2011年11月1日星期二
SCE 'not concerned' by 3D TV adoption rat
SCEE senior development manager Simon Benson has said the platform holder isn't concerned by the reportedly slow consumer uptake of 3D TVs. "It's certainly not a concern for us on the game side, the major reason being... when we're adding 3D features to a game, it's not a significant overhead for us," he told Gamesindustry.biz. It's not like we have to justify being able to sell millions more games because of it, it's just another feature of the game."What we're talking about here is, in some cases we've had titles where 3D has been half a percent of overhead," he added. "It can literally be the render programmer spending a couple of weeks manipulating it... So often it's the case of it doesn't even hit the radar of whether we should or shouldn't, it can just be done."Clearly 3D TV sales are important to SCE parent Sony though, which has invested heavily in the technology. Benson said the price of 3D sets is coming down "all the time", suggesting "the margins aren't that different" between 3D and non-3D TVs, which should draw new customers in."We're not asking people to fork out twice as much here, and I think what probably going to happen over time is it'll be the case like now, if you try and go out and buy an standard definition TV you probably just wouldn't be able to," he said.At E3 in June, Sony revealed plans to release a PlayStation-branded 3D monitor designed to be affordable for all later this year.Last week, EA CEO John Riccitiello said 3D gaming hasn't caught on as the company once expected it might, and that the firm plans to refocus investment in other areas. Tom Ivan
Warhammer 40K Space Marine multiplayer t
Relic has pinged out this new multiplayer-focused trailer for Warhammer 40K: Space Marine - it's Gears of War-like action game take on the traditionally strategy-based Warhammer series.It shows off the game's class-based multiplayer mode, which lets 16-player battles and customisation options that apparently allow for 1.8 billion combinations of gear (but who's counting?). Space Marine stars Captain Titus, who has to defend the Imperial Forge World from an Ork invasion force. You can check out footage of the single-player campaign over here. Mike Jackson
Marcus “djWHEAT” Graham and James “
TwitchTV, one of the world's largest video game broadcasting websites have announced that eSports legends Marcus “djWHEAT” Graham and James “2GD” Harding will be joining their team to help the company elevate eSports to the next level. The two key hires bring some of the most passionate members in competitive gaming under one roof, and the two will "collectively strengthen TwitchTV’s impact on the live video game streaming industry." Marcus Graham has been in the eSports business for over 12 years and is a true competitive gaming ambassador. He currently hosts many eSports related shows on OneMoreGame.TV, works for Major League Gaming, and he'll now work as TwitchTV's eSports Manager to manage relationships and business development with the world’s leading eSports personalities, leagues, tournaments and other organizations. We talked to Marcus at MLG Anaheim where he told us all about what it takes to be a MLG commentator. StarCraft 2 Major League Gaming Commentator djWHEAT » James Harding, who also has over 12 years of experience in the eSports industry will take up the role of leading TwitchTV's new European initiative in Stockholm, Sweden. I believe that with these two nerd ballers on board, TwitchTV will continue to go above and beyond in the competitive gaming space. The company already puts on premiere broadcasts each and every day, so if you're interested in watching some high quality competitive gaming, there's no better time than right now. Have something to share? Sitting on a news tip? E-mail me. You can also follow me on Twitter!
2011年10月31日星期一
Serious Sam 3 helpline open for 'wussy' G
In what's surely a dig at Epic's Gears of War series, a Serious Sam 3: BFE helpline operator has been hired to assist players who might struggle with its "No cover. All man" mantra (note: we think this is a joke). Calm down Gears fans. His name is Rich Knuckles. How can you hate a guy called Rich Knuckles?In an amusing little video, Knuckles deals with all kinds of gaming qualms such as not being able to carry two guns in "other games", not having enough friends for multiplayer and... the discomfort of soiling yourself."I'm already fielding all sorts of calls from shooter fans wondering where all the conveniently placed barricades and random concrete walls are in Serious Sam 3: BFE," says Knuckles. "Most of these guys have gotten soft from years of crouching behind cover, picking off one or two approaching enemies as they make their way through missions. It's pathetic."Devolver Digital CFO Fork Parker weighed in with this important addition: "I hope we are outsourcing these help line operators to save some cash. Use one of those Eastern European countries where the girls have perfect asses and sexy accents. You know, like Brazil."Have a gander:Have a look at the latest Serious Sam 3: BFE gameplay trailer to see more over the top antics. Tom Pakinkis
New budget PSP aimed at youngsters, says
Sony has said the budget PSP model revealed at GamesCom last month will be targeted at a "very young" audience. Set to launch this autumn for €99, the PSP E-1000 lacks wi-fi capabilities but will offer access to the full catalogue of PSP software either on UMD or from the PlayStation Store via Media Go."You will see the audience skew younger," Sony Computer Entertainment Europe boss Jim Ryan told MCV. "At €99/£89 it will make a great Christmas gift. It's a device to play UMD games. It's all for the audience."If we are going to take PSP very young - teens and much younger - they are happy to just play the game. If taking wi-fi out is the price to pay, we're happy to. The €99 price tag is a real barrier that we've got under which will help us lift off."Sony is offering discounts on 100 digital PSP titles this month as part of the PSP Power Sale promotion. Tom Ivan
Aliens Infestation dated with trailer
Sega has given Aliens Infestation a September 30 launch date and sent over a new trailer to boot.Developed by WayForward (A Boy and His Blob, Contra 4) in collaboration with Gearbox Software, Aliens: Infestation is a "side-scrolling exploration game" which pits you against "the overwhelming Xenomorph hive using a vast selection of iconic weapons and tools from the series".Players will be able to recruit and play as 19 different marines, each with their own unique dialogue, and explore film environments including the Sulaco, the Derelict ship, and LV-426. Get more details here and check it out in action below: Watch in HD No comments yet, be the first! Tom Ivan
2011年10月30日星期日
Deus Ex Human Revolution video crashes i
Fresh on the heels of the first Deus Ex Human Revolution review scores arriving, CVG's been sent a new video of the game.As you can see below, it's the follow-up to the 'Four Pillars of gameplay' video you may have already seen on this very site. Good times.Deus Ex: Human Revolution is due for release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC next month.