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Driveclub VR Gets Screenshots Showing Details of Interiors and Tracks

Get a better look at one of the newly announced PSVR exclusive titles.

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Neonridr2845d ago

Looks good, but I will wait to see what it *actually* looks like inside the headset. Unfortunately, screen grabs do not paint the most accurate of pictures as these VR headsets (Rift, Vive, PSVR) unfortunately do not look as sharp as they do when viewed on say a TV or monitor.

That being said I am eager to see more of this title.

its_JEFF2844d ago

I would also like to see full size screens. Those are much to small to really tell how "good" it looks. But I agree, we'll never truly know until we've seen it on a headset.

nyctophilia132844d ago

True, you can't see the depth of field which is what VR is all about. Should be even more impressive when you put the headset on for yourself. Only 2 more months!

Neonridr2844d ago (Edited 2844d ago )

that is not what I was getting at. If you have tried the Rift or Vive you would understand what I am getting at.

People see these sharp, crisp images expecting the game to look like it does on the TV. That simply is not correct. If people don't want to accept it then fine, but they will be in for a rude awakening when they can see the actual pixels on the screen of the headset inside.

These first gen headsets are amazing, don't get me wrong, I love my Rift. But visually they take a little getting used to. Once I am fully immersed in the game, I don't notice it really anymore, but it is definitely there.

You will see when you try out PSVR.

FamilyGuy2843d ago

You're talking about that "screen door" look right? Have you tried the PSVR first-hand?
I haven't but I'm sure I read that it's more or less noticeable based on the HMD you're using. Rift, Vive, PSVR are not all the same in how bad they look.

Neonridr2843d ago

they are all going to look very similar. Rift has an overall higher resolution than the PSVR. PSVR tries to circumvent this by having 3 subpixels per pixel vs the Rift's 2 subpixels. Means there are more subpixels to the PSVR to help offset the fact that there are less overall full pixels.

People think I am trying to troll the PSVR or something, I am not. I love my Oculus Rift and I have the PSVR on preorder and can't wait to play it.

I am just trying to keep people's expectations in check so that they aren't like "WTF it doesn't look like these screenshots at all".

Screen Door Effect is a real thing, people will see for themselves I guess.

DigitalRaptor2845d ago (Edited 2845d ago )

Someone on this site claimed that Sony had cancelled this game after Evo's closure, but I'm glad to see it's remaining on the roster. A bit irked it's not a free update, but to be honest, I'd rather have the disc on my shelf. Looking forward to the great-looking and plentiful lineup of PSVR games when it launches. They're really going full steam ahead with the support.

Movefasta19932844d ago

It doesn't look downgraded at all!

_-EDMIX-_2844d ago

The extra CPU's in the PSVR are likely picking up the load, its likely running near the same as Driveclub vanilla

jukins2844d ago

There are no extra cpus on or in the psvr stop with the misinformation

_-EDMIX-_2844d ago (Edited 2844d ago )

@jukin- http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

was revealed long ago actually.

http://www.dualshockers.com...

I mean...maybe you just need to read more bud.

madmonkey012844d ago

your own link, The unit contains three separate processors: a Digital Sound Processor (DSP), a Frame Rate Conversion (FRC) unit and a third chip to correct lens distortion. nothing to enhance the graphics.

_-EDMIX-_2844d ago

@mad- "nothing to enhance the graphics"

They are also freeing up the PS4's CPU and GPU from having to process such information... ie "picking up the load" thus the PS4 is freed up to actually produce those visuals as suppose to processing this information.

Buddy, think long and hard on what you are reading.

There is a reason why Oculus Rift's PC specs are so high, all the processing is being done by the PC, not the unit. PSVR has a unit that is helping off load that data so the console isn't doing the whole grunt of the work.

Again...slowly think about what your are reading before assuming it HAS to be a GPU to help the PS4's GPU.

It merely has to help in processing information to free up the PS4's GPU and CPU. That actually still directly helps the PS4 have the PSVR games have great graphical quality.

So you think the games would look better or worst if the PS4 instead had to process that information?

ecchiless2844d ago

This info is more "actual".

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

From the page:
It provides no extra GPU or CPU power.
It's not any form of PS4 expansion or upgrade.
It's not directly accessible by the developer in any way - code cannot be written to it.
"The PS4 is perfectably capable of 120Hz all on its own," said Norden, emphasising that the main game rendering and processing is all carried out by the main console. However, the fact is that the PU (processing unit, as Norden called it) is actively cooled, suggesting some measure of computational power. And it is capable of carrying out a number of functions, some of which we were not previously aware of. Some of these features are crucial to the experience, while others actually offer exciting, brand new gameplay opportunities.

Aenea2844d ago

No, there's nothing to help the PS4 inside that black box for PSVR. We've been over this a gazillion times. Yes, it does certain things like splitting the video for the headset and the TV and process 3D audio, this is not what explains how a 30fps game now suddenly can run in 60fps without a downgrade.

The PS4 still has to do all the same rendering, except now it has to do so in 60fps and for 2 views instead of one AND it also has to add frames to get to 120hz, and yes, this is been done by the PS4, not PSVR itself which I assumed at first.

Utalkin2me2843d ago (Edited 2843d ago )

@_-EDMIX-_

SMH.....

_-EDMIX-_2843d ago

@ecc- "It provides no extra GPU or CPU power"

Never said it did.

"However, the fact is that the PU (processing unit, as Norden called it) is actively cooled, suggesting some measure of computational power. And it is capable of carrying out a number of functions,"

Yes... all of which the PlayStation 4 does not actually need to do and is freed up to focus on graphical performance.

@Aen- "The PS4 still has to do all the same rendering"

Yes...

Except it's not processing the information of the little black box in the PlayStation VR is processing either. Freeing it up to work at Optimal Performance.

I'm sorry but the reality is the PlayStation 4 clearly has a separate processing unit that is processing something , that the PlayStation 4 is not...

That very much means the performance that you're seeing is better than it would have been if they had no Processing Unit in the PlayStation VR and made the PlayStation 4 processor this information instead.

ecchiless2843d ago

@Ed

I not saying that you did, i only provide a link with info that was more fresh, what im really interested is the fact developers cant access the box in any single way, "It's not directly accessible by the developer in any way - code cannot be written to it. "

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Lamboomington2843d ago

no, but obviously if you do a proper comparison you will see the psvr version 'downgraded' compared to the normal version, in ways that will definitely be noticeable.

I mean, it's running at twice the framerate... ofcourse it won't be the same. That said, the VR aspect probably more than makes up for it. Besides, as long as they're clever about what they downgrade, they can keep the experience as impressive as possible (eg- keeping the amazing interiors while maybe toning down environment detail)

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Every PlayStation Studios game available now on Windows PC

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ocelot0719h ago

My guess is after god of war. Probably last of us 2 that's a almost 4 year old game now and by the time it's released on pc it will be more than 4 years old or close to 5.

Elda13h ago

Every old Playstation game that is now on PC.

shinoff21833h ago

Right. I definitely see what a headlined from a website named windows central was trying to do though. It's cute little wordplay to help out the green box

Flewid6382h ago

Are PlayStation games no longer good or worth playing once they are old?

Elda1h ago

I'm guessing my comment went over your head.

XiNatsuDragnel11h ago

Good at least they can sell hardware

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Former Activision studio Toys for Bob partners with Xbox to publish its first game as an indie

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Obscure_Observer1d 5h ago

Very very early in development. Still, fantastic news!

Let´s GO!!!

Lightning771d 3h ago

I guess.

How come they didnt either let them go or sell Tango and others to another publisher? Not saying Ubisoft, EA would be any better. (Capcome would of treated them right )

At least it wouldn't be MS of all ppl destroying them.

MS really should let go Tango go like they did TFB here.

darthv721d 3h ago (Edited 1d 3h ago )

one was under Bethesda (Tango) the other under Activision (TFB). Clearly each one handled the separations of their subordinates differently.

Obscure_Observer1d 2h ago (Edited 1d 2h ago )

"How come they didnt either let them go or sell Tango and others to another publisher? Not saying Ubisoft, EA would be any better. (Capcome would of treated them right )"

Perhaps because Zenimax and ABK handles such matters differently based on their own internal policies as "independent" publishers.

Whoever, chances are it´s simply because MS didn´t wanted Tango or Austin to be acquired by competitors and develop new bangers for them, giving MS a bad rep in a possible future. Which could also be the reason why they ensured an exclusive partnership with TFB and its new game, before anyone else.

Sad and disgusting. But it is what it is.

Lightning7723h ago(Edited 23h ago)

"Whoever, chances are it´s simply because MS didn´t wanted Tango or Austin to be acquired by competitors and develop new bangers for them, giving MS a bad rep in a possible future."

MS has a bad rep now because those studios are no more. I rather them sell the studio continue to make multiplatform releases, while MS continues to focus on whatever they're doing. If they didn't want Tango around they should separated from them or sell them to, like they did TFB.

It's inexcusable, they have options on how to handle studios they don't want anymore with killing jobs. Not just MS but the rest of the industry also.

Sad and disgusting sure how many will get shut down next year or this year even?

I don't trust MS decisions and motivations at this point. You have to admit they make one dumb move after another.

Obscure_Observer15h ago(Edited 15h ago)

"MS has a bad rep now because those studios are no more. I rather them sell the studio continue to make multiplatform releases, while MS continues to focus on whatever they're doing. If they didn't want Tango around they should separated from them or sell them to, like they did TFB."

Imo, MS separated from TFB because they didn´t had a game associated with Xbox yet, unlike Tango.

"I don't trust MS decisions and motivations at this point. You have to admit they make one dumb move after another."

Fair enough. It was indeed an epic dumb move from them to close Tango.

Still, all to be forgotten, like always have. This is not the first time a big publisher shuts down a beloved and/or successful studio out of nowhere and certainly won´t be the last. Do you remember Lionhead? Do you remember Evolution Studios? Yeah... both were beloved studios and yet, those companies kill those studios in q blink of an eye and got away with it.

anast13h ago(Edited 13h ago)

The studio boss made some money from this transaction. Once the game releases, the studio will get chopped up.

-Foxtrot1d 5h ago

Manages to buy their freedom especially after all the shit Microsoft has been doing with its studios lately

...

Goes right back to them as partners.

Okaaaaaay...

darthv721d 3h ago

Id venture a guess that TFB working directly with MS was a better outcome than working through Activision to get to MS.

VersusDMC1d 1h ago

From the article...

"Toys for Bob spun out as an indie back in February after Microsoft instituted sweeping layoffs that impacted 86 employees, which was more than half of the staff"

I doubt those 86 employees enjoyed the Microsoft experience over Activisions.

Inverno1d 1h ago

MS shuts down studios because of lack of resources and then helps these guys by giving em resources. Also MS is what forced them to buy their freedom in the first place? What kind of logic 😂

Chevalier22h ago

The best thing is that the company that is worth $3 trillion and owns the company instead of Xbox lacks resources. How the hell does a company worth $3 trillion making a measly $70 billion purchase they 'can't' support. Lol

BlindMango4h ago

The reason they would need to "partner with Microsoft" is simply to make a game that's part of a franchise that Microsoft owns. Meaning they're probably going to make a new Spyro game - they're still an independent studio, but are making a game in a franchise that Microsoft owns. It's kind of like Remedy partnering with Rockstar to be able to make the Max Payne remakes.

shinoff21833h ago

It was probably the deal to get released from Ms

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Sciurus_vulgaris1d 3h ago (Edited 1d 3h ago )

Xbox’s gaming division seems to still function as 3 semi-autonomous sub-divisions, Xbox Studios, Bethesda and ABK. The three main sub-divisions can seemingly shut down or build studios and set up partnerships independently. This would explain why Bethesda can recently shutdown studios, while ABK spins off one studio, while building a new one. Plus, Toys for Bob could be spun off by ABK, only to immediately re-partner with Microsoft.

Chevalier21h ago

That's absolutely 💯 BS. Any sane 'autonomous' company would NOT put their games on Gamepass day 1 like COD will lose probably billions.

Also they're all under Xbox game studios so any autonomy is an illusion.

PhillyDonJawn9h ago

No, I'm sure MS can and does step in when they want something done specifically but I'm also sure they let them also work independently

shinoff21833h ago

I highly highly doubt this. Ms controls all. The guys aren't gonna be allowed to just shut something down like that without approval. No way

Elda22h ago

Either a kiddie game or something uninteresting.

Obscure_Observer15h ago

Don´t worry. You won´t be playing it anyway since their next game will possible be a next gen Xbox console game.

PhillyDonJawn9h ago

Right probably something like astrobot

romulus239h ago

Nah he said "uninteresting", lots of people are interested in Astro Bot.

Elda7h ago

Never Astro Bot. Astro Bot looks better than any exclusive released on XB this entire generation & believe there hasn't been much.

Asplundh6h ago

Crash 4 was good, so I'm hopeful.

PhillyDonJawn5h ago

Hey you said that about SOT and looks like many ppl on PS is playing it. You also found bugsnax interesting ffs your opinion hold no weight lol.

Elda4h ago(Edited 4h ago)

Bugsnax is BS, tried it & quickly deleted it. It's a game that fits right on Gamepass. PS5 owners that are probably playing the boring SOT you could count on one hand. LMAO!!...don't try to come for me.

PhillyDonJawn2h ago

So you admit bugsnax interested you enough to try? 😂 someone gotta call you out on the foolishness.

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