Spong writes:
"In practice, The Eye of Judgment is a very impressive visual affair, but being the anti-clutter type, I can't see myself getting out the mat, PlayStation Eye and a bunch of cards every time I want to play. But where the game really shouts 'winner' is in the online options, and the potential that it has. Online Tournaments against the world? Check. Downloading new decks and being able to learn new strategies? Why not!?"
Chris Buffa (Modojo): Augmented reality is a simulated version of the real world that has become a staple of television broadcasts, most notably as the yellow first down marker in football games. You've also seen it on the news and reality shows like American Idol and Dancing with the Stars, whenever the overlay appears, urging you to vote. Suffice to say, it's improved the viewing experience tenfold.
Vita should do good for Aug Reality. The new fighting game looks cool. I would love to have a ghost hunting camera game. Like a Fatal Frame.
AR has seen relatively low success because of mainly two reasons:
1. Low key marketing attempts.
2. Limitations: Low interactivity or bound by physical glyphs cards.
However Sony did show off an impressive tech demo that showcased AR that properly reads real world spatial data, which might lead to better interactivity and applications. The fact that it was demonstrated on a mobile phone means greater audience reach.
AR has really only caught on in the last 4-5 year and it's popularity gradually rising. It's still too early to start comparing it to traditional video game mediums when that has had over 30 years to mature.
Invizimals is not really a "blip", it is actually pretty popular and has arguably the largest community for an AR game ever (due to the fact it's got multiplayer).
AR games are not to different in nature from motion controls in that they require movement from the players side. In that respect, stuff like Mario on the Wii might have done well but, there are still many IP's that work and sell nicely on motion control gaming like Wii or Move so, I don't buy that AR needs an old IP to do well.
Also, the guy stated how silly one would look playing an AR game on the 3DS than states how cool a Pokemon game would look. That is either bias or inconsistency in his/her argument. xD
PSI Writes:
"Creature Defense places gamers in a variety of stunningly illustrated worlds where they are tasked with defending their land from invading attackers and we've got multiple download tokens to giveaway!"
For people who have not played the Eye of Judgment for awhile it's time to assemble your stand and dust off your cards. With the new Biolith Rebellion 3 expansion pack you have additional in-depth storylines for each of the four elements and decks from all three sets. These features are easily accessible from the main menu. The new cards give players amazing new creatures with enhanced abilities and attack options that allow you to submerge yourself in additional modes of game play. Keep in mind, you still have to register every single card with your playstation eye, easily downloadable from the PLAYSTATION(R) Network and purchase additional booster packs from you local game store.
The first expansion pack is planned for release in february.
If you like chess, or if you like other type of card games, this is a game for you!
(guy in the article was not too sure about expansions...)
I'm getting this. I love these types of games and the ability to play online would be so sweet.
Brought this game the other day, as have hundreads of other UK ps3 owners this week, so don't be surprised if this hits the top 40 this week. Why you ask? Game have slashed the price of it to a low low price of £35 in the Jan sales(only a tenner more than the eye by itself), and now its sold out online and in most GAME stores awell
because i need it the playstation eye anyways . I still dont get this game or the rules . someone care to explain ?