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Why is Max Payne 3 being released 2 weeks later for the PC version?

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  • ProjectPat187
     
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    sorry if this has been answered havent been to forums in a while, just want to know why are the PC gamers getting the delay for Max Payne 3?
    sorry if this has been answered havent been to forums in a while, just want to know why are the PC gamers getting the delay for Max Payne 3?
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  • -Unreal-
     
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    So that more people will buy the console versions.

    Or as they'll put it: "we're implimenting various improvements exclusively for PC players"

    So that more people will buy the console versions.

    Or as they'll put it: "we're implimenting various improvements exclusively for PC players"

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  • nutcrackr
     
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    Could be piracy, could be because QA takes longer, could be for UI changes.

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    Could be piracy, could be because QA takes longer, could be for UI changes.
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  • James161324
     
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    May 7, 2012 6:10 am GMT

    I'm guess so it doesn't get so much hate a relase since rockstar has no clue how to port a pc game

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    I'm guess so it doesn't get so much hate a relase since rockstar has no clue how to port a pc game

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  • NightmareP3
     
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    May 7, 2012 6:11 am GMT

    They'll probably use those 2 weeks to polish the PC version a bit more but since this is Rockstar i doubt the game will be bug and glitch free once we PC gamers get it.

    It'll most likely suffer from poor optimizing and crash problems but I'll still get it, i just replayed the previous two titles and i'm excited for the 3rd game. A bunch of errors and occasionaly low fps won't keep me away from a game that'll most likely be a lot of fun.

    They'll probably use those 2 weeks to polish the PC version a bit more but since this is Rockstar i doubt the game will be bug and glitch free once we PC gamers get it.

    It'll most likely suffer from poor optimizing and crash problems but I'll still get it, i just replayed the previous two titles and i'm excited for the 3rd game. A bunch of errors and occasionaly low fps won't keep me away from a game that'll most likely be a lot of fun.

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    May 7, 2012 6:15 am GMT

    -Unreal- wrote:

    So that more people will buy the console versions.

    Or as they'll put it: "we're implimenting various improvements exclusively for PC players"

    This, its a common trait that publishers use to maximise sales on consoles. Some kids cant wait and would rather buy the inferior and more expensive console version as not to feel left out. While publishers will say its because they are adding new DX11 optimisations or extra features, or that it takes longer to develop the PC version even though they developed the game using a PC for the consoles.

    Edited on May 7, 2012 6:17 am GMT

    Console gaming is dying.

    [QUOTE="-Unreal-"]

    So that more people will buy the console versions.

    Or as they'll put it: "we're implimenting various improvements exclusively for PC players"

    [/QUOTE]

    This, its a common trait that publishers use to maximise sales on consoles. Some kids cant wait and would rather buy the inferior and more expensive console version as not to feel left out. While publishers will say its because they are adding new DX11 optimisations or extra features, or that it takes longer to develop the PC version even though they developed the game using a PC for the consoles.

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    It's so we'll be able to install it to a folder that doesn't have slashes or spaces. (LA Noire, took me 3 days to install).
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    It's so we'll be able to install it to a folder that doesn't have slashes or spaces. (LA Noire, took me 3 days to install).
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    May 7, 2012 6:30 am GMT

    I played the PC version at the PAX East earlier last month. It seemed solid to me (no mouse lag, no mouse smoothing, everything worked as it should).

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    I played the PC version at the PAX East earlier last month. It seemed solid to me (no mouse lag, no mouse smoothing, everything worked as it should).

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  • Elann2008
     
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    ...for various PC changes, fixes, ironing out of bugs, could not meet deadline requirements, "pc features," you name it..


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    ...for various PC changes, fixes, ironing out of bugs, could not meet deadline requirements, "pc features," you name it..
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    The_Capitalist wrote:

    I played the PC version at the PAX East earlier last month. It seemed solid to me (no mouse lag, no mouse smoothing, everything worked as it should).


    That's good news. Thank you for sharing!


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    [QUOTE="The_Capitalist"]

    I played the PC version at the PAX East earlier last month. It seemed solid to me (no mouse lag, no mouse smoothing, everything worked as it should).

    [/QUOTE] That's good news. Thank you for sharing!
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    May 7, 2012 6:58 am GMT

    As mentioned, the real reason is that they don't want to hamper console sales. Specially in large secitons of Europe where if the game is available on PC, that's where most people will buy it.

    However, I'm pretty sure they'll spend that extra time giving the Pc version some love, so I'm cool with it.

    It's not like I won't have a ton of other games to play.

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    As mentioned, the real reason is that they don't want to hamper console sales. Specially in large secitons of Europe where if the game is available on PC, that's where most people will buy it.

    However, I'm pretty sure they'll spend that extra time giving the Pc version some love, so I'm cool with it.

    It's not like I won't have a ton of other games to play.

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    May 7, 2012 6:59 am GMT

    -Unreal- wrote:

    So that more people will buy the console versions.

    Or as they'll put it: "we're implimenting various improvements exclusively for PC players"

    So true.

    And still there are peole that believe that Rockstar needs more time polishing the PC version.

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    [QUOTE="-Unreal-"]

    So that more people will buy the console versions.

    Or as they'll put it: "we're implimenting various improvements exclusively for PC players"

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    So true.

    And still there are peole that believe that Rockstar needs more time polishing the PC version.

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    May 7, 2012 7:45 am GMT
    -Unreal- wrote:

    So that more people will buy the console versions.

    Or as they'll put it: "we're implimenting various improvements exclusively for PC players"


    Hehe.. reminds me of the Borderlands 2 exclusive PC features marketing crap Gearbox pulled on us awhile ago...


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    [QUOTE="-Unreal-"]

    So that more people will buy the console versions.

    Or as they'll put it: "we're implimenting various improvements exclusively for PC players"

    [/QUOTE] Hehe.. reminds me of the Borderlands 2 exclusive PC features marketing crap Gearbox pulled on us awhile ago...
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  • aia89
     
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    only 2 weeks, consider yourself lucky.

    only 2 weeks, consider yourself lucky.

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    Elann2008 wrote:
    -Unreal- wrote:

    So that more people will buy the console versions.

    Or as they'll put it: "we're implimenting various improvements exclusively for PC players"

    Hehe.. reminds me of the Borderlands 2 exclusive PC features marketing crap Gearbox pulled on us awhile ago...

    Lol, I remember that list. I remember thinking, "Most of this is standard for PC games..."

    OT: I never played MP1 or 2, but I will say 3 looks like a ton of fun; however, with it being released after Diablo 3, I'm not sure when I'd have time to play it.

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    [QUOTE="Elann2008"][QUOTE="-Unreal-"]

    So that more people will buy the console versions.

    Or as they'll put it: "we're implimenting various improvements exclusively for PC players"

    [/QUOTE] Hehe.. reminds me of the Borderlands 2 exclusive PC features marketing crap Gearbox pulled on us awhile ago...[/QUOTE]

    Lol, I remember that list. I remember thinking, "Most of this is standard for PC games..."

    OT: I never played MP1 or 2, but I will say 3 looks like a ton of fun; however, with it being released after Diablo 3, I'm not sure when I'd have time to play it. :(

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    May 7, 2012 8:29 am GMT

    nutcrackr wrote:
    Could be piracy, could be because QA takes longer, could be for UI changes.

    Thats just stupid. Pirates are going to pirate regardless of whether mp3 is released at the same time for consoles and pc or on a two week delay for the pc. Piracy won't have much of an impact on sales. Unless the game sucks. If its delayed is because the game is going to bomb then idk.

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    [QUOTE="nutcrackr"]Could be piracy, could be because QA takes longer, could be for UI changes. [/QUOTE]

    Thats just stupid. Pirates are going to pirate regardless of whether mp3 is released at the same time for consoles and pc or on a two week delay for the pc. Piracy won't have much of an impact on sales. Unless the game sucks. If its delayed is because the game is going to bomb then idk.

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    The_Capitalist wrote:

    I played the PC version at the PAX East earlier last month. It seemed solid to me (no mouse lag, no mouse smoothing, everything worked as it should).

    Good to hear. I read some other PC previews and they were all positive.

    I get why people are sceptical (GTA IV and LA Noire ports were bad) but this looks like it will be a great port for once.

    [QUOTE="The_Capitalist"]

    I played the PC version at the PAX East earlier last month. It seemed solid to me (no mouse lag, no mouse smoothing, everything worked as it should).

    [/QUOTE]

    Good to hear. I read some other PC previews and they were all positive.

    I get why people are sceptical (GTA IV and LA Noire ports were bad) but this looks like it will be a great port for once.

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    It's because of piracy. Why would R* prefer console sales over PC sales? They have a higher profit margin on the PC.
    It's because of piracy. Why would R* prefer console sales over PC sales? They have a higher profit margin on the PC.
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    Iffy350 wrote:

    nutcrackr wrote:
    Could be piracy, could be because QA takes longer, could be for UI changes.

    Thats just stupid. Pirates are going to pirate regardless of whether mp3 is released at the same time for consoles and pc or on a two week delay for the pc. Piracy won't have much of an impact on sales. Unless the game sucks. If its delayed is because the game is going to bomb then idk.



    They probably think that many pirates will just buy the game on the consoles rather than wait the 2 weeks for the torrent.
    [QUOTE="Iffy350"]

    [QUOTE="nutcrackr"]Could be piracy, could be because QA takes longer, could be for UI changes. [/QUOTE]

    Thats just stupid. Pirates are going to pirate regardless of whether mp3 is released at the same time for consoles and pc or on a two week delay for the pc. Piracy won't have much of an impact on sales. Unless the game sucks. If its delayed is because the game is going to bomb then idk.

    [/QUOTE] They probably think that many pirates will just buy the game on the consoles rather than wait the 2 weeks for the torrent.
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  • seanmcloughlin
     
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    May 7, 2012 9:04 am GMT

    2 weeks is nothing, Look at something like Prototype 2. While a bad game more than likely, it is launching a LONG time after consoles got it. Same with Arkham City

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    2 weeks is nothing, Look at something like Prototype 2. While a bad game more than likely, it is launching a LONG time after consoles got it. Same with Arkham City

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