Sony to lose Devil May Cry exclusivity?

In an interview with Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Capcom producer Hiroshi Kobayashi hinted at the possibility of Devil May Cry heading to Wii and Xbox 360 as well, instead of just the PS3 for it’s next iteration. This would be another big loss for Sony after Microsoft announced the next Grand Theft Auto for the Xbox 360.

Kobayashi said he still isn’t sure about the real power of Sony’s new console, but expects the visuals of a new DMC title to look like the trailer shown at the E3 last year. He didn’t reveal anything gameplay-wise except for a definitive change in the fighting system. In order to appeal to more gamers, it’s difficulty will be lowered and controls will be made easier to master.

The Devil May Cry series was has been one of the biggest selling franchises for the Playstation 2, especially in Japan. And while Sony still holds key brands like Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid, that may not be enough to convince most gamers to shell out over $500 for the PS3, when they’ll be able to play most of the next-gen titles on consoles half as expensive.

In an interview with Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu, Capcom producer Hiroshi Kobayashi hinted at the possibility of Devil May Cry heading to Wii and Xbox 360 as well, instead of just the PS3 for it’s next iteration. This would be another big loss for Sony after Microsoft announced the next Grand Theft Auto for the Xbox 360.

Kobayashi said he still isn’t sure about the real power of Sony’s new console, but expects the visuals of a new DMC title to look like the trailer shown at the E3 last year. He didn’t reveal anything gameplay-wise except for a definitive change in the fighting system. In order to appeal to more gamers, it’s difficulty will be lowered and controls will be made easier to master.

The Devil May Cry series was has been one of the biggest selling franchises for the Playstation 2, especially in Japan. And while Sony still holds key brands like Final Fantasy and Metal Gear Solid, that may not be enough to convince most gamers to shell out over $500 for the PS3, when they’ll be able to play most of the next-gen titles on consoles half as expensive.