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“Mind boggles” at what is possible with PS4 – Codemasters

"We recently interviewed Iain Smith, Producer of GRID 2, and asked him several questions about the game mechanics and how the game will be different from the previous one. We also managed to ask him about his thoughts on next generation consoles and whether PlayStation 4′s 8GB GDDR5 RAM will help future racing games or not."

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Arai4768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

"PlayStation 4′s 8GB DDR5 RAM".... /facepalm.

DDR5 = not GDDR5...come on at least know what you're talking/writing about.

gamernova4768d ago

Lol believe it or not, there are a lot of noobs out there that believe it is ddr5 and not gddr5. A lot of people do not even know what shared memory is lmao

3-4-54768d ago

Not funny...interesting but not funny.

shutUpAndTakeMyMoney4768d ago

8gb ddr3 faster.
8gb gddr6 slower but more bandwidth.

ddr4 and gddr6 coming in 2014 = ? idk yet.

gamernova4768d ago

It's funny when you have dealt with the amount of tech ignorance I have dealt with. If I do not laugh at the noobs then I would driven insane by all the stupidity.

lace4768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

ShutUp has the right idea, but kind of a shallow way of looking at the differences between the different types of ram. I'm no expert but I'll give you a break down of what I've learned.

DDR3 has a faster latency, but is negligible at the speeds both ram are performing. When it comes to video games you need multiple items simultaneously it's preferred to have GDDR5. GPU's make use of this type of ram specifically for this reason. Also mentioned, makes it very useful for open world games where streaming large textures is important. This benefit allows the opportunity to increase texture resolution, and results in better image clarity. No need to produce muddy textures that are seen commonly in current gen games.

Finally, GDDR5 can increase FPS compared to using DDR3. If the GPU is waiting on memory from the ram it idles which can result in frame drops. Having a large bandwidth can reduce this problem.

dantesparda4768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

Well said lace! Now if only half these fanboys could understand this

princejb1344768d ago

So your laughing at those because your are a nerd and their not smh

kayoss4768d ago

@lace and @dantesparta
What I got from you,
DDR3 make games run nice but GDDR5 make games run even nicer.... Blank stare at tv

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Transporter474768d ago

DDR5 = Ram
GDDR5 = Graphics Crad

sourav934768d ago

DDR5 and GDDR5 are both forms of Random-Access Memory a.k.a RAM. However, GDDR5 is mainly used for Graphics Cards as their high bandwidth is useful for high end graphics cards. However, the PS4 will be using the GGR5 memory both graphics as well as other tasks, so saying that the PS4 has GDDR5 RAM is NOT wrong.

GDDR6_20144768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

So you think GDDR5 is graphics version of DDR5? No it's based on DDR3

DDR5 doesn't exist. DDR4 is coming later this year

Transporter474768d ago

Btw i was just stating the fact that you use both of those in those locations

kaozgamer4768d ago

GDDR5 is version of DDR3 that is optimized for graphics. DDR5 does not exist yet

jimmywolf4768d ago

@sourav93 thank you for the post people hate ignorance but do little too educate them

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iPad4768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

Since we're talking about RAM, what does RAM actually do for gaming? Less screen tearing? More consistent frame rate? faster loading times?

I'm a RAM-noob.

GalacticEmpire4768d ago

It should reduce load times, smooth out framerate peaks and reduce texture 'pop in'.

The PS4 has been confirmed to use the RAM to store the state of games so you can jump right back in where you left off, even after turning your PS4 off.

Bobertt4768d ago

You will be able to run more things at the same time or do more of certain things that take a lot of RAM like the physics of the games. For example sony said the reason they didn't add cross game chat after is because they didn't have enough RAM.

delboy4768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

No it won't help with frame rate, or screen tearing, those are mainly gpu and cpu problems.
The overkill in ram amount in ps4(my opinion) can only help with more texture variety but why not use id tech 5 (tech 5/6 is the future) with ssd hdd(could be cheaper option than 8gig of ram)
also it will be used to store texture assets and will lower loading times that way.
Open world games would benefit from it also.
Physics is a cpu think to, but it can be handled by gpgpu, again nothing to do with ram amount, it takes just couple of mb.
Sony boys, I now you like to brag about tech power, but learn something, in the end it's your hobby.
I would be ashamed if I would pursue a hobby for a decade or two and not knowing more about it ;-)

Maybe with 8gig of ram Codmasters can make cockpit view in grid 3. /s

Ingram4768d ago

I can't believe people are disagreeing with delboy, are you guys THAT dense?

MoonConquistador4768d ago

@Ingram maybe the disagrees are for the statement delboy made at the end rather than the all the techy crap he decided to educate us with.

Why should a console owner be ashamed of not knowing the inner workings of RAM modules or the differences in type, that's more a PC field.

I'd be more ashamed coming on to a site with such a superiority complex that I felt I had to talk down to people.

Sometimes its not just what you say, its the way that its said

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RyuCloudStrife4768d ago

So where in the article does it say DDR5? I don't see it, if it was there would you consider a typo since its only missing the G.

Its cool everybody strides to sound/look smart on the Internet.

Arai4768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

"We also managed to ask him about his thoughts on next generation consoles and whether PlayStation 4′s 8GB DDR5 RAM will help future racing games or not."

After I made the first comment the submitter changed it, though originally he also wrote DDR5.

And that does not look like a typo to me, the mistake is in the original article.
It's not the first time I see "journalists" believe that GDDR5 and DDR5 are the same.

I only mention it so false information won't spread.

3-4-54768d ago

So how is some RAM sold as DDR5 if it doesn't exist yet ?

curious to know...still

Hicken4768d ago

Given that, apparently, DDR5 doesn't exist, shouldn't it be rather understood that any mention of it refers to GDDR5 instead?

I can understand differentiating when and if DDR5 does indeed come to be, but until then, I'm seriously not grasping why it's a big deal.

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marcberry4767d ago

This is from the HD7790 but the math concept will work on all AMD GCN chip sets and yes XBOX AND PS4.
NOTE: Do not use Line(3) for XBOX AND PS4 not the same SIMDS.

1.Line(2) Divide 896 by 14 = 64 Threads
2.Line(2) 14 Compute Units x 64 Threads = 896 Stream Processors
3.Line(2) 896 Stream Processors x Line(1)1000MHz = 896000
4.Use 896000 x line(3) 2 = 1.79TFsp
http://www.amd.com/us/produ...

(1)1000MHz Engine Clock
1GB GDDR5 Memory
1500MHz Memory Clock (6.0 Gbps GDDR5)
96GB/s memory bandwidth (maximum)
1.79 TFLOPS Single Precision compute power
GCN Architecture

(2) 14 Compute Units (896 Stream Processors) or SIMDs
56 Texture Units
64 Z/Stencil ROP Units
16 Color ROP Units
(3) Dual Geometry Engines

One more, the XBOX NEXT: Vgleaks " A SIMD executes a vector instruction on 64 threads at once in lockstep "

4 SIMDs per SC or CU x 64 Threads = 256 Threads
12 SC or CU x 256 Threads = 3072 (Stream Processors) x
800MHz = 2.4TFsp

Last one, the PS4: Vgleaks "-ALU(32 64-bit operations per cycle)"

4 SIMDs per SC or CU x 32 Threads = 128 Threads
18 SC or CU x 128 Threads = 2304 (Stream Processors) x
800MHz = 1.8TFsp same as SONY spec.

The MATH is undeniable !!!!!!

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MysticStrummer4768d ago

Hopefully they'll make another attempt at an Operation Flashpoint on PS4. I enjoyed Dragon Rising, but the tech was clearly not quite there on consoles to make that game what it could be.

bunt-custardly4768d ago

Cool game but not enough consumer support to flesh out a new game. But here's hoping.

MysticStrummer4768d ago

Yeah that's probably true. I just want something like that on PS4. More realistic as opposed to the Rambo-like FPS that has become too common. Battlefield 3 could have been like that, but DICE is too concerned with catching Call of Duty. SOCOM wasn't SOCOM, also because of CoD. *shakes fist at CoD fans*

irepbtown4767d ago

I'll have to say, Socom Confrontation was surprisingly good (still play it now). Socom 4 was a huge let down :(

I really want to see a Socom on PS4. Imagine what could be done :O

Irishguy954768d ago

Arma 3 is coming out soon/ Codemasters bought the rights to Operation flashpoint and cannot bring it up to the standards the original devs can(ie the Arma devs)

MysticStrummer4768d ago

That's cool, but unless it comes to consoles I'll never play it. PC gaming doesn't do much for me in general.

SilentNegotiator4768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

CodeDisasters will find a way to screw it up one way or another. They make some horribly buggy, unimpressive games and tech has never solved that issue.

MRMagoo1234768d ago

Codemasters made some of my favourite games when i was a kid such as the dizzy franchise so they arent all bad.

MysticStrummer4768d ago (Edited 4768d ago )

I enjoy the Dirt series, or at least the ones I've played, and like I said I enjoyed Dragon Rising though it had it's problems.

Sketchy_Galore4768d ago

For anyone who knows anything about this kind of thing, am I right in thinking this high RAM would mean you could make an open world GTA style game with graphics about as good as Max Payne 3 but with at least a few areas with ridiculously crowded streets? Like, Time square for real crowds rather than the smattering of people we had in GTA4's play on Time square? If so that's good, those are the kinds of improvements I'm most looking forward to. Textures etc are good enough for me on some of the better looking PS3 games but I'd like more living crowded environments. Thanks in advance.

Truehellfire4768d ago

In the most basic terms, yes. More things will be able to be loaded at once so in a game like GTA, expect to see more cars, people, environmental detail, and less loading times.

Sketchy_Galore4768d ago

Good news. Thanks for the info.

ps3_pwns4768d ago

thats the stuff that matters to me in games not just whatever that other crap people talk about.

i want a real open world experience. ames that need more of all of this is games like fallout and gta and red dead redemption and stuff those are my favorite type of games and they will be huge and more populated and benefit greatly from ps4 rams and sence all ps4 are equal no need to sacrifice stuff for pc's that have less ram.

MRMagoo1234768d ago

Not just more things tho but different things, for example remember in the gta games when you see one car then you look around and most of the other cars are the same or you get the same groups of cars all the time, well with more ram they wont have to repeat all the car models you will get more variety. The same with the ppl walking the streets more variety of ppl will be able to be used at one time.

DivineAssault 4768d ago

PS4 has 8GB of shared GDDR5 memory people!

stuntman_mike4768d ago

so how do they fit these GDDR5 memory people into a little console? and what parts of their bodies are they sharing? ;)

DivineAssault 4768d ago

that sir is a great question.. I have no idea but if u google it, u might find your answer.. Sony is an asian company so im sure they fit

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA2d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY2d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay2d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos2d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv722d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY2d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator2d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Nacho_Z2d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad3d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga2d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot1d 19h ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose3d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE2d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername2d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy2d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde2d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire862d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire862d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole2d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster30002d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot3d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle2d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk772d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments