Anyone else notice the gentlemen presenting the game is using an X-box 360 controller, that he shows at about 5:09 in the 23 minute video? Have they announced a console release? If so, I question the depth...
I'd rather it be PC than console; since console MMOs seem to be lacking. I did find some rumor information from gamespot's AoC section that said the following:
"...The Norwegian studio has struck a deal with the estate of Robert E. Howard, the late author of the Conan stories, to make it the sole developer of Conan MMORPGs until 2018. The deal applies to both PCs and next-generation consoles, further fueling rumors--and hopes--that the title will be coming to either the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. Funcom also has the rights to extend the deal by five years, if it so chooses, to 2023."
and
"...Then, 'a question was asked about if they were thinking about other platforms than PC...then the spokesman [Bjorn Sundquist] made a kauf [sic] gesture saying *kauf*Xbox360*kauf*.' (Emphasis added.)"
To be selfish; I hope they produce this game solely for PC. Rumors claim SWG-NGE was designed for consoles and that has left a bad taste in my mouth.
"We are definitely planning on having Age of Conan on one or more next-gen consoles. Exactly which remains to be seen, but reaching out to a broader audience is a stated goal for Funcom.
Playing with the gamepad at E3 was done to underline the difference in combat approach, with hands-on action combat as much as to hint at next-gen consoles. You can play the game on PC with keyboard and mouse, or with joypad; the choice is yours. Personally, I prefer access to both." quote taken from Gaute. found at bymitra.com
they wont say which console it is hitting, but its coming somewhere heh i am going to stick to PC on this one for sure.. maybe have a gamepad though.
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I guess I can't get enough AoC information. Hopefully the beta will start soon.
-Chegg
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I'd rather it be PC than console; since console MMOs seem to be lacking. I did find some rumor information from gamespot's AoC section that said the following:
"...The Norwegian studio has struck a deal with the estate of Robert E. Howard, the late author of the Conan stories, to make it the sole developer of Conan MMORPGs until 2018. The deal applies to both PCs and next-generation consoles, further fueling rumors--and hopes--that the title will be coming to either the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. Funcom also has the rights to extend the deal by five years, if it so chooses, to 2023."
and
"...Then, 'a question was asked about if they were thinking about other platforms than PC...then the spokesman [Bjorn Sundquist] made a kauf [sic] gesture saying *kauf*Xbox360*kauf*.' (Emphasis added.)"
To be selfish; I hope they produce this game solely for PC. Rumors claim SWG-NGE was designed for consoles and that has left a bad taste in my mouth.
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next-gen consoles. Exactly which remains to be seen, but reaching out
to a broader audience is a stated goal for Funcom.
Playing with the gamepad at E3 was done to underline the difference in
combat approach, with hands-on action combat as much as to hint at
next-gen consoles. You can play the game on PC with keyboard and mouse,
or with joypad; the choice is yours. Personally, I prefer access to
both." quote taken from Gaute. found at bymitra.com
they wont say which console it is hitting, but its coming somewhere heh i am going to stick to PC on this one for sure.. maybe have a gamepad though.
Fish of tommorow