Will Uncharted 3 Be The 3D Game We've Been Waiting For?
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception3D is a new technology for video games and quite a few already support the "extra dimension."
However, unlike high resolution, which is quite simply a boon for the entire industry and video viewing in general, there are many who have questioned the effectiveness of 3D. Certain titles seem to tackle the tech better than others and while such games are indeed mesmerizing, it seems most gamers don't consider 3D to be an essential option.
However, according to Naughty Dog, if you have access to a 3D HDTV, you'll definitely want to take advantage of the feature in Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception. In fact, studio boss Evan Wells told Game Informer that 3D will be "the best way to play the game." He went into some detail concerning the design and development process, too:
"The game designers have to be conscious of it when they’re scripting their cameras to show where Drake has to go next when he’s climbing up a pole or we’re showing off a vista. The designers have to go in there to set the 3D convergence points. You have to make sure you’re transitioning smoothly between convergence points because if you do it too suddenly or rapidly it can cause eye strain. We have to render our cutscenes in 3D and 2D so it doubles the amount of space we’ve got on the disc for video so it’s mandated that we go to a dual-layer disc this time. It really did have a ripple effect across every aspect of development, but in the end, I still fully think it’s been a great addition to the game and will be the best way to play the game."
We don't doubt Naughty Dog's ability but in my experience, 3D isn't necessarily the "next-level" advancement some gamers had expected it to be. It's cool and all but a lot of times, I'd just rather play most any game in regular beautiful "2D" high resolution. Also, let's not forget that 3D viewing has been proven to cause headaches and vision issues for some people, especially children.
All in all, though, I'll be interested to see what Drake's Deception looks like in 3D. How about you?
Related Game(s): Uncharted 3
Tags: uncharted 3, drakes deception, uncharted 3 3d, naughty dog
7/4/2011 10:36:25 AM Ben Dutka
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Kai200X
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 10:58:21 AM
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Kai200X
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 1:58:58 PM
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frostface
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 11:12:36 AM
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If enough people are already starting turning off the idea of 3D in movies, despite the fact the studios keep churning out more and more 3D films, then I see that same negativity shifting to gaming even if 3D tv owners say it's fantastic.
I'll never play Uncharted 3 in 3D, I know that it'll be a great game in 2D and that's it's selling point, not the 3D.
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big6
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 11:24:41 AM
Case in point, theatre movies usually make more money from their 2D version (when offered in both 2D and 3D versions).
However, with Transformers 3, the 3D version raked in 60% of their profits. So, this would suggest it's not that the technology demand is in decline but, rather, that the average person doesn't deem 3D is worth its value for most applications.
If the movie/game is good in 3D, then people will pay the money to have it.
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maxpontiac
Tuesday, July 05, 2011 @ 10:59:29 AM
Anyways, I believe that no matter how good 3D gets, it will never be good enough for some people.
All that's needed for 3D to take off is for it's price point to be affordable.
Last edited by maxpontiac on 7/5/2011 11:01:33 AM
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Snorge
Wednesday, July 06, 2011 @ 9:01:21 AM
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Danny007
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 11:13:33 AM
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jaybiv
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 11:56:42 AM
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Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 1:27:35 PM
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Underdog15
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 12:55:41 PM
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Mamills
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 12:56:23 PM
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not happening
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bigrailer19
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 6:00:09 PM
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Snorge
Wednesday, July 06, 2011 @ 9:10:46 AM
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Lawless SXE
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 1:27:46 PM
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StangMan80
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 2:26:15 PM
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I'm sure Sony will deliver great 3D games with good 3D quality in the coming up years.
What I would like to see is 3D coming to the point where it's what you do without thinking about it. I'm sure 3D televisions won't always force you to wear glasses. in the coming up couple of years we won't need them to view 3D. and for the PS4 it would be standard. 3D televisions will be much better and NO GLASSES. I know I won't be getting one until they get rid of them glasses.
Does the 360 have 3D? I don't think so.
The Wii won't be able to handle 3D it doesn't even have HD.
The next gen will be great for 3D. Well at least for PlayStation 3 owners. :)
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Eros Twixfreak
Tuesday, July 05, 2011 @ 7:13:27 AM
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Snorge
Wednesday, July 06, 2011 @ 9:13:28 AM
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BikerSaint
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 4:05:40 PM
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I figure I'll probably have to wait till the 2nd gen of 3DTV's are out.
And hopefully I'll get added benefits of it being cheaper, newer better tech, with no glasses needed.
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Excelsior1
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 4:18:04 PM
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Snorge
Wednesday, July 06, 2011 @ 9:20:11 AM
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bigrailer19
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 5:07:59 PM
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With that said ND has done everything right and it's obvious they push themselves and technology to "Uncharted" heights, ha! Seriously though they do a great job and just like with ps move, if 3D didn't work the way the expected it too in their game it wouldn't be in it!
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Temjin001
Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 5:35:38 PM
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___________
Tuesday, July 05, 2011 @ 5:27:27 AM
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its better then SOCOM 4 and KZ3, but miles behind motorstorm pacific 3D rift.
it has some pop out, but not much.
that and the darkness issue is whats spoiling 3D for me.
the darkness is like, well, i feel like ive got 5 pairs of freaking sunglasses on my face thats how dark it makes the game look!
effects too, i was expecting the games to be like movies.
heaps of added depth, and heaps of sh*t flying out the screen.
though sadly im yet to see any of that.
if anyone wants to see how 3D games should be, go watch resident evil afterlife 3D.
literally ducked for cover, and shat my pants when she threw those axes!
saw 3D was pretty good too, though a little too gory.
nothing compares to avatar obviously, but sadly i cant play that because it only works on panny TVs.
:(
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Snorge
Wednesday, July 06, 2011 @ 9:23:52 AM
I do admit Motorstorm Pacific Rift is amazing in 3D but in my opinion Socom 4 and Super Stardust HD are the cream of the crop hands down!
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DjEezzy
Tuesday, July 05, 2011 @ 2:00:02 PM
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Deathb4Dishonor
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Monday, July 04, 2011 @ 10:55:15 AM