GameZone's Matt Liebl writes, "The Last of Us is sure giving the PlayStation 3 a run for its money. There's no denying, Naughty Dog's latest survival adventure game looks damn good. with as impressive as Uncharted 3 was, I feel Naughty Dog has topped themselves with The Last of Us. And that's because the studio has mastered the PS3. Being six years old, Naughty Dog has had plenty of time to do so and it looks it it has paid off with The Last of Us. But just how much has the PlayStation 3's lengthy lifecycle benefited Naughty Dog in development?"
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i can't wait for this game. i cant wait for ps4 either.
@ grieversoul
im not bashing anything but stating what is apparent. i understand everything someone says on n4g is scrutinized but when i see something as true i like to say it truthfully. no game on any console is up to the last of us in regards to game tech. zombie u was just released and it will cost the amount it is to buy the last of us.
my point is i wont hold my tongue to be scene as console neutral when in fact there is one console this generation that is above all others. people can compare game tech ,quality in quantity and if ps3 isnt number one then that person is an idiot. people will have a few niche preference but console successes done lie on just one or two quality games.
ps4 is the number one choice for non biased gamers next gen who prefers quality and diverse titles in abundance with cutting edge tech.this is based off ps1,ps2,ps3 support so id rationally assume ps4 will get the same amazing support.
No need to bash the competition.
They have eyes too and know that already! :)
TLOU is everything I like in a game, good narrative, good looking, action, stealth, intense, survival horror, apocalyptic, upgrade items, etc...
So much elements that if well executed, this might be a game that comes once in a lifetime. I have faith in ND.
LMAO...wow.
nintendo is known for mario, zelda,metroid , maro kart. xbox is known for forza, halo, gears. playstation is known for a lot more titles than the rest. most wii u fans are waiting for the old franchizes like mario and the 4 other nintendo franchizes. most xbox gamers are waiting for gears, halo, forza on xbox 720. for ps4 a lot of playstation gamers are looking towards sequels but mostly the new franchizes like other ps consoles.
@logicwins
you need to work on reading,comprehension and context.
The finale of this great console couldn't be any better.
Paves the way for an awesome PS4 launch aswell.
Why does there have to be a choice, personally I will be getting both playstation and xbox consoles (already have the WiiU and loving it) as I don't want to miss out on anything.
Whether cheap or expensive as long as there is a balance of price and performance even if its not perfect it would be my practical choice.
Unlike many brand loyalist, I just want "the best" bang for my hard earned buck for my gaming needs that is all.
Go for the best. This is the principle of design Ken Kutaragi applied when designing the PS3 and it like a light house that has guided my way as a very satisfied gamer.
"--I think there are two types of engineers: One type is to explore the unknown premises and the other is to solve the mysteries of an already known fact." - Crazy Ken
http://techon.nikkeibp.co.j...
In my case for instance, I don't get the time to play more than one or two campaings per month andusually stick a good time to the same game online, so it's not like I really need to invest in another console to find something worth playing, in fact I can't even finish my backlog. And let's be realistic, even through I'm missing some games, mostly everything now a days is multiplatfom (and even with performance differences, the experience remains all around the same), buying another console for 2 or 3 games means one of my consoles would be, eventually, collecting dust most of the time... So it wouldn't be very smart of me to invest in yet another console, with even more accesories and games, even through I got the money, I'll probably won't get the time to enjoy everything.
So yes, sometimes you're better of choosing one... Doesn't mean I wouldn't enjoy having 'em all though.
getting back to the topic at hand i heard this "every last drop of power" speech before so im having a minor hard time beleiving that to be the case
Tell em like it is sis,,, Tell em like it is.
Now, what I was here to say: the game looks great, can't wait to get it.
and that its not just grey/brown shooter.
im going to get this game for sure
The PS3 and 360 were maxed out on launch day with sub standard framerates.
You are the worst type of fan boy. Go judge wii u when it only has 3 months in the market, and how is The last of Us since you obviously played the entire game to make such retarded accusations.
Dropping below 60 frames does not necessarily mean you've managed to maximize the utilization of all resources of a console. You could hit a bottleneck in RAM but yet be at 50% or less with the CPU or GPU. Over time, programmers find ways to use all the resources while developing strategies to code games to run more efficiently and use less power per task or effect.
The ps3 only has a slight edge over the xbox, like maybe 20% if the devs really know their $!@#! The ps3 is probably, at best 6x performance behind the Wii U. Hardware tells all.
When the PS4 comes I bet nintendo is going to need to choke the wiiu to death to keep up with third party support.
http://neogaf.com/forum/sho...
Don't expect next-gen multiplatform games to look as good as latest PS3 first party games, let alone PS4 first party games.
I'm sure at some point next gen though some game will have cutscenes that aren't too far off (most likely a huge Sony/MS exclusive--most likely a Halo pre rendered cutscene as MS goes all out and isn't afraid of using them or shelling out that kind of cash for marketing alone). Gameplay though, not a chance ;)
Only ones that could even hope for it are basically point and click or ate heavy games where "gameplay" is secondary (heavy rain for example--very scripted and tightly controlled). Even then those games don't always look as good as the cutscenes.
Basically, don't hold your breathe. Its still a gen or two away at the soonest and even then tech has a ways to go till could render multiple characters at that level (even it was just a head) on top of a realistic environment that wasn't completely lifeless.
Cool video though and shows how far tech has come. Basically hardware and finances are holding everything back (and time... Just think how long it would take for a full length game to release at that level of detail).
@Plasticaman: Not knocking the PS as I love it but as I said above, the only way a game can hope to consistently look like that is to basically be an interactive story like Heavy Rain.
Interactivity will probably be at a minimum (HR and Walking Dead for example as both were pretty much the same but with different style and production values). Most of the game you just walked around and could only interact with a few objects that lead to either in engine QTE or prerendered cutscenes.
Granted I loved HR and expect much the same with Beyond but don't expect that level of graphics in games with significantly more intense gameplay.
Want a teaser for February 20th? Here's the World's first screenshot of Gran Turismo 6:
https://twitter.com/KazHira...
The PS3 will have one more major squeeze from Naughty Dog Team B after Uncharted 3. A good 1-2 years after they launch the Last of US along with The Last Guardian, Final Fantasy Versus XIII, etc.
Sony is doing great! After Ni No kuni, God Of War & now TLOU sony is the definitive console gaming company for sure.
I think because of the bad launch and the mistakes sony has made will make ps4 even better. Ps4 will be the best next to ps2 mark my words...
I feel like maxing out a consoles power isn't that big of a deal, developers do it right away to see how much they have to work with. It's called benchmarking.
I always felt that the true genius in making good looking video games is efficiency and focusing on the aesthetics that people really notice. Not just "squeezing power" out of a CPU and GPU.
There is NO reason whatever, not to squeeze the power out of the PS3 in those games. Truth is, they used all it's power for each game, they never held back, however, they have learned to use system better after UC2,3 and now LoU
they have mastered the ps3 though... no one can deny that.
Still waiting on UnKarted though. One can dream right?
BEST AND MOST DYNAMIC LIGHTING SYSTEM EVER !
Naughty Dog is seemingly putting together a pretty sick and animated world. It's nothing short of exciting. I think anyone with a PS3 should be excited for this one.
TLOU is deserving all the hype it's getting, and to be honest, I only expect to be even better.
However i am very curious to see how the mp aspect looks. I cant wait to see and play the mp as well.
Of course it does.
PS3 is the only Machine capable of holding The LAST OF US
proof: http://vimeo.com/31247769
FXAA and MLAA = typical AA method.
SMAA T2X = new tech developed by crytek that can be used on consoles.
SSAA 16x and CSAA 16xQ = PC
hit me with disagrees fanboys, show me that truth really hurts you.
Can Crytek make sure their console game actually run in a decent frame-rate and native 720p this time around?
living under a rock uh?
have you seen the screenshots by lensoftruth?
played the beta yet?
They even compared stills against each other, where each one of them looked almost identical.. Too bad the stills couldnt compete with with the final full motion product in the end.
I remember watching an off camera video that showed them creating areas on one platform (PC) and then showing how it looked on both 360 and ps3 all on a muli monitor setup to showcase different platforms. They'd make changes and you could see it being adjusted as they saved the work. Was one of the cooler tech demos actually as they made a small island and then hopped "in game" to see if they needed to make adjustments for how far the jump on a broken dock had to be to reach the other side.
Th engine is incredible and they should be proud of it. If nothing else, Crytek at least is willing to show how it works and not just end results. I admit other devs make "better" games in a way but their engineers are insane. I'd love to see more developers use CE3 though and hope well see better support with it next gen like UE was so popular at the beginning of this one.
I first played Crysis 3 on either 360 or PS3 and whichever it was still looked and played great. Later I picked it up on PC though and HD texture pack and dx11 support blew it out of the water. I have 3 payed for for PC already and am looking forward to more of a return to original Crysis design.
Sony's most graphically impressive games are ALL linear, I wonder why...
Farcry 3 was more openworld then crysis ever was.
As for Sony's impressive list of games, Infamous 2 still looks amazing for a large open game, considering the ram constraints.
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
Assassins creed is another good looking game for console and open.
@M2 u love to hate I see.
Final Fantasy XIII: http://m.kotaku.com/5191628...
Killzone 3: http://m.computerandvideoga...
Uncharted 3: http://beefjack.com/news/un...
Uncharted 2: http://www.vg247.com/2009/1...
Regardless, can't wait for "The Last of Us" .
It just seems like Sony's logic is so discombobulated.
it'd be atleast a year after it's announced that it'll be released.
I think it's early to assume release dates for the PS4.
pc is all about brute power because ever year they bring out some new super graphics card, witch is all great but they never get the efficiency out of the cards, why because they rely one the raw power of the new cards and cpus.
console developers have years of the same system and for them to make improvements they have to run more efficient coding, lighting, engines, everything is more efficient on consoles leading to great jumps in each new ip.
pc are great i have a nice rig myself but yet ever time sony comes out with its latest and greatest game it gets me thinking why i spent all the money one my pc.