Rein applauds PSN's open-platform policy
by Nick Doerr 
{ Nov 29th 2007 at 8:15PM }
In a massive interview with Gamasutra, Mark Rein sat down to discuss pretty much everything that makes him, him and Epic Games, Epic Games. For the sake of space and your sanity, we'll close the gap on the wide array of questions and focus on Mark Rein's stance on the PSN. It's a good one. The PSN is open-platform, meaning it will allow us to utilize user-generated content.
Rein's thoughts? "It's fantastic! I can't understand why people are so nervous about what Sony... no, Sony's wonderful. When they embrace user-created content, that's what it means to be an open system. That's why we're on PlayStation 3 first -- because they are embracing user-created content." We sure are with Unreal Tournament 3 hitting this December. It'll be very easy to load up the mods from the PC and transfer them onto the PS3 and if it's any indication how future titles will utilize the open platform, then we're in for a treat.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
PSPDog @ Nov 29th 2007 8:45PM
I've been a fan of the Unreal series for a while, and as a ps3 owner, this certainly makes me happy. It's great to have quality devs like Epic supporting and saying good things about the ps3 hardware.
Dehshizknight @ Nov 29th 2007 8:54PM
Having never played an Unreal Tournament title, I never gave this game too much thought. After hearing about the mods and the (maybe) PC to PS3 cross-compatibility, I got interested in this game. I guess I'm definitely getting this one since Haze and Killzone 2 aren't coming out this year and Unreal Tournament is.
massive_98 @ Nov 29th 2007 8:58PM
I still haven't heard about if there are servers or games just for PS3 players with the sticks.
Any news about this?
Popfrogs @ Nov 30th 2007 10:39AM
Yeah, they've already said server operators can choose an option for kb/mouse players or sixaxis players only.
The1 @ Nov 29th 2007 9:24PM
Is it me, or does this guy HYPE the console that they have a product on????? He was on on the 360 tip with GOW.
John @ Nov 29th 2007 9:38PM
It's great to see Mark Rein pointing out what is not that obvious-- and the makers of Unreal are worth paying attention to, if past titles are any indication. This guy grabs the "reins" in both hands and rides hard. Well... okay, UT is not out, yet. But I'm expecting something better than EA, let's just say that.
Joey_Numbers @ Nov 29th 2007 9:50PM
If Epic is on board with PSN, then the future is bright. This game should be a monster.
DocPolkaBob @ Nov 29th 2007 10:12PM
I'm really excited about this, but I'm taking it with a dose of salt. The initial PC reviews have been kind of "blah", and console shooters don't tend to hold a candle to PC shooters. Hopefully this will really break the trend.
Dru @ Nov 29th 2007 10:15PM
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Jonathan @ Nov 29th 2007 11:51PM
He like the PS3. Did I said I like that guy ^_^
sicklesdawg @ Nov 30th 2007 12:28AM
Where the hell is the PODCAST ???
KHCloud @ Nov 30th 2007 3:26AM
As a designer I respect Rein's comments way more than Newell's. From most devs I have talked to they feel that Sony has the right idea with the open platform for the PSN and some even think it may give them the edge over the 360 as the war goes on.
Popfrogs @ Nov 30th 2007 10:40AM
The only good opinion you'll get from Gabe Newell is where the best buffet is.
(IRE)Wolfman @ Nov 30th 2007 3:44AM
If the keyboard and mouse support is good, then it will be a great game. Then i could play on my pc and ps3.
AK @ Dec 1st 2007 3:51AM
epic, if you love the ps3 so much, stfu and give us gears of war 2!
AL7AIR @ Dec 1st 2007 4:49PM
That's not happening in a million years because Microsoft owns the Gears of War IP.
private @ Dec 3rd 2007 7:53AM
very good game, thank you
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