Jonathan Blow, the outspoken creator of XBLA hit Braid, has told our friends at Edge that upcoming open-world puzzle game The Witness is unlikely to be released on PS3 or Xbox 360.
"We like 360 and PS3, but their specifications are over five years old now, and that's a lot in computer years," he said. "The kind of tricks we'd have to perform to get this game working on those platforms are such a lot of work that to port it over at this point is just not worth it for us.
"For this type of game, I do wish the new generation of consoles had come out by now. Even if it only meant a slightly faster graphics processor and a lot more RAM.
"Having more memory would make a huge difference to being able to bring a game like [The Witness] to a console," Blow added. "It makes it much easier."
Last month, Blow criticised the amount of Microsoft red tape indie developers have to fight through to release their games on the publisher's digital platform, suggesting the company makes itself "a pain in the ass".
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KK-Headcharge78 on 28 Sep '11 said:
Here we go again, I'm sure MS and Sony will be rushing development on the back of this article
kirankara on 28 Sep '11 said:
lmao yeah, MS and Sony will be rushing in to spend billions on new hardware, just so they can port a small puzzle game they might make a million quid out of in royalties
El Mag on 28 Sep '11 said:
Right now?
Can it wait until after dinner. It's a choice between chips, mushy peas and curry or panini cheese melts in the staff canteen today Jonathan, you inconsiderate git.
metallicorphan on 28 Sep '11 said:
well i can wait for next gen,i am happy enough with the 360 and PS3...gimme them in about 2013-2014
master-chief on 28 Sep '11 said:
Chips, Mushy Peas AND curry? That sounds all sorts of wrong. Definately go with the panini's.
TheLastDodo on 28 Sep '11 said:
CVG missed the best part.
Blow added that he believes the game can make back its budget through Steam and iOS alone.
"The budget of this game we would hope to make back through Steam and iOS, plus I would like to make a profit. But breaking even is most important as it allows me to keep making games, and I can do that without consoles. Maybe this time next year I'll be singing a different tune because I found out I was wrong, but I don't think so."
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011- ... t-worth-it
iOS but not PS3, 360 or Wii U even?
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rbt2 on 28 Sep '11 said:
Won't happen.
He's far too northern.
CrispyLog on 28 Sep '11 said:
I always get large chips, mushy peas, gravy and large sausage after a night out, and although it's a sloppy mess it's saved my life a number of occassions, so I can understand having curry with chips and mushy peas.
Sleepaphobic on 28 Sep '11 said:
If phones have more memory than consoles then yeah it's about freaking time to make a new one. Tbh the amount of RAM put in was on the low side at time of launch.
rbt2 on 28 Sep '11 said:
Of course you do!
You're from Wigan.
Queen Skillage on 28 Sep '11 said:
Chips, mushy peas and curry in all it's glory!
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gv46EpCX9y0/Ti7d9V9S-zI/AAAAAAAABw4/aVeEpXkNbCQ/s320/My%2BHipstaPrint%2B0-725213.jpg
KK-Headcharge78 on 28 Sep '11 said:
That sir is culinary perfection all it needs is some bacon, super noodles and half a loaf of bread and we are in for some good eating.
And yes I'm a Yorkshireman
rbt2 on 28 Sep '11 said:
Bloody northern crap!
You can't beat pie, mash and lika ka ka ka ka ka....
El Mag on 28 Sep '11 said:
Bang tidy. Crispy and KK understand the greatness.
Jog on down to your local chippy and treat yourself to one rbt. You can even call in to your fruity coffee shop and see if Juan and Julio fancy a nibble....and some of your chips, curry and peas.
Queen Skillage on 28 Sep '11 said:
Nibble? Don't you think they'd prefer a good munch?
rbt2 on 28 Sep '11 said:
I'll have you know that Juan and Julio are bloody nice blokes.
Bent as 9 bob notes but bloody nice blokes all the same.
CrispyLog on 28 Sep '11 said:
If there were any pieshops open at 5am on saturday and sunday I'd be nailing the pie barms 2 at a time!
rbt2 on 28 Sep '11 said:
Google has just asked me if I want to translate this into English.
Obscure_Metaphor on 28 Sep '11 said:
stick on Onlive and quit bitching.
TheLastDodo on 28 Sep '11 said:
And a true Yorkshireman wouldn't pay more than £1.50 for all that
KK-Headcharge78 on 28 Sep '11 said:
Dodo: And a true Yorkshireman wouldn't pay more than £1.50 for all that
Damn right mate, £1.20 at a push unless the lass behind the counter fancies givin us a nosh for the extra 30p.
Seriously though a new dish I'm big on is tuna, beans on toast with a poached egg and some super noodles (chicken flavour) Try it is is epic or your money back*
*Maybe
humanhand on 28 Sep '11 said:
Next consoles better up the RAM by a lot, come on!
TOKEN on 28 Sep '11 said:
Blow also said that the wii u had a lot more ram than 360/ps3 and that he'd rather have his game on wii u than 360.
Wii U a next gen console.
Beetle Bum on 28 Sep '11 said:
staff canteen food is s**t!
MrPirtniw on 28 Sep '11 said:
What I like to do is boil up some soup, poach an egg in it serve that up with a pork pie sausage roll.
AJDarkstar on 28 Sep '11 said:
I just wish current consoles could have their RAM upgraded to 1 or 2 GB, that would suffice for a while. Expansion pak, anyone?
alan666 on 28 Sep '11 said:
why don't they design, build & sell their own console then, they could give it a million gigabytes of RAM then.
IndySandbagT on 29 Sep '11 said:
Haha...this kind of thing makes me laugh, has anyone else noticed this is the most 'content' period gaming industry (and gaming population) has ever been? In time gone by, i've been jonesing out for the next console every 3-4 years... but this generation is different, the games are 2-3 times more tech advanced now compared to the release titles, and sh*ts still getting better.. just look at BF3/Skyrim and compare to CoD2/Oblivion, it's like comparing old eggs with french omelette.
I know PC purists and graphics wh*res will whine till the cows come home, but most gamers are happy at the moment : that 'jonesing' feeling hasn't kicked in, or ever started to stir in me yet.. it's odd, but i'd be happy with this generation for another 2-3 years. Times are good, nothings broke yet, so let's not fix it quite yet.....