Showing posts with label Sony. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sony. Show all posts

Sunday, October 4, 2009

PS3 Stereoscopic 3D Gameplay

Recent footage has surfaced showcasing stereoscopic 3D gameplay for the PS3 at TGS 2009.

The Director of the Software Development Department for SCE, Hideyuki Agata stated that,

“Sony is looking to bring stereo vision to the home in 2010. We’d like to increase our content, in line with the start of 3D games in 2010. So far, we’ve wanted to give players a more natural experience by converting 2D games into 3D. Bringing stereo vision to the game allows the player to feel more depth, and the game world becomes more real.”

The footage shows gamers with the stereoscopic 3D glasses playing Wipeout HD.



PSPgo Hacked, Says Hello World

While Sony went to great lengths towards preventing a repeat of the Pandora battery hack on PSPgo, they evidently forgot to patch up some existing security vulnerabilities on the software side. Mere days after the launch of the new hardware, homebrew developer FreePlay has managed to run unsigned code on it. Above is a video clip showing off his efforts in the form of a hello world proof of concept.



Friday, September 25, 2009

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG looks good in Gran Turismo 5,

Forza 3 or Gran Turismo 5 the debate will go on forever. Both games look drop dead gorgeous, many may proclaim that Gran Turismo 5 edges out Forza 3 and vise versa in terms of polygon processing power. Daimler Chrysler has release a video of the ultra sexy gull-winged Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in action. Video after the jump:



Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Bayonetta Gameplay Video

When Sega showed off the PS3 version of Bayonetta at an event in Tokyo late last month, many who attended were disappointed by the blurry graphics and surprisingly erratic frame rate when compared to the Xbox 360 version. Tatsuya Minami discusses the issue in a blog post today on the PlatinumGames blog, explaining that Sega is the company handling the PS3 port. Check out the video after the jump.




Saturday, September 19, 2009

PS3 Motion Controller Update Part III: R&D Video

This video replicates everything from E3 with a few additions due to time and a real camera crew. The demo, including spray paint, pencils, FPS mode, RTS gameplay and the manipulation of several different objects is all there plus--a few things Sony never had the time to share. The video after the jump shows some great potential for the upcoming PS3 wands.



Thursday, September 10, 2009

Sony Commercial showcasting 3D tech coming in 2010




PS3 shows off Extreme Facial Recognition Video

Sony has been release some great tech video to show off that they have more up their sleeves than many people may think. With the recent video release of Voice Recognition and extreme zoom feature. Sony shows is showing off what they are calling Visual Library, a very cool facial recognition that allows anyone to map anything onto their faces. If you want to be a cow-- will you can or maybe a anime girl name Ayame you can. The possibilities seems endless and very exciting. Check out the exciting video after the jump:





Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Motion Controller Update Part II: Interview with R&D – The Sequel

Anton Mikhailov, a software engineer (and right hand man to Richard Marks) in SCEA’s Research & Development department breaks down the new controller’s PVC origins and some of the possible applications for this new technology.




Via:[PlayStationBlog.com]



Video: High-res image enlargement tech for PS3 and PSP

Can you imagine the possibilities once this new technology is released into the developers hands.









Monday, August 31, 2009

The PSP Go unboxing Video

I still have my apprehension about the PSP Go most importantly because of the price. Sony did a pretty horrid job of keeping the development of the PSP Go anything but a secret. The Sony PSP Go specs is not jaw dropping the control schemes still remains the same. But from the looks of it this may be Sony's first blantant attempt to let Apple know that their is a New guy on the block sorta.

DLC(Download Content) is the future and Apple has already prep the mass public with it's Apple App Store. Sony see's a market where there is only one king. The differentiating factor in this new Digital War is Sony will focus only on the relationship that the PSP has with the PlayStation 3. While taking the next step of making DLC the norm a way of life for many especially our next generation of youths.




Sunday, August 30, 2009

Behind the Scenes with SCEA Research & Development (Part 1)

During E3, Sony showcased a prototype for a new controller launching next year Spring 2010. Richard Marks and Anton Mikhailov, two of the main brains behind the new controller, to get some insight on the E3 demo, the back-story behind development, and the future of this new technology.



Saturday, February 28, 2009

NanoGeekTechTV presents: LittleBigContra

The most acclaim game of 2008, littlebigplanet offer's a truly endless gaming experience. With the release of LittleBigTetris, the Gadius level, and the recently release Metal Gear pack for LittleBigPlanet. LBP shows it is an evolution in gaming. If you have time, patience and a PS3 your options in littlebigplanet are limitless.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Helghast in HD – Killzone 2 Ads Hit TV

Killzone 2 first television Ad is upon us and damn "It looks good." According to Sony, the new ad was rendered entirely in-engine via the incredible power of the Killzone 2 engine and PS3 technology to preserve the unique visual and epic gameplay experience.

The idea for the commercial centered on telling the story of war on Helghan - up close and very personal and to use the game’s engine to show it. No voodoo, no heavy metal soundtrack: just the true representation of the in-game graphics


Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Street Fighter IV Video Review


It's official Street Fighter IV is out are you ready to rumble? Street Fighter series is one of my all time favorite fighting games. With it's HD revival Street Fighter will bring back many memories. When Street Fighter went mainstream I was in elementary school. I remember my dad buying Street Fighter turbo for Super NES and getting my ass kick by my cousin with Zalgief.

My favorite characters in the Street Fighter Series are: Ken, Ryu, Guile and Blanka. What is yours?

Street Fighter IV Video Review after the jump.
(video powered by GameTrailers.com)

Thursday, February 5, 2009

NanoGeekTechTV presents: Tekken 6

Are you ready to rumble, Tekken 6 is getting very close. Tekken 6 is expected to hit stateside fall 2009.



-Every frame animation for every character has been changed.

-Some stages are multi-tiered (Cemetery, Fallen Colony) with new stage features and daylight/night-time transitions (Temple Grounds) depending on the stage.

-The game will have an online versus multiplayer mode.

-The customization system from Tekken 5 returns, with improved options and more items. The player is able to switch tops and bottoms between available character costumes, as well as substitute alternate pieces. There are common options shared by many or all characters including various items like glasses, hats, decorative swords and options for 'bare hands' or 'bare feet'. There are also character-specific items and pieces, as well as special items that unlock "item moves" once equipped.

-The game adds a new "rage" system, which gives characters more power when their vitality is low. When activated, a red energy field surrounds the character and their health bar starts to flicker red.

-The game also introduces "item moves", whereby characters use items to attack the opponent. For example, Bryan Fury uses a shotgun.

-The game introduces a new system called "Bound"; after moves that knock the opponent down in juggles, the opponent cannot tech roll. A new bound comes into play, extending juggle possibilities.

-The game also has an increased health bar compared to the previous games, due to the new features stated above which deplete a lot of health.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

NanoGeekTechTV presents: inFamous: Second Island video


Sony's new open world superhero exclusive inFamous will hit the streets Spring 2009. The following video courtesy of GameStop features Nate Fox, game director for Infamous, introduces us to the next island of Empire City, the Warren. inFamous reminds me a little of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, but a little more bad ass,better controls and most importantly fun.

There's never has been a great attempt to develop a superhero game for PC or any console. I hope with console technology rapidly advancing, we can see our childhood favorites realized in all it's HD glory. With inFamous and Prototype around the corner Sucker Punch and Radical Entertainment can final deliver a superior experience missing for what seems like a lifetime.

-Video courtesy of Gamestop.com

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

NanoGeekTechTV presents: Opening Intro to Killzone 2

If you have just awaken from your coma and just crawled from under your favorite rock, there is a little game that will be arriving February 27th called Killzone 2. There's not too many things that get me excited, a little too laid back for that. But after watching the intro to Killzone 2 I have to officially put the fanboy hat on and say that this can be one of the greatest experiences in gaming history.

Video after the jump



Thursday, January 15, 2009

NanoGeekTechTV presents: Killzone 2: Final build IGN Impressions HD

IGN has the final Build for Killzone 2 and was kind enough to share with the free world.

Video after jump.



Wednesday, January 14, 2009

NanoGeekTech Presents:Sony PS3 Best of 2008

Its all over, 2008 was a rough year for Sony in the gaming media but if you where a Sony PS3 gamer it was a magical year. With 2009 already on it's way 2009 is officially looking to put Sony on the forefront of this epic next generation console war.

These are my top five best moments for Sony PS3 in 2008:

1. Metal Gear Solid 4

MGS4 is one of the few reminding exclusives Sony has latched on to dare life to. For the time being MGS series is being kept close to Sony war chest. Metal Gear Solid 4 was released June 14th 2008 stateside to critical acclaim. Hedio Kojima masterpiece was able to tie up all loose ends in the Metal Gear series. Giving MGS fans the answer to all of their quandaries over the past 22 years of this great established franchise.

Beside answering every question any MGS fan needed to know, Hedio Kojima was able to create a fantastic graphical experience that has yet to be seen on any console outside a Sony PS3. MGS4 was also finally able to represent some of the raw power of the famed CELL processor that is the back bone of the Sony PS3.



MSG4 has the graphical mantel for 2008 and for good measure it boast some of the best sound you will ever hear on any electronic device. So if you are still pondering about a new system Sony PS3 or Xbox 360 Metal gear Solid 4 is worth the price of admission.


2. LittleBigPlanet

The next Generation Mario has arrive kinda! LittleBigPlanet is a great example of the direction Sony is planning "social gaming" Many would feverishly debate that Xbox LIVE has ushered in true "social gaming" that's not the case. Microsoft introduced us to social gaming with LIVE but Sony is planning to take it to the next level. LittleBigPlanet demonstrates this like no other game before it.

LBP core function is to have "FUN" with a few friends, with your kids, or with random assholes online. You can create your own level using some of the best and at times ease to use creation tools in gaming history. If you are not the creative type and have the patience of a three legged South American flying roach. They are over 20 plus completely unique levels that comes with the game. If that does not make your nipples hard(if it does you have some issues), they are over 300,000 different user created levels to play.



LittleBigPlanet is a very unique game with minor issues that can easily be fixed with firmware updates. LittleBigPlanet is social gaming 2.0, you can create a level with one friend or two, you can play any level with three friends or four, you can race, fly, dance, make musical levels,make use of EyeToy and best of all it's incredible fun.

WTF alert: "Where the hell is a LittleBigPlanet room or space in HOME? What is Sony waiting for?"


3. Resistance 2

You want to see a damn good video game ending? Go out right now and purchase a new/used Sony PS3 if you do not already have one and along with your new shiny black beast(aka "The Matrix") please for the love of games pick up a copy of Resistance 2.

I am almost tempted to leave it at that, but I'm not. Resistance: Fall of Man is an instant classic with a great story, production value and online component. R2 has tried and masterfully super exceeded RFOM in every way. There's is one thing I hold sequels up to "you have to implement better technology to make an already great experience better"



Resistance 2 has taken a great leap graphically
from it's predecessor squeezing a little more raw power out of the CELL. Online has been made better with online co-op up to eight and 64 player online matches with absolutely no "lag" what so ever(shit I do not know how they do this!)



Resistance 2 is the most complete FPS of 2008 and it's a worthy addition to any one's library even if you do not own a PS3.


4. PSN

Since it's inception the PSN for Sony PS3 has been a little gimped. 2008 has transform Sony PSN into a formidable foe to the the almighty Xbox 360 LIVE. In 2008 we saw the video store added, tons more PS2 and PSP games to download, Life with PlayStation revamped, officially to most complete blu-ray player on the market(firmware updates), great new exclusive PSN only games like "The Last Guy" or "PixelJunk Eden". Full games such as: Burnout Paradise, WipeoutHD and Ratchet and Clank: Quest for Booty graced us in 2008. Sony PS3 PSN number speaks for themselves.

Sony PS3 PSN is an ever evolving platform, ever month its better than the previous month. This is just the beginning for Sony PSN. The official arrival of HOME on the PSN may help things can get very interesting. Would you and I be able to attend a virtual E3 2009(is this a reason why E3 is relevant again?) by paying a small fee while sitting in the comforts of our living rooms? The possibilities are endless aka "The Matrix".


5. HOME

HOME is where the heart is, and the pedophiles, and the girls that are really guys. I am not talking about your HOME I am talking about Sony's HOME for the PSN. Home was finally release out of closed beta black hole of death just last month. And to many people's surprise Sony was working on a virtual social network(*sarcasm*) so this thing Sony called HOME does exist.



HOME is a very interested place, with an infinite amount of possibilities some good and some bad. EA will be launching a Sports Complex in Spring 2009. There's the possibility to go to virtual Sony events for example E3 2009 or 2011. Maybe see a Sony movie premieres for a small fee from your "HOME space" Or have movies and games premieres in HOME.



Sony's Home can help change this next gen console war if done right. If Sony continues to improve Home making it a better sociable place to mingle with friends before you blow their heads off with your modified shotgun that's not bad for being totally absolutely FREE.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

NanoGeekTechTV presents: Infamous IGN Video Interview

Sony PS3 upcoming exclusive Infamous will be here Spring 2009. Sony is on the verge of having one of the greatest gaming years in history come 2009. With killer AAA apps such as God of War III, Uncharted II, Infamous, Heavy Rain, Ratchet and Clank II, MAG, The Agency, maybe Team ICO new game and whatever super uber secret games Sony is currently working on to wow us.

Infamous will be here in Spring 2009 along side with Street Fighter IV, Resident Evil 5 and Killzone 2. What a way to start the new year! IGN had a chance to get their hands on Infamous(Lucky bastards). And damn Infamous looks really good even if the video is not in HD. Tell me what you think.

Video after the jump