By Patrick Landry:
After the much publicized launch of the Xbox One S with its new features and the information given during this week’s PlayStation Meeting, a lot of people around me were wondering what really is HDR and how does it affect gaming. To be honest, at first, I didn’t know what to answer, because the only time I’ve seen this acronym is on my digital camera and when it was on, the result of taking a picture was a much bigger file but a much clearer image. These are the results of my research.
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Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-
I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.
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.
Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.
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.
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
Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments
For many that do not know, that HDMi chip inside the PS4 is not just for simple output signals only to the Display...there is more inside that HDMi chip than just thr backend to the connection HDMi connection port , than just being a connection!
[The new HDMI 2.0-compliant communication LSIs have the following features:
- Display of 4k 50/60p images in true ultrahigh definition
4k 50/60p images can be transmitted with existing Category 2 HDMI cables
- Simplified device design and improved interoperability
The LSIs support the scramble function to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI)[3] and use Panasonic's own high-speed differential transmission technology to enhance transmission characteristic.
- Anticipated contribution to widespread use of 4k devices due to the compliance with the global standard
Available in two versions - MN864777 (24.0 x 24.0 mm) and MN864778 (20.0 x 20.0 mm), the LSIs can be used in various 4k applications, from consumer devices to broadcast, industrial and automotive equipment.
- Display of 4k images from existing Full HD video-source thanks to image enhancement functions (MN864777)
The image enhancement functions include 4k 50/60p Scalar[4] and Super Resolution Circuit[5].
Notes:
*1 For an HDMI 2.0 compatible semiconductor, as of September 12, 2013, according to Panasonic data.
Explanation of Technical Terms
[1] HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is a digital audio/visual output interface standard for digital consumer electronics and AV devices
[2] 4k 50/60p
4k 50/60p refers to the resolution of the images being displayed. Standard specifications are 3,840 x 2,160 pixels with a frame rate of 60 fps. PEL Format 4:4:4
[3] Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Unwanted electromagnetic waves that cause electromagnetic interference
[4] 4k 50/60p Scalar
Function that upsamples Full HD Images to 4k 50/60p in real time
[5] Super Resolution Circuit
Technology that displays super high definition images upconverted from Full HD Images to 4k 50/60p images]
http://news.panasonic.com/g...
That's the very series of HDMi LSI chip onboard the PS4's
It can upscale standard Blu-Ray Discs! Through its HDMi port for Video & picture..without required GPU& CPU doing any of the heavy lifting!
That's also one of the reasons why No BD-UHD movie playback.. It's a game machine 1st..with Playstation VUE & Standard BD- Playback, and Sony being a movie & TV show content provider..the fact all PlayStation 4's are also cord cutting live Cable TV streaming Box with DVR functionality to included into every PS4..there is a pretty good chance they felt the Video playback support was rather taken care of in view of not increasing the cost just to add the In BD-UHD Movie Playback , and since the movie cost per disc for BD-UHD just like Original BD discs were high cost during the PS3 cycle..Sony no doubt wanted to keep pricing lower.
HDR10 was no doubt again a better choice in inclusion due to HDR can be used in Gaming for the Color depth as well as lighting.
HDR is real thing and Im happy that I got 2016 Sony Bravia Smart 4KTV w/ HDR 10. Beautiful screen. Now November 10 I can't wait for.