The CEO of Epic Games, Tim Sweeney, has confirmed that the PlayStation 3 version of Unreal Tournament 2007 will allow the usage of mods, user-created software which are able to modify certain aspects of the game.
Speaking to gaming site GamaSutra.com, Sweeny pledged his support to the moding community and said that the online model which Sony will offer for the PlayStation 3 allows for more flexibility. Stating that the moding community was "an essential part of [Epic's] success", Sweeny announced that "We would love to transfer this mod community over to the console platforms."
Opinion is divided on this one for sure! Is motion blur good for gaming? Why do developers include it?
I hate any game that has motion blur and the first thing I do is switch off the motion blur in games. It just makes me nauseous.
I agree with Alex here, many implementations are terrible but when it is done right it improves the experience.
Alex from GamersFTW writes:
“In all seriousness though, I feel like DOOM’s success will be measured by how much the game has to offer. Graphically it’s looking spectacular, and I’m sure the latest multiplayer trailer caught all of our attention. Personally, the game is beginning to remind me of those late nights playing Unreal Tournament 3, which is totally a good thing. This, in addition to the promise of user-generated content, is making DOOM look like the best first-person shooter I’ve seen in ages.”
The campaign looks brilliant, like a true nostalgia trip to the original DOOM titles of old! The multiplayer equally looks like a trip down memory lane to fast-paced and frantic arena games a-la Quake, and honestly the MP REALLY makes me want to the get game at launch to capitalise on the hype. Problem is I'm not overly fussed with multiplayer typically in games, they can get weary after a while, and buying a game solely for its MP is risky - especially on console - as it's heavily dependant on the community!
Rock to my left, hard place to my right..
EDIT: On the MP note, does anyone know if it'll have bots available, similar to Unreal Tournament 3? I still give that a quick play time to time with bots (and all the mad mutators).
I’m exactly the same, usually multiplayer games are of no interest to me. But DOOM has sparked my curiosity, especially as someone who used to enjoy multiplayer first person shooters like Quake/Unreal. Totally understand your concerns about it being heavily dependant on the community, too. Which is just another reason they should include bots, in case the numbers need to be made up. I’m hoping the community will be good, considering the creative freedoms they’re handing over with the SnapMap thing.
Its basically a "console" ahead, in terms of graphics, of another shooter called Homefront thats getting ready to release. LOL
Great selections as always and they are...
Final Fantasy
Metal Gear Solid
Super Smash Bros.
Crypt of the Necrodancer
Unreal Tournament
Advance Wars
Payday 2
Can't wait until the console is infected with viruses, online is unplayable due to exploits and our consoles get bricked thanks to hackers.
There is a reason XBL is a closed system.
It was actually explained at TGS that developers and publishers have the option of either maintaining their own servers, or relying on Sony's internal servers (i.e. closed network). This is a actually a big reason that so many developers are excited about the PS3's Online Network. Sony's giving them a lot of freedom to do what they do best, and without any restrictions. True, quality assurance is a slight risk, but I'm sure they can handle it. Sony got the assistance of other companies as well for their online network, and on top of that have many, many years of experience.
As for the PS3 version of Unreal Tournament supporting mods, I think it's great. We should be able to have the same amount of functionality and freedom as PC users.
Your talking about exploits, hacks, and a huge amount of viruses and cheats. Screw That.
yea you guys are right. i dont want to get my ps3 and then get a virus or some other crap on it
nice to have mods on the ps3!!! and to the virus topic: the architecture is open does not mean it has more viruses. the only reason you are talking about viruses is because you are jaleous about ps3 will have mods and the xbox360 not.