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http://gamer.blorge.com/2007/10/12/assassins-creed-developers-claim-both-ps3-and-xbox-360-are-problematic/
The developer of Assassin's Creed, one of the most hotly anticipated games on both the Xbox 360 and PS3, has come out and criticized both consoles and more specifically how hard certain aspects of developing for them are.
Patrice Desilets, the game's creative director, told Pro G that Ubisoft Montreal is struggling with memory problems on both consoles. It seems that neither the PS3 or the Xbox 360 are much of a joy to develop for, and the company is facing some stiff challenges to complete the game for either.
The Xbox 360's DVD disc just doesn't cut it when compared to the PS3's Blu-ray format, and Ubisoft Montreal is facing a real challenge to fit everything they want to include in the game on to one solitary disc. To fit five languages and all the data required for a kick ass game such as this seems to need more than the 8Gb which is available to Xbox 360 games developers.
The PS3 isn't without it's issues either, as although the expansive Blu-ray discs means there's plenty of room for the game data, Patrice Desilets claims there are memory complications developing for Sony's great hope too. In fact it's so bad that the company has had to draft in help from both Microsoft and Sony "to make sure the game has the same quality on both systems".
PS3 owners will be happy to hear that they at least won't be getting a poor quality port from the Xbox 360 as Patrice added:
"The PS3 version is as good as the 360 version. We've been showing the PS3 version at E3 this year, but we've done a lot of events and it's just easier for us and for people from the press to have a 360. But the versions are the same, basically."
So there's some good news for PS3 owners (at last) but Xbox 360 owners won't be comfortable that the DVD disc space issue has reared it's ugly head yet again. We've already heard that Unreal Tournament 3 is likely to have less maps than both the PS3 and PC versions due to a lack of memory space, and now another developer says one DVD just isn't enough. And remember that this is at a relatively early stage of the next gen consoles lifespans.
gamecockpride
10-13-2007, 12:59 PM
I am a Xbox 360 owner and i feel that other than the rings of death, the outdated DVD discs are another problem that should be addressed. It is holding back developers from making the best game they can and people who pay this much for system want to be able to get the best out there.
Antiochus
10-15-2007, 10:10 AM
5 languages seems like a bit much. Waste of space.
CockyDemon13
10-15-2007, 11:23 AM
Score one for us Sony boys.
The 5 languages may be for in game.
Everyone should just learn English and get it over with.
Antiochus
10-15-2007, 01:46 PM
How do you figure that is a score for Sony? Memory problems are much more difficult to overcome than storage problems. They may be trying to avoid using a second DVD but it is a simple solution.
JAYBEZ
10-15-2007, 03:42 PM
How do you figure that is a score for Sony? Memory problems are much more difficult to overcome than storage problems. They may be trying to avoid using a second DVD but it is a simple solution.
Yeah, going to have to agree with you on that one. I don't see anything in there about a victory for sony.
Both systems are having their troubles.
I think developers are getting a little too spoiled though. Storage and memory never used to be a complaint. If you can fit fun games on the old cartridges that they used to use, surely they can make a dvd/blue ray work.
Stop complaining and just get it done.
Antiochus
10-15-2007, 06:41 PM
Yeah, going to have to agree with you on that one. I don't see anything in there about a victory for sony.
Both systems are having their troubles.
I think developers are getting a little too spoiled though. Storage and memory never used to be a complaint. If you can fit fun games on the old cartridges that they used to use, surely they can make a dvd/blue ray work.
Stop complaining and just get it done.
Absolutely.
Here's an interesting "story" that concerns upcoming game Assassin's Creed (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC) and Ubisoft Montreal Creative Director Patrice Desilets. What we can say about the director is that he freely speaks his mind.
One such example is when he said that the Nintendo Wii is just similar in power to the PlayStation 2 and original Xbox. Patrice Desilets also had a few things to say regarding the PS3 and Xbox 360 builds of Assassin's Creed.
The director mentioned that their team is having problems with both consoles. He was quoted a few days ago saying:
Right now we have a big challenge on the 360 to make it fit on a DVD, to put five languages, to put all the data on eight gigs. On the Blu-ray side we're really good, but then the memory is quite different. How we handle memory is really different between the two machines and we're struggling right now on the PS3.
This time, Desilets is revealing that his "boss" (perhaps it's Ubisoft Montreal Producer Jade Raymond?) called him the day after he made his comments and that they "exchanged a few words". When asked again about the problems, the creative director shared, "There's no problem anymore. It's gone. I learned my lesson".
We certainly hope it's the truth though, because we certainly can't wait to get our hands on Assassin's Creed. The title is expected to hit video game shelves on November 13.
http://ps3.qj.net/Assassin-s-Creed-Creative-Director-No-more-problems-with-Xbox-360-PS3/pg/49/aid/105653
JAYBEZ
10-22-2007, 04:39 PM
lol, in other words he got a voice mail that said "STFU or you will have trouble finding storage space for all the crap that you will be removing from your office."
Cockney
10-25-2007, 03:23 PM
goldenized! Comes out November 13th
diehardgamecock
10-25-2007, 03:28 PM
i was looking forward to this one, then a bunch of underwhelming reviews came out, so i thought i'd skip it.
but recently there has been glowing praise of the game again.....from what i've read, they made great strides to finally pull it together. it really looks good now & i think i might have to try and swing a purchase.
JAYBEZ
10-25-2007, 03:54 PM
Probably going to be a rent for me. Even if I wanted to buy it, I won't have time to play it.
Still playing :
Halo 3
NCAA football
GH3 is incoming
as is Mass Effect
NCAA Football....what a disappointment this year
I love college football but man I got bored quickly with it
Brinkley_Bulldozer52
10-25-2007, 05:13 PM
NCAA Football....what a disappointment this year
I love college football but man I got bored quickly with it
Me too for some reason....
Can't wait for Assassin's Creed.
Getting GHIII Sunday!
Wow think of all the games coming out in the next month:
GHIII
Assassin's Creed
Kane and Lynch
Mass Effect
Jericho
Damn there's more but I can't think of them right now...
It's burning a damn hole in my wallet!
Bleedin'Garnet
10-25-2007, 05:21 PM
NCAA Football....what a disappointment this year
I love college football but man I got bored quickly with it
Me too. Haven't played it in months.
JAYBEZ
10-25-2007, 05:28 PM
NCAA Football....what a disappointment this year
I love college football but man I got bored quickly with it
It might have helped if you had it on 360. The PS version was lacking.
diehardgamecock
10-25-2007, 06:11 PM
Wow think of all the games coming out in the next month:
GHIII
Assassin's Creed
Kane and Lynch
Mass Effect
Jericho
Damn there's more but I can't think of them right now...
rock band, dude.......rock band. http://forum.palmettostaterivals.com/images/smilies/dude.gif
Brinkley_Bulldozer52
10-25-2007, 06:13 PM
rock band, dude.......rock band. http://forum.palmettostaterivals.com/images/smilies/dude.gif
eh, not for me, I'm a guitar person, and it has already been confirmed the guitar in rock band is no where near as hard in GHIII
diehardgamecock
10-25-2007, 06:16 PM
and it has already been confirmed the guitar in rock band is no where near as hard in GHIII
you sure about that? linky?
It might have helped if you had it on 360. The PS version was lacking.
Nah, I played it in on the 360.
No difference whatsoever
http://ps3.qj.net/Assassin-s-Creed-goes-gold-PS3-and-Xbox-360-release-on-November-13/pg/49/aid/106015
Ubisoft has announced that the highly-anticipated Assassin's Creed (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC) has finally gone gold. This means that the game is already in its final form and all that remains is the actual manufacturing phase.
"We've been working very hard for nearly four years to make Assassin's Creed a reality and now there is a confirmed date when players will get to experience the results of our efforts," said Assassin's Creed producer Jade Raymond. Raymond will also be at HMV in Oxford this weekend to present new Assassin's Creed levels to the public.
Assassin's Creed for the Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 home video game consoles will be released on November 13. The game's PC version will be coming in early 2008. Those who pre-order the game will also get a free Assassin's Creed art book.
cboom4250
10-25-2007, 07:03 PM
you sure about that? linky?
i have the same feeling as diehard...i was under the impression that the Rock Band guitar has fret buttons at the top and bottom of the fret board...could be worng, but i'm pretty sure that's what i've read.
Brinkley_Bulldozer52
10-26-2007, 12:09 AM
hold on i'll get it
Brinkley_Bulldozer52
10-26-2007, 12:14 AM
True experts in Guitar Hero I and II may find themselves able to tear straight through the solos without a second glance
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/823/823187p1.html
and considering I've 5* everything on expert in GHII, I obviously would not want to downgrade to an easier experience...
diehardgamecock
10-26-2007, 12:26 AM
wow.
you're not going to buy the game because of one sentence. that's impressive. besides, if you're that good at this style of game, you'll be 5-starring GH3 songs on expert before long as well.
it doesn't matter to me if you get it or not, but i think you are gonna be missing a really good game....weekly downloadable albums should entice you if nothing else.
oh well.....i'm getting it. should be a lot of fun.
http://forum.palmettostaterivals.com/images/smilies/dude.gif
SpuR48
10-26-2007, 01:03 AM
wow.
you're not going to buy the game because of one sentence. that's impressive. besides, if you're that good at this style of game, you'll be 5-starring GH3 songs on expert before long as well.
it doesn't matter to me if you get it or not, but i think you are gonna be missing a really good game....weekly downloadable albums should entice you if nothing else.
oh well.....i'm getting it. should be a lot of fun.
http://forum.palmettostaterivals.com/images/smilies/dude.gif
No doubt, man. I think the drums are going to steal the show. Even if you're only into guitar, bulldozer, imagine how fun it's going to be at parties and get togethers. You can wow your friends on guitar while they struggle to bumble along on bass/drums/vocals
I can't WAIT to get this game. I'm getting tRockband and ME on the same day, but I bet I won't even unwrap Mass Effect for a week or two...
Brinkley_Bulldozer52
10-26-2007, 07:20 AM
200 is too much.
Maybe some other time
diehardgamecock
10-26-2007, 10:07 AM
200 is too much.
Maybe some other time
you know, if you just want to play the guitar parts (which is what you seem to like), you can simply buy the game for $60 and use your current GH guitars...that might work for ya.
then later on down the road if you find you want to play the other parts (drums, vocals) you can buy those controllers separately. but for right now, your GH guitars will work fine.
diehardgamecock
10-26-2007, 06:45 PM
one more thing, bulldozer......i found this article about GH3 and thought you might be interested:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/825/825091p1.html
The timing for the button presses feels good now, though it isn't exactly the same as Guitar Hero II. A RedOctane rep confirmed our impressions by telling IGN that the window for when you can hit a note is a tiny bit bigger than it was in past Guitar Hero games.
sounds like GH3 is gonna be easier than GH2......thought you'd want to know that, given your earlier posts. i'm sure it'll still be a fun game though.
Majorspur12
10-26-2007, 06:51 PM
goldenized! Comes out November 13th
BOSTON SUXXXXXXXXXX..:thumbs: :thumbs:
Brinkley_Bulldozer52
10-26-2007, 11:43 PM
thanks man
SpuR48
10-26-2007, 11:55 PM
one more thing, bulldozer......i found this article about GH3 and thought you might be interested:
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/825/825091p1.html
sounds like GH3 is gonna be easier than GH2......thought you'd want to know that, given your earlier posts. i'm sure it'll still be a fun game though.
I don't know if it's the game or the new controller, but I was playing GHIII in Gamestop in Lexington earlier, and was breezing through Rock Me Like a Hurricane. Had a couple of kids in awe at my Hero-ness. ... and it was only on Hard :D
diehardgamecock
10-27-2007, 12:28 AM
I don't know if it's the game or the new controller, but I was playing GHIII in Gamestop in Lexington earlier, and was breezing through Rock Me Like a Hurricane. Had a couple of kids in awe at my Hero-ness. ... and it was only on Hard :D
well, i moved up to hard on GH2 and i'm ok at it......i can blast some songs, but some of them still kick the crap out of me.
but on GH3, i breezed through rock me like a hurricane (in the demo) so well that i moved it up to expert......this is something that i just can't do on GH2. turns out that the first guitar solo at the beginning of the song shut me down, but i went into practice mode at full speed and nailed the song once it got past that part.....wound up hitting at a percentgage in the 80's. that just doesn't happen to me on GH2, so maybe there's something to be said for the easier play in GH3.
SpuR48
10-27-2007, 01:11 AM
well, i moved up to hard on GH2 and i'm ok at it......i can blast some songs, but some of them still kick the crap out of me.
but on GH3, i breezed through rock me like a hurricane (in the demo) so well that i moved it up to expert......this is something that i just can't do on GH2. turns out that the first guitar solo at the beginning of the song shut me down, but i went into practice mode at full speed and nailed the song once it got past that part.....wound up hitting at a percentgage in the 80's. that just doesn't happen to me on GH2, so maybe there's something to be said for the easier play in GH3.
Call me nuts, but I think the buttons on the gibson are closer together or something. My hands didn't get cramped after a song like they normally do. On the xplorer, my hands get tired from going to O then G
diehardgamecock
10-27-2007, 01:44 AM
that being said though, it's still fun as hell!!!!
i play each song on the hardest level that gives me a challenge but still doesn't kick my ass (that means MEDIUM on some songs and HARD on a lot of others). if some folks are good enough that they demolish EXPERT, then maybe they won't find this game fun. but for those of us that are good enough to dabble in the higher levels, but maybe not dominate them, then i think this game is gonna be killer.
bring on the HARD level bitches!!!! i'm ready......................................sort of. :rock:8-)
SpuR48
10-27-2007, 02:33 AM
that being said though, it's still fun as hell!!!!
i play each song on the hardest level that gives me a challenge but still doesn't kick my ass (that means MEDIUM on some songs and HARD on a lot of others). if some folks are good enough that they demolish EXPERT, then maybe they won't find this game fun. but for those of us that are good enough to dabble in the higher levels, but maybe not dominate them, then i think this game is gonna be killer.
bring on the HARD level bitches!!!! i'm ready......................................sort of. :rock:8-)
that's how i feel, there's no where to go but up. Once you kill all the expert songs, you have plateaued... until new songs come out.
http://ps3.qj.net/Assassin-s-Creed-music-tracks-available-for-free-download/pg/49/aid/107475
Can't wait for Assassin's Creed? Want to hear more of the Jerusalem soundtrack we previewed previously? Well, have no fear! Ubisoft has approved the release of two tracks from Jesper Kyd's score for Assassin's Creed (PS3, Xbox 360, PC).
Not only do we have a better quality version of the "City of Jerusalem" track previewed in October, we also have a new track available for download, called "Jerusalem Horse Ride". We've placed the two tracksinto a 13.5 MB zip file for easy downloading, and it should take a couple of minutes to download on an average connection.
Assassin's Creed will be out on November 13 for the PS3 and 360. PC gamers will have to wait for 2008 to see Altair in action. Oh well, at least you have your music to keep you grounded.
Cockney
11-12-2007, 07:18 PM
im assuming everywhere but Gamestop will be selling Assassins Creed tomorrow. Im going to hop over to walmat or bestbuy at lunch time to see if i can pick this baby up
I got this today
Good, not great. Not a bad game whatsoever. Graphics are really good, storyline is quite interesting, and the moves are cool.
But, it does kind of wear on you after awhile
diehardgamecock
11-16-2007, 11:12 AM
I got this today
Good, not great. Not a bad game whatsoever. Graphics are really good, storyline is quite interesting, and the moves are cool.
But, it does kind of wear on you after awhile
rental instead of a purchase?
rental instead of a purchase?
I would say so
I can see how some would really like this game but after spending 3-4 days with it, I think that would be enough
diehardgamecock
11-16-2007, 11:26 AM
I would say so
I can see how some would really like this game but after spending 3-4 days with it, I think that would be enough
ok, cool.
i think it looks pretty cool and would be a bit of a break from the types of games i usually play, but i just don't have the time to play another game right now.
CoD4 and guitar hero are taking up my time.....and rock band is right around the corner.
i'll probably rent assassin's creed but skip the $60 purchase.
SNEEZ
11-16-2007, 11:49 AM
man I think this game is definately going to be bad ass
eat_sleep_breathe_USC
11-16-2007, 04:52 PM
Got the game last night, pretty awesome so far. There is an interesting twist in the beginnning of the game that i won't ruin here. The beginning is a lot of story but it allows you to get to try out all the moves you have at your arsenal without much worry of death. I'm traveling to my first city for my first assassination now, so hopefully it only gets better. If you like the Hitman series, or even the Thief series, your prob. gonna like this game.
Crazy_Gamecock
11-16-2007, 05:04 PM
This game is definitely bad ass, especially the leap of faith. the hardest thing for me so far is being able to successfully pickpocket
Gamecock_4life
11-20-2007, 01:08 AM
idk which one to get it on...iv heard that it looks better on the 360....is this true?
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28006.html
SpuR48
11-20-2007, 01:15 AM
idk which one to get it on...iv heard that it looks better on the 360....is this true?
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28006.html
Depends who you talk to I imagine. At this stage in the game I'd say they're both similar.
eat_sleep_breathe_USC
11-20-2007, 01:24 AM
There have been some complaints about visual stuttering in the PS3 version but I have it and have seen none. I buy everything that is for both systems on the PS3 cause I don't wanna stop playing for the 3 rings...
I went over and played some at my neighbors....I already have it for PS3
I see no difference at all
GotSpurrier82
11-20-2007, 04:40 AM
I love that game. Freaking awesome. I agree with everyone above. I see no difference between 360 and PS3, except that, of course, people online on 360 can see all the achievements and whatnot.
Gamecock_4life
11-21-2007, 12:58 AM
OK I RENTED THE GAME FOR THE PS3...AND I HAVE TO SAY THE STORY IS GREAT....IMO IT KINDA HAS A JEKYLL AND HYDE...LIKE A DUALITY OF MEN KINDA THEAM....YOU KINDA LOOSE THE CONCEPT OF RIGHT AND WRONG...AND WHO IS THE GOOD GUYS AND BAD GUYS.....GREAT GAME PICK IT UP IF U CAN I GIVE IT A 5 OUT OF 5
Just finished the game and I must say I was happy with it as a whole
I thought the gameplay was very good, graphics were VERY good, and the story was interesting
It did kinda get a little reptitive but nothing to the point that some told me it would. I was caught up in almost all fights until the end.
I thought the fight scene at the end with Robert was incredibly tough but after an HOUR I finally got through it thanks to the small swords
Ending was a bit of a disappiontment but I am ready for AC2!
GotSpurrier82
12-06-2007, 04:53 PM
Spur, thanks for moving my post. I didn't see the AC's thread. My bad.
Actually you deleted it so here is my question:
After you beat AC (on 360) is there anyway to pick back up anywhere you want? I tried to go back to do the final kill and other missions I liked but I can't seem to pick a random "memory." Suggestions?
Gamecock_Aholic
12-30-2007, 10:11 PM
This game is the shiz. have any of you played it yet? i love the open enviroment. it kinda reminds me of a "roman" GTA.
clemson sucks
12-30-2007, 10:15 PM
I have it and it is very cool.
happygilmore527
12-31-2007, 10:11 AM
I got this for Christmas and finally opened it up on Saturday. It's a pretty sweet game. Graphics are insane.
I've got it on PS3 and I've got one question....how do you do the leap of faith? I can't remember for the life of me and it's much easier to get down from the view points with this move.
Gamecock_Aholic
01-01-2008, 02:09 PM
I got this for Christmas and finally opened it up on Saturday. It's a pretty sweet game. Graphics are insane.
I've got it on PS3 and I've got one question....how do you do the leap of faith? I can't remember for the life of me and it's much easier to get down from the view points with this move.
i know on the 360 you have to get to the edge then hold the low profile button and hit A(which would be X)
Click Clack
01-03-2008, 07:10 PM
I believe you hold down R1 and X
GamecockDad1531
05-31-2008, 10:53 PM
I got the game recently and just finished it. I understand the ending, just not the very last part before the credits. Any help?
Brinkley_Bulldozer52
06-01-2008, 08:57 AM
I got the game recently and just finished it. I understand the ending, just not the very last part before the credits. Any help?
It gives you hints about the setting of the next Assassin's Creed.
Google about the ending and there are many websites that speculate what everything means.
Most speculate an Aztec setting.
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