Torque Engine main reason for Penny Arcade's absence on PSN

Posted May 15th 2008 6:30PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: e-Distribution Games

The first downloadable Penny Arcade adventure is coming soon to Xbox Live Arcade, Mac, Linux and PC. Why is it not coming out on PSN? Simple: the Torque Game Engine isn't compatible with the PS3, at least not yet. It was always intended to bring the game over to PS3, explained a representative from Hot Head Games. However, the engine's lack of support for Sony's console made it impossible to make it multiplatform.

The Torque Game Engine is commonly used for Xbox Live Arcade games because it is a low-cost solution for developers that can't invest in other options, such as the Unreal Engine. Downloadable titles need to keep their costs low, especially when developed by independent teams. For now, it seems as though Penny Arcade Adventures won't find a home on the PS3.

Gallery: Penny Arcade Adventures

Tags: penny-arcade, penny-arcade-adventu..., torque

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5-15-2008 @ 6:38PM

Organic_Shadow said...

Oh noes I am cry for not getting a game based on a comic series that sucker punches Sony/PS3 any chance they can get- even when said topics are debunked/dismissed/retracted/resolved before their posting.

Seems more suited for PC anyway after seeing videos.

5-15-2008 @ 6:45PM

CvX! said...

It's lie. Rocketmen (demo was released yesterday) runs on Torque...

5-15-2008 @ 8:59PM

adolson said...

You are definitely right, although the demo came out in North America a while back, so this is not news. What the hell are they trying to pull by lying to PS3 users? We're not stupid. Penny Arcade am fail.

5-15-2008 @ 6:58PM

Squirtforce said...

Sweet christ, who cares? I'd rather have a game based on Garfield. Avoid the mondays!!! GET THE LASAGNA!!!! ODIE!!!!!!!

5-16-2008 @ 10:04AM

Dan Davis said...

Don't forget the level with mini-boss Nermal.

5-15-2008 @ 7:00PM

Nick said...

:) Thanks for answering my question!

5-15-2008 @ 7:20PM

Christian said...

I was actually a bit sad to lose this game on PSN and was planning to get the Linux version as a replacement. That was until I read latest Edge today and saw they giving it a 4.

5-15-2008 @ 7:21PM

citizenX said...

I think Edge rated this title.......4/10.
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5-15-2008 @ 7:38PM

reson8er said...

Really, no one gives a **** about this "game".

5-15-2008 @ 8:32PM

Ishimaru said...

Half rate comic (RARELY funny), and cruddy game :\ I for one am glad this trash isn't on PSN.

5-16-2008 @ 6:16AM

koehler83 said...

2 things are stopping me. First, installing Linux requires an HDD wipe Im not willing to deal with. Second, $20 for 1/5th a game is pretty rediculous.

5-15-2008 @ 8:39PM

SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) said...

im still not really sure what this game is honestly. i mean i see post with people raving about it all the time but it hasnt interested me enough to go take a look at what it's all about.

and isnt the PS3 a Linux based system anyway? and isnt it coming out on Linux? whats stopping someone from running Linux on their PS3 and playing this game that way? where there is a will, there is a way.

5-15-2008 @ 8:41PM

Ishimaru said...

Half rate comic (RARELY funny), and crappy game :\ I for one am glad this trash isn't on PSN.

5-15-2008 @ 8:55PM

Ishimaru said...

Gah, stupid double comment :\

5-16-2008 @ 2:14AM

Da said...

Gah, stupid double commenter.

5-16-2008 @ 12:31PM

James said...

Jesus, what is with all the PA haters here? I've followed the strip since the beginning, and I appreciate the humor. I really like Tycho's writing style. If I buy the game (and I probably will, eventually), it will be because I like his writing style.

But there's not some Universal True Writing Style (or Humor Style for that matter). If it doesn't strike you as funny, well, I'm very sorry you don't appreciate it, but no one is going to make you read it. I don't "get" Homestar Runner, but I'm not *angry* that they're making a game -- I'm just not going to buy it.

5-16-2008 @ 2:12PM

whoiscraig said...

Wow someone with a brain.

5-16-2008 @ 7:03PM

HektikLyfe said...

I enjoy the comic. Comic's aren't always supposed to be funny, sometimes they are simply entertaining. It has its days and it is free.

I can't say the same for this game.

$20?

Pass.

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