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It looks like keeping our fingers crossed actually worked! Straight from Mark Rein himself, Unreal Tournament III will indeed be coming out during the week of December 10th:

Midway has started talking to retailers to figure out exact timing and they will have a formal announcement early next week when everyone is back from the Thanksgiving holiday. My guess is that Midway will start shipping the title to North American retailers on Monday December 10th and it could show up in stores as early as December 11th but more likely toward the middle of that week.

Previously, it was still up in the air whether the PS3 version would be able to make it out by the end of this year. The European version of the game, however, is still expected to come out early next year.

So, PS3 owners, are you excited that the PS3 is finally getting a high profile game before the Xbox 360?








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YellowHare's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:17
YellowHare
The PS3 finally gets a title early. And all 10 people who get to play it will be stoked.
Leathersoup's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:18
Leathersoup
I haven't liked UT since the first version of it on the PC :(
razerangel's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:18
razerangel
Wooo! In your face...yes I too see the irony but its a small victory dammit allow me this if only once!
madninja's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:28
madninja
I don't think it matters if it comes out earlier as long as it comes out and is good.
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:29
king3vbo
Hey some good news for PS3. Right on
Harknett's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:30
Harknett
Do any 360 owners actually have any money left after the last few weeks?
BlackDove's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:37
BlackDove
Someone still cares about UT?
hexfix93's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:38
hexfix93
With haze being delayed, this make me so happy, i cannot even put it into words. The only thing i hope is that the core engine is put on the ps3 hd, so they can continue to optimize the engine and give us updates that improve the framerates etc...

I only wish microsoft would fix their 360 red ring issues. i would buy one.

Is there a way to buy a 360, and fix it? like put better heatsyncs or fans, re solder the mainboard? if there is, i may invest. my site is becoming a review site now, and i want to review 360 titles as well.
Simmy's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:41
Simmy
It does look pretty sweet
tho with all this USB support that the next gen consoles have, I'm just curious whether it will be possible to use a keyboard and mouse like PC gamers.
Still it's pretty cool that it's coming out for the PS3 soon.

*Adds UT3 to the ever growing list of really cool games to get*
TONX's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:46
TONX
Oh HELL yes!
Anemone's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:46
Anemone
SCORE!!! I'm glad this is making it out quickly.

@Simmy: PS3 has Mouse+KB controls enabled for UT3. 360, not so much.
decoyb's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:51
decoyb
It's pretty good timing for them. December's kinda weak as far as new releases go. Now I just need more money and a lot more free time.
Shalashaska161's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:52
Shalashaska161
Well this makes up for the PS3 losing Haze yesterday. PRetty cool game to be getting early.
xmetninjax's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:54
xmetninjax
I don't care for UT, even though I'm a huge fan of shooters, just not of the twitch variety.
big filth's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 15:58
big filth
We know it will look good, but will it run as nicely? hmmm..

http://www.thegreatgamer.wordpress.com
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 16:19
Cheeburga
Ugh, do want. :[
king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 16:38
king3vbo
@hexfix - Not without ruining your warranty
dubbya's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 16:38
dubbya
I agree with hexfix, with the delay of haze, i'll need something to play in December
ArrozConCarne's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 16:41
ArrozConCarne
*Playing Mass Effect*

Huh? Wha..?

Oh ok. Ill get that when Im done with this... Oh wait I still have to finish Episode 2... and Assasins Creed... Oh well Im sure is going to be out by the time I finish these... or not?


Anyways, good for PS3 users!
Maurice Tan's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 16:49
Maurice Tan
@hexfix, indeed not without voiding your warranty. If you know how to solder etc, you can do the X-Clamp replacement and it won't have RROD afaik.
wonky360's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 16:55
wonky360
Nobody knows if this game is any good yet, heres hoping that there is a reason to own a ps3 this christmas. 360 game lineup this year totally slays.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 16:59
Bob Muir
@ hexfix
With the new Falcon chipset revision, the RROD should hopefully be a thing of the past. For what it's worth, my recently-bought unit runs really cool almost all over and only gets moderately warm around the vents in the back of the system. So keep it in a well-circulated area, and I doubt the new units should have any problems. If you're looking for a Falcon 360, you'll want to look for lot #0734 or higher.
Bob Muir's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 16:59
Bob Muir
@ hexfix
With the new Falcon chipset revision, the RROD should hopefully be a thing of the past. For what it's worth, my recently-bought unit runs really cool almost all over and only gets moderately warm around the vents in the back of the system. So keep it in a well-circulated area, and I doubt the new units should have any problems. If you're looking for a Falcon 360, you'll want to look for lot #0734 or higher.
Aurain's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 17:05
Aurain
The release date being prior to the 360's is irrelevant, The news that the Dev's are struggling to make mods compatible with the 360 version is much better for us PS3 owners, giving more scope and longevity to our version. However, The PS3 port will probably be shit, like usual, sadly.
YellowHare's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 17:25
YellowHare
@ Action Bastard

That's not fear you smell; it's the foul stench of disdain for an insiped franchise. You may keep your so-called victory, as well as your quite trite MGS4.
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 17:30
Corak
From what I've read about it the difference from the pc version and the ps3 is there but very minimal. I could have sworn I read that someone who saw it said he couldn't really see that much difference. If I was getting this I would still opt for it on pc. Why would I hook up a mouse and keyboard to my ps3 when I already have them on my pc?
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 17:38
Nick Chester
I've played both the PC and PS3 extensively, and there isn't a huge difference between the two. The PS3 version ran smooth, and will be the one I'm playing this December. I'm glad Midway was able to work this out for 2007.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 17:38
Nick Chester
I've played both the PC and PS3 extensively, and there isn't a huge difference between the two. The PS3 version ran smooth, and will be the one I'm playing this December. I'm glad Midway was able to work this out for 2007.
YellowHare's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 18:13
YellowHare
And denial ain't just a river in Egypt.

And my dad can beat up your dad.
TONX's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 18:17
TONX
now now kids. Settle it online ;)
BS3 Owner's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 19:38
BS3 Owner
Since HAZE got a push back it's nice to see UT3 pushed forward!

*Teh Stars are realigning for Sony in December, AGAIN*
hexfix93's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 21:34
hexfix93
I went to gametrailers, looked at all the unreal movies in hd, man is it ugly. i mean there is detail, but it has this dark grainy ugly look to it..

is it just me, they are claiming it looks better than gears, to my eyes, thats not the case..
Anemone's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 21:40
Anemone
@hexfix93--
It could have a small bit to do with the fact that the HD videos aren't HD...
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 22:12
Crunshii
lolz, nice! Im getting this one since UT is always a quick good fun game to play.

Honestly this is the second good news i hear for PS3 today.

This is the second week PS3 outsells the wii and 360 in japan. World might be going mad!!! look at dynasty warriors sales... wtf...

Hardware:

DSLite: 81,000
PSP: 66,000
PS2: 8,800
PS3: 53,000
Wii: 36,000
Xbox360: 5,700

Software:
1. Mario Party (DS) 115,000 (Total: 357,000)
2. REUC (Wii) 105,000
3. Dynasty Warriors 6 (PS3) 73,000 (Total: 250,000)
4. Game Center CX (DS) 46,000
5. Famista (DS) 45,000
6. Super Mario Galaxy (Wii) 43,000 (Total: 378,000)
7. Heavenly Sword (PS3) 16,000 (Total: 23,000)
8. Wii Sports (Wii) 15,000 (Total: 2,106,000)
9. Wii Play (Wii) 15,000 (Total: 1,662,000)
10. FFTA2 (DS) 14,000 (Total: 249,000)
11. Nishimura Kyoutarou suspense (DS) 11,000 (Total: 123,000)
12. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (DS) 11,000 (Total:1.05m )
13. Dynasty Warriors 6 (360) 10,000 (Total: 37,000)
14. Complete Literature Works (DS) 8,800 (Total: 100,000)
15. My Household Budget Diary (DS) 8,700 (Total: 286,000)
16. Ratchet & Clank: Future (PS3) 8,500 (Total: 19,000)
17. Ghost Scad (Wii) 7,500 (Total: 38,000)
18. Mario Party 8 (Wii) 5,500 (Total: 890,000)
19. Cooking Mama 2 (DS) 4,700
hexfix93's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 23:15
hexfix93
No matter what i'm buying it I love unreal, all of em so far.

I am looking to get a wii again, and a 360. i didn't want to, but i am going to do reviews for all systems. put aside all the wars and opinions on which i think is better. and get to the games which matter most..
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/21/2007 23:24
Copyright 2008 Agent Chieftain
I could care less about which system it comes out on first, but the ability to download mods through the PSN has me giddy like a schoolgirl.
Cutie Honey's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2007 00:25
Cutie Honey
Define "High Profile"
Nah, just kidding, this is the reason we got a PS3!
Noah's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2007 01:52
Noah
The PS3 needs something to hold back the tide of "mass ritualistic suicide" of PS3 owners.
Kalakaua's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2007 15:49
Kalakaua
Son of a...

Wonder which will be better online, UT3 or CoD4. Still playing Call of Duty online but I do have UT3 pre-ordered.

Wish they would release all these games over the year instead of releasing all of them at the end of the year. Still got Assassin's, Uncharted, Ratchet along with Mass Effect on my 360. To many!
vp360's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/22/2007 16:55
vp360
all i know is that PS3 sucks
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/23/2007 01:47
Samit Sarkar
Meh, I’ve never been a huge fan of the Unreal games anyway...regardless, I’m plenty busy with Ratchet & Clank Future, Guitar Hero III, Warhawk, Uncharted, and Rock Band (okay, so I don’t have that last one yet...but I will get it eventually, and I’m picking up Call of Duty 4 at Target today [Black Friday], assuming they have it by the time I get there).
Volomon's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/23/2007 22:55
Volomon
I'm actually not looking forward to UT3 I've always hated the game series in general myself however, I am still going to get it. For the main reason of mods. This is the first game in console history to allow open full conversion mods.

The FIRST in HISTORY. Yet it goes over everyones head UT3 will be far more popular down the line after the mods start flowing. So to me it didn't matter if it came out today or 2009 as long as the PC version is out and it releases before the mods.
Volomon's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/23/2007 22:55
Volomon
I'm actually not looking forward to UT3 I've always hated the game series in general myself however, I am still going to get it. For the main reason of mods. This is the first game in history to allow open full conversion mods.

The FIRST in HISTORY. Yet it goes over everyones head UT3 will be far more popular down the line after the mods start flowing. So to me it didn't matter if it came out today or 2009 as long as the PC version is out and it releases before the mods.
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