Recent reports suggested that Sony’s new Playstation branded TV features a novel feature that will allow gamers to play split screen games whilst not getting the screens confused.
In multiplayer video gaming where the screen is split for multiple players, it can sometimes be confusing or distracting to other players.
Apparently Sony got around this by creating a highly evolved split screen mode using the 3D technology within the TV. This means that instead of splitting the screen in the traditional method, it will show two…
Anna Sheldrick - 18 April 2012 | comments. Read more
According to recent reports, Microsoft might be following Sony’s footsteps and looking into manufacturing a 3D headset for tablets and smartphones as well as its popular Xbox 360 product.
Patent Bold recently discovered specific patents in Microsoft’s portfolio which may confirm the 3D head gear rumour to be true. The eagle-eyed specialists noticed that patents were filled over two years ago (2010).
It has also been revealed that the headset in question will give users the illusion that they are looking at a 21 inch tridimensional screen,…
Edita Lozovska - 20 March 2012 | comments. Read more
The creators of Wallace and Gromit will soon be bringing stop motion movies to the 3DS in a new collaboration with Nintendo.
Aardman Animations are responsible for some of the most famous flicks of the sort including Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run, and now they are making the leap to 3D as they endeavour to bring Shaun the Sheep to the Nintendo 3DS.
From March 7th, 15 minute long episodes featuring Shaun the Sheep and his friends will be available for download…
Anna Sheldrick - 29 February 2012 | comments. Read more
Nintendo said that it will be adding a new feature to its next 3DS. The feature is question is none other than video capture.
In their latest firmware update for the 3DS, Nintendo will not only upgrade existing 3D features and improve performance, but will also be adding 3D video capture to the handheld’s capabilities.
The 3DS has been able to take photos in 3D since its release and this new feature will be available for free to all users.
The update will also…
Anna Sheldrick - 7 December 2011 | comments. Read more
The Nintendo 3DS will soon be the latest distribution system for Dreamworks as the company partners up with the gaming giant.
Nintendo and Dreamworks Animation SKG have joined forces in order to bring 3D animated shorts to the 3DS.
It will start with two for Halloween called Night of the Living Carrots and The Pig Who Cried Werewolf. The first short will feature characters from Monsters Versus Aliens while the three little pigs from Shrek will star in the second one.
It is unsure about whether Dreamworks intends…
Anna Sheldrick - 5 October 2011 | comments. Read more
LG Optimus 3D owners will soon be able to play 2D games on their phone, without any hassle.
2D to 3D conversion is not a new feature for the model as it is already able to convert other 2D material such as photos and videos, to the tridemensional format.
The phone will convert some games automatically while for others, aspiring gamers will need to change some settings before the feature will do its magic.
Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Mobile, said:
“Our Game Converter is a…
Ebony Hasselbaink - 30 September 2011 | comments. Read more
October will see Adobe finally enable 3D gaming within its Flash and Adobe Air software.
The technology, if it works right, will allow 3D gaming integration with websites such as Facebook and on mobile phones or tablets.
If all goes according to plan, 3D will allow Flash and Adobe Air to have console-quality games on platforms where that currently this isn’t possible.
Adobe is hoping that the 3D software will be popular enough to get over a billion online 3D gamers.
Adobe believes this technology will create a single entertainment platform across a…
Anna Sheldrick - 21 September 2011 | comments. Read more
It would seem that Nintendo will be relying on its mascot Mario to help save boost sales of the 3DS after all.
3DTVwatcher has previously reported on the speculations that this could be the gaming giant’s next move.
After a hugely successful launch, 3DS sales have fallen dramatically with only 710 000 units being sold in the last three months compared to 3.9m in February. Attempts to increase sales, such as dropping the price of the 3DS, have not been able to cause sales to jump.
“We know…
Anna Sheldrick - 14 September 2011 | comments. Read more
3DTVWatcher recently reported that 3D gaming had not been as popular as manufacturers had hoped.
The much anticipated handheld Nintendo 3DS, was launched only in March of this year but in August the price will be slashed significantly.
This proves that customers just don’t seem to have much interest in 3D consoles and the attempt of Nintendo to lower the price has been done to persuade people to buy the 3DS.
The President of Nintendo America issued the following statement:
“For anyone who was on the fence about…
Ebony Hasselbaink - 5 August 2011 | comments. Read more
As much as it hoped, the 3DS failed to entice customers. It has also seen disappointing sales and consequently the company will slash its prices in August.
“But why didn’t people adore the 3DS,” Nintendo perhaps has asked itself.
Well Nintendo, many people felt that there were not enough games to play and others have complained they suffered from headaches and nausea after gaming.
Or maybe people are simply sick of 3D and they are all suffering from the overkill syndrome.
Perhaps it can collaborate with Apple as it…
Ebony Hasselbaink - 1 August 2011 | comments. Read more
