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Battlefield 4 720p on PS4 not final resolution; needs more optimization

To clarify: BF4 running at a higher resolution than 720p in the PS4 dev environment. Final resolution when the game is optimised at launch!

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ProjectVulcan4645d ago (Edited 4645d ago )

What now is that they'll finish the remaining assets of the game(feature complete), then optimise what they have got and see what resolution they can actually push, probably a custom resolution on both Xbone and PS4.

BF4 @ 1080p was never confirmed on the consoles, despite everyone saying 1080/60!

This new generation is absolutely no guarantee of full, native 1920 x 1080. PS3/360 were SUPPOSED to be 1280 x 720p consoles, but a huge list of games are significantly sub HD or steal pixels here and there. http://beyond3d.com/showthr... See for yourself.

I said if many of these next gen games manage for example 1600 x 900 (because it is a 16:9 widescreen ratio the same as 1280x720 and 1920x1080) then thats pretty good going and you should be happy with that. Its over 50 percent more resolution than 1280 x 720.

1600 x 900 upscaled well to 1080p will still be vastly superior to the 720p or less most console gamers are used to and most wouldn't be able to tell the difference between it and native 1920 x 1080.

COD is hugely popular on console so it seems the vast majority couldn't care less even on X360 it only runs 1024 x 600.

Devs are going to steal pixels lets face it, they have been doing it this entire present generation and know that it doesn't matter commercially much as shown by COD so why would they suddenly stop now?

They won't, is the answer.

ZodTheRipper4645d ago (Edited 4645d ago )

Killzone Shadow Fall seems to manage it.
In a few years I'm sure most games will be 1080p/60fps - while some will again push the boundaries and aim for better graphics instead of smooth performance.

Did 720p/30fps for Uncharted 2 or God Of War 3 hurt? No, all of you just stared at the incredible visuals and setpieces instead of complaining about fps or resolution.

"Triangle counts are misguided" - Mark Cerny

Thisisjuju4645d ago

"Did 720p/30fps for Uncharted 2 or God Of War 3 hurt? No, all of you just stared at the incredible visuals and setpieces instead of complaining about fps or resolution."

Well said.

I think there is too much focus on the performance of a game rather than the actual content.

okmrman4645d ago

killzone doesnt have destructible environments

amnalehu4645d ago

What resolution will the PC version be running at?

ProjectVulcan4645d ago (Edited 4645d ago )

The PC version will run whatever you select.

It'll no doubt be a bit more demanding than BF3 but current mainstream cards (7950 boost, GTX760 etc) can generally run BF3 maxed @ 1920 x 1080 with a minimum of about 60FPS and averages of 70+.

starchild4645d ago

You have a very good grasp of things, vulcanproject.

I drop a couple of the most demanding PC games down to 1600 x 900 resolution in order to get more performance and it really doesn't look too bad. I agree with you that most people wouldn't even know the difference.

The vast majority of games I am able to play at 1920 x 1080 resolution and 60fps, but with Crysis 3 and Metro 2033 I don't mind dropping down to 1600 x 900.

I have an HD 7950 and I run Battlefield 3 at a solid 60fps at 1920 x 1080. I expect that the system requirements for BF4 won't be too much more demanding since the new engine is also supposed to be more efficient.

Godlovesgamers4645d ago

Well said. I think its up to us as gamers/consumers to vote with our wallets and make our collective voices heard as we did against M$ draconian policies. I don't think theres any real good reason why we should be gaming in anything less than Full HD @ 60 fps this coming generation.

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thisismyaccount4645d ago

Don´t be fooled by this, pure Damage Control by DiCE. At the end it won´t change a sheet, still 720p (like they´re going to put some more muscle behind the PS4 "only" like 2 months prior release)...

XBOX ONE = dictates... sadly, same story happens again.
PS4 can not look better than the XB1 version, even if it has 40% more power.

user74029314645d ago

you have got to be kidding me.

imt5584645d ago

"PS4 can not look better than the XB1 version, even if it has 40% more power."

It's not huge, but is something for first wave of games :

http://www.videogamer.com/p...

And i read some opinion from Gamescom that FIFA 14 look a little better on PS4.

Thisisjuju4645d ago

"PS4 can not look better than the XB1 version, even if it has 40% more power."

This might well be true, games are always developed for the lowest common denominator.

If this is the case it will be the exclusives that really shine and show the extra power of the console. The same as God of War, Uncharted and Killzone did for this generation.

thisismyaccount4640d ago (Edited 4640d ago )

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Lowest_common_denominator (This gen Xbox One: MPlats won´t look better on the PS4.. not even if the PS4 is the "LEADING" Platform during development)

You really think, EA is going to deliberately make the Box1 looks worse than the PS4 or the PC version ?! Hell no... and there is no need to add the "rumour" having a clausula stating that Xbox version has to look the same as its competitors... ~ thats floating around for a decade now (M$)

it´s a decade about exclusives not about which multiplatform we get/can play.

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TIER1xWOLFPACKx4645d ago

So it will be 1080p then current build playable though runs at 720p

hiphopisdead4645d ago (Edited 4645d ago )

This means we still don't know. What we do know is:

- other games are coming out at 1080p @ 30fps, or 1080p @ 60fps, or both (sp vs. mp modes)

- EA is still working on optimizations (another 2 to 2.5 months)

- they are currently demoing older/stable alpha code on dev kits (i think)

Although launch games will not look as good as games coming out after console launch, here's still hoping they can do what most devs are doing for launch titles: 1080p @ 30fps or/and 1080p @ 60fps.

windblowsagain4645d ago

There is no reason it should not be 1080p.

I'm getting for both PS4/PC.

voodoogts4645d ago

So your getting PS4 and Microsoft PC? Lol

dcj05244645d ago

Microsoft doesn't own amd/nvidia/intel or the ram companies or the motherbords. Not even the casing. So no. Not Microsoft PC. Microsoft windows would be correct.

Khajiit864645d ago

Maybe a HP, Dell, Alienware? Never seen a MS PC

windblowsagain4645d ago

Well windows i get free, every version.

Origin is E.A.

BF4 made by dice, published by E.A.

So MS gets nothing from me, just the way i like it.

d0nT wOrrY4645d ago

That's the stupidest comment I've ever read.

dark_1014645d ago

@dcj0524
Im sure by PC he meant windows
So in the end, you will find yourself paying M$

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yewles14645d ago

"There is no reason it should not be 1080p."

Other than the fact that BF4's mainly been shown running at 3K resolution on a rig that uses '2' 7990's, and that despite all the hype for the PS4's specs, it still has to deal with so many of it's resources utilized for the OS...

okmrman4645d ago

youre still using something from MS lol

Mini05104645d ago

"There is no reason it should not be 1080p."

the logic in that statement is flawed.

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user74029314645d ago

why does this even have to be clarified for crying out loud? i could understand them clarifying its not 4k, but 720p? lol.

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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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FPSRUSSIA13d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY13d ago

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

Eonjay13d ago

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

Profchaos13d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7213d ago

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

LiViNgLeGaCY13d ago

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

TheColbertinator13d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum13d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z13d 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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SimpleDad14d ago

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

Cacabunga14d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot12d 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…

HectixRose14d 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.

JEECE14d 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.

CantThinkOfAUsername13d 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.

Soy14d ago

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

DarXyde13d 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.

Ashunderfire8613d 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.

Ashunderfire8613d ago (Edited 13d 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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InUrFoxHole14d ago

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

pwnmaster300013d 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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-Foxtrot14d 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.

solideagle13d 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

Relientk7713d ago

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