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[sonycowboy]

according to "inside" sources (for Black)

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=5519

EA plans Xbox 2 versions of Battlefield: Modern Combat and Black
Rob Fahey 15:26 17/11/2004

Microsoft's console due for significant support from EA's European studios

Early details of Electronic Arts' plans for the next generation of consoles have emerged today, with Digital Illusions' Battlefield: Modern Combat confirmed to be on its way to Xbox 2, as is Criterion's Black.

Digital Illusions revealed last week that it is working on two untitled games for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 2, due for release in late 2006 or 2007, but this is the first time that the firm has confirmed that it is planning to launch a Battlefield game on a next-generation platform.

Battlefield: Modern Combat was originally meant to launch in 2004, but has been pushed back to 2005 to incorporate a single-player element, which is currently being developed at EA Studio UK's Warrington offices.

The year's delay will mean that the developers have time to build an Xbox 2 version, and this is not expected to impact the launch of the titles on other platforms, with PS2 and Xbox versions still in the works.

On a related note, sources close to the company have indicated that Criterion's promising first person shooter Black is also to have an Xbox 2 version, along with versions for the current generation consoles.

These two projects are EA's first named forays into next-generation development, and suggest that the firm's European development division - bolstered by the recent acquisition of Criterion and the likely acquisition of Digital Illusions - is leading the way on the next-gen platforms.

However, as yet, only Xbox 2 versions of the titles in question are expected, with development on PlayStation 3 still up in the air, since Sony's console is not expected to launch until at least six months after Microsoft's.

 

[TheGreenGiant]

EXCELLENT. MORE FPS. Save your money and buy a pc.

 

[teiresias]

FPS == zzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Doom_Bringer]

Next gen FPS are going to be amazing. Half Life2 is proof of that.

Can't wait to see Battlefield on Xbox 2

 

[thorns]

Looks like EA is fully behind xbox 2. It might be their lead platform next gen.
I would like to see how different the PS2/Xbox vs. Xbox 2 version are going to look.

 

[Sean]

I can't wait to see how Black turns out. Everyone who saw the E3 tech demo seemed to be really impressed. Didn't IGN PS2 say it looked as good as Far Cry? I remember reading that somewhere.

 

[open_mouth_]

Confirmed(?) Xbox Next Titles So Far:

Battlefield: MC
Black
Perfect Dark 0
Halo 3
Dead or Alive 4
Vanguard
Morrowind V
Ninja Gaiden 2
Madden '06
Unreal Engine Game (Epic)
Dark Sector (from Digital Illusions)
Avalon (vehicular combat)
Heavenly Sword (think Dynasty Warriors)

Probables:

Code Chronus
BC
Fable 2
ESPN NFL 2K6
Killer Instinct
Conker 2
PGR Next
Rallisport Next
Citizen Zero MMORPG
New Banjo
New Crimson Skies
New Top Spin
Brute Force 2

 

[joshschw]

You know while normally having a really good game at launch means a lot of sales for a company, since there will be so many now I think it will backfire on them.

 

[Deku Tree]

Looks like there is no longer any reason to buy these games for a current gen console.

 

[thorns]

I wouldn't bet on PD:0, it's just best to ignore rare right now.
PGR 3 and/or some racing game from Bizarre is also coming, since they were hiring new car modellers and stuff for an XB2 game recently.

I've no idea what other first party games are going to be there.

 

[Nerevar]

You know while normally having a really good game at launch means a lot of sales for a company, since there will be so many now I think it will backfire on them.

You realize most of those games won't be launch titles ... right?

And from what I've heard about black it sounds really good. Got me excited. I must be one of the few who thinks next gen can't arrive soon enough.

 

[sonycowboy]

Confirmed(?) Xbox Next Titles So Far:

Battlefield: MC
Black
Perfect Dark 0
Halo 3
Dead or Alive 4
Vanguard
Morrowind V
Ninja Gaiden 2
Madden '06

Probables:

Code Chronus
BC
Fable 2
ESPN NFL 2K6
Killer Instinct
Conker 2
PGR Next
Rallisport Next
Citizen Zero MMORPG
New Banjo
New Crimson Skies
New Top Spin

Run away! The lists have started

 

[Doom_Bringer]

Confirmed(?) Xbox Next Titles So Far:

Battlefield: MC
Black
Perfect Dark 0
Halo 3
Dead or Alive 4
Vanguard
Morrowind V
Ninja Gaiden 2
Madden '06

Probables:

Code Chronus
BC
Fable 2
ESPN NFL 2K6
Killer Instinct
Conker 2
PGR Next
Rallisport Next
Citizen Zero MMORPG
New Banjo
New Crimson Skies
New Top Spin

Add Dark Sector, Avalon and Ninja Theory

 

[open_mouth_]

Add Dark Sector, Avalon and Ninja Theory

tell me more about these games... oh yeah and there's the new Unreal engine game

 

[Blimblim]

With the latest DiCE news, I just can't see how we might get a new Rallisport game :/
Did you list Kameo ? I'm pretty sure it will be a Xbox 2 launch title now.

 

[Doom_Bringer]

tell me more about these games... oh yeah and there's the new Unreal engine game

Dark Sector is a futuristic Splinter Cell type game, developed by Digital Extreme I think. They released a trailer some time back.

Ninja Theory, developed by Just add monsters (I think). It’s a Dynasty Warrior type game. They also released a trailer. Looked impressive (a lot of doodz on screen and getting killed etc)

Avalon is a vehicular shooter

 

[open_mouth_]

With the latest DiCE news, I just can't see how we might get a new Rallisport game :/
Did you list Kameo ? I'm pretty sure it will be a Xbox 2 launch title now.

I'm sure EA will have them release a rallisport game for PS3/XB2 just because they're already so adept at it. As for Kameo, there's still a decent chance it'll be released on Xbox next year, so let's wait on that one.\

Dark Sector is a futuristic Splinter Cell type game, developed by Digital Extreme I think. They released a trailer some time back.

Ninja Theory, developed by Just add monsters (I think). It’s a Dynasty Warrior type game. They also released a trailer. Looked impressive (a lot of doodz on screen and getting killed etc)

Avalon is a vehicular shooter

Were the latter 2 confirmed as coming to next-gen consoles? If so, then an Xbox Next version is all but guaranteed (Unless Sony steps in for exclusivity). Who is working on Avalon?

 

[Blimblim]

Ninja Theory, developed by Just add monsters (I think). It’s a Dynasty Warrior type game. They also released a trailer. Looked impressive (a lot of doodz on screen and getting killed etc)

Isn't that game Heavenly Sword ?

 

[Elios83]

Ea is so multiplatform there isn't even fun :lol :lol

 

[PhatSaqs]

Ninja Theory is the new name of JAM isnt it?

 

[Doom_Bringer]

heres the teaser for dark sector

http://www.gametrailers.com/gt_vault/t_darksector_t.html

I think it looks very impressive

"Ninja Theory is the new name of JAM isnt it?"

yeah

 

[open_mouth_]

Run away! The lists have started

This coming from the Lord of the Lists himself

 

[Sean]

I'm sure EA will have them release a rallisport game for PS3/XB2 just because they're already so adept at it.

MS owns the RSC IP though (I think). I don't think they would allow a PS3 version.

Were the latter 2 confirmed as coming to next-gen consoles? If so, then an Xbox Next version is all but guaranteed (Unless Sony steps in for exclusivity). Who is working on Avalon?

Yes both were confirmed as next-gen titles. Climax is working on Avalon.


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Also, Brute Force 2 was rumored in EGM a few issues back...

 

[Doom_Bringer]

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=56501

Looked impressive in motion but the frame rate was low. Probably not a launch title.

 

[sonycowboy]

This coming from the Lord of the Lists himself

Then kneel before me

JK. I would stop myself at making lists for 2006

 

[open_mouth_]

Then kneel before me

What, bitch??

 

[SantaC]

jarrod is the true lord of lists.

 

[DarienA]

jarrod is the true lord of lists.

Maybe so.... but is he any match for....

 

[Willco]

Black looks keen, but BF: Modern Combat sucked at E3. Keep it on the PC.

 

[solarplexus]

Where does this Black news come from? Gamesindustry and Eurogamer are the only sites reporting this. All american sites are talking about Battlefield but no word about Black. So is this Black story real?