Dragon Age: Origins Delayed, PS3 Version Pushed Further?
Dragon Age: OriginsWell, we never like to hear about a delay, but we're only talking about a couple of weeks and besides, it takes a little of the pressure off for October.
Bioware's hotly anticipated RPG, Dragon Age: Origins, had been scheduled to release on October 20, but now, according to EpicBattleAxe, it has been confirmed that Origins won't launch until a few weeks later on November 3 in North America (November 6 in Europe). This was revealed by Bioware's Matt Atwood and while it isn't a huge deal, the news is a bit worse for PlayStation 3 fans: only the Xbox 360 and PC versions will be available on the aforementioned date; the PS3 version won't release until "later in November." Now, the wording of Atwood's comment is a little confusing: we're not sure if he's only talking about Europe, or if the PS3 version is delayed in both regions. If it's the latter, it isn't necessarily surprising, as Bioware isn't at all familiar with the PS3's architecture; they often opt to support Microsoft platforms, as history has indicated. Still, one would've hoped for a simultaneous multiplatform release, just 'cuz that's what all developers do nowadays.
Anyway, we'll let you know about the fate of the PS3 version; at worst, we have to wait another three to four weeks. But on the bright side, it kinda clears the way for the likes of Demon's Souls, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Alpha Protocol in October.
Related Game(s): Dragon Age: Origins
8/8/2009 Ben Dutka
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 10:51:29 AM
It's just Bioware not being entirely up to speed on the PS3 hardware.
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Orvisman
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 4:48:37 PM
It is not like shipping the PS3 game two weeks later than the 360 version is going to allow them to accomplish a lot with the PS3 version.
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mastiffchild
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 6:32:56 PM
The only thing I can imagine is maybe a legal problem with the licensing(maybe some music in game, idk)in the EU with the many countries having different music publishing deals and stuff like that and if it was a rival to Sony then PERHAPS this could mean a little delay but I doubt it.
Bottom line is I fully expect the vague "later" to grow and grow and grow-and after Bioware were all "oh developing on the PS3 is a breeze and we have no idea why lesser companies have issues" the other week. If they can't get it out simultaneously in this day and age-and esp with ZERO explanation-then the game, which I would definitely have bought is dead to me on both platforms(I could get it on either OR PC)as I won't give money to developers who discrimnate against any gamers and if one had to be delayed they should all have been, imo.
It just looks really shoddy and amateur and if they give no reason for it what else should we imagine? Plus, I've just replayed ME1 but this time on 360 so I could have my char saved for ME2 and, christ, what a difference from the PC game! If Dragonage is no better than that load and glitch fest(not to mention the elevators to maks loads as well!)then PC will be the way to go anyway and as they're not used to PS3 I can't see it being even as good! Well, esp not now that they're messing PS3 gamers about-it could be a real mess and they're hoping a crappy PS3 review of a buggy game doesn't impact on other platforms sales-if I'm not right why no further explanation from B/W?
I just think it looks very poor, that's all and with the timeframe mentioined I don't see another real reason, or not a likely one in any case.
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Wage SLAVES
Sunday, August 09, 2009 @ 4:15:53 AM
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Fane1024
Sunday, August 09, 2009 @ 6:29:31 AM
I can never understand how a few days or weeks matters to anyone (unless it pushes the release until after their birthday).
It doesn't affect me, since I'll be waiting for the complete (GOTY) edition, just like with Fallout 3.
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Oxvial
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 11:03:12 AM
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okay my money goes for Demons Souls sorry Bioware .
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Kevadu
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 12:52:10 PM
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NightHawk17
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 1:09:49 PM
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Kevadu
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 3:26:49 PM
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Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 11:06:44 AM
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Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 11:07:21 AM
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Ricochet
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 12:58:50 PM
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NightHawk17
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 1:08:51 PM
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i mean they should release them all at the same time it's only fair, but hey they wouldn't know about that now would they?
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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 1:16:22 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 1:15:30 PM
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BigBoss4ever
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 1:28:04 PM
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Frenchy17
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 2:09:13 PM
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Alienange
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 2:17:39 PM
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Robochic
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 5:47:21 PM
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mastiffchild
Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 6:39:34 PM
Add to that the fact that we aren't seeing Yakuza3 in the west and I'm an unhappy gamer right now!
When I tried to import the Asian DS with Eng subs I got cnned as well! But if I want the game that I've waited two years and already payed for once(at £70 as an import)I guesss I'll have to again. Anyone know a really good export company in the US as the one I last used from the East was reliable up to last time!? Sucks to be a UK gamer these days.
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King James
Sunday, August 09, 2009 @ 3:59:47 PM
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This does put more focus on Demon's Souls and Borderlands and maybe even Alpha Protocol.
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ohmikkie
Sunday, August 09, 2009 @ 6:11:20 PM
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maxpontiac
Sunday, August 09, 2009 @ 10:46:51 PM
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My money will go to the exclusive Demon Souls, first.
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Bugzbunny109
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Saturday, August 08, 2009 @ 10:41:39 AM