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Sony Gaming Chief Hints at PSP2 Touch Controls
The PSP Go only launched here in India yesterday, but we’ve been hearing rumors about the next iteration of the Playstation Portable for a while now. And Kazuo “Kaz Hirai” Hirai, Sony Computer Entertainment chief, recently spoke to New York Times about the possibilities of the new device, among other things.
The most interesting thing to come out of this was the hint that the PSP2 could have touch controls. "Depending on the game, there are ones where you can play perfectly well with a touch panel," Hirai said. "But you can definitely play immersive games better with physical buttons and pads. I think there could be games where you’re able to use both in combination.”
This could be Hirai’s acknowledgement of the success enjoyed by the Nintendo DS and Apple’s iDevices. It could also be acknowledgement of the growing market for casual games, something Hirai said could end up being a good thing. “We’re seeing people who never had an interest in games join the gaming population. That means that the gaming industry pie is getting bigger.”
However, the increase in the industry pie’s size has also resulted in an increase of Apple’s share of the pie, something that has been well proven by the enormous success enjoyed by games such as Angry Birds and Infinity Blade. Kaz isn’t too worried though, as he feels gamers who want to play intense games will still continue to prefer the PSP platform. “The games being played on Android and Apple platforms are fundamentally different from the world of immersive games that Sony Computer Entertainment, and PlayStation, aims for.”
If the PSP2 does come out with a touchscreen, the decision could be interpreted in two ways – a declaration of intent to attract the casual gaming crowd, or a declaration of the resumption of war between Nintendo and Sony’s handhelds. Nintendo’s next handheld, the 3DS, is expected to release in the first quarter of 2011 and promises a glasses-free 3D experience. The previous confrontation between the two companies on the handheld front can’t even be called a war, as the DS utterly annihilated the PSP in terms of sales and popularity. Sony and Hirai will be hoping things turn out a little better for them this time round.
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The most interesting thing to come out of this was the hint that the PSP2 could have touch controls. "Depending on the game, there are ones where you can play perfectly well with a touch panel," Hirai said. "But you can definitely play immersive games better with physical buttons and pads. I think there could be games where you’re able to use both in combination.”
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| Hopefully the PSP2 won't turn out to be another Ridge Racer Moment for Hirai |
However, the increase in the industry pie’s size has also resulted in an increase of Apple’s share of the pie, something that has been well proven by the enormous success enjoyed by games such as Angry Birds and Infinity Blade. Kaz isn’t too worried though, as he feels gamers who want to play intense games will still continue to prefer the PSP platform. “The games being played on Android and Apple platforms are fundamentally different from the world of immersive games that Sony Computer Entertainment, and PlayStation, aims for.”
If the PSP2 does come out with a touchscreen, the decision could be interpreted in two ways – a declaration of intent to attract the casual gaming crowd, or a declaration of the resumption of war between Nintendo and Sony’s handhelds. Nintendo’s next handheld, the 3DS, is expected to release in the first quarter of 2011 and promises a glasses-free 3D experience. The previous confrontation between the two companies on the handheld front can’t even be called a war, as the DS utterly annihilated the PSP in terms of sales and popularity. Sony and Hirai will be hoping things turn out a little better for them this time round.
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Kinect May Support PC Games After All
A PC game developer claims it's adding Kinect support to a current MMORPG.
Korean-based developer GamePrix has launched a new MMORPG for the PC called Divine Souls. The game promises to resemble console titles by featuring a combat mode similar to what's used in Tekken and other console-based fighting games. However the big news is that it will eventually support Microsoft's motion-sensing device for the Xbox 360, Kinect.
"The game's support of gaming pads make it resemble console games even more, and is scheduled to support Kinect, a new control system of Xbox360," GamePrix's Jason Lim told IncGamers. "Kinect will soon be available as a new controller so it might be supported like joy pad mode in the future. Currently in MS, there are many game companies that are trying to apply for this system.”
But don't get your hopes up just yet, as there's speculation that the Kinect-PC marriage will remain in a rumor state. Theoretically big-name developers and publishers would have top priority, announcing Kinect support for their games before smaller studios. There's also the fact that Kinect was meant to be an Xbox 360-only peripheral, and not a PC gaming device.
So far we're assuming that Microsoft hasn't planned or developed native software for the Windows platform. In fact, Kinect may need more than simple drivers-- maybe a software suite to cover most of the hardware-related scenarios (fragmentation) that plague the PC gaming platform. Even more, Kinect uses body motions that are best suited for open space in front of the TV. That said, the desktop isn't an ideal scenario, especially for a Tekken-like 1-on-1 combat mode.
It's more than likely Divine Souls will receive unofficial support for Microsoft's Kinect. We've already seen the device in action as "hackers" have found various ways to take advantage of the Kinect's technology. However Microsoft hasn't stepped up to announce any type of PC-related official support. In fact, the company originally condemned the practice of using the device outside its Xbox 360 environment until just recently, changing its gears and embracing the efforts of the Kinect "hacking" community.
Perhaps we'll see something from a Kinect-PC marriage next month at CES 2011. Then again, maybe not.
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Korean-based developer GamePrix has launched a new MMORPG for the PC called Divine Souls. The game promises to resemble console titles by featuring a combat mode similar to what's used in Tekken and other console-based fighting games. However the big news is that it will eventually support Microsoft's motion-sensing device for the Xbox 360, Kinect.
"The game's support of gaming pads make it resemble console games even more, and is scheduled to support Kinect, a new control system of Xbox360," GamePrix's Jason Lim told IncGamers. "Kinect will soon be available as a new controller so it might be supported like joy pad mode in the future. Currently in MS, there are many game companies that are trying to apply for this system.”
But don't get your hopes up just yet, as there's speculation that the Kinect-PC marriage will remain in a rumor state. Theoretically big-name developers and publishers would have top priority, announcing Kinect support for their games before smaller studios. There's also the fact that Kinect was meant to be an Xbox 360-only peripheral, and not a PC gaming device.
So far we're assuming that Microsoft hasn't planned or developed native software for the Windows platform. In fact, Kinect may need more than simple drivers-- maybe a software suite to cover most of the hardware-related scenarios (fragmentation) that plague the PC gaming platform. Even more, Kinect uses body motions that are best suited for open space in front of the TV. That said, the desktop isn't an ideal scenario, especially for a Tekken-like 1-on-1 combat mode.
It's more than likely Divine Souls will receive unofficial support for Microsoft's Kinect. We've already seen the device in action as "hackers" have found various ways to take advantage of the Kinect's technology. However Microsoft hasn't stepped up to announce any type of PC-related official support. In fact, the company originally condemned the practice of using the device outside its Xbox 360 environment until just recently, changing its gears and embracing the efforts of the Kinect "hacking" community.
Perhaps we'll see something from a Kinect-PC marriage next month at CES 2011. Then again, maybe not.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Launch Trailer released by Activision, as Nov. 9 launch nears
Call of Duty: Black Ops will launch on November 9. It will be available on Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and the Nintendo DS. Activision has just released the official launch trailer.
Although the YouTube video says it was uploaded on Oct. 29, it was done then so it could render in HD and be tested properly. It was only publicly revealed about an hour ago at the time of this writing.
Call of Duty: Black Ops is the seventh installment of the Call of Duty series and the third game in the series to be developed by Treyarch. It is a sequel to the Treyarch's previous title in the series, Call of Duty: World at War. It is the first Call of Duty title set during the Cold War era. The MSRP of the Xbox 360, PS3 and Windows editions is $59.99. The Wii version is $49.99, and the <,strong>DS version is $29.99.
"Hardened" and "Prestige" limited editions for PS3 and Xbox 360 will be available, just as with Modern Warfare 2. The Hardened Edition includes a SteelBook case, a medal with its display case, four exclusive co-op levels and an Xbox Live or PlayStation Home avatar outfit. MSRP is $79.99.
The Prestige Edition will offer everything that the Hardened Edition does, but adds a real RC-XD remote-control vehicle modeled after the in-game Killstreak reward, which gives video and audio feedback to the controller.
Watch the video.
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Although the YouTube video says it was uploaded on Oct. 29, it was done then so it could render in HD and be tested properly. It was only publicly revealed about an hour ago at the time of this writing.
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"Hardened" and "Prestige" limited editions for PS3 and Xbox 360 will be available, just as with Modern Warfare 2. The Hardened Edition includes a SteelBook case, a medal with its display case, four exclusive co-op levels and an Xbox Live or PlayStation Home avatar outfit. MSRP is $79.99.
The Prestige Edition will offer everything that the Hardened Edition does, but adds a real RC-XD remote-control vehicle modeled after the in-game Killstreak reward, which gives video and audio feedback to the controller.
Watch the video.
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