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Torchlight for PSN and XBLA in Runic's Plans

by Brian Leahy, Aug 23, 2010 10:40am PDT

Runic Games is hoping to bring its isometric dungeon crawler Torchlight to the PS3 and Xbox 360 through PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade respectively. In an interview with Joystiq, Runic CEO Max Schaefer said "We're trying, we're talking [to Sony and Microsoft] and we hope to get that done quickly."

The company hopes that the console versions are ready "by the holidays," but nothing is set in stone at the moment. Runic is also developing a sequel, which will include an expanded game world and cooperative multiplayer. It is scheduled for release in 2011.

As for Torchlight II on the consoles, Runic will "try" after the game is released. A free-to-play MMO version of Torchlight is also in development, but will be released after Torchlight II.

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Interesting. Anyone remember some of the all of the "was designed as point-and-click" banter on their own forums:

http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1291
http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=614

Part of me is really torn on this. I'm glad that PSN and XBLA will be getting Torchlight but I'm somewhat steamed that they did this all the while saying they were not planning on implementing gamepad support for the PC version. -_-

Aug 23, 2010 12:29pm PDT

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Interesting. Anyone remember some of the all of the "was designed as point-and-click" banter on their own... : pjladyfox
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- Hey Hey Hey. Be nice. They are a good company, and get some ' whoops' leeway. : icedcool
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  My guess would be that gamepad support done properly isn't really trivial and is justifiable in the case ... : doc.solo
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    I could see that as being a point and it's one I really do not have an issue with. I mean, if it really w... : pjladyfox
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      cant you just use a 3rd party app to do it? : kn1fe
      
      Technically, yes, in that you could use something like either Xpadder or Pinnacle Game Profiler in order ... : pjladyfox

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I got it for the PC, but since I'm a console gamer I never really played it - if it makes the move to xbla I'll pick it up again.

Aug 24, 2010 1:10am PDT

I got it for the PC, but since I'm a console gamer I never really played it - if it makes the move to xbl... : tehwalrus

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Great news! ive been watching this game with envious eyes. hope its on xbla soon!

Aug 23, 2010 11:05am PDT

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Great news! ive been watching this game with envious eyes. hope its on xbla soon! : purekillforce
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  It has been on sale, numerous times, for $5. Why haven't you purchased it? : Ebu
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    my laptop is over 6 years old. it doesnt like games. : purekillforce
    - It's well worth the wait. Have you ever played Fate? Same game, updated engine. An extremely well done... : solarphinn
    - Good chance this game runs on it. Has a specific graphic setting for netbook-type specs. : daggot
  - $5? wow didn't notice that, i'll keep at eye on Steam. : phinn

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Cool, but if I wanted Torchlight I would get it for PC.

Aug 23, 2010 5:00pm PDT

Cool, but if I wanted Torchlight I would get it for PC. : phinn

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Awesome. Can't not give more love to these guys. :D

Aug 23, 2010 2:55pm PDT

Awesome. Can't not give more love to these guys. :D : Wolfanoz

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Too bad they probably can't connect the console version to the SteamCloud saves. That would be pretty awesome to game on the road via laptop and move to the big screen tv when you get home.

Actually, between GWL, XBLA and soon WP7 you'd think MS would try to figure out how to make that work.

Aug 23, 2010 11:51am PDT

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- Valve is bringing Steamworks to the PS3, so something like this may be possible in the future. : Zoopy_Iscariot
- GFWL - BURN IT WITH FIRE. : icedcool

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hopefully the consolization of torchlight wont delay the sequel. focus on torchlight 2!

Aug 23, 2010 10:51am PDT

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hopefully the consolization of torchlight wont delay the sequel. focus on torchlight 2! : rtrson
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- The game is not remotely difficult or complicated. There are more complicated games available on a consol... : Pettytheft
- Porting a completed title will not take that long... they plan to have it done by the holidays. : Brian Leahy

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I hope they make billions of dollars.

They deserve it, for such high quality, customer focused goodness.

Aug 23, 2010 11:00am PDT

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