UT3's PS3 exclusivity confirmed; playable demo coming to TGS 2007

Posted Sep 11, 2007 at 5:47PM by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: Epic Games, Mark Rein, Midway Games, Sony
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UT3 exclusivity sure, playable demo coming to TGS 2007 - Image 1 


Despite the growing rumors that the Sony PlayStation 3 version of Unreal Tournament 3 (also coming for Linux, Mac, Windows PC, and Xbox 360 flavors) may suffer delays, Epic Games' Mark Rein remained firm that the highly-anticipated shooter will still be released for the Sony PS3 first before the Xbox 360 version. Epic Games was open to delaying the first two versions to make them both come out right, as opposed to come out right now. Rein explains in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz:

The PS3 console exclusivity is not in doubt. We are shipping the game on the PS3 well before the Xbox 360 version ships. That's the version we are working on right now. We do not have a date for the Xbox 360 version.


November was the last confirmed date for UT3 to debut on PS3 and PCs worldwide, while Xbox 360 gamers were given an early 2008 release date.

Several sites have created their own countdown timers of when Unreal Tournament 3 is going to be shipped and shelved, but Rein said there's no specific release date set. However, Rein did stress that Epic Games was still aiming to do things right and right now. "Nothing has changed at this point. We're working toward a November release," he commented.

And as if to strengthen fans' hopes, Rein announced that the game will be rendered playable over at the 2007 Tokyo Game Show this coming October. Previously, Unreal Tournament 3 was demonstrated at a Midway Games event on PS3s in New York and on PCs at LANs in Leipzig.

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Comments [refresh]

by Quixand - 2007-09-11 12:53
» to celebrate QJ's endeavor in controlling idiotic comments

FIRST!!!

by Big Daddy - 2007-09-11 13:02
» YES

PS3 UT3 FTW. I'd like to see it go up against Halo 3.

by phalanges - 2007-09-11 13:35
» Game looks amazing

It's like an updated Gears but in 1st person.

by GW2 - 2007-09-11 13:39
» Quixand you scared me

your whole first thing scared me for a second i thought the regular commentors were back!

by Quixand - 2007-09-11 13:52
» GW2

hey man... i ain't like that...



by the way if you want more money try this and it's free!!! or if you want a free PS3!!! hehehe... just kidding.



on topic... they can take their time with UT3 (but not too long i hope), Warhawk will keep me busy and maybe even Haze.

by rawrskies - 2007-09-11 14:04
» warhawk

Stupid warhawk, been playing the hell out of it, my rank keeps resetting/not showing up.

by eaglebaize - 2007-09-11 14:21
» :D

Yeah, I do not doubt AT ALL that this will be a great game. It looks awesome, and I'm sure plenty of us expect great things from this game. Can't wait

by dastinger - 2007-09-11 14:32
» =D

Happy happy happy



I loved Gears on 360 and I played alot and now I have a better version on my beloved PS3...cant wait for it!



Btw, FINALLY stupid comments will stop...great move QJ!

by neok182 - 2007-09-11 14:51
» .

the ONLY advantage to getting UT3 on the PS3 is being able to run it on high graphics settings if you have a crappy PC and still being able to use a keyboard and mouse. thats really it. Because most likely the game will look exactly the same on the 360 and PS3.



The best graphics will be on the PC but as always you'll have to have a major high-end PC for those highest settings. luckily i got one.

by Unregistered Gamer - 2007-09-11 20:50
» ??? When was this ever in doubt ???

A delay to the game would not mean a lost of timed exclusivity.

by Unregistered Gamer - 2007-09-11 21:46
» Yep

:)

by P.K - 2007-09-12 00:23
» Unreal Tournament III Clan Recruitments

Hi all P.K here I am the moderator of the Unreal Tournament section for the [F.A.G] Freaking Awesome Gamers clan on PS3. If anyone is interested in joining up you can use the following link: Unreal Tournament III Clan Recruitments



And yes I am aware of what the tag stands for. We will be changing the clans name after we are happy with the amount of members we have. Some of the following are being considered:



[FTW]



For The Wanted



Or



[UUD]



Unreal Under Dog’s



We also have a lot of other games to be joined on out site so feel free to browse around and last but not least this clan was set up to have fun so of course their is no charge to join or any of that rubbish. Hope to see you their!

by na2rul - 2007-09-12 01:00
» A demo pleas ASAP

I go bk to uni on Oct 1st (which is bad as it is)

by Barakku - 2007-09-12 02:59
» UT

It's not gears; it's a (Much) better version of Unreal Tournament, which is very different, and much better for multiplayer.



Epic made UT way before Gears, too :S

by Stealth! - 2007-09-12 09:06
» Hey buddy

Yeah i agree they should take there time with UT3, but as long as there isn't any delays or problems it should be good.

by Mister Common Sense(ps3) - 2007-09-12 11:24
» badam

badam is cool

by Mister Common Sense(ps3) - 2007-09-12 11:31
» SEGA

SEGA RULES AND I DEICATE THIS NAME TO MISTER COMMON SENSE!

by Master Chef - 2007-09-12 16:23
» Yup, waiting for the PC version

I too have a very high-end PC, and UT is always better on PC, so PC version for me.

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