Bohemia: We'd be stupid not to release DayZ on XBLA

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Minecraft's success on Xbox LIVE Arcade hasn't gone unnoticed by developer Bohemia Interactive, who thinks that it would "be stupid not to try something similar" with an Xbox 360 version of DayZ.

Talking to VideoGamer.com during a promotional tour of its upcoming action/RTS Carrier Command: Gaea Mission, Bohemia producer Jan Kunt revealed that the firm was "definitely looking into consoles closer".

"Obviously DayZ, you've seen the success of Minecraft on Xbox LIVE Arcade, and we'd probably be stupid not to try to do something similar.

"We've always wanted to make games for consoles as well," elaborated Kunt. "Obviously we're a PC developer and have been for some years, but consoles have a huge market and you don't have so many problems with piracy.

"So it's really interesting. PC is what it is, and I personally think PC players will stay as PC players, but the console has more penetration into mainstream markets. People who wouldn't play games on PC, they buy an Xbox or PS3 as a medium to play games. So from that point of view it makes sense to go for consoles."

The Xbox LIVE Arcade version of Minecraft has managed to sell almost 4 million copies since its release in May.

Bohemia announced in August that it would be releasing a standalone version of Dean 'Rocket' Hall's hit ArmA 2 mod 'DayZ' later this year.

Following the announcement, Hall suggested that a 360 and PS3 release would be developed once the PC version had reached 'a point' in development.

The standalone PC version will follow the 'Minecraft model', allowing for "fast iteration, [a] low-entry price-point, high community involvement, and small collaborative development".

An Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version of DayZ has yet to be officially announced.

- Videogamer

How much would it cost though?

I would guess probably around what Minecraft costs which is what 1600 points? or 1200 points? if they are following that model...

They would be incredibly stupid not to bring it to consoles because this would clean up.

Not just on 360, this !! would also clean up on Wii-U and PS3. Wii-U having the tablet as your backpack would actually be dope.

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You called it.

I Might not have to cop blackops 2 after all

It would cost 1600 or $20.

I've been on the fence about buying ARMA 2 so I can check out this but it sounds frustraing with being k#lled and having all ur stuff taken lol

It was 1600, and yup that's what it would be, unless they want to use it as the new benchmark to push an even higher price.

I remember when 800 was the "premium" arcade game cost....!!

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But, minecraft sucks on xbox.

yeah it's sooooooooooooo much better on the PS 3

Where did he say anything about PS3? I'm[..]uming he meant on the PC, seeing how the game is complete on it, and not on the 360. Besides the fact that having it on the 360 is more accessible, it sucks compared to the PC version. With that being said, I'll be playing it on the 360 tonight.

Misleading title when he never said that in the article.

It's not even on PS3 retard.

It's made for PC so it plays best on PC, and i'm[..]uming the same for dayz

Did you read the article?


I know that retard I was being sarcastic...

Ok, I'll read again...

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		"Obviously DayZ, you've seen the success of Minecraft on Xbox LIVE Arcade, and we'd probably be stupid not to try to do something similar.
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Now, I see where they acknowledge the success that Minecraft had on XBLA, because well, it is a PC game that has been released on XBLA. They are saying they would be stupid to not atleast "try something similar". He mentions both 360 and PS3 in the article. The title of the article is acting as a direct qoute by him putting Bohemia: but Bohemia never said this...

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		Bohemia: We'd be stupid not to release DayZ on XBLA
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Once again, this is the qoute...

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		"Obviously DayZ, you've seen the success of Minecraft on Xbox LIVE Arcade, and we'd probably be stupid not to try to do something similar.
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That could mean anything.