Technology in gaming is changing rapidly in terms of hardware, processing power, graphics, simulation, etc. Some games with enhanced technology like high definition video output come with promising gameplay and more play time. Gamers can expect 3D games with more ‘realism’ on PlayStation 3 only because PS3 has 3D support. This would quench the thirst of most of the hardcore gamers as they’re looking for something more than just a hack n slash game with a bunch of weapon upgrades and cozy power ups.
Motion controlled games offer tremendous scope for innovation and hence many game developers are availing the opportunity to work on such games. Especially with the release of Sony’s Move and Microsoft’s Kinect, more consumers are buying Motion Controlled games. 3D technology, however, remains a delicate subject for most game developers and most of them are skeptical about the feasibility of this technology.
It is quite evident that not all developers embrace this technology as Sony and Nintendo, who has taken serious steps to work on 3D games. But this is not it. Sony is planning to get ready with a huge wave of 50 3D games on PlayStation 3. This is because PlayStation 3 has 3D support and 3D games soon will have a huge market. Sony declared that they are applying 3D to more than 20 internal games and they have more than 50 titles currently being converted into 3D and this number is growing fast.
Killzone 3, which is the first-party PS3 3D game, will be shipping on February 22, 2011. Killzone 1 & 2 did pretty well on PS2. Killzone 2 on PS2 shipped 677,000 copies. Though it didn’t touch the one million mark, this is a fantastic start. So all cheers for Killzone 3 3D! Sony’s most anticipated game Gran Turismo 5 has launched with 3D support and this is a feast for all racing gamers. The remastered high definition Sly collection is a addition to the 3D games; Sly Cooper and The Thevius Raccoonus, Sly 2 Band of Thieves, and Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves can be played in 3D. These games also have PlayStation Move supported mini-games. They have online trophy support too! Other games boasting 3D support include Wipeout HD, Super Stardust HD, PAIN, The Fight: Lights Out and Ico Collection. Sony is increasing its 3D outreach to third-parties.
3D gaming has immense potential to influence the gaming market in the near future. But the real question remains that how many consumers can afford 3D-capable TV? In addition to uncomfortable glasses and 3D exclusive content, the consumer needs to buy other expensive 3D accessories. This worries most of the gamers. Despite these pocket-burning accessories, 3D gaming takes the player to a whole new level of gaming experience. Though the future of 3D is in its infancy, there is tremendous scope for 3D exclusive content.
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