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[Megadragon15]

Playstation 3
EyeToy for the Playstation 3
Playstation Move

The op really should change this to its real name which is Playstation Eye.

 

[ULTROS!]

The op really should change this to its real name which is Playstation Eye.

Fixed. Thanks!

 

[tanod]

Bigger living room required but one of my favorite things to do in table tennis after I score a point is walk up close to the camera and wave my paddle close to my opponent's face. It's really unfortunate that you can't actually smack the table or the other player with your paddle. If that was the case, it'd be my instant game of the year.


I played a bunch yesterday and I literally have to take the day off today. Right arm hurts like a son of a bitch.

 

[Toki767]

Was playing this for like 4 hours with friends last night. So fun. Two of my friends tried to play the gladiator dueling like who would on the Wii just moving rapidly and they just wore themselves out without anyone even winning. :lol

 

[reminder]

Oh man, I love bocce ball!

Sounds silly, but I may get a Playstation Move and this game JUST FOR IT.

No, it doesn't. I bought Move and Sports Champions basically only for Disc Golf

 

[Stike]

Hmm... I don't think so (haven't fully explored the game yet). I know you can take a photo after winning the cup.

People should be aware not to publish those winning pics on Facebook if they played the game in undies :lol

 

[Earl Cazone]

They need to release the different diciplines on psn, so i can only buy table tennis

 

[PistolGrip]

They need to release the different diciplines on psn, so i can only buy table tennis

Thats an awesome idea. Introduce extra sports in the future as full PSN games.

 

[reminder]

They need to release the different diciplines on psn, so i can only buy table tennis

Seriously, buy the game. You'll love the other disciplines, too.

 

[ULTROS!]

Yeah, pretty sure this game will get some DLC (cover states it).

I hope they release Squash and Badminton.

 

[Mad_Ban]

Tennis would be awesome, but the play area would be a problem with 1:1. :lol

 

[Stampy]

Tennis would be awesome, but the play area would be a problem with 1:1. :lol

I guess tennis with Move will work in a similar manner as volleyball. (the player moves around the terrain regardless of your standing position, whereas your input with move reflects on the type of shot you perform (backhand, forehand, spin, lob, etc.); I guess only thing that will matter is if you get closer to the TV, then the player will move to the net. But regarding left to right movement, I am presuming that it will be completely controlled by AI.

 

[ULTROS!]

Tennis would be awesome, but the play area would be a problem with 1:1. :lol

Well, I hope it does!

 

[SSJ1Goku]

Was playing this for like 4 hours with friends last night. So fun. Two of my friends tried to play the gladiator dueling like who would on the Wii just moving rapidly and they just wore themselves out without anyone even winning. :lol

:lol

 

[Angst]

I liked the demo for SC (table tennis - yay!) so I will pick this up tomorrow after work.

Nice job on the OT, Ultros.

 

[Mad_Ban]

Well, I hope it does!

Will probably need to use a Navi for movement just to spite us. :lol

 

[gogogow]

This is actually the real Sports Champions European cover.

 

[marc^o^]

Table Tennis and Bocce Ball are beyond anything ever released in terms of motion accuracy.

This is a killer app. You simply need this game .

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Guys....my arm pains are gone, looks like a night of good sleep solved that. Time to fuck em again tonight.

 

[Corto]

As I said in the other Move thread:

I hate Kenji (sp?) in table tennis with a fiery passion.

He ALWAYS does a really short serve that I miss 9 times out of 10 (usually dont make contact or I hit it into the net).

I wish they put the AI as right handers, just to see how different the play would be.

Pro tip. If you got a wooden floor in your gaming room play barefooted. I will move around more quickly and reach almost every ball that the AI throws at me if I play that way.

And also, in the first day I made really strong and brisk movements (90ish km/h) to get flaming balls but due to the lack of feedback from the impact with the ball I overstretched my shoulder tendons. Had to rest for 2 days, and then I decided to make more deliberate movements not so brisk and tried to hit the ball early just after it bounced on the table and that improved considerably my game... and my sored arm!

Yeah, pretty sure this game will get some DLC (cover states it).

I hope they release Squash and Badminton.

Oh. My. God. YES! And kudos for the great OP Ultros.

 

[jiggles]

My favourite thing is when you lean forward for a shot in TT, and, forgetting the thing is still tracking where you are, stay leaning forward, begin your backswing for the next shot, and end up smacking the ball backwards with the back of your paddle, because it was actually behind you.

How many goddamn times until I learn? :lol

 

[Stampy]

I decided to make more deliberate movements not so brisk and tried to hit the ball early just after it bounced on the table and that improved considerably my game... and my sored arm!

Hmm, the ball really shouldn't be hit too early. As far as I have experimented, if I hit the ball earlier than needed, then the ball usually goes of the table, because most of the time opponent is sending curved or flaming shots, and you really don't have time to angle your racket and anticipate where the ball will bounce. I am just wondering how far are you in the tournament with this strategy (silver, gold, champion)?

 

[Corto]

Hmm, the ball really shouldn't be hit too early. As far as I have experimented, if I hit the ball earlier than needed, then the ball usually goes of the table, because most of the time opponent is sending curved or flaming shots, and you really don't have time to angle your racket and anticipate where the ball will bounce. I am just wondering how far are you in the tournament with this strategy (silver, gold, champion)?

Silver still. I'm trying to 3 star every stage first.

 

[Stampy]

I'm trying to 3 star every stage first.

Me too. Restart is my best friend.

 

[marc^o^]

Just read there will be DLC for this game. New sports would be awesome, but they could only release new characters or costumes...

 

[Revolutionary]

Remember to stretch your arm muscles (your triceps, in particular) prior to playing. I didn't stretch at all the first day so I've been in fairly moderate pain since.

 

[goomba]

Waggle died with Wii Motion plus.

 

[B-Dex]

Does anyone know how we unlock the other chars on the character select screen?

 

[mik]

Archery question: I'm playing with two Move controllers, which is great. But it only calibrates the controller for your arrow hand, not the one holding the bow, and I'm finding that I have to raise the bow controller unreasonably high to reflect what should happen on screen.

Anyone else have that or have a remedy for that?

 

[backbreaker65]

Yeah!!! for Sports Champions, you deserve your shine.

 

[Reknoc]

I didn't realise this had Bowls, hope they get some Cricket DLC aswell.

Definitly getting this when I get Move.

 

[Redbeard]

Move really is phenomenal technology. Every day I move up the ranks in Sports Champions I'm improving my game, the depth is simply amazing.

I liken Sports Champions to 'Party games for adults'. When I purchased my Wii I was dismayed at the lack of precision and how it was mostly a gesture based gimmick. I was excited for motion technology, but let down by the reality of the Wii's limitations.

Move is great for the casual or the hardcore. It's a very fun, incredibly demanding game if you put the time into it.

Unfortunately it was brushed off as simply a Wii Sports clone, and I don't think the reviewers put in enough time to properly review it and become acclimated with how much better the game gets as you improve your own skill. Not that it got bad reviews, mind you, but honestly this is easily the best of the genre by a wide margin.

I don't think many of the reviewers were truly appreciate enough of what Sports Champions is managing to accomplish. It's a very well designed game.

Waggle died with Wii Motion plus.

Unfortunately not

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqi2eaY_gZ0

 

[DryvBy]

Sucks we don't get the real woman on the cover. In America, we'd say that was false advertising anyway so I guess it makes sense.

On topic, my Sports game is here, waiting.... I even haev the Nav controller... but no Move controllers. THANK YOU, Newegg!

 

[Corto]

Archery question: I'm playing with two Move controllers, which is great. But it only calibrates the controller for your arrow hand, not the one holding the bow, and I'm finding that I have to raise the bow controller unreasonably high to reflect what should happen on screen.

Anyone else have that or have a remedy for that?

Camera on top of the TV or shooting from the hip. Hopefully one of these should do the trick...

 

[Agent X]

I got Sports Champions with my starter bundle the other day. It's a great game, and a fitting pack-in for the bundle as well.

 

[krypt0nian]

I now realize that I have to have a on day/off day with Gladiator Duel or I will suffer.

Now they need to add a leg work out game as DLC and we're set!



Say no to waggle! :lol

 

[teiresias]

I swear, I'm going to need to learn to play left-handed if I keep playing it as much, my right arm is going to be worn out!

 

[Corto]

Bad character modeling, lifeless and really low res.

Spoiler

jk great pic man!

 

[Jeels]

Two of my friends tried to play the gladiator dueling like who would on the Wii just moving rapidly and they just wore themselves out without anyone even winning. :lol

Picking it up alongside two moves after I get this week's paycheck. =)

 

[Mad_Ban]

I now realize that I have to have a on day/off day with Gladiator Duel or I will suffer.

Now they need to add a leg work out game as DLC and we're set!

Say no to waggle! :lol

guywithmovesattachedtohisfeet.jpg

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I can't find the pic for the life of me

 

[AniHawk]

Unfortunately it was brushed off as simply a Wii Sports clone, and I don't think the reviewers put in enough time to properly review it and become acclimated with how much better the game gets as you improve your own skill. Not that it got bad reviews, mind you, but honestly this is easily the best of the genre by a wide margin.

I don't think many of the reviewers were truly appreciate enough of what Sports Champions is managing to accomplish. It's a very well designed game.

Yeah, I don't see many reviewers in general paying attention to motion control games. Part of it is due to the games not really fitting with their audience, and part of it is due to 66% of the motion control devices out there are peripherals.

I think Sony does have the right idea though, and I think they're more serious about it than Microsoft is in certain ways. Or at least, they understand it better than Microsoft.

 

[expy]

Going to pick up the bundle tomorrow. Will need an additional PS EYE (for use with another PC for webcam).

 

[JWong]

Bad character modeling, lifeless and really low res.

Spoiler

jk great pic man!

I took a picture as I was licking my blade after winning Gladiator.

I did not keep it as I was wearing sleep wear.

 

[Reknoc]

I took a picture as I was licking my blade after winning Gladiator.

I did not keep it as I was wearing sleep wear.

I don't think I'd want to play Move when I'm in my "sleep wear", neighbours probably wouldn't much appreciate it either.

 

[Corto]

I took a picture as I was licking my blade after winning Gladiator.

I did not keep it as I was wearing sleep wear.

I think we need to make a poll to know how many of us play this game on our underwear. :lol :lol :lol

 

[Mad_Ban]

Right! Time to show Kenji who's boss!

I bet gold is going to be the end of me in table tennis. :lol

 

[Ken Masters]

Great game, I'll be picking up Move next year

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Fuck Kenji! :lol

 

[Stampy]

Fuck Kenji! :lol

Golden or silver one?

 

[teiresias]

Kenji, even in Bronze, always does those annoying serves that j . . u . . s . . t make it over the net. Drives me crazy!