I read today that Valve´s L4D will be made for the PS3, but by *sigh* EA. Me, not having a 360 or a decent computer, am enthralled by this, but since Orange Box , I cant help but feel that this time wont be much different. Not that Orange Box was awfull, in fact, it was actually quite fun, besides the many slowdowns and the inferior game mechanics. Whats your view?

I'm confused... If Valve already made the game, how can EA make it?...

i like L4D (i am playing at as i am writing this) and personally i think L4D is a good game regardless of wether it is on PS3, X-Box 360 or PC. but i am in favor of having games that are exclusive for a consol, i think its just better that way, sso yeah it would be pretty decent on PS3 but i dont think it should port over, it should be an X-Box exclusive.

Porting (Good porting mind you) requires altering the code of a game so that it runs more smoothly on the console it's going to, since the PS3 and 360 have very different systems.

However instead of making the port themselves Valve are giving it to EA, from the Orange Box it's ****ing knowledge that EA can not port for ****ing shit.

Also this is why a LOT of ports go bad on the PS3, because they aren't done properly, slapping the game on a Blu-Ray without making any serious changes will make the game shit.

No, it will be bad if the travesty that was the PS3 Orange Box is anything to go by. If it goes wrong Valve won't bail them out, either - they hate the PS3 with a fiery, angry passion.

http://www.ps3center.net/news/1879/valve-kills-the-rumors-left4dead-is-not-coming-to-ps3/

THAT was this month.

sirdanrhodes:
http://www.ps3center.net/news/1879/valve-kills-the-rumors-left4dead-is-not-coming-to-ps3/

THAT was this month.

Well, off to the PC store with me, then.

TommyGun465:

sirdanrhodes:
http://www.ps3center.net/news/1879/valve-kills-the-rumors-left4dead-is-not-coming-to-ps3/

THAT was this month.

Well, off to the PC store with me, then.

Or maybe get a 360, they cost next to nothing now.

maybe hold out for a little, the way Microsoft drops the price they will be giving them away soon.

sirdanrhodes:

Or maybe get a 360, they cost next to nothing now.

I best not, since in my country there is about one store shelve dedicated to the 360 games, while there are about 10 dedicated to PC.

Onmi:
maybe hold out for a little, the way Microsoft drops the price they will be giving them away soon.

haha that was good

I share the OP's views.

I'm excited me and my friends will be able to play L4D on PS3 since we have no 360,

but I'm frightened, nay, TERRIFIED due to EA's holding of the port rights.....

=/

I never had a problem with the Ps3 version of The Orange Box, so as long as left 4 dead is a good game, this should turn out as a good game.

Edit: Didn't see the link, but this comment still stands if it does get ported.

Onmi:
It's going to bomb. why? because EA is ****ing ******** that's why.

That's ok, you can swear on the internet.

As for the topic: EA only distributes the game. Valve is the developer.

How go will it be on the PS3? As good as on the 360 I suppose, both are infinitely inferior to the PC version, just like... Almost any game really... But if you don't have a gaming rig and don't mind the atrocious feeling of your soul dying as you play shooters with a controller, then it'll be good. I personally even prefer the PS's controller to the xbox's.

To the OP, what spec is your computer? The Source games run pretty well on hardware that even Valve say thye shouldn't do, why not try getting Steam and Portal or Half Life 2: Ep2(which are $20 and $15) and seeing if it will run. If you can run either then you can run L4D no trouble.
Even if it doesn't work it's a small outlay against the cost of a new 360/PC/waiting for the full price release of L4D if it ever happens, which it won't.

Caliostro:

That's ok, you can swear on the internet.

Apparently not about Valve or the Fanboys will Report me, I don't really care for the grief, trust me it's not out of any obligation to anyone I just don't want to hear anymore fucking bitching.

Onmi:
It's going to bomb. why? because EA is ****ing ******** that's why.

I don't trust them to tie their shoe-laces and valve lets them do a port?

Seriously, **** Valve, if you don't wanna do it yourself then DON'T ****ing do it, don't pass it off to a shitty company.

Personally never cared for the game, and definitely don't care now.

EDIT: Their now all the insults to precious valve are censored.

Rants. We're a content-heavy site. You probably feel strongly about things. It's OK to post your thoughts about the issues that affect you, but ranting about how EA ran over your puppy without backing it up isn't how we work here.

It wasn't the swearing, it was ignoring the posting guidelines. Just for future reference bud.

I don't really see how EA simply packaging it will make it worse, but okay...

Onmi:

Caliostro:

That's ok, you can swear on the internet.

Apparently not about Valve or the Fanboys will Report me, I don't really care for the grief, trust me it's not out of any obligation to anyone I just don't want to hear anymore fucking bitching.

You won't be punished here for swearing. You will, however, be punished for disrespecting other people or the forum rules. One as such is to avoid rants... Specially if you then antagonize people on top of it...

"Valve backed over my dog."

Richard Groovy Pants:
EA is just porting it, they can't change the product itself, so why would it suck? I think you people are exaggerating this.

Oh and Valve can't do it themselves because... *drum roll*

they're not distributors!!!

*pause for shock*.

They never handled ports before because they only program for PC's, hence why they contract EA to publish it, they could've easily contracted Ubisoft or any other company for the effect. Yes and wiki has never been wrong before. 2 snaps and a rewind bitch.

Didn't EA publish it for the Xbox as well? Did it suck?

Wikipedia:

Developer(s) - Valve Corporation/ Turtle Rock Studios(defunct)/ Certain Affinity (Xbox 360)

Publisher(s) - Valve Corporation

Distributor(s)- Electronic Arts (retail)/ Steam (online)

Engine - Source

Oh snap.

EA has to change the source code, that's how they can mess it up.

TommyGun465:

sirdanrhodes:

Or maybe get a 360, they cost next to nothing now.

I best not, since in my country there is about one store shelve dedicated to the 360 games, while there are about 10 dedicated to PC.

What is this magical country?

I've long been of the standpoint that if you aren't going to buy a Valve game on the PC, you're really just wasting your time. They do have things like the Orange Box available for console, but they simply aren't happy there. Valve games have always been about heavy community support, not to mention modding, and they almost universally look better on the PC as compared to console.

Add into the fact that they're cheaper for PC, you can get them from Steam without ever having to go to the store, and any PC built in the last five years can run games built on the Source engine, and there's really no good reason to buy a lower grade of the same product for more money on a console. In America, for instance, you'd be paying an extra $10 for lower graphics, a less enjoyable community, and (if it ever came to the PS3) a less supported online experience. Why?

- J

Caliostro:

Onmi:
It's going to bomb. why? because EA is ****ing ******** that's why.

That's ok, you can swear on the internet.

As for the topic: EA only distributes the game. Valve is the developer.

How go will it be on the PS3? As good as on the 360 I suppose, both are infinitely inferior to the PC version, just like... Almost any game really... But if you don't have a gaming rig and don't mind the atrocious feeling of your soul dying as you play shooters with a controller, then it'll be good. I personally even prefer the PS's controller to the xbox's.

Actually I was banned for a whole week just for saying CUN.......better not do it again.

Neosage:
Actually I was banned for a whole week just for saying CUN.......better not do it again.

Perhaps because it was directed as a person? I've used all kinds of swear words on The Escapist and have yet to be banned for it. AFAIK moderators don't ban for words alone, but, off course, if you're insulting someone, then they very much will.

Ok if they do port it what is going to change? So what if EA has the port rights? I say just get it over here cause I got a zombie addiction and I need my fix. Hell Left 4 Dead and Dead Rising are the only reasons that I would make me think about getting a 360. And if the 360 gets one more zombie game then I am going to have to buy one, no questions asked.

Source?

Wheres a link to your infomation?

Some linkage please? I want validation on a L4D PS3 port, pweety pwease.

I've said numerous times, I don't have a very good gaming PC, and I can't play L4D in its natural habitat nor do I have a 360, so it's either a PS3 port or upgrading my PC and the PS3 port is the most practical for me but a PC upgrade is my only option.

I pray that VALVe will give PS3 owners what they want, they were bullshitting themselves when I roughly quote "We'll consider a port if Left 4 Dead sells well," I mean comeon, they're freakin' VALVe!

http://www.ps3center.net/news/1879/valve-kills-the-rumors-left4dead-is-not-coming-to-ps3/

From that article:

Valve has not been too friendly with PS3 ports, EA had to purchase rights to do the Orange Box port for PS3 and had no server support from Valve for Team Fortress 2. So while the rumors will keep spreading, don't be expecting Left 4 Dead to be hitting PS3 anytime soon. I guess the game just cant compete with the heavy hitters like Resistance 2 this fall coming exclusive to PS3

Woah? Sour grapes?

TommyGun465:
I read today that Valve´s L4D will be made for the PS3, but by *sigh* EA. Me, not having a 360 or a decent computer, am enthralled by this, but since Orange Box , I cant help but feel that this time wont be much different. Not that Orange Box was awfull, in fact, it was actually quite fun, besides the many slowdowns and the inferior game mechanics. Whats your view?

Don't make threads like this without proof, never trust news off forums. The game is not coming to PS3(see above post). You have to provide a link to your infomation.