Archangel Tyrael Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 MMO director Matt Firor says lines are blurring between console and PC experiences. ZeniMax Online Studios, the Baltimore development studio working on theElder Scrolls MMO, has not ruled out a future console edition of the project. The game's director Matt Firor appeared to suggest that his studio wants to stay focused on the PC edition before making a final decision on console editions. "There are a lot of rumours swirling about the next-gen coming back together with PCs," he said in an interview with GamesIndustry International. "It seems like things are going back to a more standard platform," he said. "That being said, we haven't thought about [console versions] heavily right now. The worst thing you can do is worry about new platforms while in development. "We want to do what we're doing right now and then look around for further opportunities. Certainly we're open to new opportunities, and we're going to be looking into new territories beyond North America and Europe." Elsewhere in the interview, Firor suggested that the industry will be producing more console MMOs in the future. "It's the classic desk versus couch argument, but it is blurring over time. The current-gen and previous-gen MMOs were all about using the keyboard and mouse, and sure, everyone used things like Ventrilo and other voice chat services, but that only works in a small group. A lot of that has been thanks to design problems that people haven't focused on a lot, such as typing and controlling at the same time. "The 360, when announced was a pretty ridiculously cool device, but it is not so good anymore compared to PCs and even when it was announced PCs were still better than it. The technology was a little limiting for the size and scope of the world you could have. It mostly comes down to PCs being wide open. "Online game development is all about doing whatever you want, pushing limitations, and it's just easier to do on an open platform. Someday, it may all change." The Elder Scrolls Online is scheduled for launch in 2013. The shown information was from CVG/computerandvideogames.com Also, click the link for a video. http://www.computerandvideogames.com/358700/elder-scrolls-online-studio-open-minded-on-console-edition/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I am so excited for the online!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biggles Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Can't wait for this, it looks great Can't wait for a beta/Buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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