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Unreal Tournament III for the Xbox 360 isn't ready yet, but doing well photo

We're still trying to get over the shock of the PS3 actually getting the game first, but it would seem that the Xbox 360 version of Unreal Tournament III is chugging along nicely for that rumored May release date. Mark Rein recently stopped by the Epic forums to assure Xbox 360 owners that however painful it may be, the wait will be well worth it. He was shy on details, but pointed to Midway's Gamers Day Event as the place where more information about the game would be revealed. 

Long wait aside, the only sticking point we can think of this time is the past revelation that 360 gamers won't be able to enjoy part of what makes the game so fulfilling in the first place: mods. Thanks to spots like ut3mod.com, PS3 owners have been showered with maps and skins for the game since it was released last December. Epic is hoping that Xbox 360 owners will let this one slide, since the game already has more than enough fast-twitch gameplay to satisfy any cravings on its own, but how this will ultimately affect sales after it is released is yet to be determined.

Of course, nothing's stopping Microsoft from stepping in and turning that near-impossibility (of having mods available for the system) into reality -- and gaining favor with the fans. Plan on taking the plunge when it's released, Xbox 360 owners?

[Via Xbox 360 Fanboy


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Shin Oni's Avatar
Shin Oni at 04/05/2008 18:54
I want it...but when people like Sadie G are boasting about with her partner in crime on the PS3 (and no mods...cause those PS3 mods are too good.) it's hard to say I want the 360 version..

and achievements don't cut it here either.
bam2003's Avatar
bam2003 at 04/05/2008 18:57
im pretty sure this game will retire my halo 3
Vorin's Avatar
Vorin at 04/05/2008 19:01
No mods, no buy.
killatia's Avatar
killatia at 04/05/2008 19:06
already have it for the pc no need for 360 version for me.
vexed alex's Avatar
vexed alex at 04/05/2008 19:15
If it doesn't allow for mods I won't buy it. I'll wait until I get a PS3.
Xbudz's Avatar
Xbudz at 04/05/2008 19:22
Yeah, I wasn't willing to wait for the Xbox 360 version... I got it on PC- so unless the 360 version gets something exciting and new, AND supports mods- there is NO point to buy this game when it comes out.
Sadie G's Avatar
Sadie G at 04/05/2008 19:30
Doesn't matter, it won't be as much fun as the PS3 version.
And if it has mods, you'll have to shovel over money for them.
Also Gameboi you came online but you didn't join in??? WTF!
Crackpot360's Avatar
Crackpot360 at 04/05/2008 19:31
Microsoft is likely to charge for any extras on this one, including mod-like downloads. One of the downsides of the live $ervice. Another one for the future Ps3 games I'll buy whenever i get one :{
Spore's Avatar
Spore at 04/05/2008 19:33
Epic Games already fucked UT up enough with III as it is. Can they really make it worse?
Guagloves's Avatar
Guagloves at 04/05/2008 19:41
If this wasn't $60 I would think about it, otherwise no.
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 04/05/2008 19:48
Shit sucks.
vexed alex's Avatar
vexed alex at 04/05/2008 19:50
"Doesn't matter, it won't be as much fun as the PS3 version.
And if it has mods, you'll have to shovel over money for them."

Hmm. I smell trolling and fanboyism.
Corak's Avatar
Corak at 04/05/2008 20:10
"Hmm. I smell trolling and fanboyism."

Stating preference is fanboyism? Shit I guess that makes everyone who only owns 1 system a fanboy. Also didn't I read a number of cblogs recently on how this word needs to be retired?
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Y0j1mb0 at 04/05/2008 20:15
I hope the 360 version is as good as it needs to be because UT3 is just a blast. I own it on the PS3 and I love it but even if the 360 doesn't have the mods..let's be real..the game is gorgeus AND fun. If your only chose is the 360..why deny yourself a great game.
Sadie G's Avatar
Sadie G at 04/05/2008 20:15
@Corak
Don't mind Alex, he can't get pussy so he takes it out on girls on the internet.
VWGTI's Avatar
VWGTI at 04/05/2008 20:16
Alex, quit being a tool.
Corak's Avatar
Corak at 04/05/2008 20:21
"Don't mind Alex, he can't get pussy so he takes it out on girls on the internet."

It suddenly all makes sense.
power-glove's Avatar
power-glove at 04/05/2008 20:29
Sadie, that was uncalled for.
Of course you would not be able to get mods like you would for the PS3. Epic may pick the best of the best as offer it a free DLC. The Xbox is a very closed enviroment and it has it's advantages and disadvantages. With the Microsoft's strict standards, issues like the PS3 Rock Band guitar patch won't happen.
VWGTI's Avatar
VWGTI at 04/05/2008 20:34
@ power-glove

She didn't do anything wrong. Alex provoked it. Quit taking yourself, and everything so seriously.
Sadie G's Avatar
Sadie G at 04/05/2008 20:35
No actually what Alex said was uncalled for.
But that's okay, i can see why you wouldn't understand that.

also any future issues with what I said can be directed towards my PM box. kthnxbai.
SoopaFly TNT's Avatar
SoopaFly TNT at 04/05/2008 20:37
UT3 is a great game and hopefully they can work something out for the 360, but the mod do make a huge difference.
MrSadistic's Avatar
MrSadistic at 04/05/2008 20:43
Hey Gameboi you son of a bitch, great game tonight.
Cube's Avatar
Cube at 04/05/2008 20:45
Who cares? Get it on PC the ps3 version is slower even with a mouse and keybord, it plays like a slug stuck to bubble gum.

and people with out a mouse on the game are to easy to kill. it's like you are dodging bullets in slow motion on side the matrix all the time you can watch them come at you and aiming is even slower.

the xbox version you will not even get a mouse and keybaord to speed it up the normal PC speed it should play it like on PS3. It reminds me of the horrible ps2 and dreamcast ports of
UT99 and quake 3.

Besides the fact playung with a FPS game pad is worse than playing XBOX live side scrolling shooters with the xbox 350 d-pad. In fact that would be more fun.

Out of all the shooters any unreal or quake game is the last thing you want to use a game pad on it's useless compared to a mouse and keybaord that is why the slowed the game down to a snails pace..


amd since the ps3 only has a max of 512mb ram you can not even use some of the large PC maps that will come out for the PC made as the game ages.

I only rented on a console to see how much of a horrible port the ps3 was and I was correct it is bad.
VWGTI's Avatar
VWGTI at 04/05/2008 20:51
@ cube

Not everyone prefers playing with a mouse and keyboard. People (a lot of Dtoiders) have been playing UT3 for months and having a great time. What does it matter so long as they have fun? Rhetorical question.
Gato's Avatar
Gato at 04/05/2008 20:51
Way to be a fanboy, Cube.
foxhound009's Avatar
foxhound009 at 04/05/2008 20:53
@cube

You're frigging right, you ppl should get an pc version of the game.. it rocks!

only downside is the small amounts of players :(

just buy it! seriously
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TrailerParkJesus at 04/05/2008 20:55
what took them so long?
Cube's Avatar
Cube at 04/05/2008 21:00
Have a mouse and keybaord or not the PS3 version is slowed down to almost unplayble slide show speed compared to the PC for those game pad people and looks worse. the frame rate is bad too.

and xbox 350 can only go down hill since it does not even have a mouse and keybord. I would not even bother with the game on anything but PC since they are only a cheep mock up of the real UT3 (or any UT game) on PC. it's not even worth playing on anything else.
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 04/05/2008 21:02
@Sadie G

Had a great time getting owned by Sadistic and a couple other Dtoiders earlier. I joined up, thinking that everyone was on there, but I guess not.

Noticed that either my mike is broken, or nobody's talking. What's up with that? Guess I've been spoiled by CoD4 matches, as everyone is chatty.
VWGTI's Avatar
VWGTI at 04/05/2008 21:02
@ Cube

No.
MrSadistic's Avatar
MrSadistic at 04/05/2008 21:06
I rarely chat during my games. Mainly because I don't think there are other people with their mics on, or there is only one or two people talking.
power-glove's Avatar
power-glove at 04/05/2008 21:06
BTW, that statement was meant for both parties in the manner.

Cube, please stop it.
Sadie G's Avatar
Sadie G at 04/05/2008 21:08
@Gameboi

I don't use a mic so I'm not too sure on what to tell you. I don't even really hear people as I mute out voices. But man, I missed the chance to blow your face off again? We shall meet again my friend...
linuxguy's Avatar
linuxguy at 04/05/2008 21:08
this game won't be the same without the mods or sadistic and Sadie kicking our asses in it
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 04/05/2008 21:15
That's OK, as there will be other matches that we all can get together and kick it. For future reference, I'll be miked if anyone wants to BS. If not, that's fine with me too.

Until our paths meet again...
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sinny at 04/05/2008 21:48
Im playing it on PC , i wouldn't touch any of the console versions.... and 360 without mods? thats 50% of the game ...
my recomendation, if you can't have the pc version don't buy the game...keep playing COD4 ( the best MP fps in consoles )
VWGTI's Avatar
VWGTI at 04/05/2008 22:00
PC fanboys are worse than Nintendo fanboys.
power-glove's Avatar
power-glove at 04/05/2008 22:07
VWGTI, you should see the way they act they act towards console versions of Half Life. You would think that they would want that franchise to grow as much as possible.

BTW, did you and Sadie get my messages,I am sorry if you two were offended by my statement. I just do not like needless drama.
VWGTI's Avatar
VWGTI at 04/05/2008 22:17
@ power-glove

I got your message. I have no problems with you, brother. I most likely never will. I'm sure she doesn't either.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar
EternalDeathSlayer at 04/05/2008 22:39
That was a lot of fun guys, sucks I missed Sadie. I was downloading the maps.

Sadistic, I hate you.

Gameboi, I'm sorry.
linuxguy's Avatar
linuxguy at 04/05/2008 22:42
@VWGTI:have you seen sinny's avatar he's a pc fanboy AND a nintendo fanboy
MrSadistic's Avatar
MrSadistic at 04/05/2008 22:44
thx
iDano84's Avatar
iDano84 at 04/05/2008 22:44
I probably still won't buy UTIII.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar
EternalDeathSlayer at 04/05/2008 22:46
Your welcome, with your 185 fucking kills!!! WTF is that dude? Are you snorting coke before the game? WTF?

All I could manage was like 100. WTF?

WTF?
MrSadistic's Avatar
MrSadistic at 04/05/2008 22:46
I had 200 something kills the first match.

Just lucky I guess.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar
EternalDeathSlayer at 04/05/2008 22:49
Fucker.

Still, I'm happy with my performance. I came in second or third every time. Go me!
MrSadistic's Avatar
MrSadistic at 04/05/2008 22:53
Yeah. Every time you denied me when I tried getting in the Darkwalker in that Heat Ray map, I wanted to punch my controller in the face.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar
EternalDeathSlayer at 04/05/2008 22:55
Heat Ray is my favorite map. Fuck the Darkwalker.
Qraze's Avatar
Qraze at 04/05/2008 23:02
cube. i don't use a k & m and i absolutely crush people on ut3, with or without a k & m. join my game and i'll put you down. seriously,i am extremely good on that game.
flabzilla's Avatar
flabzilla at 04/05/2008 23:15
I can't belive I thought i would be playing this last November!
Kinda sucks there isn't any mods, boo. I will Still get it eventually though.
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