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DigitalFoundry: 3D Super Stardust boosts 2D performance

Housemarque has said that the 3D update to its stunning PSN shooter, Super Stardust HD, also significantly boosts elements of the existing 2D version of the game.

Writing for the official PlayStation Blog, Housemarque CEO and co-founder Ilari Kuittinen said that the original Super Stardust HD only utilised around 50 per cent of the SPU power available, so the original game code was upgraded to run in the studio's brand new engine.

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MGRogue20175068d ago (Edited 5068d ago )

Aye, It's all about those SPUs :)

InfectedDK5068d ago

That makes sense! I tried it and I really thought wow it looks even better but that couldn't be true as I did not use 3D..

Spydiggity5067d ago

don't you have more to contribute to the comments than the same cliche crap every ps3 fanboy says in EVERY ps3 article?

as for this game, i played it last night for 2 and a half hours straight. my thumbs were KILLING me by the end, but it's worth it. it's by far my favorite ps3 game.

n4gno5067d ago

Super stardust is great, but "it's by far my favorite ps3 game." is a troll/xbox'fan's joke (even if we can't compare a 3D shooter with others kind of games)

Spydiggity5067d ago

because that's my favorite game on the ps3, and i never mentioned 360, i must be an xbox fanboy? wow...well i know i can't fight that logic because you, and all the other idiots on this site, think that's sound reasoning. okay buddy. i guess i'm not allowed to have an opinion on best ps3 game because it obviously conflicts with your own. jerk.

raztad5067d ago (Edited 5067d ago )

I have SS on my PSP, but I'm buying this for my PS3 as well. Housemarque efforts need to be rewarded.

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MexicanAppleThief5068d ago

yes now its 1080p at 60 fps, even in split-screen mode :)

viperman2405067d ago

Does it run 720P at 60fps as well?

Ju5067d ago

Yes, with 4xMSAA (2xMSAA in 1080)

mushroomwig5068d ago

Downloading the update now, thanks for reminding me. ^_^

ForzaGT5067d ago

that is quite impressive if true, downloading it now

TheJudgement5067d ago (Edited 5067d ago )

Even if you dont have a 3D TV you can use the old red/blue glasses to see in 3D if have a 3D enabled game via PS3. I know it prob wont look as good but a good stepping stone w/o forking out $1.5g.

BiggCMan5067d ago

no i doubt it, because the ps3 will only display 3D if it detects that the t.v has it. but that would be nice, id like to see a link though if u dont mind.

TheJudgement5067d ago

the article SSHD devs said that they been working on 3D last year before they were able to even test it on the 3DTVs and they ahd to use the old style on their monitors to see the 3D effect. If they was doing that then we should still be able to do that now. Remember the PS3 pushes 3D tech too its not all TV based.

xTruthx5067d ago (Edited 5067d ago )

Ill tell you guys if it works, i have a pair of 3d glasses. Downloading the update now

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3 Classic Housemarque Games Worth Playing Through Before Returnal

If you've been hankering for an intro to Housemarque's brand of adrenaline-filled action, then here are 3 awesome titles you should try.

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Knushwood Butt1107d ago

I plan to snag Stardust VR soon. It is on PSN sale for cheap.

FTLmaster1107d ago

Do it! It’s a seriously addictive experience. Housemarque is the master of modern arcade classic gameplay. Curious to see how Returnal turns out tbh.

Knushwood Butt1107d ago

Thanks. Downloaded it and will be playing it shortly.

Pre-ordered Returnal too.

P_Bomb1107d ago

Loved Alienation. Good co-op!

Knushwood Butt1107d ago (Edited 1107d ago )

Yep, had a lot of fun playing it with my kids. Although they always fight over the drops.

ArchangelMike1104d ago

Dead Nation is a classic, Definately one of their best games.

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Housemarque licenses Unreal Engine 4 for a new and unannounced title

Finland’s longest standing game development studio, Housemarque, today announced that it is licensing Unreal Engine 4 and moving away from its own in-house technology for future projects, including a soon-to-be-announced title.

TheOttomatic912334d ago

Damn it sucks they won't be doing any SP games anymore.

arkard2334d ago

Agreed, I found d their games to be fun and enjoyable... To bad I seem to be the minority.

TGG_overlord2334d ago

Well, I haven't played all of their games, but "Nex Machina" is pretty darn cool imo.

BrianOBlivion2334d ago

I didn't read that. I've read that while they are planning to expand into multiplayer, the only thing they've decided to give up on is the top-down arcade shooter style of games because the last couple have sold in decreasing amounts.
Too bad for me as I've enjoyed most of their games. Now I feel bad that I didn't buy Matterfall but I just didn't like the addition of platforming into the mix.
I haven't read anywhere that those MP games wouldn't include SP.

TGG_overlord2334d ago

"I didn't read that. I've read that while they are planning to expand into multiplayer, the only thing they've decided to give up on is the top-down arcade shooter style of games because the last couple have sold in decreasing amounts."

- Ah, now I got what @TheOttomatic91 meant with "Damn it sucks they won't be doing any SP games anymore.". Well, to be fair, "Matterfall" isn't exactly one of their better titles...

Einhander19712333d ago (Edited 2333d ago )

Um don't expect anything good from these guys anymore.

Atticus_finch2333d ago

IDK what to expect. Me and my GF love HM hopefully they keep making couch coop games.

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PS Plus March 2016 Lineup Makes Another U-Turn In North America, Brings Back Super Stardust HD

You can now enjoy one additional free PS Plus game for PS3 in March 2016, if you managed to get it earlier.

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