Ah yes, it works now.

Originally posted by Phry

Originally posted by Coman

Could also explain why dust only get released on the PS3...or because it hard to implement on the XboX with makes more sense, but less fun for the conspiracy :P

the Xbox is actually easier to develop for than the PS3.. a lot of the complaints levelled about game play issues on the PS3 is because of the complexity of making it work.. it was one of the factors that made the PS3 version of Black Ops not as good as either the Xbox or PC version.. and buggier.. when it was announced that Dust 514 would be PS3 only.. the scuttlebut was that Sony had bought the exclusive on it, paying off CCP to ensure it was on the PS3 and not on the Xbox.... i reallly wonder if Sony can buy out CCP though.. Sony has been reported as having lost money steadily for the last 3 years, even assuming CCP were willing to sell themselves to Sony.. could they afford to?  i think the most likely answer is that Sony has bought the rights to Dust 514..  Eve after all is something that is way beyond the capability of the PS3.. but Dust 514 might be a game that helps bring Sony some degree of financial security again.. or at least.. im guessing that is their reasoning.. SOE doesnt currently have any MMO worthy of the name on its books - DCUO crashed and burned.. and the rest are ageing badly... and with Planetside Next not on the horizon any time soon (if it ever was.....) they are probably thinking that an FPS MMO like Dust 514 is going to give them that AAA title again... it may be in Sony' best interest.. but im not sure its in CCP's though.. given the negative association inherent in any kind of link with Sony.

There is really no evidence that CCP was payed off by Sony Games Division which is an entirely different and not related in any way besides the name Sony to Sony Online Entertainment. Sony Games focuses soley on consoles games and has devs like Sony Santa Monica that worked on the faboulous God of War series. I don't see any involment from SOE since they do not own CCP or CCP's IPs. Sony seems to only be working with them.

Most likely what happened is Microsoft wanted CCP to charge money for the online features, Microsoft has been doing this for many things such as Vavlve who typically release all their DLC for free, but Microsoft allows them only to release one free one on X-box live, so knowing Microsoft, they wanted to charge money for it. Not going to say this is true because I have no actual evidence, only circumstancial but it's a possibility. I don't see why Sony would pay CCP off for exclusivity, considering just this year 2011, Sony has 10 or so exclusives comign out, another isn't going to make a difference only cause compitition with their own IP's. Still it's a possbility.

Originally posted by adeptuz

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Originally posted by Phry

Originally posted by Coman

SOE and Sony are also two different companies right? If sony was to buy the company would not directly mean that this is about SOE. In fact would it not be more logical that "Sony Computer Entertainment" will take control of the game studio as it is after all creating more then just MMO's.

Perhaps you need to know what SOE actually stands for

Now even seem they seemed to have released plants v zombies for the PS. I figured that DUST would not be a good fit for SOE portfolio, I however stand corrected. 

Originally posted by mklinic

Originally posted by adeptuz

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We’ve recieved the following inside information by a CCP source who has asked to remain anonymous:

SONY and CCP are in talks of having SONY become a major partner, or even a controlling partner, in CCP, via stock acquisition. There is mounting evidence of various operations of the companies becoming closer in nature, function and style. With the recnt closure (24/6) of Star Wars Galaxies, the failed SOE SCI-FI flagship MMO, it may be the case that SOE is looking to acquire a stake in a leading Sci-Fi MMO.

EVE News is closely monitoring the matter and will update as more details emerge.  Stay tuned…

 

While CCP continues to keep players in the dark and ignore their questions other players announce their department from EVE Online.

We’ve recieved the following inside information by a CCP source who has asked to remain anonymous:

SONY and CCP are in talks of having SONY become a major partner, or even a controlling partner, in CCP, via stock acquisition. There is mounting evidence of various operations of the companies becoming closer in nature, function and style. With the recnt closure (24/6) of Star Wars Galaxies, the failed SOE SCI-FI flagship MMO, it may be the case that SOE is looking to acquire a stake in a leading Sci-Fi MMO.

EVE News is closely monitoring the matter and will update as more details emerge.  Stay tuned…

While CCP continues to keep players in the dark and ignore their questions other players announce their department from EVE Online.

 

We’ve recieved the following inside information by a CCP source who has asked to remain anonymous:

SONY and CCP are in talks of having SONY become a major partner, or even a controlling partner, in CCP, via stock acquisition. There is mounting evidence of various operations of the companies becoming closer in nature, function and style. With the recnt closure (24/6) of Star Wars Galaxies, the failed SOE SCI-FI flagship MMO, it may be the case that SOE is looking to acquire a stake in a leading Sci-Fi MMO.

EVE News is closely monitoring the matter and will update as more details emerge.  Stay tuned…

 

While CCP continues to keep players in the dark and ignore their questions other players announce their department from EVE Online.

We’ve recieved the following inside information by a CCP source who has asked to remain anonymous:

SONY and CCP are in talks of having SONY become a major partner, or even a controlling partner, in CCP, via stock acquisition. There is mounting evidence of various operations of the companies becoming closer in nature, function and style. With the recnt closure (24/6) of Star Wars Galaxies, the failed SOE SCI-FI flagship MMO, it may be the case that SOE is looking to acquire a stake in a leading Sci-Fi MMO.

EVE News is closely monitoring the matter and will update as more details emerge.  Stay tuned…

 

While CCP continues to keep players in the dark and ignore their questions other players announce their department from EVE Online.

Eve is my favourite game.. but.. if acquired by Sony.. i would terminate my account.. which i've held since feb 2004 .. in a nanosecond... so i really hope its not true.. because i don't think im the only one who would do this.

I have to pinch myself to make sure I'm not dreaming...

Originally posted by niceguy3978

 

It's going to be a fun summer to speculate and watch the rage over the speculation.  I think I may need to buy some stock in a popcorn company.

  Don't forget Tin Foil - you need a BIG stake in that market for these forums :D!

edit: rumour confirmed false ... got me thinking a bit about some possibilitys/risks, but not worth speculating about out loud given all the complications in CCP's life right now.

If it would mean that EVE would get its groundgame faster, it could be a good thing. If you have to wait on CCP to do it, itll still be 328479832 years or so. Well, maybe just before Anarchy Online's graphics engine overhaul.

 http://twitter.com/#!/CCP_Fallout

I can confirm that SOE has not purchased, nor are we discussing a buyout, of CCP. #eveonline #tweetfleet

http://twitter.com/#!/CCP_Fallout

"i can confirm that SOE has not purchased, nor are we discussing a buyout, of CCP. #eveonline #tweetfleet"

That's the most concrete sounding thing they've said in the past few days....

edit...beat to the punch by jay...:P

Confirmed it isn't true: http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=1540052

Originally posted by Darkholme

Confirmed it isn't true: http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=1540052

Relieved........ hell yes!

http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=1539994&page=2#47  CCP Fallout claims its false. and SONY is SOE.  SOE is Sony Online Entertainment.  by the the worst company to date dealing with mmos, security and communication with its playerbase and updates tot he games.