Games Development

Hi,
i was wondering how you can find out for what system a game is original developed.
As an example Bioshock. Was this system intended for the PC or consoles?

The reason i am asking is this. Most of the time the controls of a game works best for the system it was intentionally developed but does not work as good for other systems.
Sound silly, but i would take that in consideration when i am buying a game.
Now that i have a console (in my case Xbox) i want to make sure that i buy the game for where it works best.
My concern is lesser the graphics, but really the controls.

Or perhaps it can not even answered.
Is this really a silly question?

As far as I know, there is no master database floating around. Your best bet would be to google each individual game along with 'lead platform' in the search.

Not really a silly question because it would definitely help some people out in deciding which platform to buy multiplatform games.
Usually if a game is being developed for PS3... it'll probably be exclusive.

If a game is Xbox exclusive (or with PC release later)... probably Xbox360

If a game is released PC and then later ported to console... probably PC

If a game is released multiplatform (2 or 3 platforms on the same date)... maybe a coin toss between PC and 360

To be honest, only the original developer knows that. There were a lot of games that were originally planned for the Mac, that ended up on a different operating system or platform. Halo is one of the most notable. It was originally being designed as a RTS game for the Mac, but was later moved over to the original XBox.

There are any number of factors. And these days, it is quite common for developers to be targeting multiple platforms from the very beginning.

[quote name='kilm']Not really a silly question because it would definitely help some people out in deciding which platform to buy multiplatform games.
Usually if a game is being developed for PS3... it'll probably be exclusive.

If a game is Xbox exclusive (or with PC release later)... probably Xbox360

If a game is released PC and then later ported to console... probably PC

If a game is released multiplatform (2 or 3 platforms on the same date)... maybe a coin toss between PC and 360[/QUOTE]

That makes sense. But for multiplatform releases its hard to know. But i tend to assume that it is rather developed for a console than a pc.
Like like Fallout3. I am pretty sure it was developed for the 360 first and than addapted to the pc. But thats what i think.

[quote name='Richard Kain']To be honest, only the original developer knows that. There were a lot of games that were originally planned for the Mac, that ended up on a different operating system or platform. Halo is one of the most notable. It was originally being designed as a RTS game for the Mac, but was later moved over to the original XBox.

There are any number of factors. And these days, it is quite common for developers to be targeting multiple platforms from the very beginning.[/QUOTE]

Are you serious? Wow.. just imagine if Halo would've come out on the mac.

[quote name='yester']Are you serious? Wow.. just imagine if Halo would've come out on the mac.[/QUOTE]
It did, but I know what you mean

[quote name='yester']That makes sense. But for multiplatform releases its hard to know. But i tend to assume that it is rather developed for a console than a pc.
Like like Fallout3. I am pretty sure it was developed for the 360 first and than addapted to the pc. But thats what i think.[/QUOTE]

360 and PC architecture is very similar, so many titles are developed simultaneously for the PC and 360.

PS3 development is significantly different (and many say more difficult) than either 360 or PC. So many PC/360 games are ported to the PS3, often resulting in a somewhat bumpy transition.

So knowing that, if you find that a game was developed on either the 360 or the PC, your probably safe buying either version.

Personally, I tend to stick to PS3 exclusives for my PS3, as I've seen waay too many head to head comparisons that show the PS3 coming up short compared to PC or 360 versions. Thats not true in every case, but I find it's a good rule of thumb.

In any case, make sure to read all the reviews and opinions you can, and be sure to search for side by side comparisons, as many people have these same queations about the best version of a game to get.

[quote name='blueshinra']It did, but I know what you mean [/QUOTE]

To be honest, i never even considered Mac as a gaming platform. Not that there are not game (i remember Myth and Marathon), but they are not in my mind at least.
But what i say, i run Linux and its even worst there.
And that was my intention to my question. I want to do little gaming on my pc and now i have console.
Most RPG titles appear to be made for consoles anyway and so i move my rpg habit to the console. The old rpg style games are really rare these days.
And so its with other genres too.
I also had to restrict myself from fps shooter since they tend to take so many hours away (once you play its hard to say no).
And after all that i was wondering if most titles are not really developed for consoles anyway.
I think i might be there a loner, but i really move my games over to the console and play mostly some old school on my pc.
But i went off topic already. Sorry about that.

Actually, most games these days are designed with the consoles in mind, due to the rampant piracy present on the PC. The PC has shrunk to be little more than an afterthought for AAA titles. It's very sad.

[quote name='Richard Kain']Actually, most games these days are designed with the consoles in mind, due to the rampant piracy present on the PC. The PC has shrunk to be little more than an afterthought for AAA titles. It's very sad.[/QUOTE]

thats what i noticed. And to be honest if i see a title like COD4-2 and i cost $60 for PC then i have no words. That was on Steam.
Anyway, i go for console since there are no real hardcore RPG titles anymore.