Es gab schon viele Gerüchte um eine mögliche PS3-Version, nun ist es offiziell: THQ hat heute Saints Row für die PS3 angekündigt. Entwickelt wird das Spiel von Volition, Inc. und es wird im Frühjahr 2007 erscheinen.
Alle Features aus der Xbox 360-Version sind enthalten, ob es auch exklusive Neuerungen gibt, ist nicht bekannt.
Offizielle Pressemitteilung:
[quote]AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Jan. 31 THQ Inc. (Nasdaq: THQI - News) today announced its critically acclaimed, next-generation property Saints Row(TM) is scheduled to make its PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system debut this spring, featuring stunning next-generation graphics, extensive customization options and unparalleled player choice. Developed by renowned internal studio Volition, Inc., Saints Row brings the hugely popular open-world genre to Sony's new console for the first time and will mark the first open world online experience available through the PLAYSTATION Network.
"Saints Row has established itself as one of the most successful original properties in next generation gaming, and we're excited to bring the groundbreaking experience to PLAYSTATION 3 system fans worldwide," said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ. "Bringing the open-world genre to the PLAYSTATION 3 system for the first time will help grow the Saints Row fan base and expand the open-world online community."
About Saints Row
In Saints Row, players begin the game as a member of the 3rd Street Saints, battling rival gangs and corrupt officials while attempting to conquer the city of Stilwater. Gamers personalize their experience through an unparalleled level of character customization and the freedom to progress through multiple storylines in any order they choose. Unique activities such as Insurance Fraud and Snatch help a player earn respect, which in turn open up missions that stretch through a vast, fully dynamic game world. Saints Row will also bring open world gaming to the PLAYSTATION 3 system for the first time, allowing gamers to battle rival gangsters in a variety of single and multi-player modes. The game will support players online via the PLAYSTATION Network.[/quote]
