AusGamers:
I imagine, the description of the game is similar to the movie; there is a lot of showiness masking some mediocre core structure. In the end the hero wins, we enjoy our hours in the dark, walk out into the sunshine and immediately forget the experience. Perhaps those blessed with 3D equipped TV's or PC's will get more from this release, the eye-popping screen-jumping effects masking a shallow gaming experience.
PocketGamer: The Avatar movie was a strange beast. Visually, it was astounding, and the 3D effects embraced by cinema-goers worldwide were at times amazing to look at.
But the story was just FernGully meets Afghanistan. Of all the ways to re-hash the Pocahontas tale, doing so with an element called ‘Unobtainium’ on a planet called ‘Pandora’ was probably not the most subtle.
Anyone who's watched James Cameron's Oscar-winning "Avatar" can see the difference stereoscopic 3-D can make in a big screen event film when it's done correctly.
While prepping to film the next two "Avatar" movies back-to-back, Cameron has been keeping busy on the 3-D technology front with long-time partner Vince Pace. The pair recently won the George Wensel Technical Achievement Award for outstanding 3-D broadcasts at the 32nd annual Sports Emmy Awards for their work on the 2010 U.S. Open Championship on CBS.
3D is just so expensive right now, and I have a good job. If they can get 3D sets under $1000, I'll get one.
In their 2011 models, Samsung has 3D even in the midrange 5-series (as a matter of fact for their plasma models they even have 3D in the D490, although that's only a 720p rather than 1080p screen).
I bought a 51" Samsung D550 3D plasma last month - a quick Google search suggests that prices start from around $1,000 in the US (and take note that we're talking about a pretty large screen here, although the smallest of the plasma models). Not surprisingly I had to pay a bit more here in typically expensive Denmark though (around $1,500).
After recent price reductions I believe their baseline SSG-3100 active glasses cost around $50 in the US. I paid around €50 here in Europe, and €100 for the SSG-3700.
just saw one in the paper for $800 it had a big sale like $500 off. If you look you can find them below 1000 most of the sales are around $1000 though.
$800 How big is the screen? I'm looking for a 42 inch to replace my 42 Sony plasma. Are the 3D glasses extra? I know lots of questions, but you got me with that $800.
i was slightly off, its a 42 inch plasma 600hz (i have never seen hz go that high) its a panasonic for 898 and it was originally 1500. and yes it comes with avatar 3d and 2 free glasses.
I bet James Cameron does think that... since his upcoming movies are all just a lot of CGI. IMDB actually has Avatar 3 already listed. The first one blew and I'd be willing to bet #2 will blow twice as hard.
many people thought avatar was a fantastic movie.
movie goers give a rats a$$ about movie reviews because they tend to suck.
cant wait for the next one. I hope they expand on the environment of the planet. It was very lush and extroadinary. Hopefully, they can bring a stronger plot as well. I loved the idea and how everything fit in the first one, but its questionable if it can be done again.
well its only special in that it was the first big budget 3d oriented movie.
afterwards though...not so pretty
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The last movie he directed that was at least decent was True Lies, which was over 15 years ago! This guy's talent is like a hit and miss. With him pushing the 3D gimmick, it makes me loathe the technology even more.
sounds like you didnt see avatar in 3d.... other wise you wouldnt call it a gimmick and wouldnt say his last good movie was true lies. Yes it wasnt original idea but he put a good spin on it.
yeah 3d will be big but not 3d tvs. The next thing will be holographic tv. 3d tv is simply the interim or another slice of the entertainment pie. Personally i like 3d when its done well but that doesn't improve the script....cough...avatar.....
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I just want to play Uncharted 3 on a massive 3DTV because I've heard off many people that it is the best thing they have ever seen in 3D even better than Avatar, I can't miss an experience like that no way...
The short 3D trailer for Uncharted 3 on the PSN store certainly looks impressive, although only the last few clips are actual gameplay rather than CGI-trailer.
Msxbox-world has published a 3D specific review for James Cameron's Avatar for those of you with 3D TVs or if you're thinking about making the jump into the third dimension with your gaming.
