3D is the future of gaming, say Ubisoft

Critical Gamer Writes: There are strong rumours that the most successful home console on the planet, the Wii, is soon to embrace the brave new world of HD graphics. It surely won't be long before the majority of gamers are playing their games in High Definition; but what's the next step in Bigger Better More graphics?

According to Ubisoft, the inevitable next step is 3D. Their James Cameron's Avatar tie in, while it doesn't require a 3DTV to play, will be the first mainstream PS3 and Xbox 360 game to fully support the technology's 3D imaging. Brand manager for the game in the UK, Phil Brannelly, told us in our interview that 3D is definitely the future for games. He even went so far as to say "In the future, we'll be saying to our grand-kids 'I remember playing games in 2D' and they'll just tell us to shut up!"

[Mondayding]

Yeah, and in the future we'll all be driving hover cars or using jet packs to get to work. And everyone will be going to the feelies and using soma.

Believe it when I see it

[unknown_gamer]

Agree I don't think 3D games are the future

[ColdFire]

3D gaming is not the future, it is old. I like it on single player, but it's not so great on multiplayer. Games with simple art styles work best with it from the ones I have played.

It is not the most amazing thing ever, and it certainly is not new. ANY PC game can be played in 3d easily.

[MNicholas]

- No headaches
- No glasses
- Effective at multiple simultaneous viewing angles

[Venatus-Deus]

It's never worked for me in the past but things are looking promising.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/f...

[TotalPS3Fanboy]

that's 3D, and that's the future.

[Jim Crikey]

Wow, an Aldous Huxley reference? There ARE one or two people on N4G with brains!!

[glennc]

the future is virtual reality (just like it was 20 years ago but we weren't ready for it). 3d is just one aspect. i can see interesting uses for Xbox360 Natal in the future.

[kaveti6616]

You all should be a little more positive about it.

70 years ago, most scientists believed that Vacuum tubes were always going to be used in computers and electronics. And when transistors were first created, they sucked bawls. They didn't work very well and they made more noise than tubes and most companies that created consumer-related products thought tubes would last forever.

Flash forward to today. Transistors have been refined. All the major problems are gone. There are around 500 million transistors in computer chips of this era, and the number will continue to rise.

Where are vacuum tubes? In novelty radio equipment? Yeah, their time is done.

Have the same optimism for 3D gaming. Right now it looks lame, it doesn't look promising, and many of you will list a handful of flaws that spell doom for it, but have some self-respect. Don't count yourself in the group of naysayers. Because if the heads of the industry are telling you flat out that this is the future of gaming, then at least be open to the idea. I am willing to bet that as time passes by and people adapt to newer forms of television technology, 3D gaming and viewing of other media will take off.

[scruffy_bear]

There I've said it, I don't care about 3D gaming I just care about great games

[Mista T]

unless they make 3d to where you don't need the glasses then I don't care about 3d

[scruffy_bear]

That's my biggest problem with 3D, I hate the glasses

[Fishy Fingers]

True they are annoying, although the new clear lenses are a long way from the "gold ol days" of red and blue films. But I dont see away around them, at least without some serious advances in the tech.

I must admit, a while ago I was completely against the idea of 3D but having seen a few new movies and the Avatar trailer in 3D at the cinema I'm far more open to it.

[sikbeta]

Totally AGREE with you, that's the main problem when we talk about 3D

[Briefcase Joe]

If they give me the option of playing in 2D, I don't really care if, in the future, every game can be played in 3D. If I'm forced to play in 3D, I'll be super pissed.

[Veneno]

When I play Uncharted 2 I sit super close to my big "40 LCD. It really does make you feel like your in the game world! I can't wait to see what Sony has done with this. I know it will be amazing.

[Jockie]

Even the TV companies say that 3D tech will stay as a high -end luxury item for rich people for the forseeable future, don't see it going mainstream for many years, assuming it even catches on. All reeks of cheapy gimmick to me, never been impressed by 3D films.

[ThePostalDudeX]

I'm still waiting for virtual reality.....the virtual boy just didn't do it for me.

[Fatal Blow]

I am looking forward to see how it's gonna be i don't mind watching some 3d movies and games but not all games and movies need to be in 3d

[Feral Gamer]

There are people with vision problems that wouldn't be able to use 3D glasses properly.

[Jockie]

They only semi-work for me as my eyes aren't perfectly aligned. Problem being that it hurts like hell after a while.

[facelike]

Well there are people in wheelchairs who cant play Wii Fit yet that is selling fine.

[Feral Gamer]

There's a difference between one exercise game and an entire generation of games.

[EpsilonTeam]

Sony's new bravia line will support 3d and ps3s will receive 3d treatment. Since sony's involved i believe that 3d gaming is the future. Others will follow up later as always.

[Golfcoachh]

Avatar is coming out for both the 360 and ps3 in 3d so nobody is going to be behind. Geez.

[BYE]

So, Pachter works for Ubisoft now?

[Bodyboarder_VGamer]

As long as glasses or other stupid things are needed to enjoy the 3D image, it will always be a failure in my book.

[jessdnld]

Its no debut that 3D is future of Games and animation.today we see everywhere use of 3D.its a good option for dong something different and news.

http://ezinearticles.com/?A...

[hoops]

It's a nice feature but its not the future...at least until you don't require the glasses and a HDTV that supports 120hz.
I played Batman Arkham in 3D with Nvidia's glasses setup and its cool,but its not a "must HAVE

[4point7BillionLoss]

wot happened to 4D?

[lh_swe]

So it's coming over time (get it).

[ZombieAutopsy]

Teh ps3 exists on both the 3 dimensional level and the 4th. /sarcasm...kinda

[lh_swe]

Sure 3D would be cool but it would have a lot of problems like some people gettig dizzy, sick etc from looking at the 3D image since it's essentially an illusion the eyes constantly try to "correct" the image and this strains the eye.

I have personally gotten a headache from a 3D movie.

[Cubes]

Having seen Up, and A Christmas Carol in 3D. I have to say it does add to the cinema experience. However I've just upgraded my TV to HD, and the thought of forking out £3000 for a new set just doesn't appeal to me at the moment. They just seem desperate for us to spend even more money on gimmicks.

[rohail88]

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[sagapo]

the next step will be 3D tv's, so no 3d glasses will be required. Such TV's already exist, but are way too expensive.

[ReBurn]

I remember way back when the PlayStation first debuted the games were touted as 3D and we would be playing in full 3D worlds. Now we're talking about games in stereoscopic 3D. To be honest I'd prefer that they invest the R&D money in improved photorealistic graphics and better framerates and leave gimmicky 3D out of the picture.

Anyone else remember playing Rad Racer on the NES with the red and blue glasses? How long did it take you to turn the 3D off and just play with the regular visuals?

[jsc249jobal]

[Kaneda]

Just imagine playing UC2 in 3D.. it will be sweet...

3D is big for movies.. why not video games...

[hoops]

Because there are too many expensive factors and add ons to make it a reality mainstream fact.
You need a new HDTV.
Anyone buying an HD set last year is screwed pretty much as you need a 120HZ set...
Then you need glasses.
They need to come up with a solution out of the 'console" box without those extra costs to make it mainstream.
Otherwise its another gimmick

[Golfcoachh]

All I could see were fanboys raving about 3d gaming and Sony is this and Sony is that. I of course pointed out that Avatar was coming out for both 360 and ps3 in 3d at the same time, but was dismissed as a fanboy. Now this article comes out and it actually has people saying they don't want 3d. Wow.

[hoops]

That's this site for you and fanboys. All fanboys from all camps are morons...

[111111]

Same old guys trying to sell us for stupid with their silly gimmicks. Boycott them - lol.

[FwanK]

And the world ended in 1999

[feejo]

Start by fixing the RROD then we can talk about future.

[lizard81288]

how no controller is also the future of gaming..natal...