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Watch_Dogs' Creative Director On Resolution & Global Effects

DSOGaming writes: "Jonathan Morin, the game’s creative director, decided to explain what has happened with the game. As Morin said, Ubisoft had to choose between additional global effects and the internal resolution on consoles."

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Bugz3627d ago

13 more days guys.

13 more days.

GarrusVakarian3627d ago (Edited 3627d ago )

I've been counting down the days too. Open world games are my favourite types of games by far, and WD looks like it's going to be a great one. I really hope the world feels alive and as varied as Ubisoft tells us it does. I look forward to seeing how naturally pedestrians act and how they react to things that the player does in the world.

Not to mention that the whole hacking/surveillance theme greatly appeals to me, it's not often we get a game that bases itself on those things entirely, usually it's just elements of those things included in games.

Screw the resolution/framerate squabbles, i can't wait to play this.

Bugz3627d ago

That deserves a bubble.

You are the first person on these threads who has spoken my mind....

As long as the game is as awesome as they say, i dont really care if there are less resolution/framerates on release.

Ive been literally checking N$G and other sites constantly for news!

UltraNova3627d ago

I second that. To add to your excitement, Ubisoft learnt a valuable lesson when releasing a new IP (Assassins Creed)which has limited variation ending up repetitive, empty and boring. So I can only be optimistic about WatchDogs!

Lets hope the delay was spent in adding variation and not a couple rez pixels.

Bugz3627d ago

If anyone is playing this on the X1 (don't hate)

Add me up!

freeflowbugz

gameslayer24113627d ago

Agreed, The change in Reso/FPS, did nothing for my excitement, I play game for the gaming part, not the technical aspect, If I wanted to I would just buy it on my PC, but none of my friends have PCs' so I will get it on my 4 and enjoy it with them......AAAAHHHHHHHHH HURRY UP ALREADY!!!!!!!!!

Destrania3627d ago

While I do believe they could have got this to 1080p @ 30fps on PS4 if they didn't have other platforms to worry about (especially with it being cross-generation), I know I'll get a lot of enjoyment from it, and that's really what matters most by a long shot. 30fps doesn't bother me either about a game like this. Yes, I believe graphics and gameplay should evolve hand-in-hand, but at least Watch Dogs is doing something refreshing for the open-world action game genre. Going to be a great couple of weeks with the movies and games that are releasing leading up to E3.

Destrania3627d ago

Why'd people disagree with me? Weird.

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GentlemenRUs3627d ago

Is it really? Well, I've not really taken much notice of the date and I have one pre-ordered/paid for.

Least it's something to play right?

sigfredod3627d ago

Sadly he was the same that confirm that the ps4 version was at 1080p recently on a article, now they release this new trailer conviniently with the key prompts remove, seems that are trying to minimize the pre orders cancelation, myself still want to play it but i will not on day one, will wait for a price drop

OpieWinston3627d ago

That's a game breaking feature for you? The resolution...Really?

That's just sad.

Invest in a decent PC.

dantesparda3627d ago

Your sorry cuz he doesnt settle for subparness? You consoles guys will accept anything

AgentSmithPS43627d ago

It's such a complex game I'm going to wait and see what happens with bugs and how long it takes them to fix them. I want to buy day one but it's not worth the frustration, maybe I'll just play trials fusion and hope they fix the coffin bug.

osprey193627d ago

Ill take lighting, shading, aesthetics, texture, and excellent gameplay and story before resolution. They seem to be doing a brilliant job.

suicidalblues3627d ago (Edited 3627d ago )

Totally agree. But if you can have resolution AND all the other things, wouldn't you want that?

osprey193627d ago

They will eventually, but many people forget that this is the beginning of the generation, so both haven't been mastered yet. Remember when the first games came out on 360/ps3? Then look at the games that came out in the last year for them? Huge graphical difference.

kingduqc3627d ago

you talk like you can't have both

lul inferior products

osprey193627d ago

U can have both, but im just saying which id prefer if id have to pick, which at the early stage of this generation, developers have to

smolinsk3627d ago (Edited 3627d ago )

just hope you can enter alot more houses then in GTA V.

AgentSmithPS43627d ago

You can be a peeping Aiden and see what people are doing in the privacy of their own homes.

jay23627d ago

Once again, MS think that people are going to buy a console, witch is still behind at the same price......Any what are the PS3/360's? 400P/200p?

Gr1mmyshadows3627d ago

There are people who buy consoles to play exclusives so yes gamers will buy an XB1 and a WiiU

Salooh3627d ago

Bet it's the same resolution with really low quality of visuals and textures . They made it clear that they are not focusing on these two things. for this gen They focus on the graphics, visuals, dynamic world in online and single player.

My opinion , it's worth sacrificing these two for that.

However , there are many factors . You may see better looking games with better frame and resolution . That's just what these developers achieved .

Tedakin3627d ago

Trolls are always horrible at grammar and spelling. It's not a coincidence.

VectorSigma3627d ago

You have to be a complete loser to sit in chat all day and worry about people grammar and spelling go get your PHD in get a life you are the worst kind of troll grammar lmao this isn't a news paper article.

Jughead34163627d ago

It'd be tough for me to be a game developer. Gamers are a tough group of customers to satisfy. Something is always not right, or unsatisfactory. I wouldn't have the patience. In 2014, I want 1080p 60fps, but also have to realize that these are new consoles that haven't been mastered yet. It'll take time for devs to max them out. Just like last gen. Compare games from the beginning of last gen to the end of last gen. Looks almost like different consoles

osprey193627d ago

@jughead. People seem to be forgetting that little detail of it being at the beginning of the generation. 5 years on and games will look alot better. Its a marathon not a sprint.

Jughead34163627d ago

Agreed. This cycle is supposed to be 10 years. We're not even 1 year in and already getting some visually stunning games. Imagine in 5 years.

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The entire WatchDogs series is 87% off and it's not even Black Friday

If you are looking for a bargain, check out the huge discounts across the entire WatchDogs series on Steam.

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Watch Dogs Deserves A Remake, More Than Ever

With the world of information and technology, privacy and security growing every day, Watch Dogs deserves another chance in the spotlight, now more than ever.

RaidenBlack995d ago

The only Ubi title that deserves a faithful remake right now is Splinter Cell 1.
All 2014+ Ubi titles are just underwhelming. Especially ones from 2016+ are just cancer.

LucasRuinedChildhood995d ago (Edited 995d ago )

Seriously, are we so far removed from Ubisoft actually making good games that people now praise Watch_Dogs in retrospect?

"Watch_Dogs has remained one of my favourite games of the last ten years." Jesus Christ.

HankHill995d ago

I remember being so disappointed in Watch Dogs when I played it at release. It was alright, but I think I fell for the hype and I needed a game to play on my new PS4.

obidanshinobi995d ago

This is what happens when mediocrity gets praised as good.
Standards are slipping across the whole entertainment industry.
What was once considering rubbish is now considered as OK, what once was OK is now being praised as good etc etc.

LamerTamer994d ago

Everyone has their own likes. I liked it a lot myself. I played through it twice and liked the car chases and the open world with fairly decent environments and missions. It suffered from the whole downgrade thing where they showed graphics that weren't actually there. No game will appeal to everyone but it was still ambitious for it's time.

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gantarat995d ago

assassin's creed 1 should get a remake.

ExBee995d ago

For certain! AC1 was brilliant at the time but with new graphics and gameplay it would be amazing! Do you prefer old combat or new though?

RaidenBlack995d ago

I'd say a reimagining of AC1.
I direct AC1 remake would be a bad idea. It'll need better story pacing and significant better world building.

BlaqMagiq1995d ago

Old. Let it play like how it did with AC2-Syndicate style gameplay but refine the setting and story.

Profchaos995d ago

It would need a lot changed for it to be enjoyable again as even back in 2007 on launch we were all complaining about it's repetitive gameplay go here perform one of three side quests repeat then assassination now do it over and over until a big battle with a unforgiving checkpoint system.

BlaqMagiq1995d ago

Absolutely. It needs it. The only AC I truly didn't enjoy.

chicken_in_the_corn994d ago

I'd prefer it didn't. Ubisoft would make it so bloated, it wouldn't be anywhere near the original

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smolinsk995d ago (Edited 995d ago )

Absolutely, this watch dogs legion was terrible boring.

Profchaos995d ago (Edited 995d ago )

As a fan of the franchise legion was garbage and I regretted my purchase for the first time in the franchise the entire thing felt like an experiment in NPC behaviour and released without the writers input on what makes a good story.

I don't think I'm alone in that feeling though as wrench and Aiden are brought back and the campaign was rewritten to fit them.

I am tempted to buy the season pass to play it again with Aiden but fool me twice shame on me I'm waiting for a deep sale

camel_toad995d ago

Agreed. Despite the annoying hipness of the characters in part 2 I thought it was a really fun game. I was extremely disappointed and surprised at how many steps back they took with Legion. You'd think it was made by an entirely different team. Or was it?

It was just so devoid of fun.

LamerTamer994d ago

Honestly one of my biggest annoyances with Legion is that they took out the camera views for the driving. I mean the behind the car view that they stuck us with is near unplayable. I always used a first person driving view. After two releases why did they take OUT features? I don't get it.

TheSinsibleOne995d ago

The fist watchdog game was the best by far
After that they weren't weird and annoying with that hipster stuff. Aiden was a badass.

LamerTamer994d ago

I thought so at first too. I got used to it and it ended up being good after some play time. I just had to give it a chance.

TheEnigma313995d ago

Remake the PoP series from xbox/ps2/gc era

RaidenBlack995d ago

They are remaking Sands of Time.

TheEnigma313995d ago

That's good news. Hopefully it's done right.

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Inside the Driver game that died so that Watch Dogs could live

From VG247: "When cars slide, they leave tyre marks. In a game like Driver, they’re an aesthetic touch, part of the inherent cool of a handbrake turn. But those dark shadows in the road also tell a story. From tyre marks, you can determine the speed of a vehicle, when it started to skid, and its ultimate direction of travel – long after the car itself has vanished into the distance."

vallencer1060d ago

Different spellings in different parts of the world friend. Tyre is a correct way to spell it.

Pridefall1059d ago

Dunno why you got downvpted when tyre is correct in Australia.

mikefizzled11059d ago

The mystery that is En Fore Gee

neutralgamer19921060d ago

Give us driver San Francisco remastered

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen1060d ago

Why did they stop making some of the best games ever? Driver was one of them.

Gameseeker_Frampt1059d ago

Assassins Creed 2 showed Ubisoft how to make money and Far Cry 2 showed them that gamers don't like complex ideas. Now Ubisoft just turns out games that are just variations of the same thing.

WeAreLegion1060d ago

Best driving mechanics ever made. Nothing has come close.

Gardenia1060d ago

A story driven game with pure driving gameplay. I'd love to see a new Driver game or a remake of the first one.

ApocalypseShadow1060d ago

Yes. This one. A definite remake of the first without adding any ridiculous fluff. The first game had great physics and sound for its time. The start of the car in the beginning cinema I watched constantly. My father and uncles were big muscle and classic car freaks. Only thing crazy about the game was the relentless cops in the last level. Insane the way those police cars were and launched at you.

Bleemcast made it look better just like PC emulators. But would definitely take a remake.

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