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Epsilon-Zero

03-18-2005, 19:57

New Xbox 2 screens looking Unreal
[18/03/05 12:08]

Gamesradar (http://gamesradar.msn.co.uk/news/default.asp?pagetypeid=2&articleid=34906&subsectionid=1586)

SpeedTreeRT technology now integrated into Xbox 2 Unreal Engine 3 toolset.

Following on from confirmation that Epic Games would provide the Unreal Engine 3 and tools for Xbox 2 game development, Interactive Data Visualization's much-touted SpeedTreeRT has been officially planted (sorry) directly into the roots (sorry again) of Unreal Engine 3, and will be used by developers using Epic Games' toolsets to create Xbox 2 software.

What this means is that, rather than having to spend excessive time creating technology from scratch, Xbox 2 developers can quickly create amazing life-like environments by making use of the stunning middleware options.

And they are stunning. Look at the shots [below]. Look at them! Look at the detail. Videogame trees have never looked this good before.

And it's not limited to trees either. All environmental foliage is catered for and will have a dramatic effect on the way videogame environments are presented. And because it's all included as part of a development toolset, no developer has an excuse not to make their games look this good.

Think back to when you first saw Halo on Xbox. Remember how you marvelled at the views and the realism of the grass texture? Well that is nothing compared to this - imagine how good Halo on Xbox 2 is going to look. It is going to be the most beautiful game in the world, no question.

The shots on the right look to be an early indication of what Xbox 2 Unreal Championship is going to look like.

"Unreal Engine 3 features a number of important new features and tools, including a new material editing system that we were able to exploit with outstanding results. We were also able to take full advantage of its innovative new material editor and achieved amazing new per-pixel lighting effects," commented IDV vice president Michael Sechrest.

"The new screen shots are a great indication of where things are heading for SpeedTreeRT's Unreal Engine 3 integration," added Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games Inc. "I expect many of our licensees will want to test-drive the SpeedTreeRT's evaluation version when it becomes available."

We want Xbox 2 right now, and if you even remotely like games, you should want it too. Now quick, look at the screenshots on the right (which we've uploaded at a higher resolution than normal) and imagine running through these woods, chasing and shooting at aliens and other players. Alternatively imagine creeping through dark, spooky versions of these forests in the next Silent Hill.

http://gamesradar.msn.co.uk/media/gamesradar/speedtree183_1.jpg
http://gamesradar.msn.co.uk/media/gamesradar/speedtree183_2.jpg
http://gamesradar.msn.co.uk/media/gamesradar/speedtree183_3.jpg
http://gamesradar.msn.co.uk/media/gamesradar/speedtree183_4.jpg

PS Gamer

03-18-2005, 20:24

wow, those are really nice graphics :0 though I think they can do better then that though...I mean at the edges of some of the objects it gets blurier :S

evanft

03-18-2005, 21:58

And just think...those type of graphics will likely become the STANDARD. It's mind-boggling, I know. Now imagine graphics BETTER than those on the PS3. Again, mind-boggling, isn't it??

PeanutButterMunky

03-18-2005, 22:19

wow, those are really nice graphics :0 though I think they can do better then that though...I mean at the edges of some of the objects it gets blurier :S
Honestly...who cares? The graphics look really really good. Just take it for what it is.

Evolution

03-18-2005, 22:53

Good-looking images but start to get really excited when I see the HUD screens on such games so then you can see the game for what it will be like actually playing.

...imagine how good Halo on Xbox 2 is going to look. It is going to be the most beautiful game in the world, no question.

I can only hope it will.

PeanutButterMunky

03-19-2005, 00:40

Meh...I've had my fill of Halo for quite a while.

Good-looking images but start to get really excited when I see the HUD screens on such games so then you can see the game for what it will be like actually playing.
Yeah, seeing the pics is one thing. But seeing it in action will definitely be an awesome experience.

siren

03-19-2005, 00:45

Patience Danial-son, you will see soon enough ;-)

MiThRaZoR

03-19-2005, 01:40

I'm not really ONLY looking for graphics. I'm looking for gameplay also. With those two combinations, it makes a game deadly. But graphics should stun me. Don't suprise me much because they are just still pictures. I would like to see moving. Like the Unreal 3 pictures didn't really suprise me, but the video, I was like WHOA :shock: ... Yeah, you get my point.

Epsilon-Zero

03-19-2005, 02:17

These pictures just dsiplay the capabilties of a tool that is in UE. This tool is an easy way of creating trees like these. Now imagine what the trees could look like if they were each hand detailed. :shock:

evanft

03-19-2005, 04:25

Patience Danial-son, you will see soon enough ;-)

Damn you siren and your constant taunting with your next-gen knowledge!! :P

Cody

03-19-2005, 04:50

it's not just his next gen knowledge we all know Halo 3 is going to be on Xbox 2

Omat128

03-19-2005, 16:25

mudger

03-19-2005, 21:22

PeanutButterMunky

03-20-2005, 03:01

Epsilon-Zero

03-22-2005, 01:54

Don't have excessively high expectations, or you're going to be disappointed. Take in everything as it comes to you. These are just pics of a tool used to make trees. Nothing overspectacular, just something that developers can use to ease the burden of creating endless amounts of great-looking shrubbery.

we are the knights who say NI! we want a shrubbery! :lol:

sorry couldnt help myself. 8)

but yah thats exactly the point of this tool. To make great looking shrubbery quickly and easily so you can work on the fienr points of your game.

DezNutz

03-22-2005, 03:03

Looks good and promising towards next gen. Hey it can only get better baby

gaming ultima

03-23-2005, 12:36

yea unreal engine 3.0 and the other various engines are only the 1st gen of 'next gen' engine's if that makes any sense

orbital123

03-30-2005, 16:36

Those are nice graphics, but i kind of expect more. I don't think those graphics are worthy of the name Next-Gen. Hopefully, those would be early builds and they can get a more realistic look to it by the time the Next-Gen Games launch.

You expect too much then. In all honesty you won't see really amazing graphics on the next gen consoles for at least two years, the first round of games will look better but won't be anything special. If you read up on the unreal game engine it is the top of the line game engine out there, nothing is better than it right now. So don't expect games to look better than that for a couple of years.

Remember that Spliter Cell uses Unreal Engine 2.0 and this next engine is built for direct x9 and PS3.0. You will see amazing games using it.

03-30-2005, 23:02

http://www.idvinc.com/html/downloads_movies.htm

damn, looks so beautiful in motion

bustabusta196

03-31-2005, 00:20

very slow downloads.. anywhere you can get them faster.. rather see it at the bigger resolution then the smaller one.

yeah to bad theres no sound.. that would of really put the icing on the cake.. but other then that it looks good for being a big place full of trees.. not more to expect then that i guess.

Mod Edit: Please don't double post.

PeanutButterMunky

03-31-2005, 03:49

very slow downloads.. anywhere you can get them faster.. rather see it at the bigger resolution then the smaller one.
Ever heard of a download accelerator program? There's many different ones out there. Try these:

http://www.download.com/Download-Accelerator-Plus/3000-2071_4-10354752.html?tag=lst-0-2 (Windows)

More Windows Apps (http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?qt=download+accelerator&tg=dl-20&search.x=0&search.y=0&search=+Go%21+)

http://www.download.com/Speed-Download/3000-2179_4-10354603.html?tag=lst-0-2 (Macintosh)

SessDMC

03-31-2005, 14:10

I dont belive in them, my friend tryed one and it screw up his PC pretty bad, i had to re format it for him.

bustabusta196

03-31-2005, 20:04

yeah the server in which the movie is being distrubted on is either having alot of transfers or its just plain slow.. so im not gonna download some spy/ad-ware b/s on my computer just to make it go a lil bit faster.. I saw the smaller versions and they look good but not worth it to download the bigger ones.

luxurys

11-07-2006, 23:20

All new screens of Parabellum!
By: Justin Pinter

In a recent press release, Acony, developers of Parabellum announced that they would be present at GStar this year in the Kintex Korea International
Centre on 9th. November 2006.

"PARABELLUM® is The Strategic Team Shooter focused on urban warfare. A whole city is waiting to be conquered in a giant multiplayer campaign. PARABELLUM® offers intense round-based action with tactical and strategic depth. PARABELLUM® is designed for 5 players per team, which is easily managable, and therefore the most popular clan size. Developed in close co-operation with international e-sports communities, PARABELLUM’s focus is to enthuse professional as well as casual gamers. The release is planned for the second half of next year." - Press release

Also, if you need to know a little about Gstar, basically the Gstar game convention is where all games A-Z, console to PC, are on display and are expected to be the next big thing in the gaming universe. It is the largest gaming event in Asia, with 200 exhibitors from 10 countries.

Here are the newest images of Parabellum:
images on server under "parabellum_nov"

KlawHammer

11-08-2006, 00:09

Live!

Justin, is it just those 3 pictures or are there more?

luxurys

11-08-2006, 00:15

they were just uploaded onto the public server today

KlawHammer

11-08-2006, 00:19

Yeah, all set.