Black Box confirms PS3 as lead for Skate 2 |
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BY Thom Dinsdale October 6th, 2008 |
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Here’s a little 1-up for all the PS3 fanboys out there. Electronic Arts’ in-house development studio Black Box has confirmed the PlayStation 3 as the lead platform in the development of the upcoming Skate 2. The reason for this move, which will undoubtedly spark a bought of heated screenshot comparisons the world over? To allow the dev team to iron out all the creases that lead to the PS3 version of the original Skate to be criticized by fans.
Speaking to gamer.tm, Black Box producer Jason DeLong said: “The PS3 version Skate not being as good as the 360 version. [This] was something we learned very quickly that we had to remedy on the second one.”
However, DeLong is quick to reassure gamers that their ultimate goal is to make both versions of the game indistinguishable from one another. “We’ve definitely been developing [both games] in parity,” he said. “The goal is that if you put both versions side-by-side, you will not be able to tell the difference.”
October 6th, 2008
at 10:05 am
Is this a good thing or bad thing for someone getting it on 360?
October 6th, 2008
at 4:34 pm
Well hopefully it shouldn’t make a difference. The choice to develop on PS3 is more so they can focus their attention rather than give it an unfair advantage. I think anyone with a heart is hoping that the two versions are indistinguishable from one another.
October 6th, 2008
at 8:22 pm
Why would anyone hope that they are indistinguishable? I mean I don’t know which console is more powerful, I’m guessing PS3 I honestly don’t know. Whichever is more powerful should be taken advantage of to create the best game possible. But right now what happens is that one system isn’t as powerful as the other so it brings both versions down and the possibility of a greater game is squashed.
October 6th, 2008
at 11:52 pm
Haha. Well personally I think the developers should do their best to make sure all gamers enjoy their experience equally, regardless of their choice of console rather than play politics and pick sides.
I guess it depends how you want to look at it though. Is the glass empty or half full?
October 8th, 2008
at 7:14 pm
@Chicken_Helper
The 360 has a better GPU (graphics processing unit)
the PS3 has a better CPU (central processing unit)
they’re about equal. but because of this 360 games usually look better.
This will still probably look better on 360. Eurogamer does 360 vs PS3 Face Offs it will be on there eventually.