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How Forza Horizon 3 became the most beautiful game on Xbox

In the age of photorealism, developer Playground Games used intricate HD sky footage and ‘sub-pixel’-detail car models to raise the bar on authenticity.

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christocolus2837d ago (Edited 2837d ago )

Playground Games did a great job. I can't wait too see what they do next also it's pretty cool to see that they collaborated with Rare to use tech from Sea of Thieves to make the ocean look as good as it does.

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KiwiViper852837d ago (Edited 2837d ago )

It really is beautiful. The best sky in the history of games. And Australia was the perfect location. But that's just the surface of the game. The gameplay trumps all Imo, to the point that I'm not even looking at the scenery. The amount of customisation options, both with the cars, and events is insane, there is literally something for everyone. The PR stunts were an awesome addition, the danger signs being my favorite, sometimes building a purpose built car for one specific jump. All this plus it takes place in a massive open world? Playground games must've made a deal with the devil, because that amount of talent is just not normal.

As for where do they go next? I'm hoping everyone gets to visit NZ in some DLC... Go Google "Arthurs pass" and tell me it doesn't fit the horizon universe. Snowy mountain roads anyone?

sammarshall1022837d ago (Edited 2837d ago )

I still can't believe it only took 2 years for a game of this caliber

Everything in the game looks incredible

@Texas and Cobra obviously they have the foundation already from previous titles along with updates to the Forza engine but it's still impressive

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XXanderXX2837d ago

This game is so awesome & beautiful that it's time MS made an offer to make Playground games part of Turn10 on a permeant base . Get it done MS/Phil

DivoJones2837d ago

I think they've tried, but if they're able to make enough money to stay independent that's how they choose to be. IGN has had an executive from Playground do a number of podcasts where they talked about that very topic, and the freedom to do what they want and how they want is a very powerful thing. Studios generally want to get acquired if they're brand new or struggling financially.

XXanderXX2837d ago

So far they have been able to do as they want & how they want with FH for 3 games already , besides they are still very new studio and have no other games aside from FH series
I just rather see a permeant relationship, than risk another Bioware episode .

sammarshall1022837d ago

The most beautiful racing game ever

ShadowKnight2837d ago (Edited 2837d ago )

One of the most beautiful games on PC especially in native 4K 60fps 🙌

FlameWater2837d ago (Edited 2837d ago )

I'm playing this game maxed out on PC so it's gotta be a console thing for people to believe this game is graphically perfect. Screenshots are either filtered or up scaled. The first city looks terrible and the cars look bloated with little detail. Plenty of bland textures and generic low res structures. But then again it could be issues with the port.

nX2836d ago

The bigger question is what are YOU playing? When it comes to graphics FH3 is not even within the top 5.

kstuffs2837d ago

You are probably playing PS4 version where the dynamic resolution scales to 10p.

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Sea of Thieves Developer Rare Now Has a Dedicated Doggo Park

Rare, the developer behind pirate adventure Sea of Thieves, has introduced a dedicated dog park to its studio grounds for employees' good boys and girls.

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CrimsonWing691d 8h ago

Is the industry hurting for money or not?

Hofstaderman1d 8h ago

They belong to XBOX. Its a dog's life....

Chocoburger1d 8h ago

Nice thing they did, but not actually gaming related, not sure why this article was approved. Also strange informing us what game Rare worked on, as if we don't know their legacy.

Tacoboto1d 8h ago

Sorry you hate dog news - here's a game-related headline for you, the latest: "Deathsprint 66 is a hyperviolent freerunner that proves game journos suck at games | Video Gamer"

Yeah we need more headlines like *that* on this site, instead of news about a studio's employee perks.

GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Its actually nice to see a story like this instead of the usual doom and gloom but people still moan, anyhow hope these beautiful doggos have a great life.

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GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Really nice story, kudos to Rare.

Mulletino14h ago

I went to look at new apartments and saw only dog parks, no kid parks. We're so screwed.

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Concept Art For Bluepoint's Next Game Spotted In PlayStation Tour Video

A new PlayStation Malaysia tour video shows what looks to be concept art for Bluepoint's next game.

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phoenixwing1d 12h ago

Damn was hoping for a fantasy setting. Looks futuristic

jznrpg1d 10h ago (Edited 1d 10h ago )

I think that’s a screensaver if you look to the right it looks more like a fantasy game and so does the concept art leaked earlier. Who knows though

phoenixwing12h ago

Unless that structure/pillar thingy in the right picture is long forgotten technology it's futuristic.

Name Last Name1d 11h ago (Edited 1d 11h ago )

Another shooter? Yawn. Thought the prevous concept looked more fantasy.

shinoff21831d 1h ago (Edited 1d 1h ago )

I hope not.

just_looken21h ago

With there same look on the right a arena setting this might be live service game #5 from sony

So a live service shooter like concord.....

StormSnooper20h ago

It looks like a fantasy game on the right screen. You are looking at a screensaver.

Goodguy011d 11h ago

Been looking forward to what they have next. Looks interesting.

Eonjay1d 11h ago

Really excited to see them release an original IP

GaboonViper1d 7h ago

Looks like my dream of them remaking Metal Gear Solid is over, still cant wait to see what they are cooking up.

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World of Warcraft developers form wall-to-wall union at Blizzard Entertainment

The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.

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XiNatsuDragnel1d 21h ago

Unions in gaming are necessary fr fr

montebristo1d 10h ago

I used to be anti-union, it kills productivity, investment and turns product mediocre. Their games suck anyways though so what was lost? Might as well get their people paid until they are dissolved.

shinoff21831d 9h ago

Unions are necessary regardless of how you feel. You know how fked the working class would be without them. As if we're not already.

montebristo1d 8h ago

No they aren’t, regardless of how you feel. Unions make zero sense for skill based labor. They are for people who press a button every 10 seconds on an assembly line. “working class” is a made up term. I don’t care about corporations or developers, I just want good games lol. Killing your incentives to appease the lowest common denominator doesn’t lead to great games imo

montebristo1d 3h ago (Edited 1d 2h ago )

I wasn’t trying to be offensive if I came off that way. The Union is an old mentality and I can see their usefulness but also the danger. We’re in the age of AI and robots and skill based labor. Unions can be dangerous these days. You could replace your entire workforce in one move. Checkmate. Look to the kiosk replacing workers in the 20 dollar minimum wage era.

Well run businesses don’t need unions. If you need a Union that business won’t survive anyway. Unless it’s propped up by the government with corporate welfare (which is the real issue). If you’re not going to spend some on your workers (Amazon, Google) then your welfare is cut off. No tax breaks. All you put together don’t match their wealth and resources, the union is a traditional memory at this point and counterproductive with this new enemy we face. They need a flying elbow from the top ropes. And by “working class is a made up term” I just mean we’re not a class system and even CEO Bobby Kotick puts in a days work lol. Or did.. It’s just a vague term that doesn’t mean anything no offense lol. People say “middle class” but that can change quick right? Up or down. That’s not a “class system”.