1030°

Quantum Break Won't Receive A Graphics Update Patch, Spencer and Remedy Comment On Game's Resolution

On Saturday, news broke out that the hotly anticipated Xbox One/Windows 10 exclusive Quantum Break will run only at a resolution of 720p on the Xbox One

Read Full Story >>
gamingbolt.com
CoNn3r_B2994d ago

It still looks good so it doesn't bother me.

DopeTech2994d ago ShowReplies(30)
gameseveryday2994d ago

If pre-release footage is anything to go by, it still looks pretty damn amazing

gameseveryday2994d ago

@Eonjay This is a statement directly from MS and Remedy. So, no way this is fake.

garrettbobbyferguson2994d ago

I'll take slightly lower graphical fidelity for higher resolution and FPS, please.

lastking952994d ago (Edited 2994d ago )

@garret for fps yes, for res no. You would rather have a game with minecraft graphics at 1080p over a game with QB graphics at 720p? hell EVEN 540P(non hd)?

yewles12994d ago

@lastking95

"You would rather have a game with minecraft graphics at 1080p over a game with QB graphics at 720p? hell EVEN 540P(non hd)?"

You mean like:
Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (480x272)
Ark: Survival Evolved (1088x612 on X1 atm)
Rainbow Six Siege (960x540 on PS4, 800x450 on X1, thanks to temporal reconstruction)?

ROFLMFAO!!!!!!

Christopher2994d ago (Edited 2994d ago )

It looks okay. I'm not sure why this game gets as much praise as it does for graphics. What it does appear to have is good gameplay, though. So, I'd rather that than a TPS that's mostly cinematic with your typical gameplay inbetween.

I kind of wish 'other' games weren't as good looking so that we could focus on gameplay more. But, if you're going to focus on graphics, then be realistic and don't lie to yourself. If you only care about gameplay, then don't go into graphics submissions.

garrettbobbyferguson2994d ago

@lastking

Are you daft? You don't need minecraft graphics to achieve a proper frame rate and resolution. And especially not minecraft graphics because they are ass. Not to mention there are games with less demanding textures and lighting than minecraft that look infinitely better. Why? Because they're not coded in java for starters.

+ Show (3) more repliesLast reply 2994d ago
Eonjay2994d ago

Again yes its fine, but its really shocking how much fake news comes through N4G. Are they just straight up liars or are they trying to exaggerate the truth for views. Its like a deadly disease of misinformation. Henceforth we shall call all bating lying BS a Kotaku.

Christopher2994d ago (Edited 2994d ago )

Here's the thing, They never said the game runs in 720p. They clearly said they couldn't tell.

So, what was DF lying about?

I do admit their title was very clickbaity for that one video, but that's about the only issue I have with their analysis.

The problem isn't DF, it's what people do with the information they provide and how they spin it to support their own bias.

2994d ago Replies(2)
2994d ago Replies(11)
otherZinc2994d ago ShowReplies(2)
magiciandude2994d ago

720p and still the best looking game on consoles. Bring it on!

UltraNova2994d ago

Why did you have to say that when you know its not even remotely true?

KZ:S, Infamous SS, Driveclub, The Order 1886 and U4 are all on par if not better looking than a mid 2016 xbox game while running on higher rez...

Common dude get real.

magiciandude2994d ago (Edited 2994d ago )

@UltraNova

No they aren't. I have most of those games and they don't look nearly as good as Quantum Break. I love how everyone was saying how good DriveClub, Killzone, and inFamous look, but having played them myself I am honestly not impressed at all. Quantum Break on the other hand is a whole different story.

mkis0072994d ago (Edited 2994d ago )

You can't even find enough anonymous agrees to validate that opinion...

butchertroll2994d ago (Edited 2994d ago )

It isn't, dude.

Trez12342994d ago

It's not even the best on xbox one mind u.

Griever2994d ago

Have you checked the DF analysis? It is actually pretty bad looking except the character models. It is blurry and fuzzy because of the low resolution. Shadows are low quality. Draw distance is poor and you can see shadows pop in right in front of you. Finally, it is mostly 720p. How does that makes it the best looking game? It is good looking but has too many flaws to be called bad looking.

gangsta_red2994d ago Show
gangsta_red2994d ago Show
Kryptix2993d ago

720p and best looking don't go well together this generation.

I can't imagine a last generation game at 360p or 480p and still have a clean look. I rather play Last of Us on PS3 at 720p than have the PS4 version and it's textures at 480p. Go ahead and set your TV or computer's monitor at anything lower than 720p and look how indistinguishable the text and everything else gets when it tries to upscale.

I love Remedy and all, but looking at QB's new footage on Xbox One...it's nothing "groundbreaking." Yea, I just got there...

guyman2993d ago (Edited 2993d ago )

Best looking game... mmm not a chance. best effects? most probably. Uncharted 4 looks better. Even Gears of war 4 looks better than quantum break.

No game above can even compare to the order's graphics though, that is a fact.

DigitalRaptor2993d ago (Edited 2992d ago )

"I have told you many, many times in the past my personal opinions of what I liked about QB more than Uncharted"

Why is it so hard for you to talk more about a game you are passionate about then? Because you have no idea how to respond, like I said, without looking delusional. I don't recall you ever doing that which you just claimed with any kind of integrity, least not "many, many" times, and all that came from any of that were false claims about what both games are doing.

Just above, you ASKED for how I know all of that, and I provided you deep, DEEP, knowledgable answers that you proved you don't have the capacity or the will to respond to. So with you dude, it's either I'm a PR mouthpiece, or I'm right.

Here I'm right, but you will revert to "PR" because you have beef with me and want to make ludicrous claims, when in fact I'm right and conveniently enough, today's Uncharted 4 "making of" video helps prove many of my points. UC4 is a step above technologically, and it ultimately comes down to the attention to detail that nobody else can or even cares to match: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Those cloth physics. That gun strap animation. The particle effects from gunfire: http://gifyu.com/images/U4s...

Sounds like you are equally as offended by my lack of existing passion for Quantum Break as much as you are about people "ranting, raving and crying" about others preferring Quantum Break (still with no real validation as to why), when all this is, is just conversation about games. Weird how a declining interest as time goes on is such a bizarre concept to you. I was drawn in by the original concept, how they promoted and displayed it originally, and losing interest because of a complete overhaul I wasn't keen on is again is oddly so, so abnormal to you, when in fact it's quite normal.

In actuality Magiciandude just proved that he was trolling when he said the backgrounds in that GIF looked like a PS3 game, when the background textures are not even clearly visible because they aren't in focus, nor are they exposed to light. THAT is how I know he's trolling, and if you weren't so encumbered in defending Xbox trolls, you would have no problem seeing that.

And hey, maybe you DO know enough about UC4, but that would entail you having to admit that everything you're previously tried to argue against, I was right about. I'm sorry but what is embarrassing is being unwilling to prove yourself right, because there's nothing you have of substance and you know it. Only somebody so bitter that they have no valid response would call any of which I posted "supposed" or "artificial". You sound so bitter and we all know why. Just like you said that you believe TLoU was completely overrated, we all know you're going to tell us that you played UC4 on your imaginary PS4 and how it was overrated and so on and so forth for every Naughty Dog game from now until eternity, because they are seemingly the greatest threat.

And if you can't find me talking about the games I enjoy then you clearly don't stalk enough of my comments. Also, as I've said in the past, writing the word "hilarious" in capital letters, doesn't hide the ire behind your comment, nor does it succeed to condescend.

+ Show (14) more repliesLast reply 2993d ago
BoriboyShoGUN2994d ago

I'd be pissed at the fact they were trying to deny it!! If that's the resolution and you stand by your product why all the BS??
Just like they removed the resolutions from the game cases when the XboxOne first launched. Just par for the course with these guys :(

butchertroll2994d ago

Looks like Phil and Remedy basically confirmed that what DF discovered.

linkenski2994d ago

Wait until you boot it up on your 1080p screen :/

PistolsAtDawn2994d ago

EXACTLY!! Looks amazing and I can't wait to play it. It's one of if not THE best looking game this gen...whatever RES it is. Even DF can't tell us for sure what res it is, and they have openly said that the rendering technique used for this game invalidates the typical 1080p vs 720p argument because the jaggies are all but gone.

Bottom line, the game looks amazing in every aspect...play it....of course the PC version will be graphically superior...they always are when compared to console...doesn't stop the Console version from being one of the best looking console games this gen. If being 720p was as big a deal as some people are pretending...this wouldn't still be a debate...we'd KNOW what res it is, and people wouldn't be reaching out to Remedy/Phil trying to get a quote on what res it is....just play games.

@DopeTech. UC4 is a fantastic looking game, but saying it's at a higher "technical level" sounds wildly incorrect.

DaGR8JIBRALTAR2993d ago

@pistolsatdawn.....nah man, you sound wildly incorrect.

iTechHeads2994d ago

Have you ever seen a 720p local TV channel? As an example, we'll use ABC. ABC looks horrible on my $2000 4K TV. Horrible. I can see the channel IS upscaled from 720p to 4K but that only makes it look horrible.

Video Games are worse. IQ matters much more.

FlyingFoxy2993d ago

How do 1080p bluray films look on your TV? Because I've read reviews of some 4K TV's stating that full HD looks good upscaled to 4K, apparently some TV's are a bit better at it than others.

Saying that, scaling isn't always perfect because it uses interpolation so in fact 720p will likely look a bit worse than it actually should be.. CRT's never had this problem because it didn't interpolate any resolution that was set. Shame we take steps forward in technology but in this case it actually went back a bit with TV's and monitors in general.

Bathyj2994d ago

I agree it looks good and it shouldnt bother anyone, but why dont they own it? Say our game is 720p and its gorgeous and we stand by it, not hide behind a no comment only to have the rug swept out from under them when people get their hands on the final game?

If its 720p, Im not that happy about that I'll admit, 900p@30fps should be a minimum this gen and thats a legacy of MS's misplaced resources when designing the XBOne, but if it is then it is, and I wouldnt let that stop me enjoying the game. Its going to be awesome, maybe even special. Just be up front about it.

I know this isnt exactly the topic for it but Sony has been accused of being deceptive all week even though they are providing all the information(months ahead of time) so what would you call skirting around a direct question like this? The game looks great and you have nothing to be ashamed of, stop acting like your embarrassed by its resolution and stand by your product.

lxeasy2994d ago

A game being 720p doesn't make it bad, smh There are so many more elements to a game. lol

DonkeyDoner2993d ago Show
WilliamSheridan2993d ago

You people are amazing...

If you read the article, no one confirmed 720p. Not sure what all of the fuss is...

XanderZane2993d ago

If all games look this incredible at 720P, please keep giving them to me. Quantum Break looks fantastic and I'll be playing it Day One on my XB1. I care more about the gameplay and fun.

BigLurch2993d ago Show
NewZealander2993d ago

It botheres me, infact if it's 720p then I'm not buying it, morover I'm finally getting a ps4 for uncharted, Sony seems to have a better grasp of what gamers want, xbox has lost the plot this gen, they can't even be upfront and answer the damn resolution question

+ Show (17) more repliesLast reply 2993d ago
Neonridr2994d ago

Shame that it is only 720p on Xbox One. But from what I have seen it looks really good regardless. Lots going on in the game to make up for it I guess.

Thankfully I will be getting this on PC, so this news doesn't affect me personally.

Death2994d ago ShowReplies(9)
DragonDDark2994d ago (Edited 2994d ago )

Output at 1080p. But some lightning effects and some other stuff are at 720p

Phunkydiabetic12994d ago

No. It is 720p. Time to accept the facts man.

2994d ago
OoglyBoogly2994d ago

Yes it is. The game itself is 720p with only thinks like the UI elements being 1080p.

The game is rendered at 720p. 720p. Not 1080p.

DreadGara2994d ago Show
Hanuman2994d ago (Edited 2994d ago )

You're right. Appearently some effects are rendered in 720p.

+ Show (2) more repliesLast reply 2994d ago
Herbalistic2994d ago

I hope Microsoft learns from this experience and won't cut back on performance for gimmicks on their next console

Death2994d ago

Please educate us on how upscalers are gimmicks. Have you looked at UHD yet? Do you have any clue on how 4K images are produced? Native resolution is not the most important thing when determining image quality. The textures used make all the difference. GT on PS3 is 1080p. So is Driveclub on PS4. Do the games look comparable in quality to you or does GT look a little last gen?

Herbalistic2994d ago (Edited 2994d ago )

The Xbox wouldn't have any of these issues if Microsoft didn't cut corners to push a motion camera.

@Eonjay
I'm speaking on 1080p The Xbox One could of had that if they weren't cutting back on hardware just to be Kinect focused

Eonjay2994d ago

@Herbalistic

Are you talking about 4k or 1080p, because not including the camera would not have gotten the Xbox One to 4k...

Death2994d ago Show
PFFT2994d ago Show
DaGR8JIBRALTAR2993d ago (Edited 2993d ago )

The cable box that could.... this low res situation is truly getting out of hand now.

DragonDDark2994d ago (Edited 2994d ago )

So the other news is fake?

SniperControl2994d ago (Edited 2994d ago )

Neither MS or Remedy have confirmed 1080p native, on the other hand they haven't denied it.

MS would be jumping from the roof if the game was 1080p, thier PR mouthpiece Greenburg would have had Twitter followers in a frenzy by now.

JJShredder2994d ago

"To hear, right before release, that the promised premier Xbox One graphical exclusive will be playing second fiddle to it's allegedly eleventh hour PC port, has undoubtedly got to be disappointing for a lot of people"

Um, ALL console games will play second fiddle to PC ports when it comes to graphics. Nothing new there. If people want to be mad that more people get to enjoy the game, you should re-evaluate your stance on the place videogames play in your life because it's clearly a selfish one.

Show all comments (264)
190°

15 Xbox Games That Should Make the Multiplatform Jump

While there’s likely already a list behind closed doors, one can still speculate and offer logical suggestions for titles new and old that should find their way into the PlayStation and Switch libraries.

Read Full Story >>
technabob.com
GamerRN77d ago

Single A games and live service games. Those make sense

S2Killinit77d ago

None of it makes sense. But its happening.

Ps5conehead77d ago

That’s up to Microsoft they want return on there investment. From buying up those publishers. That’s what there in business for. And they made a mistake putting day one exclusive on game pass. So now Microsoft wants to profit any way they can.its called buisness . Just like Sony putting games on pc a year are two after ps5 launch.
So if they can make money off PlayStation and Nintendo. They will do that. And I bet soon real soon they will release some aaa exclusives .and I bet one day it will be same day release

TheEroica76d ago

Sony gamers begging for Xbox games.... Who would've thunk it?

BISHOP-BRASIL76d ago

Yeah, because random site off the internet represents all Sony gamers, they have the letter of attorney and all...

S2Killinit76d ago

Lol what a spin. You dizzy?

AsunaYuukiTheFlash76d ago (Edited 76d ago )

We don’t care about shovelwares. Get that junk out of PS5

StormSnooper76d ago

More like MS begging to put their games on PlayStation.

TheEroica75d ago

Keep begging Sony gamers!

+ Show (2) more repliesLast reply 75d ago
Friendlygamer77d ago

Some of these seem to be exclusive for lack of enthusiasm of the publisher rather than because of deals. A lot of cool indies skip ps for some reason like katana zero, el paso, elsewhere and gunbrela

S2Killinit77d ago

Even more indies skip xbox. We know that right?

Friendlygamer77d ago

Quality over quantity, Microsoft got some really interesting and curated niche games on their machines, maybe in part because of gamepass

S2Killinit76d ago

Quality and MS are not things you bring up in same sentence.

shinoff218377d ago (Edited 77d ago )

Alot of indies skip xbox to. It goes round and round. Personally I think your off base on that but no need to have the argument.

Friendlygamer76d ago

Between katana zero, valheim, Battletech, el passo... I don't feel off base. maybe ps got a million of light novel games that will never release on Xbox but like I've said, I'm talking about niche games highlights, the 10%.

  Heck, it's probably thanks to Microsoft that the s.t.a.l.k.e.r games came to console ps included, meanwhile Sony backwards compatibility continues to be extremely anemic.

And I'm sure most ps5 users are happy to ignore these games and just play wathever new 3rd person action game is trending but it's cool that Microsoft gives some love to smaller audiences and software preservation

shinoff218376d ago

Again your off base just to be snide. All it's showing though is your ignorance.

One light novels wtf is that even. Ps has plenty of pretty damn good indies.

Speaking of indies and ms being responsible. You know F.I.S.T. of course you do alot of you guys just support gamepass. Well here's a history of Sony being responsible for helping indies. Look up the China project from Sony.

Lastly lol your ignorance showing again. Sony has plenty of games. Personally third person is better then first anyway but that's besides the point. Sony gets so many games that xbox doesn't get because yall don't support the games. Jrpgs being a great example. I personally am not into every Sony first party game. Alot of us aren't. On the other side you don't get to eat often so you gobble up everything. Me personally God of War not my cup, etc. For me I'm into jrpgs and ms just can't touch Sony on those. Again because the Xbox base doesn't support it. Devs dont wanna waste their time or money. Hit me up when falcom develops a game over there.

Speaking of third person narrative games. Aren't yall drooling over hellblade 2. The first one was Sony exclusive at one point. Another not my cup game. Showing we don't have to fall in line and agree we love everything Sony puts out. The facts are they sell though unlike elsewhere(not nintendo)

StormSnooper76d ago

You are same person as GamerRN, yes?

Abnor_Mal77d ago

They really think PlayStation fans would want to play Redfall? Pfft.

Personally nothing on that list would be any game I’d want to play.

TwoPicklesGood77d ago

I’d absolutely love Hellblade 2, Palworld, and Quantum Break on ps5 as I’m sure tons of others would too. There’s nothing wrong with wanting games from another console and its sad that people try to act like they aren’t interested in them.

shinoff218376d ago

While indont agree with the games. I agree with the point. Your not wrong.

DarXyde77d ago

Sunset Overdrive makes very good sense. Palworld might.

Don't know about the others. Hellblade II does make sense given the original launched on PS4 first. Quantum Break was a massive letdown for me. I absolutely hated the whole TV show thing and I don't think anyone should have to relive that on modern hardware.

Show all comments (31)
160°

Now that Remedy owns Control, it’s time to reclaim Quantum Break

Alan Wake 2 studio Remedy Entertainment has reclaimed the rights to Control, and now sci-fi hit Quantum Break deserves the same treatment.

Read Full Story >>
theloadout.com
Petebloodyonion93d ago

Totally agree with that especially when Quantum Break has several references to Alan Wake and Alan Wake make allusions to QB.
I do believe that MS and Remedy can work things out and MS has usually been nice to devs and publishers regarding IP.

Obscure_Observer93d ago

They can't "reclaim" what was never theirs.

Petebloodyonion93d ago

I’m sure we can settle for purchase from MS the IP.

Lightning7793d ago

MS is not doin anything with it. Plus they're doing a multiverse of their own so Remedy needs the IP.

If MS wants to have exclusive let it be timed for 6 months then go to other platforms. MS seems to be, let's say, generous with some if their games as of late.

Or have QB2 be multiplat from the jump, put it on GP. Keeping QB2 as an exclusive is kinda weird these days.

Obscure_Observer92d ago (Edited 92d ago )

@Petebloodyonion

"I’m sure we can settle for purchase from MS the IP."

Good luck

@Lightning77

"MS is not doin anything with it."

Japan Studio is dead nd Sony isn´t doing anything with Bloodborne either! Yet I can 100% guarantee that there´s a far bigger demand for a sequel, remake or even a remaster for that game from both PS5 and PC gamers.

That been said, why don´t you ask Sony tol sell the IP to Fromsoftware now that according to rumors, they bought Elden Ring from Bandai?

ZwVw93d ago (Edited 93d ago )

Reclaim? That would mean that they actually owned the ip at one point, which they never did (MS always has). Apples & oranges. Remedy always owned the Control ip (just not the publishing), as they have with Alan Wake.

About as likely as them getting the Max Payne rights from Rockstar.

mastershredder93d ago (Edited 93d ago )

Sending you game to a publisher does not mean they get "rights to own it " unless that was part of the contract (monetary/ strategic reasons). 505 was the publisher they worked with to publish and distribute it, it dos not mean that 505 flat out "owned" anything, clearly they did have a special arrangement that made them open to limit their publishing rights. and so here we are and big whoop

Jingsing93d ago (Edited 93d ago )

Yeah get Quantum Break PS5, only if you put it on disc with all the associated movie material.

isarai93d ago

I mean they got the Alan Wake IP back from MS, so I feel like they could get QB back as well

Show all comments (11)
110°

15 Games That Like to Play With Your Mind

GB: "Some games reduce stress while others like to play with your mind."

Read Full Story >>
gamingbolt.com
banger88390d ago

15 games on FIFTEEN pages? That's a NO from me.

Superliminal
Antichamber
Manifold Garden
Portal & Portal 2
The Stanley Parable
Monument Valley
Gorogoa
Thumper
Inscryption
Q.U.B.E. 2
Darq
Quantum Break
Perspective
Inside
The Swapper

IamTylerDurden1390d ago (Edited 390d ago )

I think Inscryption is the best game on that list. PT and Returnal i would offer. Returnal deserves a spot over some of the listed games. Especially after chapter 3. Maybe even Alice MR? Death Stranding? Kojima all together. To much smaller degree Dead Space. I'm spitballing.

I didn't play Thumper enough to see beyond the visual spectacle. Curious choice.

SullysCigar389d ago (Edited 389d ago )

I'd add FEAR and RE7 (when Ethan starts getting visions, especially in the boat) to that list.

Edit: and Here They Lie

Petebloodyonion389d ago

What no Eternal Darkness on the list?

BrainSyphoned389d ago

Only makes me think of gatcha loot crate game specifically built to play your mind into becoming an addict.