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Half-Life creators: "We're not PS3 developers"

If Left 4 Dead is a hit, then you might see another studio do a PS3 version

Valve's main marketer Doug Lombardi was on hand recently to show off the latest version of the awesome looking PC/360 zombie shooter, Left 4 Dead. But PS3 is being left out of the loop.

Lombardi told us, "We're not PS3 developers - we're doing PC and 360 like with Orange Box. EA came to us and said 'Wow, Orange box was an incredible project, can we do a PS3 version?'"

So does that mean if it's a hit someone else (EA again, maybe?) could port it over to PS3? "Left 4 Dead doesn't have that guaranteed appeal yet - it's a new IP," Lombardi explained.

"If you mention a new Half-Life, people want to make as many versions of it as possible. If Left 4 Dead is big, then we may see a PS3 version later, or if and when we do a sequel, people may be more interested in that.

"We're only 150 people, so there's only so many things we can do. But it's one of those things with partners, wanting to take on that investment and risk. I think until L4D is proven, you'll probably just see what we make in that franchise."

We already think Left 4 Dead is looking great. Hit this link and check out the latest shots to see why.

Courtesy of CVG.

May 5, 2008

 
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Left 4 Dead
Left 4 Dead

Genre: Shooter
Release date: Nov 17, 2008
Published by: Electronic Arts
Developed by: Turtle Rock Studios
Min system requirements: 2.4 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 256 MB DX 9.0 graphics card, DX 9.0c-compatible sound card
Multiplayer Modes:
Online
4 player CO-OP
8 player VS
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