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Kotaku: Why Sony's Sorcery Moved Us

Kotaku: "Shown exclusively during the Sony E3 2010 press conference, SCEA's Sorcery made enough of an impression on us to score a Best of E3 nomination for Best New Game. How'd that happen?"

dangert125469d ago

i need to see more concerning puzzles etc this game defo has potential but i want some nice puzzles in the not just firey tornando spells

Christopher5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

I enjoyed that it was a teen-focused game but had that bit of flair that would appeal to adults (combining magic attacks specifically). I know my nephews would enjoy playing this a lot, but the only problem with that is that it's a one-player game and they usually play together.

I think people were most happy at just seeing the use of the movement controls to match with what was happening in game, including the potion drinking. After watching that, it was obvious that it was a better 1:1 tracking than that of the Wii.

Donny5469d ago

i liked how the spells intertwined, like the fire tornado, whoah!

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HolyOrangeCows5469d ago

Same here. It shows that Gameplay is really being thought out.

sikbeta5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

I loved what they Showed with Sorcery, I'll get it Day one, Rat Potion FTW!!! lol

RageAgainstTheMShine5469d ago

the game made a good impression

GiggMan5469d ago

I am so glad that I have kids that are spoiled and easily influenced. After showing the E3 presentation to my 7 year old it took me less than five minutes to talk him into wanting it. lol

*Note to others, convince your kids into getting stuff that you want, less hassle from the wife*

Serg5469d ago

I kind of knew Sony would show something that would get my attention on Move, I would've never guessed it would be an unbranded Harry Potter game, honestly. It looked really fun but I am still not sold on Move just yet, I guess I need to try it out first.

Cerberus21255469d ago

GiggMan, LOL, while I don't have problems with the wife that is a good idea,

D4RkNIKON5469d ago

If this game had a major name behind it like Harry Potter it would be HUGE. lol I just got back from vacationing in Orlando and went to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter on opening day. This game did get my attention tho when watching Sony's conference. Looked pretty cool to be honest.

beardpapa5469d ago

wind + ice = blizzard?

They should make a Last airbender game using move.

NecrumSlavery5469d ago

Sorcery is to me like Trace Memory was for the DS. It will utilize the controller in every which way to both demo the new technology and deliver a rich core experience. It has that Fable fantasy charm meets Metroid-like exploration. Spells open up new areas, ect. Definitely day one.

Dee_915469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

but .. i want to see more games for the move before i buy it... i mean i will eventually buy it but its not a first day for me ... yet

Kleptic5468d ago

this was the one thing with move that seemed to stand on its own...I don't mind the idea of HD wii sports either, as long as it really is 1:1...that was my only real complaint with the wii when it released...there was motion control, but it was gimmicky and registered 'wiggles' into canned animations...not to mention the gamecube visuals...

still not sold on Move though...for me to really want one, I want to see what they are doing with shooters...Socom 4 and killzone 3 could be very special for core gamers and motion controls if they are done right...if you can aim on screen in true 1:1 fashion while sitting comfortably at a 'normal' gaming distance...it could rearrange how I play first person shooters on a console...developers are saying the Move has input latency of 21ms, which is roughly half of a DS3...and second only to a wired mouse/keyboard...need to see how it works though, as it is not always that simple...

just saying that if it does what its supposed to...it could end up being the answer to shooters on a console...as much as I like playing shooters with 2 sticks...I can't argue that I miss the days of a mouse and keyboard (as well as PC being the only platform to get the best shooters on...no longer the case by any means)...but with a first person shooter, there is no wiggle room...pun intended...it has to register every mm of movement on screen...and do it quickly...not sure if it can yet...

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morganfell5469d ago

I enjoyed what I saw immensely. Best implementation of any motion control I have seen to date. Absolutely intuitive control.

Narutone665469d ago

games would have been better with Move support.

LiquifiedArt5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

...Using some design elements with the color changing ability of the ball, struck me as genius. I know they had mentioned it before, but developers really do need to utilize it. Everyone likes colors and colors produce a distinct ambience, which can emotionally attach a player.

Inside_out5468d ago (Edited 5468d ago )

This was the best game Sony showed at E3 by far. At first I was hating it, then as the trailer went on it began to look better and better. In the end, I think this could be the killer app for PS3 Move, YES, that good. Harry potter meets Fable. If they had this game at launch, it would help Sony alot. Zelda WHO...

M$ needs to get ahold of this developer, The workshop. They are obviously very talented. Best graphics on the Sony Move that I've seen...WOW...if Nintendo wasn't worried before, they should be now.

Snakefist305469d ago

Im gonna buy this game to looks fun.This is a perfect game for my baby cousins to play.

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NastyLeftHook5469d ago

this game looks brilliant! im buying as soon as it comes out.

DaTruth5469d ago

I was really against this whole motion control thing from the start. But leave it to Sony to make games that even break down the skeptics!

The most incredible thing is, I wouldn't even want Sorcery without the Move!

PopEmUp5469d ago

getting this game with move

ThanatosDMC5468d ago

I was especially wowed when he took that potion and the Move changed colors to tell him it's ready to chug.

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MariaHelFutura5469d ago

Sorcery was cool. More than being excited for the actual game, it showed the Move can be used for actual games. Which is pretty cool.

JAMurida5468d ago

Well I won't lie, out of all the games shown for Move, this one got my attention the most. I think it looks cool and "might" even get me to purchase a Move controller.

BeaArthur5469d ago

I was not even the slightest bit interested in this game. Lets be honest, if it wasn't designed for Move nobody would play it. It's a step up from shovel ware.

Unicron5469d ago

I have to agree.

I really haven't seen anything from Sony or MS that couldn't really be done on the Wii already.

BeaArthur5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

Yeah, I agree. I mean the Wii could not run something like KZ3 or SOCOM, but it could have a game that plays similarly. I'm sure Move is more responsive and a better product that the Wiimote but it's too similar and I already have a Wii which I never play.

Blaze929...yeah I'm not super into 3D either. Call me when I don't have to wear the glasses.

takohma5469d ago

I see what you mean but the fact that the wii still doesn't have games that can do what sorcery can should get your trust that it will only get better for move. Right off the jump they have a new decent game that caught the attention to people who wasn't going to get this. (like me) but that game and the golf game sold me honestly

Iamback5469d ago

thats the whole point of move. If this game was for DS3 then yes no one would care, but MOVE makes it interesting because it is different. I dont want to play Infamous, Uncharted, KZ3, etc with MOVE, i want games like this one to play with move, where it makes sense, where game was build around it not added as an add on. You missed whole point, silly one

ER-AM5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

Those things shown weren't designed to show things the Wii can't do. The 360 and PS3 already do that. It was meant to show that they can do what the Wii can and, in Sony's and Microsoft's opinions, do it better. They are trying to sway the casual market away from Nintendo and they can't do that by showing hardcore games.

@ BeaArthur, when has any console/peripheral not had a ton of shovelware at launch?

Unicron5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

But ER-AM,

I'M a hardcore player, so that's where MY opinion is coming from. Not to mention, E3 is without a doubt a hardcore's show. Most casual gamers don't even know of it. I get WHY they are doing it, I'm just saying NOTHING has appealed to me from Sony or MS right now when it comes to motion controls.

That's all.

strickers5468d ago

What a bizzare comment this could be done of the Wii thing is.
It's like saying 360 and PS3 are pointless because the games could be done on the PS2.Nonsense.
How about the 360 shouldn't exist because all it's games could be done on PS3?
The Move will have it's own games,Sony made ones too and this usually means good things for those of us that like the Playstation range.
Saying the Wii could run something similar to KZ is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard.The DS could run an FPS if that counts?
Dumb as.

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Blaze9295469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

Yeah good point - if this was not designed for MOVE then truly, no one would even care. I don't see myself playing this game. or any motion game. I'll stick to my Dualshock 3 and 360 controllers.

Wake me up when this motion control fad goes as well as 3D

sikbeta5469d ago

if this was not designed for MOVE, How would you shake the potion to transform into a Rat?

The Game seems to be Great, I don't care If it looks like a kiddie game, it looks like a Fun Game, I get what people is assuming, but it's just one Game...

As for 3D, I don't get why some people is so against it, it's an Option, you don't need to buy a 3DTV now, just wait until your HDTV/SDTV get screwed and the your Next TV will be a 3DTV, but you still have the Choice to use it as a 2D-HDTV, by that time prices will go down so people will don't even whine about that...

Jamie Foxx5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

your a childish fanboy pretending to own all systems when in reality you have a 360

I REMEMBER YOU FROM 2006-2009 CONSTANTLY BASHING PS3 you was one of the worst

nycredude5469d ago

There are far, I mean far worst games on all three consoles that that still sell a bit. This game looks kind of interesting even without the Move controls, but with the controls it looks great. I really don't understand why you think no one would care about this if it used the DS3.

Still looks interesting to me. Not many games like this. If they make the next Harry potter game decent and with Move support I might consider it. This games shows the potential of Move, which is the idea here.

ReservoirDog3165469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

Actually blaze is quite new. He was never around through the terrible times of N4G 360 fanboys were really obnoxious.

You can even look at his details on his account. It says he joined March 13th, 2008; during the times that the 360 fanboys were starting to leave N4G.

So yeah, you're lying. He does prefer his 360, that's obvious. But I don't doubt he has a PS3.

On topic though, this does look interesting and it does look like it takes it to the next step but it didn't wow me into submission. Does look like a fun little game though.

AridSpider5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

Uh...Blaze's account clearly says he joined N4G in 2008...

FAIL

And if you bothered to look at his profile you wouldv'e seen this profile:

http://us.playstation.com/p...

DOUBLE FAIL

CernaML5468d ago

"if this was not designed for MOVE, How would you shake the potion to transform into a Rat? "

Uhhh... Sixaxis?

Eamon5468d ago

Yet Jamie Foxx has 35 Agrees and 4 bubbles.

This shows the state of N4G.

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raztad5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

"if it wasn't designed for Move nobody would play it."

I think that is EXACTLY the point my friend. Move tight integration in the gameplay is what makes the game interesting, no the other way around. I dont think anyone is interested in the generic harry potter character/story Sorcery has.

BeaArthur5469d ago

ER-AM...what's your point? I've already said it's basic shovel ware.

LordMarius5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

how can you say its shovel ware when we only saw a glimpse of it, and from what most saw, it used Move really well.

Bunch of old dinosaurs here

ER-AM5469d ago

You act like this is out of the ordinary. Every console gets shovelware at the start.

From what I could tell, and from the fact that it won't release until next year, it looked like it was Alpha stage. The way they used Move impressed me because it went beyond what most people expect from motion controlled games, at least a tiny bit. The potential is what impressed people, I think. It allowed the idea that Move could be more than a Wii rip off. Now Sorcery may end up being a bag of hot shit, but for now it was enough to impress a little bit. So I think it's a little too early to call it shovelware.

DelbertGrady5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

I think it's a great take on the Harry Potter formula.

snp5468d ago (Edited 5468d ago )

I think it looks like a great sorcery themed game (simple atm, but early; though it's implementation/precision is already a long way from 'shovelware' imo).

It's a bit of a leap to say every game with magic and a wand is emulating Harry Potter.

DA_SHREDDER5468d ago

Um dude, its a ps3 1st party exclusive. In theory, it could possibly be the best game ever created. Why are you guys hating a game you have absolutely no idea about? How is Epic Mickey getting all this hype, and yet a game as technically advanced as this gets no love whatsoever? Fucking noobs, I cant stand you.

pork_chop_express5468d ago

BeaArthur again and ur negative moaning crap.

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ALFAxD_CENTAURO5469d ago (Edited 5469d ago )

Looks like Move and Sorcery gain the trust from the Audience. I only see good news about this game, which is something good.

Besides it have the Sphere function, change of colors if you drink something or a lot more stuff to indicate if something is ready to use.

And full games designed for Move, will cost $40.

ForROME5469d ago

I think Move is "ok" not thrilled about it, but I liked this game a lot however SONYs pricing, sucks a$$ and will screw up the adoption rate of it, like the PSP GO SONY really needs to understand they may believe they are quality but that doesnt always = penetration into the market, you have to balance it, I think 99 for ALL 3 parts of it would be smart its 180 for me and another person?!

that = not buying

If your hardcore cool maybe its just you, I have 2 other people that will want to play, and thats just too much cash

nycredude5469d ago

Word of advice have those two other people for themselves, unless of course it's your wife and kid, in which case I will shut my mouth. LOL

pork_chop_express5468d ago

be sure to tell nintendo, fact is the actual controller is the same price as a dualshock so same applies add new controllers when u can afford it.

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PlayStation Move Controller Used to Perform Surgery on a Pig That Was 5,780 Miles Away

A group of surgeons made headlines after they managed to perform an endoscopic procedure on a pig located in Hong Kong by using PlayStation controllers. It involved the use of a PS5 DualSense controller as well as a PlayStation Move controller.

jznrpg243d ago

There is at least a few good jokes that could come from that title

Cacabunga242d ago

Yet another powerful device Sony gave up supporting. KZ3 move was one of the best motion controller implementation ever

just_looken242d ago

Right the ps move was awesome i have the gun thing from killzone still.

Relientk77243d ago

That's really cool. It's crazy something like that is possible with gaming controllers 1000's of miles away.

Lexreborn2242d ago

Guess that submarine should’ve used move controllers instead of logitech

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anast242d ago

PlayStation is saving lives and releasing the best games.

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Air Conflicts: Secret Wars - PlayStation Move's Best Kept Secret

Air Conflicts: Secret Wars debuted in 2011, and later updated for modern consoles. However, it's the PlayStation 3 edition that stands out.

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Why the PlayStation Move Failed

Sony's PlayStation Move may not have been able to contend with Nintendo's Wii, but it paved the way for PlayStation VR's success story.

SullysCigar1371d ago

I use them most days and have for years 🤷🏻‍♂️

They're definitely way past a needed update, but I've got a tonne of fun out of them, so they haven't failed me.

bouzebbal1371d ago

The best motion control platform it's so intuitive.. Died due to lack of support from Sony.. It had some amazing games

thorstein1371d ago

They are used constantly for PSVR games. So, no they haven't failed. Neither has PSVR (or VR in general.)

Bigman4k1371d ago (Edited 1371d ago )

The article was talking about why it ps move failed before psvr came along

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH1372d ago

It failed because it sucked plain and simple.

LOGICWINS1372d ago

I feel that's a bit harsh. To this day, playing Killzone 3's campaign with PS Move/Sharpshooter gun combo is the most fun/immersive experience I've ever had with an FPS.

I think Move was simply not as profitable as Sony wanted it to be, but it didn't "suck".

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH1372d ago

It most definitely sucked. You people can act like it was something special all you want but it was horrible. The entire motion control fad was a waste of resources and time. Ever single motion controller besides the Wii failed and is no longer being used today in gaming. It's ok to admit it...

Minute Man 7211371d ago

@SPEAK

The Move was better that the Wii mote. If the Wii was anywhere accurate as the Move was you could say the Wii was better. Sure it sold boatloads but was it really played consistently??

yeahokwhatever1371d ago

I played it in 3D with the move gun on a 100 inch projector and it BLEW MY MIND. I was exhausted, but i finished the campaign standing there.

SullysCigar1371d ago

"Ever single motion controller besides the Wii failed and is no longer being used today in gaming"

Just no. Games release most weeks (for years now) that support Move controllers. Some ONLY use Move controllers.

Look, I get you're not a fan, but if you're going to rant, at least inform yourself in advance.

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LordoftheCritics1372d ago

I would say both Move and Kinect weren't supported properly.

Sony and MS abandoned what could have been amazing.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH1372d ago

Kinect sucked too. I would say Kinect may have been cool had it worked as intended but it was ahead of it's time. Both Kinect and Move are gimmicks nothing more. I honestly don't see why Sony still implements "motion controls" recent controllers. Who really uses that crap? And to play what?

Profchaos1371d ago

I so t think Sony abandoned the move it's technically repurposed and still supported on the ps5 just for VR

RedDevils1371d ago

Kinect should be kept as media interactive features.

LordoftheCritics1372d ago (Edited 1372d ago )

@SPEAKxTHExTRUTH
Again if it was supported right.

Where even a fast click of my fingers could get an immediate in game response.

It feels trash because we have been shown or lived with bad versions of gesture based tech. Think Minority Report fast. That could be something.

''You people can act like it was something special all you want but it was horrible.''

No one is acting like it was special, I said it could be amazing.

''I think Move was simply not as profitable as Sony wanted it to be''

Like I said, it wasnt supported. Give us a AAA game with precision gestures well implemented into the game and then we can discuss profits.

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SPEAKxTHExTRUTH1371d ago

I don't deal in "what if". It wasn't supported right and even if it was it was still a gimmick.

thorstein1371d ago

"Like I said, it wasnt supported. Give us a AAA game with precision gestures well implemented into the game"

You just described every AAA PSVR game. And even the indies have incredible integration. No Man's Sky VR is insanely good.

Silly gameAr1372d ago

And, you can act like it was horrible, but I had a blast with my Move. I had the whole collection of House of the Dead, Dead Space Extraction, and RE Darkside Cronicles, The Fight, and Socom 4, and I would play the hell out of those games I even beat a playthrough of the Resistance 3 campaign with the Move. Getting drunk and playing with friends was a freaking blast.

You can pretend that you had a move and played it all you want SPeak the Truth, but it was accurate, and usually on point. I hate when people act like they've played something just to trash it, when they really just have a vendetta, and think the Move is easy prey for your hate.

Minute Man 7211371d ago

Wait you can play Dead Space with the Move?? I need it

Orchard1371d ago

“You can pretend that you had a move”

I love this crazy idea that if someone has something bad to say about hardware/software - they must be lying about owning it and clearly do not own it!

Because all hardware and software has a 100% approval rating from all purchasers…

P_Bomb1371d ago (Edited 1371d ago )

Shoot I forgot about Dead Space Extraction and Umbrella Chronicles. Had those too. Still do (digital).

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH1371d ago

I have a vendetta against Move? Lmao that's the most ridiculous comment I've read today. I didn't buy it because like I said motion controls are gimmicks. I had a Wii and it was decent enough but a gimmick although successful. I had a Kinect and it too was trash. Don't act as if you know what I have and haven't owned. Move was nothing more than a Wiimote ripoff

yeahokwhatever1371d ago

SO MANY really great experiences for the Move. The Fight was excellent!

Silly gameAr1371d ago (Edited 1371d ago )

@Minute Man

There was a game called Dead Space Extraction that you could play the Move with.

@Orchard. Please don't reply to me, because every time I say something to you, I magically end up restricted. So, just ignore me like I ignore you, so there will be no hurt feelings, please.

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Vanfernal1371d ago

"Ever single motion controller besides the Wii failed and is no longer being used today in gaming. It's ok to admit it..."

That is demostrably false.... Most VR games have motion controls and the PSVR uses the Move controllers.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH1371d ago (Edited 1371d ago )

VR games have a controller most of the time not some magic wand. And VR is not the same as PS move or Kinect. I'm not a fan of VR either. A controller and a couch is all I need for my gaming needs.

Vanfernal1371d ago

@SPEAKxTHExTRUTH

"And VR is not the same as PS move or Kinect."

PSVR LITERALLY uses the Move controllers. Now it's just obvious you have no idea what you're talking about. You're saying Move failed and nobody uses it anymore when it's an integral part of PSVR and is still being used in 2021.

ScootaKuH1371d ago

It didn't suck. It worked but the games just weren't there, that's why it failed.

Father__Merrin1371d ago

The move was excellent it was 1 to 1 precise time crisis was a joy to play aswell as sports champions it didn't hit mainstream as it was an addon unlike Nintendo wiimote

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Godmars2901372d ago

Lack of games that proved the concept that 3rd parties could then copy en masse?

Silly Mammo1371d ago

I wish that someone would have made a proper boxing game. I still have a blast with the Sports Champions boxing, but to have a boxing game that was more in-depth would have been awesome.

Dario_DC1371d ago

Try Creed for PSVR, it's brilliant

OMGitzThatGuy1372d ago

Because it was a uninspired ripoff of the Wii controller without the Nintendo library to back it and didn't try to put any real effort into development such as getting their top developers to make games for it and instead gave tech demos disguised as games to their least talented developers so the best can focus on single player only games.

Ryushaa1372d ago

Except the Move was an idea roughly implemented in the PS2. Yes, I'm serious.
Just search on youtube: PlayStation 2 - Motion Controller (2004)

Nonetheless, just like the whole Wii, it was more of a gimmick than a proper input evolution in games.

jukins1372d ago

Exactly. Its funny time and time again sony is the first innovate. Often at its own peril. Like your example the move started on ps2 taken advantage of by nintendo. Sony buys gakai for game streaming only for other companies to overtake them.

Profchaos1371d ago

Are you talking about the gametrak on os2 which used strings to track your hand position I used to have this and a gold game it was awesome but the game itself sucked if it had integration with tiger woods or something it would be way better the tracking was excellent even back then as it wasn't using guesswork.
However the game was very forgiving and no way to turn it harder and no licensed players or courses hurt it.

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yeahokwhatever1371d ago

99% of the Wii's games were "shovelware", in fact, I think thats what started that phrase..

EvertonFC1372d ago

Socom, killzone, resistance and tiger wood 14 were great with the move but agree lacked more games.

yeahokwhatever1371d ago

There were plenty of games and I'm glad that not every game became a Move game.

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