Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Zone of the Enders PS3 patch incoming, 'Enders Project' on hold]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/zone-of-the-enders-ps3-patch-incoming-enders-project-on-hold/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/zone-of-the-enders-ps3-patch-incoming-enders-project-on-hold/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/03/zone-of-the-enders-ps3-patch-incoming-enders-project-on-hold/#comments Hideo Kojima recently put the brakes on the Zone of Enders sequel and revealed a patch is in process for the Zone of Enders HD Collection.

The Zone of the Enders HD Collection ran into a bit of drama when it was discovered there were some negative technical disparities between the original games on PS2 and their Xbox 360 and PS3 updates. Siliconera did the translation work of a recent podcast, where Kojima stated the team is reworking the game and will release a patch for the PlayStation 3 version. There's no mention of an Xbox 360 patch. No release window for the patch was mentioned.

Kojima also mentioned that "Enders Project," a sequel in the franchise, has had the entire team taken off of it. He is currently re-evaluating what to do with the series.

JoystiqZone of the Enders PS3 patch incoming, 'Enders Project' on hold originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 03 May 2013 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>enders-projecthideo-kojimaKojima-Productionskonamiplaystationps3zoe-hd-collectionzone-of-the-enders-hd-collectionFri, 03 May 2013 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Zone of the Enders HD Collection compared to source material]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-compared-to-source-material/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-compared-to-source-material/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-compared-to-source-material/#comments New comparison videos appear to show incongruities between Zone of the Enders HD Collection and its source games, Zone of the Enders and Zone of the Enders 2: The 2nd Runner, as well as disparities between the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the HD collection.

The most important issue, according to Enders fans that have contacted us, is that both games in ZOEHDC move more slowly than the original PS2 versions. The comparison video seen here shows that mechs, lasers and melee attacks all lack the amped-up pace of the original, as though the game were being played in slightly-slow-motion.

Other concerns have been raised over framerate inconsistencies between the 360 and PS3 versions of ZOEHDC, with video comparisons supposedly showing that the 360 version runs at a higher, more consistent average framerate than its PS3 sister. Regardless, neither version consistently runs at the 60-frames-per-second figure stated by the collection's official UK website, rather the majority of the game operates between 30 and 40 FPS.

Unfortunately, this isn't the first time such reports have come in regarding an HD rerelease of a Konami classic: Silent Hill HD Collection had its fair share of framerate issues, so much so that a patch was pushed for the PS3 version and Xbox 360 owners were given the option to exchange the game entirely. We've reached out to Konami for a statement and will update with any new information we receive.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

JoystiqZone of the Enders HD Collection compared to source material originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comparisonframerateHigh-Voltage-SoftwareKonamimicrosoftplaystationps3xboxzoe-hd-collectionzone-of-the-enders-hd-collectionThu, 01 Nov 2012 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Zone of the Enders HD Collection limited edition revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/28/zone-of-enders-hd-collection/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/28/zone-of-enders-hd-collection/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/09/28/zone-of-enders-hd-collection/#comments ZOEHDLE
Zone of the Enders HD Collection will be released in a limited edition, Konami announced at a press event tonight. Due alongside the regular release, the limited edition includes a soundtrack disc, featuring remixes of the original music, and a 100-page artbook.

Gallery: Zone of the Enders HD Collection (9/27/2012)

JoystiqZone of the Enders HD Collection limited edition revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zone of the Enders HD Collection, which features graphically improved versions of both Zone of the Enders and its sequel, will come with a demo of Raiden's next appearance, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, upon its newly announced October 30 release date on Xbox 360 and PS3. The demo will be available with the retail collection (and released later on its own), so keep that in mind if you're weighing the decision between packaged and digital versions.

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JoystiqZone of the Enders HD Collection out October 30, with Metal Gear Rising demo originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>metal-gear-rising-revengeancemicrosoftplaystationps3release-datexboxzoe-hd-collectionzone-of-the-enders-hd-collectionWed, 19 Sep 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zone of the Enders: HD Collection gets a new intro cinematic]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/14/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-gets-a-new-intro-cinematic/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/14/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-gets-a-new-intro-cinematic/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/14/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-gets-a-new-intro-cinematic/#comments
The HD collection for Zone of the Enders is getting more than just a new coat of paint, evidenced by the overhauled cinematic above and snazzy new screens below.

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JoystiqZone of the Enders: HD Collection gets a new intro cinematic originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>kojimaKojima-Productionskonamimicrosoftplaystationps3pspsonyxboxzoe-hd-collectionzone-of-the-enders-hd-collectionSat, 14 Jul 2012 11:06:00 EST<![CDATA[A heaping helping of Zone of the Enders HD screens]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/17/a-heaping-helping-of-zone-of-the-enders-hd-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/17/a-heaping-helping-of-zone-of-the-enders-hd-screens/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/17/a-heaping-helping-of-zone-of-the-enders-hd-screens/#comments Behold: a pile of Zone of the Enders HD Collection screens, littered with flashy hi-def gameplay and cut-scene images. The collection, comprised of the first game and its sequel, is coming to Xbox 360 and PS3 this fall.

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JoystiqA heaping helping of Zone of the Enders HD screens originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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During the event, Hideo Kojima also announced that work has begun on a sequel currently codenamed "Enders Project." Kojipro is prototyping the game in its own Fox Engine, converting physical models into Fox Engine 3D models. The character model shown is more organic than robotic - it's the winsome fellow above, snapped by Famitsu.

JoystiqZone of the Enders sequel 'project' revealed; ZOE HD out in Japan Oct. 25 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>enders-projectfox-enginejapankojima-productionsmicrosoftplaystationps3q4-2012release-datexboxzoe-hd-collectionzone-of-the-enderszone-of-the-enders-hd-collectionFri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Zone of the Enders: HD Collection takes flight this fall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/29/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-takes-flight-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/29/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-takes-flight-this-fall/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/29/zone-of-the-enders-hd-collection-takes-flight-this-fall/#comments Anxious mech pilots antsy to get back to space will get their chance this autumn when Zone of the Enders: HD Collection launches on Xbox 360 and PS3. For those of you who've never heard the word "autumn" before, it's just a fancier way of saying "fall."

The Zone of the Enders: HD Collection features both the original Zone of the Enders and its sequel, Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner. It was originally announced back at E3, both as a disc product and as a downloadable title.

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JoystiqZone of the Enders: HD Collection takes flight this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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JoystiqZone of the Enders HD opening snapshots, care of Kojima originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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