So there we were at the wedding last weekend -- our cousin Video Gaming and his fiancée 3D were all set to tie the knot, when Uncle Todd stood up at the rehearsal dinner table and said what most of us were thinking. "Maybe we're getting to the point," he said loudly while spilling a little champagne, "where the people who have been pushing 3D, or are pushing 3D now, have figured out a way to make it cool and not so nerdy that nobody wants to do it." The rest of the room gasped, gaming looked really confused, and 3D ran out the back door, her eyes filling with tears.
Hollenshead had a point, though -- it's been a really quick romance, and while gaming's certainly attracted to 3D (who wouldn't be -- Avatar made her look super hot), the couple's definitely been pushed together by the two families. But maybe Uncle Todd was right when he said that the relationship "has to be more pervasive and more widely adopted before it makes sense for videogame development companies to invest."
We talked it over with Video Gaming, and he agreed that maybe they should take it a little slower -- spend some more development time together, sell a few more solid titles and then we'd talk about an actual marriage. 3D was kind of bummed out by the whole thing, but everyone agreed that as much it would cost to lose the deposit on the reception hall, the cost of going through with a troubled marriage would be even worse. As Uncle Todd put it, "the TVs are f***ing expensive. Is there enough content to justify?"
Reader Comments (17)
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 12:41AM Talos Izanagi said
Hell yes finally someone saying slow the hell down. 3D came out of freaking left field for me.
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 1:19AM Max Headroom said
@Talos Izanagi: You must have some series lag time, because 3D technology was invented in freakin' 1838!
We are far, far behind where we could and should be when it comes to 3D technology. I have been waiting for decades for it to finally come to the mainstream and I am so thankful that we finally seem to be on the verge. I hope the nay-sayers don't screw it up.
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We are far, far behind where we could and should be when it comes to 3D technology. I have been waiting for decades for it to finally come to the mainstream and I am so thankful that we finally seem to be on the verge. I hope the nay-sayers don't screw it up.
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 1:30AM Talos Izanagi said
@Max Headroom I know that smart ass but I'm talking about 3D in gaming.
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Posted: Aug 27th 2010 8:31AM SewerShark said
@Max Headroom It could be invented in 380000 BC, but it's still a gimmick.
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Posted: Aug 27th 2010 12:56AM King Johngie the Fourth said
Oh Joystiq. Your never-ending sense of humor and witty-ness never cease to amuse me.
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 1:09AM President Taco said
I love 3D tvs; they're driving down the cost of regular LEDs.
I think 3D in general is not at all worth it.
I think 3D in general is not at all worth it.
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 2:02AM KinseySS said
Well It's gotta start from somewhere regardless if it's now or later. Blockbuster games have to make it popular as Blockbuster movies like Avatar did for the big screen in 3D.
It's better to have a nice size library of games to support 3D to help people really decide if they want a 3D TV in the first place without having to feel they wasted money on something that they feel doesnt have much support.
It's better to have a nice size library of games to support 3D to help people really decide if they want a 3D TV in the first place without having to feel they wasted money on something that they feel doesnt have much support.
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 2:34AM Playace said
@KinseySS
The only difference is that with Avatar people didn't have to make purchases to experience it before hand, they were just handed some glasses at the door and there you have it.
They key there is accessibility. I actually agree with the article to an extent, but there is that great "asset" gaming has down the front of his pants (or is that being a bit vaulger?) called the Nintendo 3DS. I don't think 3D can resist him for much longer while he's 'packing' like that.
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The only difference is that with Avatar people didn't have to make purchases to experience it before hand, they were just handed some glasses at the door and there you have it.
They key there is accessibility. I actually agree with the article to an extent, but there is that great "asset" gaming has down the front of his pants (or is that being a bit vaulger?) called the Nintendo 3DS. I don't think 3D can resist him for much longer while he's 'packing' like that.
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 2:35AM marchy said
So what`s new?
Same thing was said when PS3 were introduced with Blu-ray on board...
Same thing was said when PS3 were introduced with Blu-ray on board...
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 3:50AM XAQUZ said
If video games shouldn't push 3D then what should?
I believe video games and 3D are perfect match and always has been meant to be together. (same goes to holograms whenever these will come out)
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and who said it's too fast?!!! ... I remember that I had a 3D kit for games for DOS like 13 YEARS AGO!!! (even though it wasn't that great)
I believe video games and 3D are perfect match and always has been meant to be together. (same goes to holograms whenever these will come out)
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and who said it's too fast?!!! ... I remember that I had a 3D kit for games for DOS like 13 YEARS AGO!!! (even though it wasn't that great)
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 7:51AM DaFreak said
Same here. It's going too slow in my book :/
I would like to be watching everything in 4k @ 60fps in 3D without glasses right now. >
I would like to be watching everything in 4k @ 60fps in 3D without glasses right now. >
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 9:06AM AndyChrist said
The problem right now is that you either need to sacrifice frame rate or resolution to produce an image. I really think 3D will take off during the next console generation when systems can handle putting out 3D images at 60fps and 1080p resolutions.
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 10:20AM Dudimus24 said
Uncle Todd is a very wise man indeed.
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 12:53PM GreenElf said
I won't be spending the extra 1/2 of the cost that the 3D TVs demand until it moves to a lens-less solution.
I have had Shutter Glasses for my PC for about 5 years now. Nvidia has been on top of this exact same tech for years and I have not seen any significant improvement in quality over those years.
Ideas like the 3DS pique my interest in 3D again, even with it's limited FOV.
I have had Shutter Glasses for my PC for about 5 years now. Nvidia has been on top of this exact same tech for years and I have not seen any significant improvement in quality over those years.
Ideas like the 3DS pique my interest in 3D again, even with it's limited FOV.
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 3:32PM c0bra95 said
I'm relieved to see most people here agree with me. 3D as it stands is a geeky overpriced fad. It needs to become as easy to use as current 2D displays. Prices need to get in line too.
Posted: Aug 27th 2010 5:01PM TJCoolguy said
I guess what we 3D detractors are trying to say (if I can attempt to say it in a less reactionary fashion) is: if some people want to buy 3DTV's and games, cool. Right on. It is fully within your right as consumers to do so.
But what I believe Todd, myself, and many other people feel is that it's being shoved down our throats. The industry (industries?) aren't giving off a feeling of "Hey, maybe you guys might want to check out this 3D thing. No big deal, but it's pretty cool if you're into that."
It feels more like "3D is the next big thing! You need it! Give us more money!! EVERYONE WHO'S COOL IS DOING IT!!!"
But what I believe Todd, myself, and many other people feel is that it's being shoved down our throats. The industry (industries?) aren't giving off a feeling of "Hey, maybe you guys might want to check out this 3D thing. No big deal, but it's pretty cool if you're into that."
It feels more like "3D is the next big thing! You need it! Give us more money!! EVERYONE WHO'S COOL IS DOING IT!!!"






