3D Gaming

Xbox 720 Most Likely to Be 3D

by David Novak on Fri, 2012-02-17 12:03


Microsoft Xbox

Microsoft is in the works to hopefully be bringing 3D features to future generations of Xbox. Its future predecessor, perhaps named "Xbox 720", is rumored to be significantly more powerful; will support more impressive graphics and it may focus as much on other forms of home entertainment as it does on gaming. Microsoft has also hinted at a 3D component, considering a new job listing suggests the company is still hard at work to make enhanced 3D Xbox gaming a reality.

The posting is for a "Algorithm Research & Development Engineer for XBOX team" role in Haifa, Israel. Working with Microsoft's Interactive Entertainment Business unit, the Algorithm Research & Development Engineer will be responsible for a number of duties, including "algorithm design and implementation into state of the art 3D imaging systems working in an integrated HW and SW leading team, working closely with peers in Redmond, and being part of a fast moving and growing development team."

While the job posting is a bit vague, the description clearly indicates that Microsoft is taking 3D seriously. 3D gaming is growing in popularity thanks to the advent of more capable 3D HDTVs, but the video game industry is way behind in creating software and content that is optimized for 3D.Read more

ViewSonic's 24-inch V3D245 3D Monitor Arrives this Month

by jessica on Mon, 2011-08-01 13:50


ViewSonic V3D245

With over 350 3D PC games now available, gamers shopping for a new monitor should check out ViewSonic's new V3D245 -- a 24-inch 3D, Full HD (1080p) LED monitor featuring a built-in NVIDIA 3D Vision wireless emitter and NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses. Simply connect the V3D245 to an NVIDIA GeForce-equipped PC to play 3D games in full 1080p, view 3D videos and photos and stream 3D web content.

The V3D245 is designed to deliver both 2D and 3D beautifully with its 120Hz frame refresh rate, fast 2ms video response time, 20,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 300 nits high brightness. In addition, the monitor's HDMI 1.4 input allows you to connect it to your Blu-ray 3D player or PlayStation 3. Integrated two-watt SRS Premium Sound speakers are also included.

ViewSonic's V3D245 3D monitor (with included pair of NVIDIA 3D Vision glasses) will be available mid-to-late August 2011 for $499. Read more

The Game Is On


Shoot ‘Em Up (2007)

"The leader who stays in the rear, takes it in the rear. Besides, violence is one of the most fun things to watch." – Mr. Hertz, Shoot 'Em Up (2007), New Line Cinema

A friend just had his PayPal account (hence his AmEx account) tapped for $50.

His son had bought a big bunch of virtual gold on a Zynga game he was playing.

$50 for something that doesn't exist?

OMG, someone really can sell the Brooklyn Bridge!

The game industry has come a long way since our Atari days. Now it's approaching a $1B industry!

Sony, MS and Nintendo still fight it out for leadership in the number of devices, but the real profit makers are the social and mobile games.

Why would millions of people buy something as meaningless as Raging Birds? Read more

3D TV is Coming, There's No Stopping It Now


Godzilla (1954)

"… Politicians from around the world will see it. Of course, they'll want to use it as a weapon. As a scientist - no, as a human being - I can't allow that to happen!" – Dr. Seizawa, Godzilla (1954), Toho Films

After attending so many CES (Consumer Electronics Show) events, you'd think we'd resist being swept away by the buzz. Sure, after last year's show, all we saw was 3D. "They" swore all the pieces were in place. And we believed it.

Realistically…we knew better.

We're still as optimistic and enthusiastic about the long-term success of 3D TV as we were before; but this time, we're going to be a little cautious. We're taking the advice of that great U.S. President -- George W. Bush -- who stated so profoundly, "fool me once, shame on... shame on you. Fool me...you can't get fooled again."

Ah well…you get the idea.

The motion picture industry is really all over 3D. Some good, like Avatar and Megamind. Some a real waste of time, money – theirs and ours – like Clash of the Titans 2010, Saw 3D or Jackass 3D, Piranha. Last year, Hollywood put out 25 3D movies. This year, they expect to double that number. Read more

MAINGEAR Offers Great Deal on F131 Desktop with 3D Bundle

by jessica on Mon, 2010-11-29 11:11


MAINGEAR F131 with 3D Bundle

Are you shopping for a gaming computer? MAINGEAR has an awesome Cyber Monday holiday deal on their award winning F131 desktop computer! Ending tonight at midnight, the F131 comes bundled with 3D glasses, games and more for only $1,999 - a savings of $600! They're throwing in free ground shipping too.

Here's what you get:

F131 system:

  • Intel Core I5 655k or Core i5 760 Processor
  • Dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE 1GB in SLI
  • 4GB Crucial DDR3-1333 Memory
  • 1TB Samsung F3 SATA HDD – 7200 RPM 3.0 Gb/s
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit

But that's not all! It also comes with...Read more

Call of Duty: Black Ops to Support 3D

by jessica on Tue, 2010-10-05 10:47


Call of Duty: Black Ops screenshot

Call of Duty fans, you're going to like this (that is, if you have a 3DTV or 3D PC). It was just announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops will be playable in stereoscopic 3D when the game is released on November 9th.

The game will be compatible with 3D-ready HDTVs and 3D PCs using active shutter 3D glasses. Call of Duty: Black Ops will be playable in both 3D and non-3D on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC.

"Development of stereoscopic 3D began as an R&D project, but once we saw what the technology brought to the Call of Duty experience, what a great fit and how immersive it was, we knew that we had to develop it for Black Ops. Aiming down the sights of your weapons, flying in helicopters, rappelling down mountains, and moving through highly detailed environments are just some of the awesome experiences you will have in 3D with Black Ops," says Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch. Read more

Multi-Screen 3D Gaming with Digital Storm's BlackOPS PC

by jessica on Tue, 2010-08-03 05:00


Digital Storm BlackOPS Gaming PC

Gamers, how would you like to experience full HD 3D gaming? You can with Digital Storm's Black|OPS gaming PC. Featuring NVIDIA's 3D Vision Surround Technology, your game playing is expanded across three monitors in full HD 3D!

NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 400 GPUs generate the graphics horsepower to drive 750M pixels/second for 3 screens in full HD 1080p 3D Vision gaming for a 5760x1080 experience. No need to worry about compatibility, as NVIDIA's software automatically converts over 425 games to stereoscopic 3D without the need for special patches.

Setting up a Black|OPS machine with 3D Vision Surround Technology is easy with NVIDIA's multi-display software. A setup wizard guides you through setup and advanced GPU synchronization ensures seamless support and maximum frame rate. Also, 3D Vision works with standard monitor cables (no adapters needed).Read more

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