At an event in the UK this week, EA Sports head honcho Peter Moore outright refutes any possibility of his division at EA developing sports games with 3D technology in mind. In speaking with GamesIndustry.biz, the affable exec states, "Believe me, there's nothing going on right now that would say I'm ready to demo a 3D sports game." That said, on the subject of Project Natal and the Sony Motion Controller, Moore opened up to many more possibilities.
"We're getting in sync with Sony's motion controller and Project Natal with what Sony and Microsoft want to do with their publishing partners, so stay tuned for further information on that as we get closer to the date." When pressed for dates on either project, though, he remained cagey, saying "I do not know when they're launching ... certainly Sony has made no public pronouncement at all, and Microsoft has said 'holiday', which obviously gives fudge room." So! Madden Natal: confirmed? Not quite. The exec does note that "core intellectual property" would be heading up the motion charge "in some shape of fashion on those platforms." And considering Moore has already confirmed a version of EA Sports Active for Natal, we have to imagine (and hope) that he has more of that kind of thing in mind.
Reader Comments (16)
Posted: Jan 29th 2010 4:21PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said
Man, I can't wait to slap some balls.
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Posted: Jan 29th 2010 4:23PM StormEagle said
I imagine you'll own the highscore in this game. Since you're used to balls flying at your face.
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Posted: Jan 29th 2010 4:26PM Uncle Jesse said
One of these guys, either Sony or MS, is going to lose with this. Like Highlander, there can only be one. They can't really make multi-platform games for these can they? They are completely different ideas/concepts. It will be nothing but exclusives for each system and whoever has the better games (paired with the better controls) will win. I don't see either one being a giant success, but I do see one of these not performing as well as the other.
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Posted: Jan 29th 2010 8:04PM sonicspike41 said
Well in such a situation it would probably be the PS3, simply because of the similarity to the Wii Remote. That means more ports to/from the Wii, which would help cut costs at least somewhat.
We'll probably start seeing engines being built that take advantage of the PMC/Wiimote while allowing them to cheaply port the games back and forth.
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We'll probably start seeing engines being built that take advantage of the PMC/Wiimote while allowing them to cheaply port the games back and forth.
Posted: Jan 29th 2010 4:29PM Revving Injuns said
I really hope someone comes up with a cool way to implement Natal into an awesome first person game or some kind of RPG, rather that a bunch of party type games. A combination of Natal with a regular controller could be awesome!
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Posted: Jan 29th 2010 4:32PM Granger said
God's honest truth, I bought Dead Space because of the 3D hud/interface. The game didn't really interest me before I saw that in the videos (and it turned into one of my favorite games this gen, whadayaknow). That being said, I don't see the point in 3Dificationifying the game when it already does a much better job of showcasing how cool real 3D technology could be.
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Posted: Jan 29th 2010 4:44PM Starcade said
Is 3D really on the gaming radar? We don't really have anything other than the discussion that it's coming [to TV and video], and that it would require certain TV specifications and apparently special glasses. Assuming it is introduced, you have to figure it'll be a while before it would become mainstream, or until there's a sufficient audience in order to sink development costs to recover your investment. I think the differences alone in TV technology from vendor to vendor could be an obstacle (is there even a standard yet among manufacturers?), unless they force everyone to buy the same kind of TV, which doesn't seem practical. I don't know, the logistics of making this happen right now don't seem to be there. But, I guess, you have to start somewhere....
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Posted: Jan 29th 2010 4:57PM AnderFREAK said
Posted: Jan 30th 2010 5:11AM AnderFREAK said
http://www.xpand3dtv.com/xpand-x101-3d-stereoscopic-active-3d-gl10133.html
http://blogs.reuters.com/mediafile/2010/01/13/800-per-family-for-3d-tv-glasses/
I'm inclined to believe they will cost $100+ be because I actually do my research.
And those glasses I linked you to, those are the cheapest ones available by about $500.
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http://blogs.reuters.com/mediafile/2010/01/13/800-per-family-for-3d-tv-glasses/
I'm inclined to believe they will cost $100+ be because I actually do my research.
And those glasses I linked you to, those are the cheapest ones available by about $500.
Posted: Jan 29th 2010 5:11PM sigma8 said
Not that I'm not excited to see what Sony and MS do with their motion stuff, but I think 3D would be a more straightforward "win" for gaming. More so than in movies, it would really enhance the immersion, and also allow for subtle gameplay enhancements that could involve the extra dimension.
And even for games that can't figure out how to use it innovatively, it would still enhance the visuals. I had all kinds of hopes for motion when the Wii came out, but nobody seems to be doing anything right, so my pessimism is carrying over to the Sony/MS initiatives.
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And even for games that can't figure out how to use it innovatively, it would still enhance the visuals. I had all kinds of hopes for motion when the Wii came out, but nobody seems to be doing anything right, so my pessimism is carrying over to the Sony/MS initiatives.
Posted: Jan 29th 2010 8:02PM LarZen said
3D is probably here to stay but not before regular people with a regular income can buy a 3D-tv.
The prices on the 3D-tv's coming in a few months wil be realy high. The little man on the street cant afford these tv's...
When you can buy a 3D tv for almost the same price as a regular tv the 3D revolution wil come. And regarding games I cant imagine game companies want to use much time on it...since just a little group can use it....
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The prices on the 3D-tv's coming in a few months wil be realy high. The little man on the street cant afford these tv's...
When you can buy a 3D tv for almost the same price as a regular tv the 3D revolution wil come. And regarding games I cant imagine game companies want to use much time on it...since just a little group can use it....
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