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[PistolGrip]

Is that...possible!?

If they incorporate it into the PS3 SDK, there should be no excuse. Developers would be resposible then and if all first party games have them it may push even Third Party guys to improve their shiat or be critized.

 

[InterMoniker]

I had a feeling those 3 8.5's from EGM/1up would be among the lowest scores.

 

[SolidSnakex]

So people are ok with prerecorded cutscenes as long as it gets rid of loading entirely?

 

[Loudninja]

So people are ok with prerecorded cutscenes as long as it gets rid of loading entirely?

Yep

 

[dark10x]

So people are ok with prerecorded cutscenes as long as it gets rid of loading entirely?

Hmmm...

It depends on how much of an impact it would have. In the case of Uncharted, I noticed that the demo loads immediately as you can skip the cutscene and jump right into the game.

I prefer seeing things done in realtime as even slight artifacts can bother me somewhat. Still, the video in Uncharted seemed very well compressed, so I don't think it will be a huge issue.

 

[deepbrown]

So people are ok with prerecorded cutscenes as long as it gets rid of loading entirely?

As long as the quality is good...which Blu-ray allows.

 

[quetz67]

So people are ok with prerecorded cutscenes as long as it gets rid of loading entirely?

as long as I dont even notice. the point here is that the cutcenes use the exact same assets as the game and if prerecording them guarantees an even more fluid experience, it is not only OK but just the obvious and right choice

 

[mintylurb]

So, I finally got around to playing the demo. Although the game's graphics are quite nice, frequent tearing especially when there are more than 2 enemies was rather distracting. Oh, vsync where art thou..;/

 

[deepbrown]

So, I finally got around to playing the demo. Although the game's graphics are quite nice, frequent tearing especially when there are more than 2 enemies was rather distracting. Oh, vsync where art thou..;/

play it at 720p not 1080i.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

Edge had were pretty harsh on the title but I think they will give it a 8-9.

I am actually expecting EDGE to score it higher than I would normally assume due to eurogamers review that probably has no bearing on it whatsoever but I am feeling good today.

Out of curiosity what games this year has EDGE scored and have they ever given a 10 to something.

 

[Systems_id]

Anyone notice the shipping date on EBs website has changed to 11/16? Is it possible we're getting the game on Saturday?

 

[deepbrown]

I am actually expecting EDGE to score it higher than I would normally assume due to eurogamers review that probably has no bearing on it whatsoever but I am feeling good today.

Out of curiosity what games this year has EDGE scored and have they ever given a 10 to something.

DId you read their preview? Think they gave a 10 to Halo3

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

DId you read their preview?

No I gather it was pretty bad but in all honesty the first couple builds seemed to let everyone down and definitely werent all there yet. How long ago was the preview.

DId you read their preview? Think they gave a 10 to Halo3

Ahhhhh god really?
Thats disappointing they arent a tough critic they are just a super finicky one.

 

[mintylurb]

play it at 720p not 1080i.

Well, I play my ps3 games at 720p.

 

[tinfoilhatman]

Hmmm...
I prefer seeing things done in realtime as even slight artifacts can bother me somewhat. Still, the video in Uncharted seemed very well compressed, so I don't think it will be a huge issue.

I don't understand why, I don't like pre-rendered stuff when it looks WAY WAY different from gameplay. To me this ruins the experience. Uncharted looks close enough to gameplay to me where it doesnt' bother me and if they can further reduce loading\processing time then more power to em.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Hmmm...

It depends on how much of an impact it would have. In the case of Uncharted, I noticed that the demo loads immediately as you can skip the cutscene and jump right into the game.

I prefer seeing things done in realtime as even slight artifacts can bother me somewhat. Still, the video in Uncharted seemed very well compressed, so I don't think it will be a huge issue.

It seems like something that could become more common as this gen goes on for this exact reason. According to ND they aren't doing anything in hte cutscenes that they don't do during gameplay, so it doesn't seem like much of an issue. Especially when you consider how much it benefits the gameplay.

 

[Shaheed79]

The only thing I don't like about this game are the prebaked explosions that all look exactly the same no matter if you're blowing up a barrel or a jeep. I'm use to seeing dynamic explosions and nice physics with debris flying everywhere. They remind me of explosions you would find in a strategy game or Planescape Torment. I also don't see what this game is borrowing from RE4. If anything it's more akin to Tomb Raider and analog aiming (in any game) is really starting to look and feel dated and clumsy but I guess that can't be helped with this game.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

I don't understand why, I don't like pre-rendered stuff when it looks WAY WAY different from gameplay. To me this ruins the experience. Uncharted looks close enough to gameplay to me where it doesnt' bother me and if they can further reduce loading\processing time then more power to em.

Oh no....I better go get some advil.

 

[neojubei]

I had a feeling those 3 8.5's from EGM/1up would be among the lowest scores.

I had the same feeling. I have a similar one with gamespot.

 

[tinfoilhatman]

Oh no your back....I better go get some advil.

I guess thats what I get when I try and say somthing nice, believe it or not I'm excited about this game(after playing through the demo a couple more times) I'm trying to determine if i can just walk in to EB and buy it on Thur\Firday or if I should preorder.

This looks to be my Idiana jones fix for 07

 

[PistolGrip]

Well, I play my ps3 games at 720p.

many of us do not get tearing at all. Could you try and take the 1080i option off from the video settings. Could also just be tv diffrences.

 

[Forsete]

Well, that was fast. Just got the approval for our videos, so here they are:
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_5511_en.html

First 10 minutes part 2. 2 explorations videos, 2 shooting videos, one CQC video. I'll add one more that should please you guys a bit later

MP4/Xvid versions are encoding of course.

About those vids.. is the frameloss due to the game, capture process or.. my PC?

 

[TONX]

http://www.gamersyde.com/stream_5341_en.html

watch this vid guys, great music!

Don't know why, but out of all the media I've seen for Uncharted, this one was definitely the best.

Spoiler

It's the music.

 

[Lord Error]

So people are ok with prerecorded cutscenes as long as it gets rid of loading entirely?

If it lets them roll over music and audio from cutscene to the game like they are doing, I actually welcome that. Can't really see artifacting on my TV (plasma be blessed), and audio handling like that is an actual material advantage to game, rather than some superficial feeling of "completeness" of knowing that something non-interactive runs in realtime.

That said, if they can do this audio thing and seamless switch from cutscenes to game all in realtime, and make cutscenes a bit interactive at that (like moving camera or something) that would be even better.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

I guess thats what I get when I try and say somthing nice, believe it or not I'm excited about this game(after playing through the demo a couple more times) I'm trying to determine if i can just walk in to EB and buy it on Thur\Firday or if I should preorder.

Im glad your excited but lets keep the conversation on that if possible..

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

This has also been mentioned before, but the demo has by far the best action music I've heard in a game.

 

[Chiggs]

I just got back from a 3 week vacation the other day, so I'm a little behind on things here. Anyway, I just downloaded the demo for Uncharted, and I'm finding it pretty difficult (even on lower settings). Anyone else having that issue? Or do I just suck at it?

 

[Wollan]

This has also been mentioned before, but the demo has by far the best action music I've heard in a game.

Here's another action scene (not the demo):
http://www.gamersyde.com/stream_5341_en.html

 

[Loudninja]

Here's another action scene (not the demo):
http://www.gamersyde.com/stream_5341_en.html

Yeah, thats a great one, great music

I just got back from a 3 week vacation the other day, so I'm a little behind on things here. Anyway, I just downloaded the demo for Uncharted, and I'm finding it pretty difficult (even on lower settings). Anyone else having that issue? Or do I just suck at it?

DOnt worry, you get better, just keep playing.

 

[deepbrown]

Well, I play my ps3 games at 720p.

Are you sure? Because I played the game at 720p, and then at 1080i...there was tearing in the later, but not in the former.

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

Here's another action scene (not the demo):
http://www.gamersyde.com/stream_5341_en.html

I'm partial to the muted but pulse pounding chapel (?) shootout music. If I ever find myself in the need to infiltrating a building and taking out a lot of people, I'll be sure to have that music on my mp3 playlist.

 

[Lord Error]

Anyone notice the shipping date on EBs website has changed to 11/16? Is it possible we're getting the game on Saturday?

Doubtful. They had date as 11/15, and now they're just probably pushing it back day by day.

 

[jeremy_ricci]

So people are ok with prerecorded cutscenes as long as it gets rid of loading entirely?

Why does it matter? It's not like the game experience changes if it's real time or not. The consistent style and look between both keeps you immersed, so the medium in which it's presented does not effect anything.

Why are you asking this question?

 

[deepbrown]

ANybody want to play the game before they see videos of every level?

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

I just got back from a 3 week vacation the other day, so I'm a little behind on things here. Anyway, I just downloaded the demo for Uncharted, and I'm finding it pretty difficult (even on lower settings). Anyone else having that issue? Or do I just suck at it?

I found it damned near impossible during my first try, but I've come to the conclusion that this was because I was playing it like Gears. Play it more like Rainbow but add a fast moving action element and 360 degree character motion.

 

[tinfoilhatman]

The consistent style and look between both keeps you immersed, so the medium in which it's presented does not effect anything.

As long as this is the case all future games should handle cutscenes in this fashion.

 

[mintylurb]

many of us do not get tearing at all. Could you try and take the 1080i option off from the video settings. Could also just be tv diffrences.

you mean my tv's video setting? I suppose I'll give that a try once I get home, although I'm not quite sure if such setting is even present. ;d And if you mean my ps3's video setting then 1080i is already unclicked.

 

[deepbrown]

Doubtful. They had date as 11/15, and now they're just probably pushing it back day by day.

They changed it to the 19th only two days ago. So they've changed it back again

 

[PistolGrip]

Doubtful. They had date as 11/15, and now they're just probably pushing it back day by day.

I thought they had changed it to the 19th. Now its back to 16th. Whats going on

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

I found it damned near impossible during my first try, but I've come to the conclusion that this was because I was playing it like Gears. Play it more like Rainbow but add a fast moving action element and 360 degree character motion.

So Andrews have you been playing the demo some more whats your updated consensus?

 

[Elhandro]

This has also been mentioned before, but the demo has by far the best action music I've heard in a game.

Did you play Halo, I mean the drums, Really. I hate to make comparisons but you really need to play more games if you think this game is at the top with best action music.

Regardless, This game will be got. F' Assassins creed, Uncharted is my action game of the momment with Mass Effect (hopefully) game of the Year.

The demo was great fun, memories of the First Syphon filter. And the graphics are outstanding but not the best Ive seen this gen.

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

So Andrews have you been playing the demo some more whats your updated consensus?

I finished it last night, and I don't know if it's because I've been playing COD4 and gotten used to a more careful approach to combat, but it actually clicked now. I still have trouble with the movement; neither normal nor inverted feel natural, for some odd reason. But in the moments where the combat flows, it's awesome. And the enemy reaction to being shot or even just shot at is great.

 

[tanod]

I also don't see what this game is borrowing from RE4. If anything it's more akin to Tomb Raider and analog aiming (in any game) is really starting to look and feel dated and clumsy but I guess that can't be helped with this game.

You don't have an endless flood of ammo, so you have to play conservatively.
There's no auto-aim so you have to be really precise with your targeting.
The enemies are aware of where your aiming and shooting and your location.

Those three things make the gunplay feel a lot like RE4 to me.

 

[Firewire]

Guys the release is the 19th, Sony stated this 2 days ago, this is just someone looking at old info on the EB computer system again. Don't trust this shit, if Sony or Naughty Dog announce a new date I'll believe them not what EB's screwed up computer system says.

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

Did you play Halo, I mean the drums, Really. I hate to make comparisons but you really need to play more games if you think this game is at the top with best action music.

I've played a shit ton of games in my day, and none of them have action music this good and this pulse pounding. No, not even pretentious old Halo.

 

[Loudninja]

WHat the hell? the combat is NOTHING like TR

 

[AltogetherAndrews]

Seriously, what? I haven't been sold on the combat at all until last night, but even before then I could certainly recognize that it's anything but dated.

 

[Erebus]

So people are ok with prerecorded cutscenes as long as it gets rid of loading entirely?

If the pre-recorded cut-scenes still use the in-game engine, why not?

 

[PistolGrip]

you mean my tv's video setting? I suppose I'll give that a try once I get home, although I'm not quite sure if such setting is even present. ;d And if you mean my ps3's video setting then 1080i is already unclicked.

yeah I meant on the PS3s. oh well i guess u are stuck with clipping

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

I finished it last night, and I don't know if it's because I've been playing COD4 and gotten used to a more careful approach to combat, but it actually clicked now. I still have trouble with the movement; neither normal nor inverted feel natural, for some odd reason. But in the moments where the combat flows, it's awesome. And the enemy reaction to being shot or even just shot at is great.

It seems a lot of people are having to get used to its pace especially coming off something like COD4.