
dust 514 Icelandic developer CCP has announced that it has reached "an agreement to bring the groundbreaking persistent shooter DUST 514 exclusively to PS3" in summer 2012. DUST 514 is the first console game to link players in real time to the PC based universe of award winning MMO, EVE onlineThe ability for Sony Computer Entertainment to partner with a developer like CCP, known for pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation in the MMO genre, holds tremendous potential for the PlayStation 3 community," said Rob Dyer, senior vice president of Sony Computer Entertainment of America. "We anticipate that DUST 514 will transform the landscape across PlayStation 3 and the PC, ushering in a new era of shared cross platform gaming.
It will be interesting to see how this cross-platform venture fairs, with the action in one game potentially having direct and drastic consequences in the otheDUST 514 will be available for download via PSN and will feature full support for the Move controller and the Sharp Shooter accessory, and eventually, Playstation Home and PSVita.Rather than follow a traditional MMO subscription model "DUST 514 will be supported by revenues from the in-game sale of virtual goods, allowing players to purchase advanced weaponry, battle gear and vehicles using both earned virtual currency and real money from their PlayStation wallet."
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