PCPS3 Release Date Thread part 18 : V - Skyrim

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:08 am

Right and what ist of South Africa and Lybia? Or Guinea-Bissau?

I'm pretty sure they get the English version.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:07 am

After reading things over and listening to the various Beth interviews, I more or less understood:

Xbox's 30 days exclusive period did not start until all localized versions were released: at that point Dawnguard is officially the finished product Microsoft signed up for. That way the country that gets their localized version last can also say they played it 30 days exclusive.
Only then, after 30 days, the distribution of Dawnguard is in Beth's hands. That is when they can start porting and adjust the game for PC and for PS3. It may take some work as it must be tested to be reasonably foolproof with mods.
Beth hasn't given an estimated date because either the 30 days aren't officially up (see above reason about localized versions), or they aren't sure yet on how much work Dawnguard's port to PC and PS3 will be and don't want to move a release date.

Again, that's how I understood the whole picture myself. I may be way off, but it's often a case of the product not being considered finished and exclusive until the whole world can access it. Those 'suits' high up always are tricky like that.

That could mean fall 2012... but again, that's just how I see it right now after some loose research.

Ya you are right but it dosnt take a week to convert files, hell it dosnt even take an hour (it might actually) on bethesdas computers.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:42 am

The version for major European nations (France, etc) -> released 10 day later.
The version for major Asian countries (Japan, etc) -> release still pending...
The exclusive 30 days did not even started yet.

"Sorry - Not available in your region". Tried and used before. So why not now if that's the issue? Still, perhaps it's easier/better to piss everyone off all at once...

Which wouldn't be an issue if Bethesda were just upfront with the facts.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:20 pm

After reading things over and listening to the various Beth interviews, I more or less understood:

Xbox's 30 days exclusive period did not start until all localized versions were released: at that point Dawnguard is officially the finished product Microsoft signed up for. That way the country that gets their localized version last can also say they played it 30 days exclusive.
Only then, after 30 days, the distribution of Dawnguard is in Beth's hands. That is when they can start porting and adjust the game for PC and for PS3. It may take some work as it must be tested to be reasonably foolproof with mods.
Beth hasn't given an estimated date because either the 30 days aren't officially up (see above reason about localized versions), or they aren't sure yet on how much work Dawnguard's port to PC and PS3 will be and don't want to move a release date.

Again, that's how I understood the whole picture myself. I may be way off, but it's often a case of the product not being considered finished and exclusive until the whole world can access it. Those 'suits' high up always are tricky like that.

That could mean fall 2012... but again, that's just how I see it right now after some loose research.

i was thinking the reverced can be sad to, the english version was released first and the 30 days exclusive of the version is over, so they can release a english version for the PS3 and PC. and yes they can say but now people in country's where its not released yet can already get a english version on the PS3/PC, but they could have gotten a english version for the XBOX360 also a month ago so if you ask me the exclusive piriod is over. but thats just my opinion

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:18 am

I just can't wait to see the flaming and changes to everyone's arguments should release be delayed for a while

First off - we don't mind waiting - just want some communication

If delayed

Next argument and complaint - omg!! What are they doing? They had 30 days! Bethesda told us thirty days and now we have to wait 60!!!! Omg - they svck and I am gonna rant for 25 more days.
- they lost a customer
**sarcasm***

The reality sets in 'I'm on a pc and Bethesda does not love me the most' - omg!!! - my life is ending!!! Ugghhhhhh!!!
***more sarcasm***

Gonna be crazy on the boards then!

Better get a 360 before next dlc

What if we already have a 360 and PS3 gathering dust and would rather have the thousands of mods and incredible graphics instead of playing on an outdated console? I wouldn't get Dawnguard for console the same reason I didn't get Skyrim for it. Waaay too many limitations. :shakehead:

I like the poke at pc players specifically though. Very classy. :tops:

****more sarcasm for you****

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 2:10 pm

After reading things over and listening to the various Beth interviews, I more or less understood:

Xbox's 30 days exclusive period did not start until all localized versions were released: at that point Dawnguard is officially the finished product Microsoft signed up for. That way the country that gets their localized version last can also say they played it 30 days exclusive.
Only then, after 30 days, the distribution of Dawnguard is in Beth's hands. That is when they can start porting and adjust the game for PC and for PS3. It may take some work as it must be tested to be reasonably foolproof with mods.
Beth hasn't given an estimated date because either the 30 days aren't officially up (see above reason about localized versions), or they aren't sure yet on how much work Dawnguard's port to PC and PS3 will be and don't want to move a release date.

Again, that's how I understood the whole picture myself. I may be way off, but it's often a case of the product not being considered finished and exclusive until the whole world can access it. Those 'suits' high up always are tricky like that.

That could mean fall 2012... but again, that's just how I see it right now after some loose research.

Now I would like to see a mod reply to this.

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 2:03 pm

Now I would like to see a mod reply to this.

Already happened:
http://www.gamesas.com/topic/1399808-pcps3-release-date-thread-part-18/page__st__120__p__21306730#entry21306730

» Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:41 pm

Now I would like to see a mod reply to this.

But then moderators have no more information than members so my post that was linked above was just my opinion and thoughts.

New thread time guys .. take 5 whilst I make it.