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Better Communications for the Resistance

Sony has tapped VoiceAge Corporation to enhance the online audio in Resistance: Fall of Man. While IGN editors have had little difficulty with online voice chat, VoiceAge is expected to "dramatically enhance voice communications" by allowing for greater clarity and a more dynamic range.

"VoiceAge is proud to contribute to the impressive realism of playing Resistance: Fall of Man on the PS3 online with many other players -- with this added capability Insomniac Games and Sony Computer Entertainment America are poised to deliver an unmatched game-playing experience," said Laurent Amar, President of VoiceAge. "People are essentially social beings with a strong attraction for teaming and communicating. Therefore, the addition of reliable and high quality voice to online multi- player experiences will enhance the naturalness of communication between the players."

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testerg35 - 1126 days 12 hours ago

1 - Ummm....

Is it me or is it getting kinda ugly? Lots of middleware... mickeymouse patch jobs

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Captain Tuttle - 1126 days 11 hours ago

1.1 - Agreed...

This story and the low launch numbers reminds me of the scene in "The Wizard of Oz" where Toto pulls aside the curtain...

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CyberSentinel - 1126 days 11 hours ago

2 -

Welcome to a Non-Unified service.

p.s. $ony Loves You.

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Dlacy13g - 1126 days 11 hours ago

3 - And....

Now the online voice quality will be a variable. I hadn't even thought about that until this article clearly pointed out that this middleware will be used for RFOM...but not a required part for other titles. Again heed the warning...."Your experience may change during online play." LOL

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combatant - 1126 days 4 hours ago

3.1 - You have to understand

you have to understand that sony can't just go out and "buy" the middleware company like microsoft can. give them credit, at least they are trying.

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lalaland - 1125 days 15 hours ago

3.2 - Actually...

I believe it has more to do with Sony offering developers choice. On the X360 all developers are forced to always use the builtin audio chat service. If a developer isn't satisfied with for instance the sound quality, it is just plain bad luck.

The same goes for instant messaging service, multiplayer servers etc...

Wether this is a bad or a good decision differ depending on who you ask.

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Raist - 1126 days 11 hours ago

4 - So what ?

They make things to improve their services, is it really that bad ?

You guys always seem to search the negative part of everything... even where there isn't.

As Brian said, allways look on the bright side of life !
*whistles*

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Balance - 1126 days 11 hours ago

5 -

"with this added capability Insomniac Games and Sony Computer Entertainment America are poised to deliver an unmatched game-playing experience,"

yup unmatched by the 360 because it already had great voice and gameplay for the last year.

i can already see the sony board meeting that happened - "sir people are complaining voice doesnt work in RFOM,,,
KAZ- oh c@#p, people actually tried it?, i thought they didn't want that stuff and would just take our word for it that worked like xbox live. we can't do it, quick google a company that can fix our stuff, hey maybe xfire knows someone what is their number?

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TheMART at Xboxkings - 1126 days 10 hours ago

7 -

Well damn who had ever expected?

They need to fix something?

I thought the service would be on par with XBL?

With XBL I can chat voice without this trouble. With every game, crossover having constant voice chat even if we switch games.

I guess unified, premium networks are better then non unified, scrabmled together networks that don't work together actually. Nice Sony. Thanks

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drewlusk - 1126 days 10 hours ago

8 - Goes to show that Sony's online is in trouble

If you are a gamer that plays online you would be stupid to buy a PS3 instead of an Xbox 360. Xbox Live is the definitive online gaming experience Sony is years behind them and most likely will never catch up. People believe all the hype about the PS3 and fall for the spin Hook Line and Sinker. Don't get me wrong the PS3 is a good system but not as great as the total expreience of the 360.

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DJ - 1126 days 10 hours ago

9 - Is it just me...

or are you guys saying that Sony's decision to improve the online experience for Playstation owners is a bad thing? It's an invisible update on the server side, so what's your problem. Are you so one-sided that you have to attack the competition for doing something beneficial?

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TheMART at Xboxkings - 1126 days 10 hours ago

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No DJ you need to look at it the other way around
Why do they need to fix?
Because it's a broken service.
It's a bad thing they didn't put a premium service on the market first. Not for one game, but the entire service.
To be on par with XBL. Clearly it's not. It's the PS2 online network, but then a bit updated.
Retarded actually. If you want a real online gaming experience buy a 360 and go on XBL, with Gears of War, COD3 or Tony Hawk for example. Or any other game you want.
Guaranteed it works. Always. Every time. Again and again and again

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Mr Murda - 1126 days 9 hours ago

9.2 - C'mon Man...

...Only a true tarded fanboy would knock Sony's attempt to fix something, cause if they don't fix it then that lowers the standards for MS and Nintendo, which I don't want.

The problem is as TheMART said, it's the fact that this is an after attempt to correct a problem that shouldn't have been a problem at all. It really seems to me that Sony is over their heads with this online service. It really makes me respect MS for pulling off such a "difficult" task.

The problem I have with this story is that Sony is going to create an "unmatched game-playing experience". How come they it wasn't already created with the PS3 and their online network, why is it an afterthough? Day 1 on 360 was an unmatched game playing experience, but with an extra year of development and "superior" technology how could they (Sony) fail?

Sony, just don't lie about sh!t. Tell me like it is....like Nintendo.

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AuburnTiger - 1126 days 9 hours ago

9.3 - Ha

If anything needs fixing it's that wireless headset from MS.

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DJ - 1126 days 8 hours ago

9.4 - If you had bothered to read the article Murda & Mart...

IGN stated that the online chat works perfectly fine already. Insomniac just wants the user experience to be better than it already is.

"the fact that this is an after attempt to correct a problem" There's no problem with the service apparently, so what's your problem?

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Dlacy13g - 1126 days 8 hours ago

9.5 - DJ...

Ok taking a step back. I cannot comment on Sony's online service or voice chat quality as I don't have one...and won't get one until either my 55" 1080i HDTV craps out or the price reduces to a level that I won't care about playing it at 480p. That said, what I find fault in this fix is that it is a game specific fix. They are not making this a standard to be used by all PS3 games that will feature voice. It again is showing how their non-unified service has short comings. Personally I think it is great that they are making this fix for RFOM to really improve the quality. All I am saying is "make this the standard for ALL PS3 games". Ensure that everyone using the PS3 is going to get great voice chat no matter what game. Basically show us there is a standard of quality for the online experience that has to be met for it to be included in the game.

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Boink - 1126 days 10 hours ago

10 - jees sony

everytime I hear a press release from sony I can't help but think of the professor from futurama.

"good news everyone..."

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combatant - 1126 days 4 hours ago

10.1 -

HAHAHAHA. that was good.

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THE TRUTH - 1126 days 9 hours ago

11 - how many of you have played

RFOM?

Those that answered yes, what do you think of this news?

If your answer is NO then what does your opinion matter? You don't own a PS3 or RFOM but your giving your opinion?

Sounds like your reaching to me! Go enjoy your console of choice, why even waste your time?

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Shadow - 1126 days 8 hours ago

11.1 - I have...

RFOM's voice chat is already better than XBL's, so I'm curious as to how much it'll improve.

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Captain Tuttle - 1126 days 7 hours ago

11.2 - Is it true...

That you have to press a button in order to talk, like a walkie talkie? I've heard this but wasn't sure if it was Sony bashing by 360 fanboys.

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Shadow - 1126 days 7 hours ago

11.3 - Here...

Yeah, you press down the left thumbstick (L3) in the default setup. Its actually a bonus in my mind since it really cuts down on the crappy chatter and american idol wannabes.

The system is very clear and concise.

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combatant - 1126 days 4 hours ago

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Agreed. That is what made halo 2 what it is. well, that and voice proxcimity.

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testerg35 - 1126 days 7 hours ago

12 - Read...

"Wondering why the online audio in Resistance: Fall of man works so well? Sony tapped VoiceAge Corporation to enhance the online audio. VoiceAge technology is said to "dramatically enhance voice communications" by allowing for greater clarity and a more dynamic range." -- So RFOM already had this and its not a standard.

"VoiceAge hopes other companies will see the improvements in Resistance and make use of the technology. Of course, that will come at a price, so it's uncertain how many publishers will spend the extra dimes for better online audio." -- That's the part that sucks.. So now developers will have to choose standard voice (crappy I guess if they have to improve it), or pay for VoiceAge. You guys don't see a problem with that?

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lalaland - 1126 days 6 hours ago

14 - Wait a minute...

Wasn't it Joystiq that reported the audio quality of audio and videochats in XMB were noticeable better on the PS3 compared to the X360? They did mention it could possibly be the use of standard wired headsets instead of Microsofts subpar headsets.

So even without any enhancements made, the PS3 audio quality beats the X360...

And now it is a bad thing VoiceAge is a middleware company that has improved it even further for R:FoM -- I don't get it. You guys must feel pretty insecure for commenting on stuff like this -- you know, like the bully at a primary school.

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HyperBear - 1126 days 2 hours ago

15 - GOOD NEWS TODAY

Finally after about 4 days of not commenting on this site or anything, and just staying on eBay and auction sites trying to get a PS3, I HAVE FINALLY SUCCEEDED. I got a 60GB Launch PS3 with an extra controller and 3 games (NBA Live07', Madden 07' and RFOM), and all brand new, never opened, and all for $850 Canadian dollars, expecting it to arrive on Friday or at latest Monday, and will be putting up a home made video on YouTube. Exciting, YES.

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DJ - 1126 days 2 hours ago

15.1 - sweet.

congrats dude.

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FirstknighT - 1126 days ago

15.2 -

Sell NBA live 07' and get NBA 2k7!

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Captain Tuttle - 1125 days 19 hours ago

15.3 -

Congrats!

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lalaland - 1125 days 15 hours ago

15.4 - Impressive...

I thought they skipped NBA Live '07 alltogether and we would have to wait for NBA Live '08 instead...

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