Sucker Punch: No Time To Add 3D Or Move To inFamous 2

It seems like most every big PlayStation 3 exclusive boasts 3D and PlayStation Move support these days.

But don't expect Sucker Punch's highly anticipated inFamous 2 to include such features. According to what creative director Nate Fox told European site GameZ.nl, the team simply didn't have enough time to incorporate such additions.

Furthermore, he said they'd rather focus on options for the nifty new user-generated content, which had been in beta testing until the Network went down. Fox stated that they want to "concentrate fully" on that new feature before looking into either 3D or Move, which sort of implies support for both could come at some point in the near future. It's just that time is running short and the designers clearly want to focus on the core aspects of the gameplay and presentation, which makes perfect sense. For our part, we really don't need either 3D or Move for this one; there are just some games that will be awesome on their own.

If you've forgotten, inFamous 2 hits store shelves on June 7, and we couldn't possibly be more excited.

Related Game(s): inFamous 2

Tags: infamous 2, sucker punch, infamous 2 3d, playstation move

4/29/2011 11:11:58 AM Ben Dutka

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Underdog15
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:21:57 AM
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Sounds good to me. Those features are merely "extras", if you ask me. Glad to hear (and yet not surprised) that they're focusing of getting what they've got done right!

11 up, 1 down

jimmyhandsome
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:57:00 AM

Agreed. I don't even know how they would impliment PS Move into it anyway? Would you use the sharpshooter? Seems very unnecessary.

6 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:08:31 PM

No need for the sharpshooter. It could work much like it worked for Socom or any 3rd person shooter for that matter. It could actually be pretty cool if done right but if they don't have time, I'd rather they not do it at all than try and rush it. They are making the right decision.

4 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:49:02 PM

I just don't see how it could would, there's where more to the game than TPS elements.

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Jawknee
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:05:32 PM

True but all there are more than enough buttons on both the Move and Nav unit to make it work.

0 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:18:12 PM

No, I need my hands to be close to each other, otherwise it's just chaos! Imagine a world where we held a tiny controller in each hand and gamed with our hands laying limply at our sides.

2 up, 0 down

Clamedeus
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:43:05 PM

I wouldn't mind playing a game only using our brain functions, that would be interesting.

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Jawknee
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:50:01 PM

I'd be fine with it. I supposed the Wii got me used to using two separate controllers.

1 up, 0 down

Ignitus
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 6:44:31 PM

Agreed. No need for 3D and move. Foucus on the game as it is.

3 up, 0 down

bigrailer19
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:25:23 AM
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I don't mind the 3d being out. Could have been good with move incorporated though. But that would just be a plus I still find myself using my DS3 the majority of the time. Can't wait for this one!

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mid10smaradoarg
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:30:04 AM
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Nice to know that move is not going to ruin infamous like it did to Socom

0 up, 11 down

jimmyhandsome
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:56:14 AM

lol you're still harping about how much you hate Socom 4? Give it a rest, guy.

7 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:03:46 PM

Lol how did Move ruin Socom 4? You don't have to use it. It's merely an option for goodness sake. I'm with Jimmy, give it a rest.

Last edited by Jawknee on 4/29/2011 12:06:23 PM

7 up, 1 down

mid10smaradoarg
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:41:01 PM

The lack of recoil in the game it's because of the move and thats my opinion about socom just like you got yours i think the game SUCKS and i will say it how many times i want.

2 up, 5 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:49:57 PM

I know nothing of Socom but if implementing Move dumbed down the regular controls in any way then I'm with you.

2 up, 0 down

mid10smaradoarg
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:53:30 PM

It did dumbed down the gameplay A LOT.

1 up, 3 down

Clamedeus
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:59:13 PM

It's optional though, you can still kick peoples butt though if you ask me.

0 up, 0 down

jimmyhandsome
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:02:12 PM

How does the option of using move affect how the developers made the guns' recoil?

And you're certainly entitled to your opinion. I know that the series and this installment in particular has a love/hate fan base, but the article you responded in has to do with an entirely different game. And yet you still sneak in a bash against Socom 4.

Last edited by jimmyhandsome on 4/29/2011 1:06:06 PM

5 up, 1 down

BorrowedTime
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 2:07:10 PM

@ mid10smaradoarg

You sound suspiciously like drpacifist over on the SOCOM.com boards.

I don't see how move/sharpshooter implementation has anything to do with the removal of recoil in SOCOM 4. All recoil in FPS/TPS games are simulated by having the reticle bounce around on the screen when you hold down the trigger. Whether you compensate by moving your hand slightly, or your thumb it shouldn't make a difference as far as what your preferred control scheme is.

6 up, 0 down

TheHighlander
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:30:10 AM
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No problem there at all, this is the kind of game where I don't want Move controls, and I haven't got a 3D TV, so I don' really care much about 3D in the game.

2 up, 0 down

RadioHeader
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:31:26 PM

I'm Move's biggest fan! If this was a FPS we were talking about I'd be devastated. Since it's 3rd person with a free cam I'm not so sure. In theory it should be okay. Any game you could play with KB&M should be well suited to Move also.

Hopefully a future patch will show us just how versatile the Move is.

1 up, 0 down

Clamedeus
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:37:57 PM

Yeah, if you ask me it would work better with FPS, and RPG games. But I don't think it would work well with how Infamous plays.

1 up, 0 down

gumbi
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:34:42 AM
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I'm quite fine with that. This game requires neither of those gimmicks.

5 up, 0 down

kevinater321
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 2:05:24 PM

Have you played killzone 3 in 3d? It actually adds so much more to the experience. You would be surprised.

3 up, 1 down

tramp
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:46:50 AM
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yeah it doesnt other me, altho i can imagen if i did have a 3D TV i would really miss it, i'd say it would look great in 3D :D

0 up, 0 down

Scarecrow
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:52:31 AM
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3D is a fad

I wish the industry would realize it.

4 up, 3 down

TheHighlander
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:55:18 AM

The movie industry is sticking with 3D for a surprisingly long time this time around. I wouldn't be surprised if 3D content continues to be offered as a premium service, but I just can't see 3D becoming a standard feature for everything on our screens.

5 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:05:25 PM

"3d is a fad"

It's fun so I don't see why it matters.

4 up, 2 down

RadioHeader
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:40:11 PM

I think 3D could prove to be a greater addition to games than it ever was to movies.

ps. Still haven't seen ANY stereoscopic 3D. It's just a hunch :)

1 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:51:37 PM

The industry does realize it, you should always capitalize on fads then when they run their course get back to the matter at hand. That way they'll have more money to make great games!

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Snorge
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:44:24 PM

@Jawknee
I agree, Its fun none the less so why not let the ones who have it enjoy it?

@TheHighlander
I noticed that too, it seems to be sticking around this time....I think it went out of the fad stage a while ago...I think its here to stay

0 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:00:00 PM
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Ah bummer. I was at least hoping for 3D. Oh well, the game is still going to be one of the best games of this generation.

3 up, 1 down

Snorge
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:44:54 PM

Me too! I just want to Thunderdrop from the highest building in 3D! OMG

4 up, 1 down

Jawknee
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:50:38 PM

Indeed!

2 up, 1 down

CoolBLKguy
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:31:21 PM
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I wish Insomniac skipped out on the 3D/Move support for Resistance 3. No need to waste time implementing that stuff, just focus on the SP and MP.

2 up, 0 down

jimmyhandsome
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:03:38 PM

I'd agree but I read a report that they've already completed the SP campaign. They're just fine tuning everything up until its release.

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spiderboi
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:41:15 PM
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It's gonna be hard putting 3D to a guy whizzing around on electric wires. Sure, normal TPS should have no problem since movement isn't that fast. But here...

Good decision.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 12:53:25 PM
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Thank GOD, all we need is inFamous having a half assed frame rate so more people can give themselves headaches. I don't care if they set up a patch later but for now it's much better that they focus on getting out a quality product without unnecessary delays for these frivolous children's curiosities.

2 up, 0 down

Jawknee
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:12:29 PM

The frame rate in 2D mode isn't affected by the addition of 3D. Killzone 3 and GT5 run great in 2D. Just as good as you would expect them to. Socom 4 runs at maximum frame rate and full resolution in both 2D and 3D. So the tech is improving. If they had more time, they could make the game in 3D and it would still run fantastic. But since they don't have the time I'm fine with them not implementing it at all.

1 up, 1 down

Snorge
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:46:39 PM

And Socom 4 looks NICE in 3D...didnt even have to say it I could tell its running in full resolution!

1 up, 0 down

MyWorstNightmar
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:06:35 PM
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"If you've forgotten, inFamous 2 hits store shelves on June 7"

Good one Ben. That date has been circled in red a long time around here.

It better not get a GT5 or FF13 release date postponement. There will be riots. RIOTS!!!

1 up, 0 down

DjEezzy
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:13:42 PM
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I'm glad they are focusing on the gameplay, but 3D would've been awesome in this game. I can just imagine the kind of depth it would show being on top of a building looking out over the skyline. That would be so cool. Oh and looking down off of buildings to shoot the baddies. Again i'm glad that they are focusing on the gameplay but i really think this is a game that would do 3D well.

I agree with Jawk. So what if some of you think it's a gimmick or fad. It is fun and more engrossing. I guess it is in the eyes of the beholder. Oh well, whats great about having a 3d tv is that when not in 3D. They are some of the best looking tv's you can get. Win/Win!!! LOL

2 up, 0 down

Kiryu
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:21:02 PM
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This game is Epic even without 3D or Move.

2 up, 0 down

WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:21:29 PM
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I have a beef to pick with my PS3 friends in the US. The numbers tell me that American preorders for inFamous 2 are at 61,271 and that is unacceptable!

Buy this game or I'll beat you about the breasts and buttocks with a stick.

2 up, 0 down

TheHighlander
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:48:57 PM

You have lots of female PS3 friends in the US?

3 up, 0 down

jimmyhandsome
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:52:02 PM

Leave JIMMY ALONE!!!! I'm one of the 61,271.

3 up, 0 down

Clamedeus
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:58:47 PM

I wish I could. >.< I need to get a new PS3 but things aren't working out right now for me.

1 up, 0 down

slugga_status
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 2:28:21 PM

Don't worry World I think the majority of us, on this website at least, have pre-ordered this bad boy

Last edited by slugga_status on 4/29/2011 2:28:44 PM

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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 5:19:14 PM

As a citizen I can tell you most of our males have breasts too.

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kraygen
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 5:41:00 PM

well I decided not to preorder it simply because I have some best buy gift cards and I'm going to use them to get the hero edition for almost no cost to myself.

I would still pre order it, but best buy has this stupid policy that you can't pay for it in full ahead of time, so it's just easier to go pick it up on release day.

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FM23
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 1:36:52 PM
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Well as long as their using that time to create a better game...I'm good. Could give one sh*t about 3D or Move. Hope this game isn't as repetitive as the first though. Been playing through the outage...fun as heck, but Wow...more repetitive than any game I have ever played and the A.I....hope they aren't legendary in Infamous 2 as well. Either way, might play this game a cool 5X's like I played the first...lol

1 up, 0 down

slugga_status
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 2:30:47 PM
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I'm don't think Move would work well with a game like inFamous. Just doesn't even seem necessary in my opinion.

In regards to the 3D, I don't really care for it. Yet I know people who have 3D are bummed out. In my experience so far in seeing 3D games, they're kind of hit and miss right now in regards to "wow factor"..It's very different in each game I've seen..

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Snorge
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 3:10:02 PM

Whats there to be bummed out at? It does 3D just how it says it does....But if you're expecting this fake-ass literally pop out the screen (inculding the edges of the screen) you're in for a rude awakening.

If you've been to the movies and have seen 3D you know what to expect. Im tired of people whining cause the image doesnt come off the screen past the boundries of the screen itself, thats absurd and as of now physically impossible.

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JimmyVaudeville
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 2:57:02 PM
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Quick side note, y'all. I'm not big on Gamestop, but for those of us who haven't picked up Portal 2 yet they have it on sale for 39.99 tomorrow. With so many great PS3 games coming out, we gotta save the bucks! :P

(I tried to look for a recent Portal 2 post for this, but to no avail)

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DazeOfWar
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 3:24:47 PM

K-Mart has it for $34.99 if you want to save even more money.

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JimmyVaudeville
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 4:09:36 PM

Nice! Thanks for the tip!

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Spanky
Sunday, May 01, 2011 @ 6:26:08 PM

So what is Portal two like?

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DazeOfWar
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 3:23:39 PM
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That's fine with me. The game is going to be fantastic no matter what. Plus I don't have a 3D tv yet. The no Move support is fine too since I don't really see the point in this game.

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xnonsuchx
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 3:24:00 PM
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Yes, please focus on the game itself...not 'gimmickry.'

0 up, 1 down

tornado03
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 4:19:59 PM
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It's all good. I just hope they took the time to polish up the visuals. Some of the game play previews I've seen where kinda rough, and it naturally made me turn my nose up. How is it looking lately, any new game play?

Last edited by tornado03 on 4/29/2011 4:26:58 PM

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Lawless SXE
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 4:33:15 PM
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So much the better as far as I'm concerned. All that means is that they're focussing on the game, rather than everything else. And that's the way it should be. But I'm in a bit of a pickle. With WKC2 and LA Noire releasing at the end of next month... then iF2 three weeks later, how the hell do I prioritise between the three?
Peace.

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kraygen
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 5:42:17 PM
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Fine with me, don't have the 3d and I'll put so many hours into infamous 2 that I would probably pass out from exhaustion if I was using the move.

Besides quality is the most important thing.

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tornado03
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 5:42:18 PM
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hopefully they really polished up the visuals,in the game because some of the game play i've seen wasn't so hot khttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDpYNRfYusA&playnext=1&list=PL86EFB554FF61BC81ind of average.

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tornado03
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 5:45:23 PM
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every time i post something i get "comment pending moderator approval" what's going on? what did i do, or say? :(

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Clamedeus
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 6:02:34 PM

If it's a link the Moderators have to approve of it before it's posted.

Last edited by Clamedeus on 4/29/2011 6:02:59 PM

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Shams
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 5:54:27 PM
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KZ3's Split-screen indirectly benefited from the 3d r&d, but I'm expecting Socom's 4 gameplay, AI, and level design was simplified for the sake of Move accessibility (i haven't played it much yet despite having the bundle).

Since Split-screen isn't a part of inFamous (being a purely sp experience even with Create-Play-Share), I'm glad inFamous 2's designers will have the liberty to focus purely on story, visuals and tight gameplay & controls.

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Wraith
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 5:58:09 PM
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I'm very disappointed... I want move with 3d like killzone!

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Crabba
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 6:05:18 PM
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Glad to hear Sucker Punch were willing to take the decision to skip these new gimmick features that seem more like mandated than optional in most recent PS3 exclusives, and instead concentrate their efforts into making the game as good as possible!

Hopefully that will result in a better, more polished game and show in better overall review scores when it's released.

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Clamedeus
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 6:08:09 PM

What people mean when they say optional is you don't have to use the Move or 3D if you don't want to.

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Lawless SXE
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 7:01:42 PM

Clamedeus, I think he means that Sony seems to be pressuring their developers into including these 'options' in their games. Not referring to the users.

But Sucker Punch is second-party, so Sony really has no say over them. They are free to do entirely as they please.
Peace.

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Clamedeus
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 9:54:47 PM

Ah, thanks for clearing that.

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LowKey
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 8:46:27 PM
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No skin off my teeth on this one

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LittleBigMidget
Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 9:11:03 PM
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Damn, I was kinda hoping for Move support.

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rockyrhode
Sunday, May 01, 2011 @ 12:05:37 AM
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i hope they do like MAG and add it with an update later. cause i dont know about you guys, but copying Cole's moves in my living room kinda sounds fun

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