http://www.ggl.com/index.php?controller=News&method=article&id=5406

MMOs are coming to consoles, with this partnership plus the Agency and Huxley (for 360) it seems that consoles are joining PCs as MMO playing machines (outside of Final Fantasy XI).

Lineage and City of Heroes on PS3? More importantly what will the PS3 exclusive projects be?

I think this was a great move by Sony that didn't get enough attention because of all the fuss around E3.

I'am hoping for Tabula Rasa.

NC Soft is a good company, let's see how this works out!

MMOs are one area where the PS3 could really shine (as could the 360). Its a new area - console MMOs haven't really been done yet. And with Sony's focus on the community aspects of the PS3, this is a smart move.

I wonder what would happen if WoW would come to any console...

Funny thing is that Sony have their own reputable(good or bad) division SOE for MMO. Why do they need NC Soft to develop a mmo for them?

Opppsss... Just remembered that SOE is developing Agency for PS3.

My big, big problem with console MMOs are buttons. Unlike FPS, where the issue is aiming (mouse is much better) my big problem with MMOs on consoles have been:

1) Connectivity, as console players have been substantially behind the technological curve. This is slowly catching up.

2) Buttons. I have 30+ skills to use as a higher level player, and I am absolutley not scrolling over them to activate. I need 30+ buttons and the ability to bind those skills to all those buttons as I see fit. 

Until console players catch up, and until the control interface is drastically overhauled (gosh I don't like gamepads -- have I said often enough that they should be obviated?) I'm staying away.

But all that is personal: I expect this merger with NC Soft to be a good boost for console MMOs, even if I personally stay away.  

Guild wars on a ps3 would be sweet

That would suck if they brought Auto Assault.