David Cage reveals Microsoft wanted to avoid the scandal associated with publishing a game that featured child abduction.
director and Quantic Dream studio co-founder David Cage has revealed that Microsoft turned down publishing the game on the platform, suggesting that "they didn't want the scandal" of being associated with a game with child abduction as a central theme.
The news came as part of Cage's presentation at the BAFTA Annual Games Lecture being held in London, as reported by . According to the outspoken French developer, while the Xbox creator "really loved Fahrenheit" and "really wanted to do something with us", the two couldn't come together on the developer's next project, with the pair philosophically opposed.
"Microsoft is a great company, I'm not complaining or criticising," Cage said, explaining that Sony was far more receptive to the game's concept and themes, resulting in the two companies moving ahead to collaborate on what would become the PlayStation 3-exclusive cinematic adventure, Heavy Rain.
While still independently owned, Quantic Dream has worked closely with Sony in recent years, and is currently preparing to release PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure game at E3 2013.
With Rayman Origins setting a new standard for everyone's favourite French hero, and rubbing shoulders with the leaders in the platforming genre, Michel Ancel's long overdue sequel has a lot to live up to. Fortunately, Rayman Legends is a tremendously fun and brilliantly designed title that is the very definition of a must-have for fans of the hop-heavy genre.
Earlier today, French website JeuxActu posted a tweet stating that new info on the game was due to be revealed at 6pm CEST this evening, alongside a new screenshot.
PCGames.de (via rockstarturk.com) is also said to have stated a similar thing in a post on their Facebook page (since removed), allegedly stating that new information will be revealed at 5pm tonight. Like JeuxActu, it is also said to have posted a new screenshot of GTA 5.
The new information coincides with a producer tour currently taking place in the US which has seen producer Lazlow Jones appearing on...
Updated on August 29th, at 17:20: The update is now live You can access Viewtiful Joe from the shop, and he won't cost you a penny.
The update also adds Lester, from legendary French adventure Another World. His skin is available from the shop for free, too.
In one of the more bizarre crossover events in recent memory, Capcom's beloved superhero Viewtiful Joe will be a playable character i...
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The Illusive Man says: "Remember Me is a multi-platform game that promises to insert players in an immersive world theyd be able to explore, all while engaging in unique and interesting gameplay mechanics. Created by French developer Dontnod Entertainment, and published by Capcom, this single-player game takes place in future Paris excuse me, Neo-Paris. "
Ubisoft partners with Sony Pictures and New Regency to bring feature film about Chicago open-world game to theaters; no director, cast, or date announced.
Today during Sony's Gamescom briefing, Ubisoft announced that its will be produced and distributed in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment and New Regency.
Ubisoft Motion Pictures CEO Jean-Julien Baronnet reiterated that Ubisoft will have a "strong creative voice in the film's development."
President of Sony Pictures subsidiary Columbia Pictures Hannah Minghella said in a statement that Watch Dogs' gameplay and themes are "perfect" for the big-screen. She added that the franchise has "tremendous potential" as a motion picture.
No director has been named for the Watch Dogs movie, nor has a cast or release date been announced.
Ubisoft previously launched a poll asking fans who should play the lead role of Aiden Pearce in the Watch Dogs movie, with fans .
Ubisoft has a total of six movies in the pipeline. In addition to Watch Dogs, the French publisher is making movies based on its Far Cry, Rabbids, Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell, and Ghost Recon franchises. In all instances, Ubisoft will retain creative control.
launches later this year on current- and next-generation consoles, as well as PC.
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Updated on August 29th, at 17:20: The update is now live You can access Viewtiful Joe from the shop, and he won't cost you a penny.
The update also adds Lester, from legendary French adventure Another World. His skin is available from the shop for free, too.
In one of the more bizarre crossover events in recent memory, Capcom's beloved superhero Viewtiful Joe will be a playable character i...
