Quote:
Half-Life 2 on PS3?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By Josh on 10-06-2003
Here is a copy of the C&VG Interview:
Mention of Half-Life 2 usually makes the crowds go wild - well, we at the office do anyway; and we feel we're not alone - and earlier in the month there was particular excitement surrounding babble stating that Valve Software is planning to bring its FPS sequel to consoles other than Xbox.
Reportedly commenting that a PS2 version of Half-Life 2 is in the offing, the developer also appeared to let slip in an interview with French media (although translation caused validity issues) that plans are afoot to bring the game to PlayStation 3 and GameCube's successor as well.
Desiring the official word straight from the horse's mouth, we contacted Valve Software to discover what's what.
Speaking to the developer's Doug Lombardi, he initially re-confirmed that Half-Life 2 has been announced for Xbox, then went on to clarify the PS2 situation, saying that: "At this point, there are no plans to publish a version [of Half-Life 2] for either of Sony or Nintendo's current systems."
Of course, this means Valve's sequel looks like it will remain exclusive to Xbox in this generation of consoles - somehow, we think Microsoft might be smiling. However, it is highly possible that we'll see Half-Life 2 appearing on the next machines from Sony and Nintendo.
When questioned on the HL2 for PlayStation 3 and GameCube 2 reports, Lombardi told us: "Valve is obviously interested in hearing more about their [Sony and Nintendo] next-generation plans and discuss the possibilities of doing something with them."
Looking beyond Half-Life 2, it certainly wouldn't be foolish to speculate that other titles in the Valve Software stable, such as Counter-Strike, will also appear on Sony and Nintendo's next consoles.
In the meantime, we'll keep eyes peeled and ears open for news on Half-Life 2 on Xbox...
Stuart Bishop
Quote:
PS3 Without Controllers?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By Chris McCarty on 11-25-2003
Recently, Phil Harrison, vice president for SCEE spoke with the Australian Financial Review. He told them that Sony is currently investigating motion sensing technology, hoping to implement it into the new PS3 console. The EyeToy, a motion-sensing digital camera, has been used as an early test for this technology.
Harrison stated, “EyeToy was a signpost for things in the future. If you can attach very high-resolution, low-cost video cameras you can deduce some quite interesting things about their users. We'll be able to extrapolate eye movement and gestural recognition, more complicated finger movement, and the logical next step of that is to deduce from a person's facial expression and demeanor what their emotion state is.”
He later discussed more possibilities for the motion sensing, such as menus that could be controlled by moving your hand. He compared it to the computers in Minority Report. Because the technology is only in the beginning spaces, it may not be seen in the PS3. There may not be enough time for Sony to have motion-sensing part of the PS3, but Harrison wants it.
Personally, I think this is the best idea so far. It would be so amazing to be able to play games without any controllers. Maybe gamers could actually move their legs to walk, and fight each other by moving. I can’t wait until I hear more information on this technology.
