in the distance.
Tonka
05/09/07 @ 09:45
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WTF PS3 delayed. This was one of the games that got me into this so called Next Gen all those months ago. The whole thing is delayed along with Alan Wake Assassins Creed GTAIV etc etc.
Beano
05/09/07 @ 09:47
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The REAL next generation starts in Q2 2008 :|
woodnotes
05/09/07 @ 09:49
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All these delays laugh in the face of people who think MS 'squandered' their first year head start.

Having a year's head start wasn't just about getting ahead in userbase, but also in developer's knowledge of the system, perfecting SDKs etc. And it's now paying off.

Everyone is still buying Wiis instead though.
woodnotes
05/09/07 @ 09:50
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@ Tonka: Alan Wake is not coming out on PS3, it's MS published. And it was always a 2008 title.
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George Roper
05/09/07 @ 09:59
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@DUFFMAN5

Obviously 'The Young Ones'.

Next!
Strac
05/09/07 @ 09:59
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"It's ok, Miiguel or Kyron or Sniperwolf will come along soon and let us know exactly what the deal is with this"

hehehe
sharpfish
05/09/07 @ 10:06
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PS3 can't handle it so they need longer to optimise... we've come to expect this by now haven't we?

What a difference to 3 years ago when the PS3 was apparently going to change the world with it's technology and all those dumb fanboys thought it was the truth (and repeated it ad nauseam for years after)

Once the system got released they soon shut up.. lol
Tonka
05/09/07 @ 10:07
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@woodnotes. Yes I know. I used AW to illustrate how everything gets pushed back. Maybe a bit unfair since no one has ever given a solid date on it... But it was used to sell the "Next Gen" and it still hasn't showed up. I predict a Daikatana or STALKEr. By the time it's out it will feel dated.
Xerx3s
05/09/07 @ 10:07
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Beano: You know that by using that term, you are no different from them don't you?
jonnyreb
05/09/07 @ 10:08
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Obviously this is due to the fact that they will add so many 'enhancements' to the PS3 version :P
Dizzy
05/09/07 @ 10:15
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>I used AW to illustrate how everything gets pushed back.

??? AW was always a 2008 release. It is one of the big hitters for MS next year and was always positioned as such. MS have been quiet on AW because the have plenty of stuff to show this year... expect massive AW news in 2008. What is the use of rushing your big hitters when you have plenty?

>will add so many 'enhancements' to the PS3 version :P

Maybe the AitD movie on Bluray!!!!!
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SBfistfun
05/09/07 @ 10:15
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but teh cell!
BillyBrush
05/09/07 @ 10:20
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Atari will be Ok..they'll get more PS3 customers too...all they need to do is say they've optimised some guff or other for PS3 (Change a texture on a door, take a screengrab) then they'll sell more on PS3 than they would've otherwise, like Colin McRae...that's huegly different on PS3 i hear, enough that PS3 owners want to get it to play the game with higher framerates for once than 360

Could be a good tactic...wait till more people have one, say you've improved or optimised it for the system and that was the reason for delays, sell more..
jonnyreb
05/09/07 @ 10:20
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"but teh cell!"

This one?

Word: Cell
Pronunciation: 'sell'
Function: noun
Date: 12th century

Dwelling occupied by a solitary person (hermit) or a single room (as in a prison) usually for one person
Gurgeh
05/09/07 @ 10:21
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Could be worse, could be Lair...

On conspiracies, here's something. Check this wikipedia edit:

"Halo 3's graphics won't look much better than Halo 2"

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff...

Now check the IP address of the editor

SCEE Liverpool office
http://wikiscanner.virgil.gr/name2ip.php...


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Dizzy
05/09/07 @ 10:23
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>like Colin McRae...that's hugely different on PS3 i hear

Higher frame rate but reduced geometry. CM really spinned that in a very wrong way IMHO but, in the end, the game plays smoother.
miiiguel
05/09/07 @ 10:26
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DiRT without rumble must be a flat experience.
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Moz
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"What a difference to 3 years ago when the PS3 was apparently going to change the world with it's technology and all those dumb fanboys thought it was the truth (and repeated it ad nauseam for years after) "

In all fairness to Sony and the Fanboys the 360 did blind side the industry with both it's release date and specs. MS did a good job at keeping it under raps, it was only like 6 months between announcment and release!
Dizzy
05/09/07 @ 10:33
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"In all fairness to Sony and the Fanboys the 360 did blind side the industry with both it's release date and specs."

True.. I wonder if some IBM guys leaked the PS3 (Cell) specs to MS? It looks a bit like IBM let Sony pay up for Cell and was never really interested in using it a lot. Maybe they pulled a fast one?
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Frogger
05/09/07 @ 10:38
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From insiders confidences, they have HUGE difficulties in the PS3 coding and optimization process. That's the reason.
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05/09/07 @ 10:38
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You rang?, the fact that you say I will turn up in this topic shows that you are afraid. Afraid that your PS3 is under performing and leaving itself open for attacks from the swift hand of justice, me.

A hunter hunts his prey for the thrill of the chase, PS3 has become a one legged hippo with no teeth, there is no fun in hunting such a beast.

Call me when PS3 gets back in the race, if ever that day comes. Then I won't feel guilty for hunting the PS3 as it will be able to defend itself. Until that day you guys may as well be talking about the Atari Lynx , it's almost as obsolete as the PS3 but has twice the fun.

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"A hunter hunts his prey for the thrill of the chase, PS3 has become a one legged hippo with no teeth, there is no fun in hunting such a beast. "

ROFL...

Maybe you should set your eyes on the small and nimble WiiBeast. Millions of them are currently migrating from the east.
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Vroom!
05/09/07 @ 10:42
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This is living!
Beano
05/09/07 @ 11:16
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Xerx3s: "You know that by using that term, you are no different from them don't you?"

Well you don't see me trolling in Xbox 360 threads. Just because I find 360-trolls pittyfull doesn't mean I find PS3-trolls any less pittyful.
ParanoidZombie
05/09/07 @ 11:18
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The game is delayed because SCEE's David Reeves asked Atari to: there are too many good games coming out for the PS3 this winter, so they don't want you to be confused about what to buy with your hard-earned money. BTW, FF13 is delayed until 2017.
Beano
05/09/07 @ 11:26
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"...FF13 is delayed until 2017"

Not true.... it's 2013 of course ;)
Bru-Man
05/09/07 @ 11:34
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Seems to be a running theme...
Turambar
05/09/07 @ 11:46
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The reason for PS3 delays are simple: It's a different console.

XBox and PC can versions can be worked on similtaneously due to the development tools provided by microsoft therefore it makes more sense to concentrate on these versions first.
JediMasterMalik
05/09/07 @ 11:46
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This is getting pathetic.
GamesConnoisseur
05/09/07 @ 11:56
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What getting pathetic? Delays with PS3 or this thread? I have to say I am enjoying this thread more, lol at sniperwolf and others.

AID will be released for PS3..........eventually, I m going to get my hand on X360 version of AID this year and in meantime continue to play excellent Warhawk, finally the highlight of having PS3!
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Ignatius_Cheese
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What about the Wii version...? ;o)

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