Game developers waiting before making games for PS3

Jamil Moledina of the GDC told GamesIndustry.biz that many game developers are planning on waiting for a while before getting into PS3 projects. It’s quite challenging to make a game for the PS3 because the PS3 is complex when compared to other platforms.

For example, the multi-core Cell processor as well as the graphics systems can all be intimidating. A developer has to invest time, money, and people to learn how to work with the PS3’s structure.

“It’s always a challenge for developers to dedicate resources to next-generation titles,” said Moledina, “consider the cost, resources, and time it takes to make these games.”

According to Moledina, a lot of developers are actually looking into the handhelds: PSP and DS titles are easier to make. In other words, the handhelds give developers the chance to do a “much simpler” transition from the sixth generation era of the PS2, Xbox, GameCube, and Dreamcast.

When will we expect more games? When Sony really starts supporting third-party developers. Right now, the bulk of Sony’s efforts have been helping developers that are part of the Sony company umbrella (divisions, departments, and Sony-owned studios) – the so-called first party developers.

Moledina also said he is confident the PS3 will be a success. Yes, a lot of the games aren’t launching yet, but it’s like the PS2 launch. Things will pick up.

Jamil Moledina of the GDC told GamesIndustry.biz that many game developers are planning on waiting for a while before getting into PS3 projects. It’s quite challenging to make a game for the PS3 because the PS3 is complex when compared to other platforms.

For example, the multi-core Cell processor as well as the graphics systems can all be intimidating. A developer has to invest time, money, and people to learn how to work with the PS3’s structure.

“It’s always a challenge for developers to dedicate resources to next-generation titles,” said Moledina, “consider the cost, resources, and time it takes to make these games.”

According to Moledina, a lot of developers are actually looking into the handhelds: PSP and DS titles are easier to make. In other words, the handhelds give developers the chance to do a “much simpler” transition from the sixth generation era of the PS2, Xbox, GameCube, and Dreamcast.

When will we expect more games? When Sony really starts supporting third-party developers. Right now, the bulk of Sony’s efforts have been helping developers that are part of the Sony company umbrella (divisions, departments, and Sony-owned studios) – the so-called first party developers.

Moledina also said he is confident the PS3 will be a success. Yes, a lot of the games aren’t launching yet, but it’s like the PS2 launch. Things will pick up.