Sony 'shifting effort' from 3D gaming to new IPs
3D was a big push for Sony, but it's disappeared from Sony's marketing efforts as of late. The company's UK boss admits consumers weren't happy with 3D, and has said the company is now focusing on new IP.
READ MORE >How Robin plays in Batman: Arkham City
Rocksteady's Dax Ginn describes Arkham City's Robin as an "explosions specialist," making him play very differently to Batman. "It's not a case that we've just reskinned him," he said.
READ MORE >"Whoa whoa. Sure nobody wants to play whiny bitch Raiden. Everyone wants to play Grey Fox Raiden. "
see all 18 commentsBatman: Arkham City in 3D on all platforms
Batman: Arkham City will support both anaglyphic and stereoscopic 3D on all three platforms, it's been confirmed.
READ MORE >"Oh wait FUCK I keep forgetting that if I want 3D, I don't get surround sound. And especially in ..."
see all 14 commentsGears of War 3 locks and loads stereoscopic 3D
Xbox 360 gamers who like their cover waist-high and take advantage of niche technology will have cause to celebrate on September 20, as developer Epic has confirmed that Gears of War 3 will support stereoscopic 3D.
READ MORE >"Yeah gears for PC ran great for me and my friend and even (bite me tongue) GFWL worked well with it."
see all 9 commentsSony replaces Resistance 3 in 3D TV bundle
The $500 PlayStation 3D TV bundle announced during Sony's E3 2011 briefing no longer comes with a copy of Resistance 3, Insomniac has confirmed.
READ MORE >"Why it was made?! Was it a rhetorical question... money... sales"
see all 10 commentsSony: 3D costs as low as 'half a percent' of overhead
With excitement for 3D movies waning, and adoption of 3D televisions still low, many have openly wondered: "is it worth it?" Sony's Simon Benson argues that the low amount of effort it takes to implement the technology makes it an easy choice.
READ MORE >"Why the mention of split screen? Does this mean that the split-screen tech touted by the "PS3 ..."
see all 37 commentsWii U supports 3D TVs, but not a focus
Nintendo's new console will indeed support 3D televisions, company president Satoru Iwata has revealed, but it's "not the area we are focusing on."
READ MORE >"That's because this "feature" only costs maybe $30 in hardware to add to any TV. Worthwhile 3D ..."
see all 30 commentsHot Shots Golf to add Move, 3DTV support
It's not every day that a four year old game gets a patch, but that's exactly what's happening with Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds.
READ MORE >"why bother, when Tiger 12 with Move is better in every way possible"
see all 4 commentsCrysis 2 Review
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Shacknews gives its final word on the Xbox 360 and PC version of Crysis 2, examining everything from its strategic underbelly to its stunning 3D visuals...
READ MORE >"You can literally walk past every enemy in the game. It's stupid as shit."
see all 85 commentsNintendo pre-3DS Prototypes Included 3D GameCube Running Luigi's Mansion
In the first of a multi-volume edition of the "Iwata Asks" series on Nintendo's official site, the company's president sits down with legendary...
READ MORE >"I don't think a 3D on the cube, even if it were cheap. would have turned the tables last generation."
see all 14 commentsCall of Duty: Black Ops - 2D vs. 3D Stat Comparison
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When last I left Call of Duty: Black Ops, I had just gotten my hands on the necessary hardware that enabled me to play the game in 3D.
READ MORE >"3D in FPS multiplayer games won't be awesome until we have a proper virtual retinal display via ..."
see all 24 commentsCall of Duty: Black Ops - A Look in 3D
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While Call of Duty: Black Ops broke the mold (for the franchise) by offering an option to play in 3D on console, the PC versions of past Call of Duty games already had that capability.
READ MORE >"I don't understand why 3D is all the rage now. It already died out once..."
see all 41 commentsNBA 2K11 Gets Special 3D Release for PS3 on Nov. 16; Patch Coming to Current Owners in January
You're a basketball fan who owns a PS3 and adores that spiffy new 3D television you recently purchased, but have yet to find a way for your favorite things in the world to join together in perfect harmony: until now.
READ MORE >"I suspect this has more to do with the cancellation of NBA Epic Fail than it has to do with the ..."
see all 2 commentsMicrosoft Game Studios Vice President Says 3D Gaming "More Like a Science Experiment"
Microsoft Game Studios Vice President Phil Spencer opened up to CNN on the subject of 3D television technology and videogames. The short version?...
READ MORE >"Many people looking for a new mid to high end TV are going to get 3D whether they really want it ..."
see all 37 commentsPlayStation 3 System Update 3.50 Released, Bringing Griefer Reporting & Blu-Ray Support 3D
Blu-Ray 3D playback support has arrived for the PlayStation 3 today in the promised system software update 3.50, along with a few other features....
READ MORE >"No kidding. I am tempted to take the leap, but not until I'm sure I won't have a useless piece ..."
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