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Facial Capture and Graphics Comparison of PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4

"Regardless of whichever side of the debate you fall on, no one can deny that the PlayStation 4 is a significant step up from the PS3. In fact, when viewing the tech demos and games showcased since its official reveal more than a month ago, it’s impossible not to look back in awe. The amazing thing is we haven’t even seen the true potential of the device – and we may not see it for many years to come."

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Tei7774467d ago

The PS3 Alfred Molina demo was a lie... That is all.

Heavenly King4467d ago (Edited 4467d ago )

Uncharted 3 looks better than that demo.

Tei7774467d ago (Edited 4467d ago )

Not too far off actually, but the details like the pigmentation, the specular lightin on the surface of the skin, the pores and the details in the eye are missing in my opinion.

http://www.gamingunion.net/...

Theres a reason why the kara demo (released 6 years later) has lower texture quality and polygons, because its actually achievable.

NeXXXuS4466d ago

funny how Final Fantasy VIII was on the PS2 portion was on those videos :P
Even to this day, the PS1 Final Fantasy games are still incredible in terms of graphics.

darthv724467d ago

the PS1 had me at that t-rex demo. That was epic for the time. Everything since then has been evolutionary....ha...get it, evolution...dinosaurs

Oh forget it.

Jaqen_Hghar4467d ago

a man is amused by your comment. A man will give you a funny bubble.

Minato-Namikaze4467d ago

@jaqen is that a elfman reference? lol

HarryMasonHerpderp4467d ago

Yes! the T-rex demo was awesome I loved that stuff as a kid. I can remember playing it on a demo that came with the PS1. Along with some fish thing underwater. Oh man you've just proper got me going on a nostalgia trip!
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
http://www.youtube.com/watc...

lizard812884467d ago

TBH, I think most gamers don't give a shit about facial expressions. I never once looked at a video game character and was like wow, their face....is so real looking.

TheOneWhoIsTornApart4467d ago

It's not about the face looking real its about the faces ability to show emotion.

Ezz20134467d ago (Edited 4467d ago )

after reading your comment
i have facial expression you would care about

SonyPS3604466d ago

Either I'm missing something or these three people replying are overreacting to a weak burn.

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guitarded774467d ago

Maybe you don't care about how good the facial expressions are, but you'd probably care if all characters ran around with a blank expression on their faces. Maybe some or even many won't understand the amount of work that goes into creating the detailed expressions, but they will get more immersed in the game without even being aware of such techniques.

shadowst174467d ago (Edited 4467d ago )

Depends on the game, a game like heavy rain can definitely use facial expression to show the emotion as for a game like call of duty wouldn't. You should play LA Noire, if you don't go 'wow look at those faces, then there is something wrong with you.

Ezz20134467d ago (Edited 4467d ago )

did you see or played uncharted games
god of war 3/ascension

and did you also see the last of us new trailer and beyond two souls ?!

those games have some of the best facial expression in gaming history

EDIT: @ilive
no biggy my friend
i just suck at English
not my first language

ILive4467d ago

@EEZ2013

In that instance, you are suppose to use the word see as opposed to saw. This is just for future reference, I am not trying to be an ass.

violents4466d ago

I totally care about facial expressions, in real life like 80% of communication is non verbal(ie facial expressions and body language) This type of graphical detail isnt just so things look pretty, there is a depth of emotion that you just cant get to without detailed and realistic facial espressions and proper body language.

pupunoob4466d ago

LA Noire made me go WTF when I saw the facial expressions. It was so good.

Zefros4466d ago (Edited 4466d ago )

I tyhink it depends on what game you are playing. like Beyond: two souls will be all about delivering emotions, in this part facial expressions are really important. But in games like cod and bf, i wouldn't give a two shit flying fu*k.

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abzdine4467d ago

i wonder how things will be with PS5!
cant realize how deep the gap is between generation before i see comprative videos like these.
Amazing progress!

Sharius4467d ago

the 4th strong with this one

Heavenly King4467d ago

I dont think there was actually any facial capture in the PS1 era at all.

Ezz20134466d ago

do you remember spider man games on ps1 ?!
those were the best fun i had with spoderman games

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Sony is all-in on PlayStation Plus, says its most expensive tier is thriving

Sony kicks off PS Plus' 15th anniversary by chatting with Game File about the past, present and future of its gaming subscription service: Talking price, catalogue tweaks and where the PS3 games are.

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CrimsonWing691h ago

Glad, I’m about to downgrade when they raise the price. For me, I don’t really access much or care about the games they have in the library and if I do, it’d be cheaper to just buy them over time rather than stick to some expensive subscription model.

crazyCoconuts5m ago

When you're new to the service you've got an avalanche of games to play. After you catch up, I agree, it's not worth it beyond the Essential tier for me.
That being said, the Essential tier is the best deal in console gaming imo, based on the monthly games you get to keep.

Alos881h ago

Extra is probably the best value for money right now, Premium doesn't have anything special enough to justify paying the additional imo.

OtterX38m ago

*unless you have a Portal & you catch Premium on discount during Days of Play or Black Friday.

Yea, I really do wish they'd up their effort on Premium titles, but allowing a large catalog of titles that can stream to your Portal without even having to use your PS5 is pretty awesome. We travel about 2 hours to stay with my inlaws from time to time, so it's been pretty killer to only need to take my Portal for that!

jznrpg52m ago

Add some more classics with trophies. Vagrant Story first

OtterX35m ago

Nice choice. I agree!

Jeanne D'Arc was my favorite PS+ catalog title from last year & I Platinumed it!

darthv7250m ago

cloud streaming to the portal, without using the ps5, is the selling point of premium to me.

Obscure_Observer32m ago

If the consumers are happy, Sony is even happier.

It is what it is.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds — SEGA Takes The Win | CGM

After playing Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds at Summer Game Fest 2025, I think SEGA has something special and is innovating in the arcade racing world.

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Little Nightmares 3 finally gets release date, Nintendo Switch 2 version, new trailer

Little Nightmares 3 release date finally revealed following a delay, and it's coming before Halloween - watch the new trailer.

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