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Assassin’s Creed Revelations Supports 3D on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC

Garrett Hartman — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:22:58 +0000

Ubisoft has announced Assassin’s Creed Revelations will be playable in 3D for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. This clears up earlier speculation last week when it reported from a few outlets that Revelations would be 3D only on the PS3.

Whether or not you have a 3D monitor or 3D TV, the game should be great when it releases the November.

Batman Arkham City to Feature 3D Gameplay on Xbox 360

Brandon Fenty — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:30:14 +0000

If you’re an 360 owner, you’ve probably had at least one smug PS3 owner tell you how great it is that they get to play games in 3D. You’ll be able to wipe that smirk off their faces, however, because Arkham City is going to be playable in 3D on that big, expensive 3DTV that you have. The 3D is playable in both stereoscopic 3D with active shutter glasses, as well as the red/blue anaglyph glasses for those of you with a normal TV. For those of you with 3D vision on your PC, you’ll also be able to enjoy stereoscopic 3D.

Of course, if you want 3D you could always just buy a 3DS…#NintendoJoke

Shinobi 3DS Announcement Trailer

Garrett Hartman — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:26:55 +0000

SEGA has released an announcement trailer for an upcoming Shinobi game for the 3DS. The new trailer shows all of the Shinobi titles through the years and announces the 3DS version will be in 3D.

While the game will be in 3D, the nippets of Shinobi in the trailer show a return to the series 2D roots. The trailer ends with a release date of September 2011.

Watch the video below:

The House Of The Dead: OVERKILL Extended Cut Revealed

Chris Carlson — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:45:40 +0000

Sony announced The House of the Dead: OVERKILL Extended Cut just before E3 this year and today on their blog they showcased the games box art, a few posters, new screens and details. The game will feature 3D and PlayStation Move support, two brand new scenarios added, and all seven stages of the original remastered. Check out the full list of exclusives features below:

PlayStation Move and Sharp Shooter compatible
OVERKILL fully remastered – available in high definition, with stereoscopic 3D for the first time ever
Extended with 2 additional levels not featured in the original game
Exclusive crossbow weapon
New baby mutant type
New Hardcore Mode – mutants can only be killed with headshots
New Classic Mode – play through the entire game using only the AMS Magnum
Exclusive Missing Reel – an extended boss fight with “Mother” in “OVERKILL”, the game’s final level
Online leaderboards to track high scores and player statistics
Collectibles to grab throughout all levels to unlock bonus materials; comic pages, music tracks, 3D models and 2D artwork
New PlayStation Trophies to unlock
Improved boss fights in all levels
New and improved cutscenes using motion capture
And more still to come!

The House of the Dead: OVERKILL Extended Cut will be released on October 25th exclusively for the PlayStation 3.

E3 2011: Tekken Hybrid Announced Exclusively for PS3

Matthew Sims — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:02:19 +0000

Tekken fans on the PS3 have something special to smile about today. Namco-Bandai has announced that the upcoming Tekken Hybrid collection will be exclusive to the PS3.

Tekken Hybrid is actually a collection that includes Tekken Tag Tournament HD and a new 3D compatible movie, Tekken Blood Vengeance 3D. Here’s a little bit about the movie.

Created in full CG, TEKKEN Blood Vengeance 3D is being produced by Digital Frontier (Resident Evil: Degeneration, Death Note and Appleseed), with the screenplay written by Dai Sato (Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Cowboy Bebop) and the score composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto (Ogre Battle, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Tekken 6). Directing the project will be Youichi Mouri, who directed the opening movies for both Tekken® 5 and Tekken® 6: Bloodline Rebellion.

Tekken Tag Tournament HD is a remake of the PS2 classic that revolutionized tag-team fighting games and is being remade in glorious 3D. Tekken Hybrid is set to release in Fall 2011.

E3 2011: God of War Origins and Team ICO Collections Both Confirmed for September

Garrett Hartman — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:08:31 +0000

At Sony’s E3 2011 Press Conference, Sony has announced a new 3D God of War Origins to be released in September alongside the Team Ico collection.

This collection features PS3 remasters of the PSP games God of War: Chains of Olympus and God of War: Ghost of Sparta. Both are invited additions for those who didn’t have sony’s handheld.

The Team ICO Collection will include ICO and Shadow of the Colossus in 3d and will be released in September as well.

Sega Details 3DS Edition of Sonic Generations

Matthew Sims — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:02:22 +0000

Sonic Generations, the latest title in the historic hedgehog’s lineup, will put the newer edgier Sonic alongside the classic diminutive version that loves chili dogs. The game will be heading to every possible game console imaginable and the 3DS is no exception. The new title will have a version built from the ground up for the Nintendo 3DS, featuring levels designed specifically for the system.

“Sonic Generations for the Nintendo 3DS will combine brand new technology and twenty years of Sonic the Hedgehog videogame heritage” commented David Corless, Global Brand Director for Sonic. “Couple this with the ability to play as both Classic and Modern Sonic and you have the perfect gaming celebration for the landmark anniversary of our much loved mascot”

The specifically designed Nintendo 3DS environments, based on iconic levels from popular Sonic the Hedgehog titles, will include an exclusive unlockable ‘special stage’ allowing players to become even more immersed in Sonic’s world. Sonic Generations™ for Nintendo 3DS will also take advantage of the StreetPass™ feature by enabling players to collect new content and unlock bonus material each time they pass another player. In addition to this, the new two-player versus mode means fans can battle it out across some of the most recognisable Sonic environments in a completely new way.

Sonic Generations™ for Nintendo 3DS follows the same storyline as the previously announced platforms, with Sonic and his friends pulled back through time due to a mysterious new power which is causing chaos throughout the universe by creating strange “time holes”. Sonic Generations™ will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation^®3 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo 3DS system in November 2011.

Look for Sonic Generations this fall IN 3D!

House of the Dead: Overkill – Extended Cut Coming to PS3 with Move/3D Support

Matthew Sims — Fri, 27 May 2011 20:45:40 +0000

Remember that underrated Wii game House of the Dead: Overkill? No? Well you probably aren’t alone there. Mature titles, regardless of quality, usually don’t find too much of an audience on Nintendo’s flagship console. Just ask Sega about their other mature themed romp Madworld.

Unlike Madworld, House of the Dead: Overkill will receive a chance to find an audience on another console with the release the House of the Dead: Overkill – Extended Cut. The title is an on-rails shooter that puts you in the middle of a zombie outbreak in Bayou county. You (and possibly a friend) must blast your way through 7 stages plus 2 additional stages exclusive to the new Extended Cut version.

The title will be getting a full graphical upgrade and will feature both 3D and Move support, a must for an on-rails shooter.

Using a host of weapons, watch your back as mutants go mad for blood! Blast bloody pieces out of their wretched bodies to save you and a friend’s life as you work to uncover the mystery behind the outbreak. New goodies like PlayStation® trophies, new game modes and new content are outnumbered by only one thing: Bullets. Will you defeat everything this freakish nightmare town throws at you or will you become mutant chowder?

Get ready for copious amounts of cursing, bloody mutants, and strange protagonists when Sega unlocks the House of the Dead on October 28th.

Three New DiRT 3 Gameplay Videos – Gymkhana, Rally and Head-2-Head

Bryce Wilson — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:30:24 +0000

Looking for some cool gameplay videos of the amazing DiRT 3? Well look no further and sit back and enjoy some high level racing action.

DiRT 3 is the latest entry into the critically acclaimed and well recieved DiRT series, and the third installment is seriously the best yet. Featuring a heavily refined handling experience, a fresh new gameplay direction restructuring and so many new features, it makes the head spin.

Check out the new gameplay below and stay tuned to RipTen in the coming days for some exclusive 3D footage plus our review of the game.

New Ocarina of Time 3DS Features Announced

Bryce Wilson — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:28:42 +0000

Some time ago a number of ‘new features’ were announced for the Nintendo 3DS remake of perhaps one of gamings greatest titles.

Up until this point however nothing much was known about these new features, but RipTen can now pull off the mysterious veil and reveal what they actually are.

First cab off the rank is “Boss Challenge” mode, a type of gauntlet minigame that allows you to replay all the bosses you’ve encountered throughout the course of the main storyline.

You can also verse them all in a row, however it’s currently not known if you will receive any reward or unlock for your hard work. I think that’s a pretty logical addition, though.

The second new addition is a bunch of in-game video guides that will help newcomers to the series get to grips with in-game mechanics and features. As a long time fan of the game and franchise I can see this being a welcome addition, as I still have trouble with that fucking Water Temple!

Either way, new features or not, Ocarina of Time 3D is going to be a beautiful title and is the sole reason I’m picking up a Nintendo 3DS.

What’s your thoughts on the features? Let us know in the comments below, or tell me via Twitter – @DrjftGaming.

Source: [The Nintendo Basement]

RipTen Review: Super Street Fighter IV (3DS)

Aaron Alexander — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:08:18 +0000

By now, in some shape or form you’ve probably played Street Fighter IV. Whether it be the regular edition on consoles or in the Arcade, the re-released Super version or the brand new “Arcade Edition”, Street Fighter IV is arguably the biggest name in fighting games to date. With the somewhat drab line-up plaguing the 3DS launch, it’s SSFIV3D that really stands out among it’s average looking peers. However in the off chance you haven’t touched a version of Street Fighter IV, the 3DS version could very well be the right place to start.

Right off the bat, it’s made very clear that this version of Street Fighter stands toe to toe with it’s console/arcade brethren. All 35 fighters are present with their complete respective move-sets and alternate outfits and all modes are present minus the Team/Tournament online modes and replay features. Despite taking a few modes out of the portable version, Capcom also introduced a new Figurine system. For playing SSFIV3D, whether it be offline or online, you will be rewarded with FP (Figurine Points) which you can use to purchase different miniatures of the various Street Fighters through a small roulette mini-game. Each figurine has different statistics and levels, as they aren’t only present for show. You assemble a team out of your chosen figurines which will do battle with other SSFIV3D players who have their 3DS’s on sleep mode, awarding the winner with a glorious amount of FP, so they may fuel the never ending cycle of collection. This feature also takes advantage of the 3DS’s Play Coins feature, so for every 100 steps you take with the 3DS in sleep mode, you are awarded one play coin. You can exchange these coins in whichever game you choose, however in SSFIV3D, you exchange them for even more FP. This mode can easily be dismissed as a small gimmick or pointless addition, but the constant want for tiny figures is undeniable. You gotta catch em all.

However, nobody comes to Street Fighter expecting to play with Action Man and Barbie dolls, they come for solid, responsive 2D fighting goodness. Well, SSFIV3D delivers this promise on all fronts, because it’s exactly like its counterparts. In-case you haven’t played SFIV at all, let me give you the quick rundown. The game is a 2D based fighter, that means no sidestepping in the background to avoid projectiles. The game has solid reliable special moves for each fighter, such as fireballs, hurricane kicks and teleports. You execute these moves by doing a quick motion based command such as down forward then a punch button. It gets a lot more complicated however, and moves like Super Combos, Focus Attacks and Cancels may seem a little overwhelming for new players. Street Fighter IV isn’t exactly known for it’s helpful tutorials either, which is why it’s great to see the new Touchpad feature included with the 3DS version of the game. As I said previously, this version may well be the best for new players, as the bottom touch screen has 4 panels to which they can assign moves to easily pull off. Now this may seem like a cheap way to spam moves, however it’s immensely helpful given the layout of the 3DS’s buttons and it helps the fights feel more about timing and strategy, rather then wiggling your 3DS around trying to pull off the right movements.

Exclusive to the 3DS version is a new visual perspective. It’s basically an over the shoulder view which helps display the new 3D effect. While Street Fighter is traditionally played from a 2D plane, the new visual effect looks brilliant, though it’s definitely not for everyone, especially competitive players. The new camera angle may make it hard for players to calculate timing for projectiles and other openings, so it’s only really useful when you want to take advantage of the 3DS’s main attraction, the 3D.

"Come At Me Bro!"

Though this isn’t to say the 3D looks less impressive on the regular plane, if there’s anything I could compare it too, it would be like looking into a little window and watching little toys duke it out. With that being said, the depth absolutely does nothing for the gameplay, it’s merely a visual enhancement. Not everything looks great however, the backgrounds of SSFIV had to be made less attractive to compensate for the 3DS’s horsepower. Instead of vibrant active worlds, you’re left with an often static, boring world to fight in. Though the stages aren’t integral to enjoying Street Fighter, it does stick out, especially when compared to the other versions of the game.

SSFIV3D is also completely playable online, and for the most part works fantasticly. I only experienced slight hints of lag, even when playing people from distant parts of the world. Naturally, a lot of players will take advantage of the Touch-Pad feature and completely spam out one move for the duration of the fight. However, if you’re a Street Fighter veteran, you will have no problem countering these players and unleashing a ton of hurt. All icons and titles from the console versions are also present, which helps further personalize the Street Fighter online experience. The only stand-outs here is a lack of replay modes, however it’s an understandable cut given the hardware, but also the ease of which players can quit mid-fight. Marvel Vs Capcom 3 at least made attempts to punish players who don’t finish the fight, however players on SSFIV3D can simply close their 3DS whenever they feel. In my experience I haven’t come across too many Rage-Quitters, however when it happens, it’s especially annoying.

After This, You Will Never Have Children

If you were expecting something similar to the iOS versions of Street Fighter IV, you’d be sorely mistaken. Capcom have done a commendable job bringing the full console experience right to the palm of your hands, whilst one upping it’s brethren in spots with neat 3D tricks and figurines, but falling short in other places like controls and animated backgrounds. With all that being said, if you’re looking for a reason to pick up the 3DS, Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition is easily the reason to experience Nintendo’s new handheld.

Here’s The Rundown

+ The full console/arcade based experience right in the palm of your hands
+ The 3D depth adds nothing amazing to the franchise, but looks superb
+ The Figurine collecting adds a nice “Carrot on the Stick” feature

- Backgrounds can look especially bland when compared to the smoothly animated fighters
– Touch-Pad play is almost necessary, given how complicated some combos can be
– Very easy for players to quit out mid fight online

RipTen Review: Ridge Racer (3DS)

Brandon Fenty — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:29:40 +0000

Ridge Racer is no stranger to the portable gaming arena, and makes a welcome addition to the 3DS’ launch lineup. While it’s not the most anticipated game available on the system, it comes in as a strong arcade-style racer. If you’re looking for a game that really showcases the 3DS’ capabilities, then this is the game you want.

The graphics in Ridge Racer are colorful and varied. The tracks range everywhere from snowy peaks to seaside drives, and even include a few under-the-sea excursions. The car models are detailed and while there aren’t too many different models, there is enough customization to keep it interesting. Pixels are evident on the screen, but easily forgiven for the overall effect of the game. Effects like lens flares, particle effects, dirt kicked up from the road, and water splashing onto the camera all accentuate the 3D without being obnoxious. 3D in this game is stellar, and takes already great environments and really makes them shine. Seeing scenery whip past in 3D while keeping the frame rate up is impressive, and it just feels like the 3DS was made for this kind of experience. While it’s not integral to the game, the extra dimension adds quite a bit to the visual element of the game.

The gameplay in Ridge Racer is pretty typical for an arcade racer. You’ve got a boost meter that fills from pulling off ridiculous drifts around corners, and the basic objective is to get to the finish line before anyone else. While there’s nothing particularly creative about the gameplay, it’s definitely a solid implementation of the idea and it’s great to play. The difficulty starts off a bit easy, but soon ramps up and keeps you on your toes. By the end of the game you’ll need to be able to pull off perfect drifts if you want to stay in the race; and that’s how it should be.

The game features an upgraded system that keeps the cars feeling fresh even after you’ve been driving the same machine for after many a Grand Prix. These include straight upgrades to the speed of the car and different nitrous systems. One of the cool things about the nitrous upgrades is that they seem to always have a tradeoff. Some charge faster through drifts, some last longer but take longer to fill, etc. Deciding on the right nitrous system changes how you race, and that little bit of customization to match your own style is a nice touch.

There are plenty of game modes to keep you busy, from Grand Prix (the meat of the single player experience), to single races, to four player local versus. Nothing new and innovative in any of the game modes, but each of them are solid and add to the overall package. Streetpass functionality allows you to download and race against ghosts of players you may cross paths with throughout your day. I’ve already had a few random strangers’ ghosts appear on my system, and it definitely fuels my competitive side.

Overall, Ridge Racer 3D is a well-executed arcade racer for the 3DS. It doesn’t bring any new or innovative features to the table, but it hits all the staples of the genre and does a solid job with all of them. Racing seems especially good in 3D, and the environments really take full advantage of it.If you’re an arcade racing fan, This is definitely not a game you want to miss out on. Check out the trailer after the break.

Here’s The Rundown:

+The 3D is awesome

+It’s an engaging, solid racing experience

-Nothing really new or groundbreaking

Ridge Racer 3D was developed and published by Namco-Bandai and release on March 22nd, 2011 for the price of $39.99USD. The copy used in this review was purchased by the reviewer and played for countless hours until Brandon got a headache.

New nVidia 270 Driver Boosts 3D Performance 6x And More!

Bryce Wilson — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:04:17 +0000

I’m new to the 3D gaming world, but I fucking love it!

Thanks to our editor Dave Oshry I was lucky enough to get my hands on a gorgeous nVidia 3D Vision kit and whilst the performance hit you sustain when enabling 3D mode is upsetting, it’s something I happily sacrifice to enjoy titles like Just Cause 2 in vivid (and damn right gorgeous) 3D!

With that being said, nVidia isn’t content with their hardware users having it tough, so they’ve offered up a new driver that allows a buttload of performance gains for their 400 and 500 series graphics cards.

For those of you running SLi 580′s in your rig you can get huge performance gains – up to six times faster in fact when running Dragon Age II.

However don’t let my words do all the explaining for you, check out the graphs below and see figures for yourself.

As well as the normal one monitor applications, nVidia has also managed to offer performance increases for those gamers using 3D Vision Surround. Check out the performance graph below.

If you’ve updated to the newest driver have you seen any of the above mentioned performance increases?

Let me know in the comments below or via Twitter – @DrjftGaming.

Epic VP Says You’ll Be “Blown Away” By Bulletstorm in 3D

Dave Oshry — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:08:17 +0000

In case you hadn’t heard, Bulletstorm is out today. Better yet, if you’re a PC gamer – you can take your experience to another level thanks to 3DVision. Moreover, Epic and People Can Fly think you’ll be “Blown Away” by it . . . dicktits.

According to Epic’s VP Mark Rein:

“If you haven’t seen Bulletstorm with 3D Vision, be prepared to be completely blown away. The level of realism and stunning 3D visual effects it enables are absolutely amazing. We can’t wait to see what other Unreal Engine 3 developers will come up with next!”

Lukasz Migas, lead programmer for developer People Can Fly added:

“You cannot imagine how incredible it is to play Bulletstorm using 3D Vision. It brings the Bulletstorm world so close that you really feel immersed in the carnage and mayhem of the Skillshot system. You have to experience it. I did and I want more!”

Last but not least, Tony Tamasi, senior vice president of content and technology at NVIDIA stated that:

“Bulletstorm shows how gaming can be transformed by state-of-the-art stereoscopic 3D into something truly breathtaking,” “UE3 with 3D Vision support provides unlimited possibilities for developers to add awesome 3D effects to all types of games, and the folks at People Can Fly have really hit this one out of the ballpark.”

As someone who has had 3Dvision for quite some time and has used it to play pretty much every game available to the technology, I am interested to see if I’ll really be “Blown Away” by Bulletstorm in 3D or if this is just developers and publishers trying to get me hyped for Bulletstorm on PC. I’ll let you know once I’ve messed around with it a bit.

I’ll also be hanging out with both Epic and Nvidia next week at the GDC – so expect some interviews and fresh impressions of what they’re showing off.

Learn more about Bulletstorm and other games that support 3DVision at Nvidia.com

Killzone 3 – HD Video Walkthrough Guide

Garrett Hartman — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:34:17 +0000

Guerrilla Games has finally unleashed their definitive Sci-Fi shooter on the masses, and PlayStation 3 owners couldn’t be any happier. Finally, gamers can continue the story of Sev, Rico and the remnants of the ISA invasion force as they fight for survival on planet Helghan.

For your viewing and gaming pleasure, we have this HD Video Walkthrough guide, courtesy of Rydar Games. Use it to maximize your Killzone 3 experience.

Click for the Trophy Completion Guide.

Intro

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

Part 10

Part 11

Part 12

Part 13

Part 14

Part 15

Part 16

Part 17

Part 18 – MAWLR Boss Battle

Part 19

This guide will be completed asap ^__^

Homefront PC System Specs Announced

Bryce Wilson — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 06:29:38 +0000

THQ earlier updated their official website with a blog post to include the system specifications for their upcoming alternate history game “Homefront”.

As well as the announcement of the system specifications, Kaos Studio’s also released a new FAQ that details a bunch of new gameplay features. To check out the full FAQ (It’s huge), click right here. But for the main feature, check out the specs below;

Minimum Spec

• Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7

• Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2.8GHz

• 2 GB RAM

• Shader Model 3.0 graphics card with 256MB of memory

• NVIDIA GeForce 7900GS or ATI Radeon 1900XT

• 10GB of free hard drive space

Recommended Spec

• Windows Vista or Windows 7

• Intel or AMD Quad Core 2 GHz+ CPU

• 2 GB RAM

• NVIDIA GeForce 260 or ATI Radeon 4850

• 10 GB of free hard drive space

NVIDIA 3D Vision Recommended Spec

• 3D Compatible NVIDIA GeForce 480/570 Series GPU

• NVIDIA 3D Vision Kit

• 3D Vision-Ready Display

• Intel Core i7 processor

• 2 GB RAM

• Windows Vista or Windows 7

• 10GB of free hard drive space

Will your PC be able to handle Homefront? Let us know below or hit me up on Twitter if you have any questions – @DrjftGaming.

Ubisoft to Develop “The Smurfs Movie” Game for Wii and DS

Matthew Sims — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:21:48 +0000

That’s right, in the near future we will have a 3D Smurf film on the silver screen, and as so often happens a video game will be developed to coincide with the film. The movie, which I will refer to as Smurfs 3D even though there isn’t an official title yet, focuses on the Smurfs as they tumble from their world straight into Central Park. Of course, the Smurfs will have to contend with the wizard Gargamel and find a way back to their happy village. The game, being released on the Wii and DS, is scheduled to release alongside the movie and will most likely feature more or less the same plot. Don’t expect a new direction or hardened Smurfs here, just more of the same family friendly entertainment.

The press release from Ubisoft is below:

LAFIG BELGIUM AND SONY PICTURES CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. SIGN UBISOFT® TO DEVELOP VIDEO GAME FOR “THE SMURFS®” FEATURE FILM

SAN FRANCISCO – January 20, 2011 – In anticipation of the August release of Columbia Pictures’ / Sony Pictures Animation’s 3D family comedy The Smurfs, Ubisoft announced today that it will develop and publish a video game based on the live-action / CG-animation hybrid film. Designed for the Wii™ system from Nintendo and the Nintendo DS™ family of hand-held systems, The Smurfs video game is scheduled to launch with the release of the feature film.

This summer, the Smurfs make their first 3D trip to the big screen in The Smurfs. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours – in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down.

The film is directed by Raja Gosnell. The producer is Jordan Kerner. The screenplay is by J. David Stem & David N. Weiss and Jay Scherick & David Ronn, from a story by J. David Stem & David N. Weiss, based on the characters and works of Peyo.

Commenting on the announcement, Mark Caplan, Vice President, Consumer Products at Sony Pictures Consumer Products, said, “We look forward to continuing our work with Ubisoft in the video game space. The Smurfs video game will provide kids and families around the world with hours of enjoyment.”

“We’re thrilled to be working with Lafig Belgium and Sony Pictures on the Smurfs license. Our ongoing partnership with Sony Pictures Consumer Products allows us to create fun and entertaining video games based on some of the most popular family films,” said Christian Salomon, vice president of worldwide licensing at Ubisoft. “Ubisoft’s creative team is working hard on crafting the perfect video game experience that will appeal to new and old fans of The Smurfs.”

Glasses Free 3D Gaming Coming From Toshiba in 2011

Dave Oshry — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:37:44 +0000

When I walked into Toshiba’s party at CES 2011, the last thing I expected was to see Final Fantasy XIII in full 3D on a 56” HD TV without glasses – however, that’s just what I got.

In fact, all I’d expected was the same old 3D TV technology, a few swanky tablet devices and some free booze. Yet, instead I got a full diaper-load of holy shit when I stepped into Toshiba’s party at TAO at the Venetian in Las Vegas.

There was no denying it – I was looking at Final Fantasy XIII, in 3D, with no glasses, on a 56″ Toshiba HD TV.

Better yet, I recorded it, albeit for no reason other than to show you, our readers, that glasses-free HD TV gaming is a thing that exists, and is a thing that is coming this year.

Obviously, the following video will not look 3D to you – but trust me, it is:

Note: This is a prototype television and not a production model.

Now, like you, I had a ton of questions for Toshiba when I saw this:

Is this the standard version of Final Fantasy XIII? Yes.

So, I don’t have to buy a whole new version of Final Fantasy XIII to play it in 3D? No.

Will other games be up-converted to 3D like this automatically by this TV? Yes.

How long before I can have this technology? Late 2011.

You sure? Yes, late 2011.

Positive? That’s the official word.

Will game developers start to develop games specifically for this technology? Probably.

The fuck does probably mean? I don’t care.

Hell, we all know Final Fantasy XIII kind of sucks – but for a brief moment in time, I was mesmerized by Square’s latest installment of their beloved franchise.

This was no small screen demo – this was a serious business 56″ HD TV – and the 3D was eye-scorchingly real.

It looked brilliant, and required no headgear in doing so. The future is here, the future is now, and I’ve seen it at CES.

Wish you were there? Yeah, I bet you do.

Be sure to check back in with RipTen all week as we check out all sorts of cool tech at CES – It’s why we’re here.

:-)

Nvidia Launches 3DVisionLive – Now Someone Besides Your Mom Can See Your 3D Gameplay

Dave Oshry — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 21:08:03 +0000

Are you like me or one of countless other 3D PC gamers that wishes someone other than your family and friends could see all your awesome 3D images and gameplay!? Well wish no longer!!

Hell, if I had a dollar for every time I told a member of the RipTen staff how awesome playing games like Mafia II and Black Ops were in 3D only to have them tell me to, “Shut the fuck up Dave” because they can’t see it . . . I’d probably have enough money to buy a 2nd set of Nvidia 3D vision glasses – seriously.

Well, now there is a place for all us 3D PC nerds to share all of our 3D pictures, video and gameplay – Nvidia’s new 3DVisionLive.com.

3DVisionLive is a new web community where 3D users can share and discuss all their 3D gaming content. You will be able to create your own custom galleries, while also being able to check out and rate other user’s (as well as professional photographer’s) galleries as well.

RipTen will be at CES to check out all that Nvidia has to offer. So stay tuned.

I’ve already created a 3DVisionLive account – If your a 3DPC gamer – What are YOU waiting for?

Already an Nvidia 3DVision user? Shoot me an email at Dave@RipTen.com – I’ve got some really cool stuff to show you.

Check out the full press release below:

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – CES 2011 — Jan. 4, 2011 — NVIDIA today announced a new Web community dedicated exclusively to 3D content, enabling users to enjoy breathtaking, stereoscopic 3D videos and photos while using a 3D-enabled PC or notebook.

3DVisionLive.com is an online community where NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ technology users can enjoy and share a broad range of 3D content on their PCs. It allows them to stream 3D movie trailers, music videos, sport clips, and video shorts, as well as post and view high-quality, high-resolution 3D photos.

Consumers and photo enthusiasts alike can use 3DVisionLive.com to create their own custom 3D photo galleries on the Web, where they can upload and share high-resolution 3D images with family and friends, or with the 3DVisionLive.com community. In addition, they will be able to view and rate thousands of photos taken by professional photographers, photo enthusiasts and other 3DVisionLive.com users. The site features an intuitive user interface, and high-performance photo and video management engines powered by Phereo and Fordela.

“The goal of 3DVisionLive.com is to create an online community where users can experience the best applications and content for 3D PCs,” said Phil Eisler, general manager of 3D Vision. “Now photo and video professionals and enthusiasts will see the future of their profession or passion in 3D with an easy-to-use website.”

3D photos on 3DVisionLive.com can be viewed in full color and resolution using NVIDIA 3D Vision technology, as well as in anaglyph (blue/red) mode. In addition, 3DVisionLive.com users have the option of making their 3D photo albums available for private or public viewing. For more information visit: www.3dVisionLive.com.

Twin Kinect Setup Creates Amazing 3D Imaging

Sam Naylor — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:26:05 +0000

YouTube user “okreylos” has brought 3D imaging to his living room by connecting two Kinect devices.

As you can see in the video below, the double-Kinect setup gives one the ability to explore real-time images in 3D space. The cameras are placed at roughly 90 degrees apart, allowing for an impressive amount of movement within the image. Obviously it’s hardly like something you’d see in a Sci-Fi film, but it’s an incredible showcase of what we can expect from future consumer technology.