Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has announced that it is integrating the YouTube API to allow developers to add video uploading to their titles. The first game to utilize the new feature is Mainichi Issho, a free Japanese PSN title that debuted in November 2006. As seen in the screenshot above, you will now be able to upload in-game video to YouTube for sharing from inside the game.
No other title has been announced to use the YouTube API, either for a new title or updating an exiting game. Our dream? YouTube uploads with LittleBigPlanet. It seems like a no-brainer.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 10:39PM (Unverified) said
I like this. I like this A LOT. My question is will there be a limit of game footage we can submit and what kind of compression will it use? This could be a lengthy upload if not done correctly and could really not be worth putting up a video your little level or what have you.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 10:42PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
That is a pretty cool idea. Good move, Sony!
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Posted: May 16th 2008 12:38PM PlatinumSkeet said
Hopfully Sony does it soon because honestly youtube is on a decline. With all the media groups that attacking it for copyright infringement and everything else theres a lot of the same b.s on there when your searching for something specific...
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Posted: May 16th 2008 12:53PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
While I personally don't like it, the copyright holders do have a right to do so. When someone uploads a full episode of some show or a movie to YouTube, they are putting up something that costs money for free. The copyright holders have to protect their property, otherwise blah blah blah blah.
That was never really YouTube's intent, anyways. It was supposed to be a community kind of thing where people upload original content to.
Though, it is annoying how it sometimes strikes down YouTube Poops or Abridged Series. :/
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That was never really YouTube's intent, anyways. It was supposed to be a community kind of thing where people upload original content to.
Though, it is annoying how it sometimes strikes down YouTube Poops or Abridged Series. :/
Posted: May 15th 2008 10:49PM (Unverified) said
This is honestly some innovative stuff, if developers jump on board. Imagine the ease of uploading guitar Hero vids, multiplayer matches, and other things like boss battles.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 10:51PM ThornedVenom said
This is awesome. Imagine recording and uploading feats of uber skill in multiplayer matches.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 10:59PM (Unverified) said
Schweet..i'm a 360 fan but this idea is cool. Although, not much of a YouTube user anymore (used to be till the copyright violation lawsuits started pouring in), this could be a good thing. No more badly recorded gameplay videos. Go Sony.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 11:04PM (Unverified) said
Yay! Now Youtube will soon be flooded by less-crappy gameplay videos. No more will it be external-guerilla-style recording! (Prolly still be shit quality, though)
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Posted: May 15th 2008 11:07PM (Unverified) said
nice! If integrating game content with web 2.0 profiles kick off, I'd like to see WipEout HD talk to my last.fm profile. I love AudioSurf for doing this, last.fm & WipEout HD seems like a no brainer.
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Posted: May 15th 2008 11:08PM whatthegeek said
That's effing brilliant.... and if you know me, or at least read my comments here and elsewhere, you know I am stingy w/ compliments.
User generated content is the future, and this is the future of user generated content.
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User generated content is the future, and this is the future of user generated content.
Posted: May 15th 2008 11:16PM (Unverified) said
This is a great feature and as said on the user replies will be perfect if correctly implemented by game developers.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 12:11AM chuckrich81 said
"Our dream? YouTube uploads with LittleBigPlanet. It seems like a no-brainer."
Don't give them any ideas. That game's been delayed enough already.
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Don't give them any ideas. That game's been delayed enough already.
Posted: May 16th 2008 12:18AM SoCoolCurt said
amen. get that game out already and patch this feature in later. i can only take so many delays before i almost completely loose interest (im looking at you Killzone 2...).
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Posted: May 16th 2008 12:16AM SoCoolCurt said
wow. that is a fantastic and completely unexpected move. Sony pulled their collective heads out of their asses for once and actually had a very good idea (instead of just modding someone elses). if devs actually use this feature, this could turn out to be great.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 12:28AM (Unverified) said
Sweet! I hope it gets implemented in Tekken 6.... And perhaps patched into GTA?
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Posted: May 16th 2008 12:41AM (Unverified) said
Bad idea. Now everybody and there momma is going to be uploading videos on a regular basis and were going to have to sift through the tons of crap videos to fine cool tributes and stuff.
The fact that its not super fast and easy to upload stuff to youtube is good, because its saturated as it is. Dammit
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The fact that its not super fast and easy to upload stuff to youtube is good, because its saturated as it is. Dammit
Posted: May 16th 2008 9:02AM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Dude, have you seen 90% of youtube videos, in fact, have you ever just randomly put in words and looked at vids?
Most of it is made up of crap, if anything this clenses the half hearted, shaky cam videos already deposited.
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Most of it is made up of crap, if anything this clenses the half hearted, shaky cam videos already deposited.
Posted: May 16th 2008 2:44AM (Unverified) said
Well this move made sure there was one less option.
http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6460437.html
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http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6460437.html
Posted: May 16th 2008 3:32AM (Unverified) said
A very good idea. I like how some Wii games have screenshot sharing and message board posting, but vids too? Very smart move.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 4:26AM Premature ejaculation man said
Best feature ever.
So many games could use this...
Now I'm sure I'll be negged because thats how things work here, but I really would want this feature for a lot of my xbox games :(
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So many games could use this...
Now I'm sure I'll be negged because thats how things work here, but I really would want this feature for a lot of my xbox games :(
Posted: May 16th 2008 6:34AM Rask said
Cause nothing beats playing a game like watching other people play a game!!..
amirite?? am i..??
Seriously though, a fluff feature IMO. The only real upside to this that at least people won't be able to remix their footage with shitty pop music.
The one thing you c an be sure is that this isn't a feature that will be hitting the 360 given MS' whole we must beat teh Google thing.
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amirite?? am i..??
Seriously though, a fluff feature IMO. The only real upside to this that at least people won't be able to remix their footage with shitty pop music.
The one thing you c an be sure is that this isn't a feature that will be hitting the 360 given MS' whole we must beat teh Google thing.
Posted: May 16th 2008 7:43AM (Unverified) said
I partially agree. What I like about Halo 3 and Mario Kart Wii is that the replays are dynamic and the file sizes are tiny since they're not actually rendered video. Youtube would be, and with crappy quality.
But on the other hand a youtube vid can record anything in any game and would be much easier for the developer.
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But on the other hand a youtube vid can record anything in any game and would be much easier for the developer.
Posted: May 16th 2008 7:31AM (Unverified) said
Good Idea, I just don't care much for youtube merely from a resolution standpoint. I wish they would keep this idea, but do it only through the game and cut out the whole youtube completely.I say this because I'd rather watch the clips from my couch and be able to use the controller to fast forward, rewind, not to mention see the clips in HD. Just use a halo like theater, it's much better when you have more controls when watching clips too(camera,zoom)
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Posted: May 16th 2008 7:54AM (Unverified) said
I was all excited because I thought it read Dude Tube.
Oh well.
This is still a pretty descent feature methinks. Good move.
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Oh well.
This is still a pretty descent feature methinks. Good move.
Posted: May 16th 2008 8:55AM (Unverified) said
That's a smart move, Sony. Hopefully new games will incorporated on the future... even the games that are out on the market right now.
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Posted: May 16th 2008 8:59AM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Good move indeed :) I must say I like this very much, saves work and time having to record etc etc etc
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Posted: May 16th 2008 9:00AM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Now all they need to do is add a recording facility to the XBM so you can record any game, anywhere, at any time.
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