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Resdient Evil 5 to be in 3D on PC photo

The third dimension is all the rage right now. Hollywood is hoping that it will save the theater industry despite the fact that it has always fizzled out in the past, and now, thanks to NVIDIA and Resident Evil 5, it looks like 3D PC gaming is going to be racking up another big name game. It's been confirmed that when RE5 hits on the PC this July it will feature support for NVIDIA's GeForce 3D Vision technology. Shnazzy, I know.

The 3D Vision technology will set you back around $200, but they do work on variety of games, though evidently some games work better than others. If you've been to a 3D movie recently you've probably put on a pair of glasses that work in much the same way. This isn't your father's 3D. No more blue and red images, just subtle shades of gray and a slight feeling of going crosseyed. I'm not sure if this makes up for PC gamers getting the game so late though. Wouldn't you rather have had even more extra content instead of a gimmick only a handful of people are able to use?  


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TheCleaningGuy's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/03/2009 21:09
TheCleaningGuy
Hmm, I'm not quite sure if I'm sold on this 3D gaming stuff yet.
But "Resdient" Evil could be pretty cool with hoardes on not-zombies coming out of the screen at me.
NihonTiger90's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/03/2009 21:10
NihonTiger90
OMG, it'll be like the chainsaw zombies can reach out and actually cut my head off!

Wait, that's not such a good thing.
CarlCastello's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/03/2009 21:27
CarlCastello
If 3D gaming was done right, I think it could potentially be pretty cool. However, if it continues like this new 3D in movies, then no thanks. I saw Bolt in 3D and all it really did was blur the background a bit more than normal, and gave elements in the foreground jagged edges.

Then again, maybe I'm just seeing the wrong movies in 3D.
rushtodeath's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/03/2009 21:39
rushtodeath
This shit sounds like a headache waiting to happen.

I hope they pack some Aleve with the game.
CWal37's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/03/2009 21:48
CWal37
The list of games in 3D is actually really extensive. The fact that a major release like this will be compatible with 3D monitors should surprise no one who has followed the technology a little.
PrinnyMedic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/03/2009 21:49
PrinnyMedic
3D or not game just isnt that good
Chronic Logic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/03/2009 21:56
Chronic Logic
Still waiting for hologram video gaming.
burntmatches's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/03/2009 22:50
burntmatches
Do we really have to?
Danzflor's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/03/2009 23:25
Danzflor
Tha Third Dimenssion!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN3UnhrEU6Y
RiotMonster's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/03/2009 23:39
RiotMonster
Love Resdient Evil!!

XP
IncipitOmega's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/04/2009 01:29
IncipitOmega
3D ftw !! :D I'm a 3D gaming fan,I had a HMD which was a VERY cool experience.It's about time,we can't stare at 2D pictures on our monitors forever.....and good glasses for 3D stereoscopic viewing cost no more than 80$.
bluki's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/04/2009 01:36
bluki
RESDIENT???
Jetsetlemming's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/04/2009 01:41
Jetsetlemming
I hate 3d because I'm blind in one eye.
Fucking 3d.
Kageryu's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/04/2009 06:17
Kageryu
I've seen the NVIDIA 3D thing in action, and I gotta say...worth the money IF you care about that sort of thing.


Only IF.
Jon B's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/04/2009 09:01
Jon B
Nvidia 3D. Right next to my PhysX card.


Or not.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/04/2009 11:16
Holyetheline
I'd be curious to see what it's like to play a game in 3-D like that.
Android8675's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/04/2009 14:13
Android8675
Before you all get hot and heavy about this technology, the glasses and hook up while only $200 require an LCD panel that displays in 120Hz vs. the %99 percent market penetrating 60Hz that chances are all of us have.

Ergo, you'll need to upgrade your monitor to use them, and the 2 "Certified" monitors I read about when the glasses came out cost like $900-$1500 each. I am sure the price will go down, just something to keep in mind before you think "Oh, $200 isn't bad for kick ass 3D!"
Android8675's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/04/2009 14:14
Android8675
@Jon B: Heh, PhysX, I bet you were thrilled when nVidia released drivers that adds PhysX to 8x00+ cards. Cue the Trumpet "Wha... Whaaaa..."
Holiday's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/07/2009 01:08
Holiday
Yeah unless you already have a monitor with 3D support or compatible HDTV as well as a GeForce 8800GT graphic card or better you are looking at spending at least a grand to get that 3D zombie shooting thrill ride.

Then again it is the "future of gaming" and you know how we all bought into the "next-gen" craze a few years ago with expensive Xbox 360s and PS3s consoles.
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