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StarCraft 2 and PlayStation Move, A Match Made In Heaven?

As we know, RTS games generally don't fare too well on consoles, due to control limitations. But the PlayStation Move does open up some interesting options that haven't been possible before

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ElitaStorm5033d ago (Edited 5033d ago )

i think i heard Hip hop gamer lol

he's everywhere ^^

Klipz-Wish5033d ago

That was definetly hiphopgamer haha

HorsePowerr5033d ago

Wow did you see that? amazing.
Day 1 baby.

darkmurder5033d ago

Like hell this game would ever go over to consoles, SC2 is built by the PC, for the PC and shall perish on anything other than the mighty PC

mikeslemonade5033d ago

This will happen. The doubters are wrong. LOL at Starcraft 2 being too powerful for consoles. RTS games don't need that much power at all.

Agent-865033d ago

@darkmurder, mikeslemonade could be right. From the specs I read, SC2 is only running on dx9c. I think the PS3 could very well run it.

Odion5033d ago

this kinds of comments are made by people who don't play RTS titles.

WhatARump5033d ago

It's not the power but the complexities

Sure it could RUN on ps3, but would it be fun?
You need the pc interface for RTS games... it's sad but nothing else feels quite the same =/

amrasmord5033d ago

Imagine trying to micro with a Move... Good luck.

Lich1205033d ago

How do RTS games not need very much power? If anything, they're the ones that need the most. The reason the graphics are never quite up to FPS (or other genre) standards is because there can literally be 200+ units on screen all requiring complex AI and pathfinding. Not to mention all the effects that come along with their attacks.

RedSky5033d ago

The mouse control with the Move is only one part.

Playing Starcraft 2 without a keyboard for hotkeys is like trying to use a controller without opposable thumbs. You'd need either a full keyboard plugin or another device with a hell of a lot more buttons.

rockleex5032d ago (Edited 5032d ago )

Yup, definitely HipHopGamer. XD

Hotkeys? MMORPGs require a lot of hotkeys yet they're still possible on consoles.

Starcraft 1 was possible on the N64.

raztad5032d ago

Dunno about starcraft 2. That game is one of the most appreciated PC games so let it stay there. However, there is a clear potential for custom made RTS coming to a PS MOVE close to you. Regarding the power needed, AI of hundred units at the same time + effects and stuff, I'm pretty sure the PS3 is more than capable to handle that.

The issue with RTS on consoles is that devels wont be making one exclusively for MOVE, it would have to support the DS3/xbox pad as well. So the gameplay will be dumbed down from the get go. I'm not sure if games as RUSE will be substantially different whether you are using MOVe or not.

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nsnsmj5033d ago

I said the same thing!!! thats friggin crazy. U can distinguish that sound from anything. Ha!

Lou-Cipher5033d ago

I dont see any reason why Sony shouldn't be gunning for Starcraft 2 & Civilization 5. Not only could the PS3 (probably)run those games, they could do it the way that RTS games are supposed to be played. (With a Keyboard & Mouse)

Move looks like it is going to be perfect for some RTS action, but I guess we will have to see how Ruse pans out first.

Agent-865033d ago

@Lou-Cipher, I would also love to see both those strategy games on the PS3 with Move support. Graphically, I don't think either would be too intense for the PS3 to handle. From what I've read, SC2 is only running at dx9c which is just about where the PS3/360 are running. Civ 5 is turn-based, so it shouldn't be too much either and they've already done Civ Rev for the consoles.

Nihilism5033d ago

+ 1 I could have sworn this was a HHG title as well.

sikbeta5033d ago

StarCraft 2 and PlayStation Move = something I really want to try it out...

reaferfore205033d ago

Or they could just have kb+mouse support. It's that simple. I don't understand why more games don't implement this. UT3 is the only one I know of. Correct me if I'm wrong.

badz1495033d ago

MOVE will never ever beat hotkeys on kb+mouse! PS3 is already supporting this by default and it bugs me a lot due to the lack of support of this feature by the devs especially those making FPS!

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Pandamobile5033d ago (Edited 5033d ago )

Give it a couple months after PS Move's release and we'll have some third party applications that will be able to retrofit PS Move into PC games.

Hellsvacancy5033d ago

StarCraft 2 on PS3 would blow my mind, id love 2 play it, my laptops 4 years old and i didnt buy it with the intent of playin games on it (it wouldnt even run Hitman Contracts)

Ill probably buy a new laptop in the new year anyway, i was gonna specifically ask that StarCraft would run perfectly

MadMen5033d ago (Edited 5033d ago )

This site has lost its mind, they are coming up with anything and everthing when it comes to articles on kinect and move, its getting as bad as political journalism in here

Silly gameAr5033d ago

Yeah man. It just gets more ridiculous everyday.

spektical5033d ago

unless ps3 can support keyboard and mouse while in-game, no SC2 should not be on ps3.. even with move.

Hallucinate5033d ago

it can unreal tournament 3 had it

Kamikaze1355033d ago

And LittleBigPlanet 2 is getting keyboard along with mouse support.

Ilikegames765033d ago

does support keyboard and mouse. One thing which PS3 had an advantage over the PC. The games can't be pirated yet. As for the PC, I've already heard that SC2 is all over the net in the form of torrent.

Apollyn5033d ago

Battlenet required log in baby CD has to be registered to Benet account

jneul5033d ago

ps move is a 3d mouse, you silly person, so all we need is keyboard support!!

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An Update on This Year’s BlizzCon and Blizzard’s 2024 Live Events

Blizzard writes: "After careful consideration over the last year, we at Blizzard have made the decision not to hold BlizzCon in 2024. This decision was not made lightly as BlizzCon remains a very special event for all of us, and we know many of you look forward to it. While we’re approaching this year differently and as we have explored different event formats in the past, rest assured that we are just as excited as ever to bring BlizzCon back in future years."

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PRIMORDUS7d ago

How about you not hold Blizzcon anymore period. You fucking POS company. I really hope Blizzard would just die.

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Sony Patents To Prevent You From In-Game Harassment By Reading Your Emotions

A new patent recently published by Sony wants to gather biometric data of gamers to track whether one is being harassed using AI tools.

Profchaos7d ago (Edited 7d ago )

I hope this is one of those patents that never comes to fruition.

I already dislike the fact you can pay a significant amount for a online service buy associated games and content on said service and get banned from that service over potentially a misunderstanding the bans are already handed out for flimsy reasons

I'd rather see money invested in a ban that simply removes the offensive players ability to communicate with unknown players allow them to continue party chats with friends but not with Joe blow on cod.

exputers7d ago

Agreed. Blizzard recently banned a college Overwatch 2 player who's dependent for saying "shit." Pretty harsh.

Profchaos7d ago (Edited 7d ago )

How rediculas really. You can't say a word that's allowed in most PG films and prime time TV but the game is based around killing the enemy team using guns, explosives etc.

It's just backwards.

just_looken7d ago

What your talking about is called block list

In 2006 a spaceship dropped of the playstation 3/xbox 360 i say that that generation was the last great gen with game functions/tech that has yet to comeback

Anyhow the playstation 3 if you block listed a id they could not talk to you in chatroom with either text or voice. But that was pre mind fucked 2018 when people were more human than sheep.

But hey gta 6 is coming out billion dollar budget without a single player custom character creator and without singeplayer coop off/online something saints row 1-3 had on the xbox 360.

z2g7d ago

Take my social security and bank account numbers too! Here’s a picture of my wife and our address.

phoenixwing7d ago

Cmon where's the pictures of your children. Don't hold out on them.

H97d ago

At this rate I feel Sony will eventually sell a room to play games in it where they can monitor your every breath

jambola7d ago

I genuinely get a bit worried sometimes when a friend says something that could be offensive In a party
Because I have no trouble believing some bans would happen when in a private party for saying something wrong

SegaSaturn6697d ago

I want them to censor erotic content by measuring my groin temperature so i dont get too distracted while playing black ops 2.

Popsicle7d ago

Terrible idea. Not only do I not consent to providing my biometric data, the potential for mishandling biometric data is almost a certainty. Positive stress and negative stress can produce similar changes in biometrics. Interpreting the precise emotion a person is feeling is not only invasive but could be easily misconstrued. I hope this never comes to fruition.

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Sony Could Increase Your Game's Difficulty If It Sees You Complain About It

Sony has recently published a new patent that wants to dynamically handle the games' difficulty and gameplay based on the player's emotions.

jznrpg8d ago

This is something I might use. Sometimes I play some good games but they don’t have difficulty option and are a little too easy.

Profchaos8d ago

Souls games will be like that players struggling make it harder

PassNextquestion8d ago (Edited 8d ago )

I think if used correctly it could work well

jambola8d ago

cool idea
cool idea for horror games especially
the way it's explained here sounds like it could never be forced hopefully, so that's ok with me

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