[PS3] Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

[Poundtherock]

Understandable.

 

[Poundtherock]

Uncharted 2 makes PS3 shine; couldn't happen on 360

Uncharted 2 makes PS3 shine; couldn't happen on 360

Credit: Playstation.blog

Uncharted 2 is set to be a showcase for the power of the PlayStation 3, and Ars speaks with Christophe Balestra, co-president of Naughty Dog, to talk about the power of Blu-ray, the standard hard drive, and why the game couldn't be made on the 360.

"I guarantee that this game couldn't be working on XBox 360. It would be impossible. I'm 100 percent sure of this." Christophe Balestra, co-president of Naughty Dog, spoke with Ars about the technology behind Uncharted 2, the hugely anticipated follow-up to one of the PS3's best games: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. "First of all, we fill the Blu-ray 100 percent, we have no room left on this one. We have 25GB of data; we're using every single bit of it."

Naughty Dog is owned by Sony, and while the developer makes wonderful games, it's very clear why we were there: to talk about the power of the PlayStation 3.

Balestra pointed out how important it is to ship every system with a hard drive. "The fact that every PS3 has a hard drive is huge for us." He went on to describe how the game takes advantage of Sony's offerings. "It's the combination of Blu-ray and hard drive. You can play the entire game without loading. We don't require an install. We're doing all the post-processing effects on the SPUs [Synergistic Processing Units]. The quality of the depth of field we have, you can't do that on the Xbox."

He was blunt about what Uncharted 2 means for the PlayStation 3. "We've invested a lot of time maximizing the power of the machine," he stated. "That's our job, to make the PS3 shine."

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[MmmmBeeeeer]

Aye, the screenshots alone look like the 360 couldn't process them.

 

[jms493]

Can't wait to play this game........it like playing through a cool movie.

 

[Lupe]

TBH I didn't like the 1st one so I prolly won't mess with this game. It felt like a bad version of Tomb Raider to me.

 

[QuietStorm]

Aye, the screenshots alone look like the 360 couldn't process them.

LOL.... You're always worried about what the 360 can do. Just be happy with you're PS3.

 

[MmmmBeeeeer]

LOL.... You're always worried about what the 360 can do. Just be happy with you're PS3.

What are you talking about

 

[Twigg4075]

The 1Up guys have been praising this game for months. Apparently the one guy got another hands on with it at that game show they had in Germany last week. He just couldn't stop talking about how amazing the game looks.

 

[Poundtherock]

With the shape the EA so-called devs have put the Madden street-product in, [sheet], I will be into a lot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Uncharted 2, SOCOM, etc.....etc.....

Some companies still have their clients interests at heart!

 

[MmmmBeeeeer]

With the shape the EA so-called devs have put the Madden street-product in, [sheet], I will be into a lot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Uncharted 2, SOCOM, etc.....etc.....

Some companies still have their clients interests at heart!

QFT.

My interest in Madden is waning quickly

 

[JayDizzle]

Wish they wouldn't make this a "this is why PS3 is better than 360" type deal. As great as the first and most likely the second will be, they still probably won't trump Mass Effect, IMO.

Given the rabid nature of Mass Effect's fanbase, I would have to agree... the game's not coming out until next year and they are still picking apart every little crumb and detail.

Not to mention the new DLC that just came out/is coming out soon.

 

[Boucher]

ME2 is only running on 30 fps

 

[Twigg4075]

Wish they wouldn't make this a "this is why PS3 is better than 360" type deal. As great as the first and most likely the second will be, they still probably won't trump Mass Effect, IMO.

I'm guessing they release at the same time because they are obviously two completely different games. I can't even see them appealing to the same fan base. I know I for one have no interest in ME2.

 

[Poundtherock]

I'm guessing they release at the same time because they are obviously two completely different games. I can't even see them appealing to the same fan base. I know I for one have no interest in ME2.

Ditto..........

Just pre-ordered UC2 in order to get access to the GameStop exclusive multiplayer demo, and exclusive in-game Revenge Attribute, which will be available to download and play from 09/15/2009 to 09/29/2009....and then opens up to the public on PSN 9/30/09.

The Revenge Attribute is an unlockable booster in the multiplayer campaign. This bonus allows you to unlock the “Revenge” booster right from the start of your multiplayer campaign.

Not so much to actually play online but just to get online and see what the UC2 scenery is like. Not much of an online player, except this year may become one for this and Modern Warfare.

 

[Buzzman]

the online play is great for Uncharted 2. Im not a fan of team deathmatch but the other mode they had I forgot the name but you have to capture the treasure was the funnest Ive had all year so far.

 

[Twigg4075]

Ditto..........

Just pre-ordered UC2 in order to get access to the GameStop exclusive multiplayer demo, and exclusive in-game Revenge Attribute, which will be available to download and play from 09/15/2009 to 09/29/2009....and then opens up to the public on PSN 9/30/09.

The Revenge Attribute is an unlockable booster in the multiplayer campaign. This bonus allows you to unlock the “Revenge” booster right from the start of your multiplayer campaign.

Not so much to actually play online but just to get online and see what the UC2 scenery is like. Not much of an online player, except this year may become one for this and Modern Warfare.

I'm not much of a multiplayer guy either but the Uncharted beta was damn fun. I hate games that tack on some bullshit multiplayer mode and I figured this game would be the same. I was extremely surprised. I was a bit concerned that development on the multiplayer would detract from the singleplayer but everything I've read/heard has said that is not the case at all. Most people are saying it is the most impressive game they have seen this generation.

the online play is great for Uncharted 2. Im not a fan of team deathmatch but the other mode they had I forgot the name but you have to capture the treasure was the funnest Ive had all year so far.

I think it's called Plunder and it is damn fun.

 

[Poundtherock]

the online play is great for Uncharted 2. Im not a fan of team deathmatch but the other mode they had I forgot the name but you have to capture the treasure was the funnest Ive had all year so far.

I'm not much of a multiplayer guy either but the Uncharted beta was damn fun. I hate games that tack on some bullshit multiplayer mode and I figured this game would be the same. I was extremely surprised. I was a bit concerned that development on the multiplayer would detract from the singleplayer but everything I've read/heard has said that is not the case at all. Most people are saying it is the most impressive game they have seen this generation.


I think it's called Plunder and it is damn fun.

Thanks for UNC2 multi-player feedback. Definitely looking forward to the Gamestop demo on the 15th.

 

[Poundtherock]

Users report Firmware 3.0 causing Uncharted freezes
by JC Fletcher { Sep 2nd 2009 at 9:32AM }
Credit: Joystiq

Despite the shimmery new effects in the backgrounds, PS3 firmware 3.0 isn't an entirely calming, lovely experience for some users. Several posters on the Playstation.com forums report that, since the update, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune freezes at regular intervals. One user said every 20-30 minutes, and poor nufy8 "can't even play for more than a minute without it locking up."

We're contacting Naughty Dog to determine whether this is a known issue and to get an ETA on a fix, but in the meantime, considering that most of us have probably updated by now, our only advice is to find something else to play -- or make a game out of the freezing. Try to time it so that Nathan is in a funny pose!

I have already downloaded 3.0....gonna see if it freezes on me as well.

 

[Poundtherock]

More for Geek.com............

If you are a regular player of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune then you should hold off upgrading to the latest PS3 firmware (3.0). Several posts have appeared on the PlayStation forums saying the game freezes regularly during play after the console firmware has been updated.

The questions also started being asked on the GameFAQ forums with the problem clearly related to the firmware and Uncharted specifically. Here’s what GameFAQ user wingzero2099 had to say:

Just got this [Uncharted] today and i played up to the u-boat just fine, then had to leave for a few hours, i came back and installed the new update, and now i can only play a few minutes before it freezes, i just parachuted onto the island, is this likely a problem with the disc, caused by the firmware, or what? i dont think its my ps3, i’ve only had it a month and it was brand new, and so far only Uncharted is having this problem.

Sony and developer Naughty Dog have yet to confirm or respond about the issue, but no doubt we will hear something soon. Depending on what is causing the game to freeze it may take a few hours or days to come up with a fix.

Haven't got to the point they say it freezes....have to stop for an online game.

Hope this doesn't carry over to UNC2!

 

[Poundtherock]

Lol, here is where UNC froze for me.............Drake just started to raise a "slab" door.

I never got to the point of parachuting on the island! :what:


Like I said, hope this doesn't affect UNC2.....and glad I backed up my PS3 Slim HDD. I have yet to download firmware 3.0 of the first PS3.