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Sony to have 1:1 motion-tracking sword game by Xmas

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Yesterday at the Edinburgh Interactive Festival, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's London Studios confirmed that they are working on a first-person motion-tracking sword game that will be released by Christmas 2008.
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Published: 493 days 8 hours ago | News | PlayStation 2
 
 

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sonarus - 493 days 8 hours ago
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i'm surprised this is ps2 and not ps3
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Adamalicious - 493 days 5 hours ago
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I expect we'll see this kind of thing for the PS3 as well, but the PS2 is in a much better position to directly compete with Wii and the PS2 is still more profitable for Sony. By the time PS2 stops being a major profit center for Sony the PS3 should be firing on all cylinders - sounds like a good strategy to me.
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mikeslemonade - 493 days 5 hours ago
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Once PS3 gets 1:1 i'm selling the Wii.
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Torch - 493 days 3 hours ago
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1.3 - @mikeslemonade
Damn, I was hoping to sell you mine! ;)

The likes of Red Steel was one of my primary motivators for picking up my Wii at launch...and we all know how THAT turned out. :(
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Hawkeyes315 - 492 days 23 hours ago
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1.4 - why?
U could own a 129$ motion PS2 instead of buying a 250$ Wii.
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Tomdc - 492 days 18 hours ago
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i want that on PS3 that is what nintendo should be doing!If they could make some very fun games that have a decent story and use the wiimote well i would buy more games and use it not only when friends are round.
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Fishy Fingers - 493 days 8 hours ago
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Excellent, Sony aren't even close to fully utilizing the PS3 camera. This is a great start. I know a lot of people out there find it difficult to get their heads around the console controllers with all their buttons. This is a easy, fun and interactive way to get into gaming.
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Deadgood - 493 days 8 hours ago
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I think the logic on a PS2 rather than PS3 release, is that PS2 market penetration is still much, much better than PS3's. Plus, with it's cartoony graphics, a game like this wouldn't really benefit from a 'next-gen' upgrade.
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DJ - 493 days 7 hours ago
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4 - Hopefully they'll be able to track 3D movement with the PS Eye.
One solution would be to copy the techniques of motion capture, which is to have indicative markers/dots on the peripheral itself. Making a foam sword or ____ obviously doesn't cost too much, so there's a lot of potential when they move over to the PS3 (publicly).
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Cajun Chicken - 493 days 7 hours ago
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5 - Nice
Totally never expected that!
Nice to hear some little movements of technology going on at SCEE
Question is; 'for PS3, or not for PS3?'
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Fishy Fingers - 493 days 7 hours ago
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This is for the PS2, although Id like to see these ideas grow into the PS3's domain.
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thePatriot - 493 days 7 hours ago
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5.2 - if its for ps2
u could brobably play it on ps3.
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jay2 - 493 days 7 hours ago
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From what we've lost, two PS3 exclusive, this is a joke. I promise you this isn't what this article cracks it up to be.
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LevDog - 493 days 7 hours ago
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IT could be a trial run.. Maybe use it on Ps2 first see how it fairs.. then make the changes nessesary to bring it to PS3..
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cmrbe - 493 days 7 hours ago
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7.1 - Well the 20,60,80 gig PS3
will be able to play it. Most def my 60 giger.
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Dlacy13g - 493 days 5 hours ago
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7.2 - but not on...
The 40GB or their new 80GB bundle they will be selling moving forward which means....they will need to redo the game for the PS3 if they are going to bring it specifically to the PS3. You can't segment your base that way, would make absolutely no sense.
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sinncross - 493 days 7 hours ago
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maybe that ps3 rumoured controller might be more tangible after all:

http://cruizd.blogspot.com/...

i know these products are ps2, but i think they're test runs for ps3 versions.
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beavis4play - 493 days 7 hours ago
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not interested........ move along folks, nothing to see here.
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geda - 493 days 7 hours ago
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maybe this is the first phase of their ps2 overtaking the wii plan? seems like it would attract casual buyers pretty well.
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agentace - 492 days 20 hours ago
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what do you mean overtaking, its already a long way in front it doesn`t need to over take the wii
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King Me - 493 days 7 hours ago
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I can see why Nintendo are pushing Wii motion plus,the basic motion sensing of the Wiimote can be done on the Ps2
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Gambit07 - 493 days 6 hours ago
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I remember there was a story about this months ago.
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Max Power - 493 days 5 hours ago
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13 - hmmm...
now put more money into this and bring it to the PS3. I am still waiting for the eyetoy to be implemented into games where head and body movement play a role in a game.
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rockleex - 492 days 12 hours ago
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13.1 - Well
Sony has been able to develop a face recognition algorithm. Just look at pictures of real life humans on your PS3 in slideshow mode. It will zoom in to their faces.

They should try to get the algorithm to work with real time video feed. This would be amazing and could lead to multiple applications.
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Cajun Chicken - 493 days 5 hours ago
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14 - Instead of PS2, this would make...
A nice little D/L'able PSN game to go along with my purchase of LBP and PSeye, don't you think?
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IDemonstalkerXI - 493 days 4 hours ago
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Sweet, I would like this on PSN too. Will snatch it up for ps2 if I must.
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jerethdagryphon - 493 days 4 hours ago
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16 - looks fun
i use my eyetoy fit and try to exercise this will be a hoot
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Wii60Fan - 493 days 3 hours ago
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17 - Its like
Why did they even bother making the ps3 if they keep supporting the ps2 like this?
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SmokingMonkey - 493 days ago
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17.1 - Because SONY sells a console/handheld and supports it for 10 years
PS2 PSP PS3 the Untouchables
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Wii60Fan - 493 days 3 hours ago
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18 - Actually
If they are going to turn the ps2 into another waggle fest- there will be no reason to have a wii.
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jtucker78 - 492 days 20 hours ago
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I kind of agree with that. Certainly there is no point in owning a Wii for what most people want them for. Cr4ppy motion (before the motionplus comes out)

But, unfortunately for hardcore fans, the Wii is also the only way you can experience Galaxy or Zelda. Which many people aren't bothered about but which I really enjoy.
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kevnb - 492 days 18 hours ago
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18.2 - Galaxy was awesome
What I did was buy a wii, mario galaxy, played it until I was done, then sold everything for near the price I paid.
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kevnb - 492 days 18 hours ago
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19 - doesn't sound bad
its better than paying $150 more than what a console is worth for motion controls.
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Product - 492 days 15 hours ago
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Yea that Eye Toy is the future.
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The Kingslayer - 492 days 12 hours ago
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But where are the games?
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Kratos3452 - 492 days 11 hours ago
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my guess is that they put it on ps2 to to see how it sells and if it sells good then they will put it on ps3 and perfect it.
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Allowen - 492 days 11 hours ago
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If Sony could realease with Lucas Arts the SW: Force Unleashed to the PS3 with this sword 1:1.... OMFG it would indead destroy the Wii in salles for many many weeks to come.
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PSWe60 - 492 days 8 hours ago
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25 - Let's see
how this pans out.
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