OPM Confirms Lost Planet 2 For PS3

Maybe this will put an end to the irritating saga. But then again, we still have this sneaking suspicion that not enough PlayStation 3 owners care.

First, there was no real confirmation one way or the other concerning Lost Planet 2. Then, it was announced for the Xbox 360 with no mention of the PS3, thereby earning Capcom some jeers from the Sony crowd. Directly following this, the rumors began to spread that a PS3 version would also release, and the publisher didn't help matters by saying it was a "confusing" situation. Now, hopefully it's all over: according to GamingFront, the Official PlayStation Magazine has revealed the following:

"...Capcom has since confusingly refused to confirm on the record what Lost Planet 2 is coming out on. Whatever guy. We can tell you that it is definitely going to be released on PS3."

Okay, so can we stop this now? Or do we really have to wait until Capcom finally sends out the press release officially confirming it? We do understand the publisher's reluctance on this matter; while Lost Planet: Extreme Condition was a popular title on the Xbox 360, it didn't fare quite so well when it released a lot later on the PS3. From a purely business standpoint, we can indeed comprehend the conundrum, but at the same time, we'd just point to the increasing PS3 user base (nearing 23 million now) and go, "uh...what's the problem?"

5/14/2009 Ben Dutka

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CH1N00K
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:52:12 PM
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Did enough PS3 owners actually buy enough copies of the first one for this to be worth it? I remember how the game got pretty lame reviews on the PS3 because by the time it got ported over, the mechanics felt old...Are there enough Sony users out there that are still interested in this? I've thought of picking this up, but only because I saw a used copy at EB Games for 20 bucks... But then I bought Oblivion GOTY edition for 30 instead..

Although I guess there is such a thing as second chances...maybe Capcom will get it right this time around...I may check this out, but not on launch day, I'll wait to see what Ben says about it first..lol

Last edited by CH1N00K on 5/14/2009 12:53:39 PM

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Highlander
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:52:21 PM
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Not the most shocking news of all time. However, it's nice to have a confirmation for what we all knew.

For my 360 owning friends who were happy about this 'exclusive' they felt they had...

Whoops there goes an exclusive, whoops there goes an exclusive, whoops there goes an exclusive video game.

Apologies to all those rubber tree plants out thre who no doubt took great offense.

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sticklife
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:02:50 PM

ahaha. i think this one looks much better than the first. it looks really fun fighting the big thing with friends.

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ace_boon_coon
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:46:45 PM

ha ha ha ha ha capcom sees how the ps3 is catchin fire now and the 360 is starting to dwindle. i love it.

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sticklife
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 5:37:34 PM

me too. think the'll ever bring a new monster hunter to ps3?

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Nynja
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:53:10 PM
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Great news... although still stinks about the climate changes.

MS probably has some marketing agreement to only announce the game for 360 until release day or a timed exclusive that also forces Capcom to stay quiet about other platforms.

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Nynja
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:40:55 PM

Another thought, could also be the same sort of thing with Assassin's Creed. Ubisoft wanted to make it an exclusive to PS3 and tried selling it to Sony. While they were in talks, Ubisoft continued to advertise the game as a PS3 exclusive.

MS probably didn't want to pay for the exclusive, especially during a time when they are trying to save money (see Layoffs).

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ace_boon_coon
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:49:25 PM

they tried that with RE5 and it still outsold the 360 version by about 200K. same with SF4. M$ is so pathetic it's not even funny.

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Scarecrow
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:57:09 PM
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yawn

meh, one less exclusive for 360 lol

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Shatterday
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:57:39 PM
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I can definitely see a lot of PS3 owners not caring one way or the other.

I remember seeing ads for Lost Planet and it looked cool but... meh.

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BTNwarrior
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:02:44 PM
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First one was ok, but its only real saving grace was the giant ice worms.

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NULL
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:09:07 PM
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Just looks a bit done and old.

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Sir Shak
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:10:52 PM
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care not do

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N a S a H
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:17:17 PM
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I'd get it but there's no point. I'd never play it. I loved the first one but only because I didn't have anything that good to play with. It's a whole different story now.

Sad thing is if this comes out at the same time as U2, it might take some of its sales. :(

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Godslim
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 4:48:24 PM

yeh nasah the first one is ok but not an exclusive to care that much about cant wait for u2 i luved the first one :D

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Byakko2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:25:19 PM
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I'm just awaiting confirmation of another PS3 game that was initially developed exclusively. *cough* Star Ocean *cough* You said it best, PS3's user base is growing and at nearly 23 million, makes you wonder what's the problem. My guess is that "confusion" translates to "MS is offering us a fat check and the (Capcom) president hasn't decided one way or another yet". Sure they can look back to LP1's sales and try to draw conclusion from that, but everyone and their mom played LP1 already. I'm sure they're just trying to weigh the benefits of multiplatform versus letting MS do some hefty advertisements for them.

With all the games due this year for PS3, LP2 wouldn't be severely missed. MS is hurting for quality releases, so I believe they do have a hand in this "confusion". Either way, I wouldn't mind seeing LP2 show up at a later date for PS3 a la Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2/Tales of Vesperia style. I'm a big fan of extra content/polish these days.

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DragonSphere
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:27:44 PM
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If the PS3 Lost Planet port wasn't so botched and inferior to its 360 counterpart, as well as coming in absurdly late to the console compared to its first release, then perhaps more PS3 fans would have been appreciative of the first game.

Capcom has no one to blame but itself for LP's general lack of success on the PS3.

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Jawknee
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 2:21:52 PM

i agree. Crapcom has been on its knees for MS, theyve done nothing but alianate their PS3 fanbase.

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Oyashiro
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:39:33 PM
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I'm not going to get it so it dosn't really matter to me. I'm warding off any and all FPS for the next few years.

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Nynja
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:42:12 PM

It's a third person shooter that is built around co-op play.

Although, yes it is still a shooter.

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Jawknee
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 2:20:33 PM

@Nynja

So its Resident Evil 5 but on a "Lost Planet".

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Nynja
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 6:13:51 PM

@Jawknee

Over the shoulder, yes like RE5. Just not the same style of gameplay. RE5 you cannot move and shoot at the same time. Lost Planet you can.

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Oyashiro
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 7:28:08 PM

I don't know Why I keep calling it a FPS, I do the same with FFVII:DoC. I keep calling it a FPS when its not. I just don't know why.

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maxpontiac
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:51:53 PM
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3rd party exclusives should be non-existent. It doesn't make sense financially for a game company to do that, especially when such said game company wants the business of both opposing consoles owners.

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Jawknee
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 2:08:07 PM

i think 3rd part exclusives are ok, look at MGS4. had kojima went with a mulitplatform version from the start, its very likely he would have been able to get close to his ideas and the PS3 version would have been gimped for the 360 version like so many other cross plat games. Now DLC is another thing. Seems to me it helps the dev more then MS or Sony to offer DLC equally to both platforms.

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ace_boon_coon
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:51:55 PM
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im just happy the 360 is gettin the shaft.

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crump602
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:54:20 PM
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Most likley they dont want to confirm that there is a PS3 version because they might be working on a deal with MS on a timed exclusive maybe?

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DragonSphere
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 2:33:23 PM

That or it could be some cause or stipulation regarding an arrangement with MS to avoid any and all comments of the existence of a PS3 version within some kind of time frame. Which would be pretty stupid anyway... Capcom have prided themselves as a multiplat developer, so we KNOW a PS3 version is in the works somewhere.

Look at what happened to Bioshock - Levine and co. repeatedly denied the existence of a PS3 version for a good 7 to 8 months before the official confirmation magically popped out of nowhere. It really just makes both publishers and developers look stupid, as well as insulting the intelligence of their fanbase.

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Byakko2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 4:49:51 PM

I like what you said at the end there about these deals insulting our intelligence. Not that I'm a big fan of LP, but these deals have been so commonplace this gen, and the way they try to keep silent is insulting. Sure, I understand money is essentially the cornerstone of any business, and I'm all for that. But when developers act like no such version of another platform exists or is even considered, it just irks me a little. I remember reading Tri-Ace say a PS3 version of SO4 is not possible, but during a recent interview they said it's perfectly possible for PS3. And much like Tales of Vesperia, rumors surface and a "fake" PS3 scan shows up as well. One can say it's only speculation, but if this news and Tales of Vesperia are any indication then SO4 will be hitting the PS3 eventually. As these things happen more and more, all it's doing is upsetting gamers and leaving us up in the air with unsettling confusion. I hope 2010 is a better year and M$ will finally pump those billions into its own games, and stop trying to force gamers onto a console they can't trust. I'd respect them if they did so.

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Xbox_Killer
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 2:00:20 PM
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Xbox can keep this game, I'm not to interested in it.

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Jawknee
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 2:06:09 PM
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i dont care cause the 1st one was crap. Also im tried of getting MS left overs from Crapcom. they can keep this game.

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OverlordZero
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 2:06:28 PM
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Is there a singleplayer or is it a co op only deal

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Juanalf
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 2:28:50 PM
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I am 100% sure that no matter how it looks that I won't give it a chance but I am happy for the people that wanted it and will get it.

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godsman
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 2:56:42 PM
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What a waste of time, I don't know why they spend the effort to hide it. The original isn't even out yet.

I guess the idea is to hide it so they clarify that ps3 version will be a port and the Xbox version will be superior. This way they don't contradict with their "goal" of being multi-platform.

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Oxvial
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 3:04:04 PM
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naaah...I'm not going to buy ports from the xbox anymore...until they do a version just for ps3 I'm going to just download those games to my pc..thats what you deserve crapcom.

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KOSMOS111
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 3:09:28 PM
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I like lost planet glad were getting lost planet 2

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tes37
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 4:08:54 PM
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Never played any of them. There's too many other titles that have my attention to be interested in this.

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cLoudou
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 4:21:10 PM
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kudos to Capcom for actually keeping their word unlike others *cough*EA*cough* .

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Mr Bitey
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 4:22:54 PM
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I missed the first Lost Planet. After watching the trailers for the sequel, I'm pretty impressed. It looks like it's going to be a solid game. Good news indeed.

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Masterofallz
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 4:35:44 PM
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Yes! I can now RUB it in my friends face, because he just brags and brags how it hasnt been confirmed for the ps3 and how he'll have so much fun playing it.

Suck that dude. :)

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TEG3SH
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 4:48:13 PM
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YES BEN I CARE :) thank god, i played and loved the first one on 360 especially the MP it was awesome
@ cloud EA????? don't u mean squenix ????

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cLoudou
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 5:31:01 PM

Yes, Squeenix too.

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Mr Bitey
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 7:52:52 PM

You know.. I read his comment and I thought the exact same thing. Oh Squeenix you disappoint me so.

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TEG3SH
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 4:58:02 PM
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i'm a good guy by nature ;) although i paid full price for it , I will give u all a heads up
RAGDOLL KUNG-FOO FOR FREE ON PSN NA GO GRAB IT NOW

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Nynja
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 6:17:04 PM

WTF?! It's true. The game is free... why?

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Oyashiro
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 6:37:39 PM

Its free because of some partnership with Sprint.

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Deleted User
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 5:17:29 PM
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I'm pissed about the Rag Doll Kung Fu situation, but that's another rant.

I'm glad this is coming, the people not caring about this game probably haven't seen how bad ass the part 2 looks, and I hated the first game. It looks like a completely different game.

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OPHIDIAN
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 6:57:28 PM
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Why did the first one get slightly poor marks?

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cLoudou
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 7:50:23 PM

From what I hear it was an average shooter, and the PS3 port was no good.

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KOSMOS111
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 8:28:58 PM
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well by playing lost planet on both consoles I didnt see any differance I think people should give it a try if they havent yet. I still play it online.

Last edited by KOSMOS111 on 5/14/2009 8:31:46 PM

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SkantDragon
Friday, May 15, 2009 @ 12:35:24 PM
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The first one didn't sell well on the PS3. So Capcom may think it's not worthwhile to release the second one on the PS3?

I'd hope Capcom isn't that braindead.

Releasing a bad port a year later just might have influenced that sales figure just a little. What's that? The PS3 fanbase doesn't jump when you toss them a moldy bone? Who knew?

I think some of these companies are starting to find out just how much it really cost them to accept bribe money from Microsoft. Was the quick cash worth the loss of image and customer base? The effects of alienating your customers are hard to quantify. But I suspect that in the end, these companies will end up losing in the long run a lot more than they briefly gained.

Besides that it continues to baffle me that Microsoft can engage in outright and obvious anti-competitive practices with total legal impunity. Shouldn't it at least provoke an investigation when you outright pay someone to drop your competitor?

Last edited by SkantDragon on 5/15/2009 12:36:56 PM

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kratos17
Friday, May 15, 2009 @ 3:03:27 PM
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i heard that microsoft paid capcom to let lost planet 2 be a timed exclusive also does anyone know when there will be another magna carta game

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Dancemachine55
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 6:49:29 AM
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PS3 has too many good games coming out for me to care about this.

My time and money is limited to only buying the best. Sorry, Capcom. Too many other games have my attention.

Like Infamous
God of War 3
FFXIII, Versus XIII
Red Faction Guerilla
Prototype
Ninja Gaiden II Sigma
Fight Night 4
Guitar Hero Metallica (not out in AUS yet)
Heavy Rain
Teamo ICO project 3
Gran Turismo 5
MAG
UNCHARTED 2 (your biggest competition)
Ratchet and Clank: Crack in Time
Assassin's Creed 2
COD Modern Warfare 2
Mafia 2
Bayonetta
Tekken 6
and finally... Rock Band: The Beatles

against all genres and all games fighting for my time and money, you've lost me. If your game can entertain and compete to the same level as the above, you can have a share of my money.

Last edited by Dancemachine55 on 5/17/2009 6:52:10 AM

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AnonymousPoster
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 4:16:57 PM
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Lost Planet for PS3 was good. If you haven't actually played it, quit bitching, you don't know what you're talking about.

Glad to have the sequel, and more good games are always welcome. Anyone who tries to claim you don't need a good game, just because a better (in your opinion) game exists, needs to pull their head out of their ass and realize this entire industry is about entertaining people, and not everyone is entertained by the same thing.

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