There’s been a ton of chat about DRM in PC games lately and Thursday night at GDC, Valve head man Gabe Newell decided to go after such practices during his Pioneer Award acceptance speech at the Game Developers Choice Awards. According to the Develop web site, Newell stated Valve is starting to see entertainment more and more like as a service.
Because of that idea, Newell said, “It informs all the decisions we make, and once you get into that mindset it helps you avoid things like some of the Digital Rights Management problems that actually make your entertainment products worth less by wrapping those negatives around them.” That statement was greeted by cheers from the developer heavy crowd at the awards. Are you listening Ubisoft?
There's been a ton of chat about DRM in PC games lately and Thursday night at GDC, Valve head man Gabe Newell decided to go after such practices during his Pioneer Award acceptance speech at the Game Developers Choice Awards. According to the Develop web site, Newell stated Valve is starting to see entertainment more and more like as a service.
Because of that idea, Newell said, "It informs all the decisions we make, and once you get into that mindset it helps you avoid things like some of the Digital Rights Management problems that actually make your entertainment products worth less by wrapping those negatives around them." That statement was greeted by cheers from the developer heavy crowd at the awards. Are you listening Ubisoft?
It’s Friday afternoon, and you’ve got a bit of time before work lets out? Here, take this. It should keep you nice and occupied until Monday. As seen on DeviantArt.More »
It's Friday afternoon, and you've got a bit of time before work lets out? Here, take this. It should keep you nice and occupied until Monday. As seen on DeviantArt.More »
Nvidia has been pushing its 3D Vision technology for 3D PC gaming for a while now. The problem with their set-up, though, is that it requires a compatible 3D capable monitor and expensive shutter 3D glasses. Now game developer Darkworks (who developed the survival horror game Cold Fear a few years ago) has announced at GDC 2010 their plans for Trioviz, a software wrapper that can convert any 2D game into a 3D experience. The technology does not require a special 3D monitor and the effect can be seen with passive (and cheap) 3D glasses.
Our sister site Engadget got to see the technology demoed at GDC 2010. Their verdict? “Not bad.” They state, “We could very clearly see the 3D effect, and even though it was subtle, it definitely enhanced our experience.” We are betting that a lot of game developers could be interested in using this tech for their own games.
Nvidia has been pushing its 3D Vision technology for 3D PC gaming for a while now. The problem with their set-up, though, is that it requires a compatible 3D capable monitor and expensive shutter 3D glasses. Now game developer Darkworks (who developed the survival horror game Cold Fear a few years ago) has announced at GDC 2010 their plans for Trioviz, a software wrapper that can convert any 2D game into a 3D experience. The technology does not require a special 3D monitor and the effect can be seen with passive (and cheap) 3D glasses.
Our sister site Engadget got to see the technology demoed at GDC 2010. Their verdict? "Not bad." They state, "We could very clearly see the 3D effect, and even though it was subtle, it definitely enhanced our experience." We are betting that a lot of game developers could be interested in using this tech for their own games.
And new trailer included in copies of God of War III gives us a teasing glance of night driving, a new addition to the generally sun-dappled world of Gran Turismo. More »
And new trailer included in copies of God of War III gives us a teasing glance of night driving, a new addition to the generally sun-dappled world of Gran Turismo. More »
Even as Codemasters works on their Formula 1-based racing game F1 2010, the developer/publisher is already looking to make a third game in their off-road DiRT series. Edge.com reports that Codemasters Studios vice president Gavin Cheshire revealed the news in Edge’s latest print issue.
Details about the game itself are still on the slim side although Cheshire did say that perhaps DiRT 2 (released for the PC last December) perhaps had a bit more of a US slant for the UK-based company. He states, “Dirt 2: brilliant game but it’s all American accents, so maybe we’re a little over the top with those. Maybe we should fly the flag a bit more.”
Even as Codemasters works on their Formula 1-based racing game F1 2010, the developer/publisher is already looking to make a third game in their off-road DiRT series. Edge.com reports that Codemasters Studios vice president Gavin Cheshire revealed the news in Edge's latest print issue.
Details about the game itself are still on the slim side although Cheshire did say that perhaps DiRT 2 (released for the PC last December) perhaps had a bit more of a US slant for the UK-based company. He states, "Dirt 2: brilliant game but it's all American accents, so maybe we're a little over the top with those. Maybe we should fly the flag a bit more."
During their Scoring Hell talk at the Game Developers Conference, the folks behind the sounds and music of Dante’s Inferno boiled down their game to its essence: Donkey Kong upside down. More »
During their Scoring Hell talk at the Game Developers Conference, the folks behind the sounds and music of Dante's Inferno boiled down their game to its essence: Donkey Kong upside down. More »
Firaxis Games co-founder and Civilization creator Sid Meier expanded the minds of GDC attendees by talking about the psychology of game design and breaking some bad news to us. Everything we know, Meier argues, is wrong. More »
Firaxis Games co-founder and Civilization creator Sid Meier expanded the minds of GDC attendees by talking about the psychology of game design and breaking some bad news to us. Everything we know, Meier argues, is wrong. More »
For some odd reason, the folks at Crytek have yet to release the above trailer for Crysis 2 that shows off some of the cooler elements of their CryEngine 3 technology. However they are showing the trailer at their booth at GDC 2010 and GameVideos.com has filmed a monitor that showed off the trailer.
There’s cool lighting effects, lots of property destruction and physics effects, great facial animation for characters and more to be seen. Even with the Shaky Cam, the visuals for Crysis 2 look cool and we can’t wait to see and play more in the coming months before it ships (hopefully) by the end of 2010.
For some odd reason, the folks at Crytek have yet to release the above trailer for Crysis 2 that shows off some of the cooler elements of their CryEngine 3 technology. However they are showing the trailer at their booth at GDC 2010 and GameVideos.com has filmed a monitor that showed off the trailer.
There's cool lighting effects, lots of property destruction and physics effects, great facial animation for characters and more to be seen. Even with the Shaky Cam, the visuals for Crysis 2 look cool and we can't wait to see and play more in the coming months before it ships (hopefully) by the end of 2010.
At the big Final Fantasy XIII launch at the HMV store in London, fans show their disapproval of the prospect of winning a free Xbox 360 bundle. Really guys? More »
At the big Final Fantasy XIII launch at the HMV store in London, fans show their disapproval of the prospect of winning a free Xbox 360 bundle. Really guys? More »
There’s been a ton of chat about DRM in PC games lately and Thursday night at GDC, Valve head man Gabe Newell decided to go after such practices during his Pioneer Award acceptance speech at the Game Developers Choice Awards. According to the Develop web site, Newell stated Valve is starting to see entertainment more and more like as a service.
