You know people..Its on a Nintendo console? Minus 10 points!....everywhere!
Looking at this further... the anti-aliasing is WAY too good to be believable, especially in that top shot. Expect way more jaggies.
As far as graphics go, it's obviously easy to downplay them now on what we can imagine they'll be like on PC as well as the Xbox 720 and PS4. We just haven't gotten used to seeing UE4 and appriciating the new things it can produce as well as the improvements can make. We all want good graphics ,but Iwata does bring up a good point. In addition, art direction can do a lot of the heavy lifting despite the technical limitations of graphics technology. However, this is pretty easy for Nintendo to comment on because they're not as focused on pushing graphics as other developers are in their obession to achieve photorealistic visuals and present games in a more cinematic manner. The problem with Nintendo is that it is once again taking a big gamble on assuming that the next-gen leap in graphics won't be such a big deal breaker to most core gamers as it was on the Wii. On top of that, everyone has immediatly questioned Wii U's future multiplatform support due to UE4 (even though it may very well receive some ports).
I would hope that Ubisoft polishes up Zombi U's graphics more as we get closer to the holiday season. I mean, the game looks alright but fairly rought around the edges and honestly doesn't look as impressive as some of the best looking titles on the 360 and PS3.
Of course, they have been primarily working on dev kits and we'll probably see improvements made to games like Batman's visuals which obviously needs to be worked on still.
Looking at this further... the anti-aliasing is WAY too good to be believable, especially in that top shot. Expect way more jaggies.
You guys debating over whether the screenshots are legit or bullshots remember: It's an Ubisoft game, of course they're bullshots.
Well bullshots don't usually have aliasing in them and these do. The Wii U might have some pretty good AA if the game is going to run at 720p.
This is a mighty fine point, indeed. To expand on your logic, at least in terms of graphical output with new hardware, at least at the outset of each generation:
Is a leap really apparent right off the bat?
I recall a lot of skepticism from gaming publications and that lot, in regard to the XBox 360 initially. The machine was hailed as the XBox 1.5, not a full leap. In the hindsight from that jumping point in 2005 to today, the growth is stunning. When you look back clearly at games like the original Condemned, Amped 3 or Perfect Dark Zero, they really don't look too hot. Maybe even bad. Compared to games from 2008/9 -> 2012 (currently titles like Mass Effect 3, Batman Arkham City or Vanquish).
So, in hypothetical honesty, couldn't the same be said of ZombiU/WiiU? As the system is new, untapped, different in architecture? Developers aren't versed in the tricks and efficient techniques of the machine, are working with tricks and skills they have for today's current gen?
No launch game is representative of future platform potential. That much is 100% true.
Dude let me say it again, UBISOFT.
Even though there are a little Jagies, they're in places where jaggies are traditionally hard to eliminate. There's still copious amounts of AA in those shots, just not as much as some other bullshots.
Didn't a confirmed source say that all the launch WiiU games would have AA by release and from the Comic Con build so far it looks like at least ZombiU is keeping to that.
Didn't a confirmed source say that all the launch WiiU games would have AA by release and from the Comic Con build so far it looks like at least ZombiU is keeping to that.
Yes, and it seems he was spot on.
By the way, do you have a link to this comment, I'm curious to see it.
Oh, it's just Idea Man. Not that I have anything against him (he does have his sources) but his own personal speculation that he drowns his info in isn't really worth much.
All though his posting style is different, the crux of the info minus the fluff has always proven to be true and shouldn't take away from his credibility.
True but the comment on AA was a part of "the fluff" not "the crux of the info", hence my point stands.
If you are referring to the OP, the first is artwork. The second is an in game screen shot.
If you are referring to the OP, the first is artwork. The second is an in game screen shot.1st pic looks way better than the 2nd shot. The 2nd shot looks great, but I dont think the 1st shot is in game like the 2nd one.
He said expect to see improvements, based on the info he received, it was not speculation. which now we can see is clearly the case.
Wow you contradicted yourself in a single sentence, that's an impressive skill. "expecting to see" and "speculation" are the same bloody thing.
Wow you contradicted yourself in a single sentence, that's an impressive skill. "expecting to see" and "speculation" are the same bloody thing.
It is not speculative to expect anything. If I order something from Amazon and expect it at my house, I do not speculate that it will arrive, as I have reason beyond conjecture to believe its arrival.
If Ideaman has sources telling him that improvements are to be made, and we should expect to see such improvements, those expectations are not speculation, but rather a promise from Ideaman that we can either trust or not. For those who believe him, it is not speculation. As such, I think Ideaman has shown his sources to be accurate.
...all the launch WiiU games would have AA by release...
You guys really need to step outside of the Wii U Speculation thread every now and then. The mass psychosis you guys have hypnotised yourselves into is fucking ridiculous.
In no way, shape or form does Ideaman's information confirm that:
All he knows is that the latest dev kit update lead to some marginal performance increase and that there's room for IQ to improve. Everything else was 100% pure speculation. Ideaman one only has limited sources. He cannot possibly speak for everyone just like that, that'd be ridiculous. Expectations are by definition just speculation (albeit with implied confidence) and expectation can easily be shattered.
Whether he ends up being right or not will simply be down to good guesswork, not because he "confirmed" it.
Anyway, this is the last I'll say on the matter, I have limited patience for arguing with brick walls.
This game looks better and better. It's nice to see some obvious improvements over the e3 build in the footage, too. Hopefully that continues on leading up to release. It already looks decent enough for a launch title, though.
Prays for a Japanese localisation. Please. We love zombies over here. We'll all buy it.
Ubisoft already confirmed they will be releasing the game in Japan as well.
Shows the DoF engine broken.
I don't think that's the issue, the monitor seems to be behind a plastic enclosure and the reflections are making it difficult for the camera to focus.
The game sounds like its actually a unique game with fresh gameplay concepts. Who knew that was possible anymore.
Day 1.
Off-screen of what seems to be the new build at San Diego Experience. Shows the DoF engine broken. That's a joke, but BE WARNED, you will feel like hurting who ever's filming it!!! There's some good footage towards the end, some pretty fast paced action in a hallway. Camera moves quicker than what I thought.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kfLbll18DWs#!
This looks like multiplayer, but you do get Rick Rolled.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HN6HnH1gOrk
Off-screen of what seems to be the new build at San Diego Experience. Shows the DoF engine broken. That's a joke, but BE WARNED, you will feel like hurting who ever's filming it!!! There's some good footage towards the end, some pretty fast paced action in a hallway. Camera moves quicker than what I thought.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kfLbll18DWs#!
This looks like multiplayer, but you do get Rick Rolled.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HN6HnH1gOrk
Dude again, what part of Ubisoft don't you understand? Nearly every single screenshot Ubi has released over the past 10+ years has been a bullshot.
Off-screen of what seems to be the new build at San Diego Experience. Shows the DoF engine broken. That's a joke, but BE WARNED, you will feel like hurting who ever's filming it!!! There's some good footage towards the end, some pretty fast paced action in a hallway. Camera moves quicker than what I thought.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kfLbll18DWs#!
This looks like multiplayer, but you do get Rick Rolled.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=HN6HnH1gOrk
Very positive impressions of the multiplayer mode in this new Kotaku preview: http://m.kotaku.com/5927823/zombius...bly-be-one-of-the-best-things-about-the-wii-u
For some reason I am getting Red Steel deja vu on this game. Looks good, sounds promising on paper, but will ultimately disappoint. Will have a sequel that delivers on all of the original's promise and nobody will buy it because of the initial burn.
Noticed the wording that the capture the flag mode says it's not online, implying possibly other multiplayer modes might be online.