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15 Graphics Techniques that are Revolutionising Gameplay

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"The X360 and PS3 have the most advanced and sophisticated graphics of any games consoles ever released, and by a long way, too. Bump mapping, bloom, motion blur – you name it, these machines can do it. But what does all that hi-tech graphics jargon mean and what impact does it have on real-world gameplay? In this comprehensive guide to next-gen graphics, we uncover the key technologies and visual effects, and investigate how they are transforming the way we play games."

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krackchap6835d ago

no deferred rendering?
no ray tracing??

Ludwig6835d ago

Those are just new ways to do the SAME thing, not new.

WafflesID6835d ago (Edited 6835d ago )

Ray tracing is no where NEAR the "Same thing" as what current GPUs do. Not even close.

The methods used in current games are a cheap "hack" compared to what ray tracing allows.

And what do you mean "those are just NEW ways to do the SAME thing, not NEW." So which is it, new ways or not new? You said both in the same sentence :) heh

Tone6835d ago

... is not new, it goes as far back as the Commodore Amiga days, which it was actually pretty good at doing.

And the Amiga was used to do all the rendering etc on Babylon 5, so ray tracing isnt exactly new.

synce6835d ago

People who concern themselves with this graphical BS really don't know what makes games special. I pity them.

Genki6835d ago

On second thought, no...I don't, they're not even worth that. If you think graphics mean nothing, then that's essentially a slap in the face to all of the artists and engineers who work hard to achieve these breakthroughs and innovative techniques. I don't think anyone will argue that it's ultimately gameplay that matters MOST, but graphics matter in the whole scope of things.

WafflesID6835d ago (Edited 6835d ago )

Uhm, OP was right. How many games have you seen with excellent graphics and still not even worth a rental?

Doesn't matter how good the graphics are if the gameplay sucks, but you CAN have a real good game that has bad graphics and special effects.

Graphics are a small part of what makes a game special. And he never said anything about the graphics not mattering at all. The point that he was making is that some people focus entirely too much on all the technical aspects of graphics (like this report) and think that the more FX you cram in a game the better it is, when that is just not true.

So basically chill out, as you are both saying essentially the same thing.

jaja14346835d ago

While The Darkness was a meh game overall, I did love the fact that you could watch cartoons on the TV.

WafflesID6835d ago

huh, and yet Duke Nukem 3D had working security cameras all the way back in 1996.

tab5536835d ago

the author of this post is of below average intelligence and is responsible for producing the most simplistic, obvious waste of time article I have read. Please don't bother.

jaja14346835d ago

And yet you did, and then commented on it?

Anyways, why exactly is he "below average"? Everything he said does indeed increase the realism of game play, though the skid marks one is kind of a stretch, but that was meant to emphasize the consoles evolution of available memory more than anything else.

So why the hate?

SlappingOysters6835d ago

Your inability to argue why you belive this suggests that your are the person of below average intelligence.

Although i guess to someone of your mental handicap, having an opinion that differs from your own is automatically a sign of low intelligence.

367 To Your Ass6835d ago

GOW uses it.....special pixel shader bump mapping.

InMyOpinion6835d ago

And they should have mentioned Halo 3 under HDR. Say what you will about textures etc, but it has some mean lighting effects.

Wii60_FTW6835d ago (Edited 6835d ago )

lmao. this article is a complete joke. normal mapping is the #1 "next-gen" technique and they don't even cover it. it adds so much to realism in gameplay and immersion. pretty much every game uses it, too...

and then there is virtual displacement mapping, or PARALLAX mapping, or the more advanced "relief mapping". this article blowz!

and yeah. the best HDR lighting ive ever seen in any game is in Halo 3 (which explains why it runs at a laughable 640p. the HDR is too good I guess...)

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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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-Foxtrot67d 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.

solideagle67d 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

Relientk7767d ago

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

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer76d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde74d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy74d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12574d ago (Edited 74d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Relientk7776d ago

Yeah I can see that for sure. Shuhei Yoshida should have been in charge not Jim Ryan.

Cacabunga75d ago

It should be free highway for him now.. but Sony are too stupid to see this, especially that moron Hulst

S2Killinit75d ago (Edited 75d ago )

Wtf why all that anger. PlayStation is dominating on every level. Besides I think there is a little more to hiring a CEO than just who is available. Its not like its a athlete your team wants to buy.

neutralgamer199275d ago

S2Killinit

live service failures, chasing trends, closing studios. yes dominating

Cacabunga75d ago

Sony is Dominating because competition is not existing. Compared to previous gens this is the poorest in terms of software offerings.

Last gen we got Uncharted 4 Lost Legacy and TLOU2 from ND alone.

This is so far a remasters gen, with no competition to lift up the quality

1nsomniac75d ago (Edited 75d ago )

..."PlayStation is dominating on every level"....

...Really???

PlayStation are soon heading into a new generation in the not to distant future. They currently have the worst customer satisfaction they've ever sustained as a company. The company is heading for a huge crash while at the same time they'll need to be planning how they are going to try and win back that favour and the build up to their new releases.

Yes financially they're winning but they're going to have to ride out this complete public corporate disaster. No one has faith in the company or the product anymore. They've damaged their public image so much this generation. Greed can kill anyone.

medman75d ago

Hulst is a disaster......

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blacktiger75d ago

He would've done the same thing and fire Jim Ryan and Shuhei would be the villain. Why?
Because Elite creates the narrative and distraction for gamers, users and citizens.

Outside_ofthe_Box76d ago

More confirmation that Jim Ryan is the culprit for what has happened to Sony. Hulst needs to go too. What sucks is that a lot of the good top heads at Sony are no longer there. I wish that guys that were forced out prematurely by Dumbo Jimbo like Shuhei and Layden came back.

robtion75d ago

Yep. Yoshida was responsible for bringing one of the best games of this generation to playstation (Stellar Blade). He is an actual gamer and is in touch with what gamers want (creative, fun games, not GaaS and agenda pushing). He also seems like a genuinely nice guy if you watch some interviews. Of course they got rid of him.

darthv7276d ago

Makes you wonder if MS even thought about hiring him after Phil and Sarah were leaving. He certainly couldn't make their situation any worse.

Agent7575d ago

Microflop. After Windows XP and Xbox 360, it all went floppy.

S2Killinit75d ago

Floppy 😆
No pun intended

badz14975d ago

Yoshida for President! Jim Ryan was and always be a hack! Sony should get Shu back

Lightning7775d ago

All the gamer/consumer lead heads are gone across PS and Xbox. shuhei gone phil's gone (questionable) but gone. The future of gaming is somewhat uncertain across the board.

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