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Valve 'not PS3 developers,' no Left 4 Dead planned for Sony's console
9:36 AM on 05.05.2008, Nick Chester 46 comments

Valve 'not PS3 developers,' no Left 4 Dead planned for Sony's console photo
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Citing resources and the fact that they're "not PS3 developers," Valve's Doug Lombardi confirmed that there are currently no plans to bring the first-person zombie shooter, Left 4 Dead, to the PlayStation 3.

According to Lombardi, who recently spoke with CVG, Left 4 Dead's new IP status means the game "doesn't have that guaranteed appeal yet." Provided the game does well (and by all accounts there's no reason it shouldn't), it's possible we may see a PS3 version somewhere down the line. 

"We're only 150 people," Lombardi told CVG, "so there's only so many things we can do. But it's one of those things with partners, wanting to take on that investment and risk. I think until Left 4 Dead is proven, you'll probably just see what we make in that franchise."

Rumors of a PS3 version of Left 4 Dead rose from the grave when now former Electronic Gaming Monthly editor Bryan Intihar was confident the game would be released on Sony's console. We followed up with Lombardi at the time who told us: "There is no PS3 version of Left 4 Dead announced, nor in development. Not sure how that got started." Not that we didn't believe him or anything ...


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GuitarAtomik's Avatar
GuitarAtomik at 05/05/2008 09:52
I keep forgetting this is coming out...and then I get excited again.

Hurry up!
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BlindsideDork at 05/05/2008 09:53
@ myzz

It is a super duper game full of awesomeness! How dare you think otherwise!
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Gott at 05/05/2008 10:11
This one could change coop games forever...oh and i love the idea that these are the fast zombies(28 days later) and not the slow zombies(dawn of the dead). Also that gamers can take control of the boss zombies at any time and hunt down the people playing as the survivors is just awesome.
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blackholemonkey at 05/05/2008 10:26
Fuck you Valve. What kind of ignorant bullshit is this seriously. "Not PS3 developers". Thats a douche bag pretentious statement if i have ever heard one. Guess I'll be reading how ep3 goes cos I'm not a "Valve Customer"
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PaperBowser0 at 05/05/2008 10:31
but wait.......who is a PS3 developer?
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Comrade Snarky at 05/05/2008 10:41
Well, they haven't developed any PS3 games thus far(Orange Box was ported by EA), so in that sense they really, literally aren't PS3 developers.

In any event, if you think that's pretentious, look at some of the shit devs have said about Wii in the past year (I'm looking at you, David Jaffe).
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Timmeh at 05/05/2008 10:45
At least we won't end up with some dumbed-down crap with crapy interfaces like every other PC franchise that has a sequel developed for consoles (Deus Ex, Elder Scrolls, UT3 to name a few).

Also, lol @ blackholemonkey. You should go get yourself some sedatives. It's a good job you aren't a PC gamer - a 6-12 month wait isn't out of the ordinary for a port of a big console release. And they are usually a stinky pile of poop.
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NightDehumidifier at 05/05/2008 11:08
Hey myzz, it's a Valve product. It is awesome already.
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grassr00ts at 05/05/2008 11:13
izz wantzz for ps3zzz!!
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Rockvillian at 05/05/2008 11:37
I like that they're that smart thing I've heard about in the games industry.
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king3vbo at 05/05/2008 11:39
Well, I'm getting it for PC no matter what happens
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blackholemonkey at 05/05/2008 11:53
The thing is, for a groundbreaking company like valve to say what they are saying is insane. For all they know, the PS3 could provide them with the tools to create an amazing master peace but out of sheer ignorance they are discounting the console. What have they developed for it? How much time have they invested in exploring its technology...exactly. They will take the easy was out and develop for the pc and the other pc..erm 360.

BG2 SoA and Starcraft are my two favorite games or all time, also im typing this on an Alienware.
Dave Jeffe is a pompous ass
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Mikescool at 05/05/2008 11:57
@PaperBrowser

Sony Computer Entertainment

HAHA.
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Professor Pew at 05/05/2008 12:05
I can't even imagine the horror or playing it on the 360. You need to continuously run around and view all angles man, not slowly rotate to the back and slowly rotate to the front again.
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Rockvillian at 05/05/2008 12:10
Blackholemonkey, spend a few years in game development or ANY occupation where there are multiple hardware choices to develop on, and try to say "easy way out" again with a straight face.
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Crapsh00t at 05/05/2008 12:12
@blackholemonkey: Perhaps you should start up a video game company. While it's all fun and games for those of us that play video games... the developers actually have to worry about the financial bottom line.

In the end, it's insane for a company like Valve to commit themselves to the potential expensive and trouble ridden development of one of their games on the PS3. All of their devs know PC gaming like the back of their hands. Development for the 360 is intended to tap into this knowledge, so Valve can develop the game for this second system without reorganizing their company or incurring too much extra expense.

Profitabilty > Ire of PS3 Owners
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Surf314 at 05/05/2008 12:17
Valve is smart in that they are very open, and tend to make shit-tons of money releasing things that are either based on mods developed by the community or directly snagging the mods and releasing them through themselves.

See TF2, CS.
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Crapsh00t at 05/05/2008 12:20
Also, I am very excited for L4D... I hope the Destructoid community is able to scrounge together the resources for a server.

If Rockstar could get on a Multiplayer zombie apocalypse/escape mode for GTA4 that would be pretty cool too.
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Velt at 05/05/2008 12:22
There is no mistery, the experiments with the ps3 in Valve went bad... Gabe Newell has called the ps3 "a total disaster", he totally hates it so much that asked EA to port the OB to the ps3 because it was no way he was going to touch that console...

So probably it will end up EA porting the game some time in the future after the release. But nobody knows when its coming... probably end of the year, Valve usually takes its time to make a game.
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Samit Sarkar at 05/05/2008 13:19
This saddens, frustrates, and angers me as a PS3 owner. Oh, wait, it’s a zombie game? Nevermind, then.
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DaTgUy at 05/05/2008 14:05
oh well, I have a 360 and a PS3, no worries here
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moot button at 05/05/2008 14:06
Remind me to call up the chiefs over at Valve and ask them what it feels like to shit on 12 million people at the same time. Those that are unable to change are doomed to perish.
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JtheYellow at 05/05/2008 14:21
"Remind me to call up the chiefs over at Valve and ask them what it feels like to shit on 12 million people at the same time."

RAAAAGE.

EA arranged for a PS3 port of The Orange Box, but the fact that Valve doesn't employ in-house PS3 developers isn't anyone's business but their own.
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brainderailment at 05/05/2008 14:40
That's what happens when you fuck up a previous game and nobody buys it. They don't want to invest in a system when people didn't buy your last game because YOU FUCKED IT UP!
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garrfunkel at 05/05/2008 14:53
This game is gonna rock so much balls its not even funny.
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blackholemonkey at 05/05/2008 14:54
Fair enough so then tell me if the port was well executed how would a sought after game like L4D bring them financial issues
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TrailerParkJesus at 05/05/2008 14:58
Fact is, there are more 360 units out there. There are more FPS fans in the 360.

Valve does not want to take a big risk (a new IP is a big enough risk already).

Makes sense to me.
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adultswim810 at 05/05/2008 15:08
who buys valve games on ps3...
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reddiamrum at 05/05/2008 15:12
It's their loss. My PC as it stands right now can't handle this game, and I only have a PS3 - bummer for me, I guess, but I'm not going to throw a tantrum. This game looks cool, and I respect their decision. As someone said earlier, "Profitability > (console) fanboy ire."

But then again, to turn your backs on 12 million+ potential buyers...

What can I say? It's their loss.
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MINOR THREAT at 05/05/2008 15:19
It seems to me like he is saying that they would make a PS3 version, but they don't have the resources or a partner to take the risk on a new IP like this. After it blows the fuck up on the 360, a PS3 port will be started. Oh yes, it will blow the fuck up, it will be covered in awesome sauce. I can't wait for this one.
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SubOrbital at 05/05/2008 15:48
I love my PS3, but not for the games haha. It's just an expensive media centre and a cheap blu-ray. But I love Pixel Junk Monsters. I just haven't met a game that made me think this is the machine. I mean GTA IV was on 360 so it's hardly a PS3 make or breaker. I can see why Valve isn't rushing to jump on.
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Sharpless at 05/05/2008 15:53
I like watching the PS3 fanboy cocks freaking out. :D

I still really don't get PC gaming. I can't stand playing shooters with a mouse. Bloody unnatural, if you ask me. So, I'm glad they're at least making games for one of the consoles. I think it's certainly within their rights to ignore a console, if they want to. They prefer to develop for the PC and 360. So what?
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Dan CiTi at 05/05/2008 16:31
It is a PC game first and foremost, every other version is an afterthought. I will get it for PC, and play it on PC. Like every Valve game.

Anyway, I'm sure this game will be brilliant.

@Sharpless

lawl
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X3x3non at 05/05/2008 16:56
They aren't saying that the PS3 is shit, they are just saying that they don't have enough manz to pander to the POWER OF THE CELL PROCESSOR.
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wonky360 at 05/05/2008 17:10
PS3 could really do with a boost from Valve, I know that the 360 is first person shooter-ville, but any new Valve game gets my attention. Zombies you say, co-op you say. I'm in. Sorry but PS3 owners have been shafted again, set your emotion engines to disappointment.
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Mikescool at 05/05/2008 17:38
@ Sharpless

So dual analogue is more natural? PC version of any game allows for the most accurate and best overall experience.
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Sharpless at 05/05/2008 20:39
The mouse is cheap and cheatsy, and the keyboard just fucking sucks as a "gamepad." Games started on controllers, and so they should remain, IMO. That's just how I feel about it. Feel free to use whatever the hell works best for you. I just loathe the mouse/keyboard combo, personally.
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animateria at 05/05/2008 20:54
Freakin Valve....

I guess its because their main focus is PC gaming.

360 gets a bonus because its similar to program for, I guess.
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Crapsh00t at 05/05/2008 21:21
@Sharpless

If you're talking about consumer games, then maybe the original joystick + button arcade cabinet would indicate that a controller is where games "started."

However that doesn't invalidate the fact that FPS games started on PCs with mouse and keyboard and will always be at home on PCs.
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Velt at 05/05/2008 21:32
Who knows, EA ported the OB to the ps3, maybe if they now got a hand on how is done and some experience with porting to the ps3 they will pick up the project.
Problem is Gabe Newell hates the PS3, he has said it from a programing point of view. Valve hasnt got the muscle to pull it off, so probably EA (valve and EA have a lot of love for each other), will pick up the project.
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Timmeh at 05/06/2008 01:55
I would think most people would realise games were around long before arcade cabinets & gamepads/controllers.

Also, how is the mouse cheap and cheatsy? I can't believe anyone would prefer to use analogue controllers rather than have the pinpoint accuracy of a mouse.
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brainderailment at 05/06/2008 03:08
Insert down-nosed comment which degrades one's personal preference. ie. Mouse v. gamepad.
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Sharpless at 05/06/2008 03:35
@Crapsh00t
And all I'm saying is that I think that's batshit insane and I'm going to stick with my nice, comfy gamepads, thankyouverymuch. :) I couldn't care less what you or anyone else uses, I'm just saying that I don't see the appeal of PC control schemes, myself.
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