World in Conflict suits consoles -- so, can we expect it or not?
by Nick Doerr 
{ May 21st 2007 at 10:30PM }
Massive Entertainment, a huge RTS developer (I still prefer Westwood ... wherever they went) recently talked about a new action-oriented approach to the genre and how it would feel right at home on a console rather than a PC. Its game World in Conflict fit the bill, they claimed. So long as keyboard and mouse support is ... supported, we're game to listen further.In fact, the one drawback to bringing RTS games to consoles is just that -- the keyboard and mouse. The PS3 fully supports these, developers! I play Phantasy Star Universe with the keyboard on the PS3. Well, I would if I could figure out if its possible. Come on! Regardless of this strange claim to avoid consoles, Massive still thinks World in Conflict would suit consoles because it "is much more visceral and action-oriented than traditional RTS titles, so if there's ever a game that could translate well to the consoles, it would be something like World in Conflict." So will we see an RTS title hit the PS3? Will it support those peripherals we mentioned? Who knows. We'll keep you posted.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
WhackMushroom @ May 21st 2007 10:48PM
*crickets*
GRT @ May 21st 2007 11:07PM
Westwood was purchased by EA and dismantled.
Dahk @ May 21st 2007 11:30PM
Aww =( Westwood was awesome.
Dune 2? I still absolutely love that game.
And ornithopters are still the coolest looking things to fly.
Sean @ May 22nd 2007 6:12AM
i dont think they ever will put mouse and keyboard in a console game. even the PS2 had keyboard support.(not sure about mouse) and it was never used in a game besides half life that i know of. i think they shoudl let you though especially for rts's
Bored @ May 22nd 2007 6:39AM
Unreal Tournament PS3 is going to let people use keyboard and mouse on the PS3.
CravenMorHead @ May 22nd 2007 7:42AM
Starcraft 2 on PS3! that would be awesome :)
ShadowHawk01 @ May 22nd 2007 9:21AM
The keyboard attachment that was mentioned about a month ago would help make the console more adaptable for RTS games.
I believe there was a keyboard attachment announced for both the PS3 and the Xbox 360. This would allow the player the mobility and functionality of a controller with the added hotkeys and shortcuts of a keyboard all in one device (controller + keyboard attachment).
The only drawback to the console would be that the mouse is more efficient at selecting troops since you can quickly point-click-drag. The controller is not bad, but slower at performing this function.
ndoerr @ May 22nd 2007 11:01AM
Fixed the grammatical errors. If you see them, post a comment about them, but leave out the insulting diatribe. It makes you look like a 12 year old. By all means, let us know if we miss an error in our grammar, but know that if you add a bit o' rude to the recipe, your post will get edited or deleted (like the person with the fake e-mail we've deleted).