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Digital Foundry Tech Analysis: Titanfall
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Dedicated servers are confirmed for the PC and 360 version.
qa_engineer
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I still don't see whats so special about this game. People keep saying it looks impressive, and how it was one of the best games at e3.what about this game is so impressive? I would like to know.
Have you seen TitanFall? Lol. It's probably busier on screen than most online games, so good luck with that lol.
It's got mechs in it and it is not brown.
Maybe for TitanFall 2. But for a 2014 title I reckon 60fps was more important, which for a fast paced multiplayer title is a good compromise.
Microsoft has a few Azure Data centres in Asia Pac, Singapore and Hong Kong. They do have nodes in Australia, so latency isn't so bad.
However, they just announced this year more Azure sites are being built, and Australia is getting two new centres 'in-country'.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azure_Services_Platform
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/ausblog/archive/2013/05/16/windows-azure-expands-downunder.aspx
pc has dedicated servers too you know.
RibbedHero
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That's the logical conclusion for 100% of multiplat games.
RibbedHero
Member
This isn't some tiny startup; Azure is everywhere.
This image is outdated, but it certainly shows it's reach. Expect there to be even more CDN locations by now.
That looks *so* good and I hate arena-type shooters, usually. This looks like a great balance. Fast-paced, but not too fast-paced.
This is what I mean by PC'ers loving it. Reminds me of earlier shooters that were fast paced with a lot of movement.
Really cant wait for this. Between this and BF4, I should be set for competitive multiplayer shooters for quite a while.
What video is this one from (I saw the original E3 one I don't remember this part being there)?
TouchMyBox
Member
Sounds good, now we just need a promise that it will be made available on steam before I can allow myself to get excited.
Yes, just like many play CoD on PC. Many more play it on console. That won't be any different with this game.
Microsoft are currently installing 2 MASSIVE Azure/Xbox Live data centers in Australia, one in Sydney and one in Melbourne. They're doing the same in many other countries as well.
babyghost853
Member
This isn't some tiny startup; Azure is everywhere.
This image is outdated, but it certainly shows it's reach. Expect there to be even more CDN locations by now.
And how many data centers? They currently have around 8 data centers, 4 in the US. That leaves the other 4 to service the rest of the world. What good is a CDN if it has to connect to a data center halfway around the world?
That was just a general statement, I don't care to much about Titanfall right now. I actually had Battlefield 3 on consoles in mind.
GuitarAtomik
Member
It's not the prettiest next-gen game but I think it looks good enough as is and I'm curious to see how much more polished it gets by release.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=611476&highlight=
Thank you.
Ol No Bones
Banned
I don't think respawn wanted the prettiest game. The game sure looks fun though.
thank you. there was a distinct lack of this in the thread. money hats to blame.
Ol No Bones
Banned
You are a funny one!
GuitarAtomik
Member
The game is targeted to launch next year in spring. It is very much under development.
shinobi602
Member
Definitely the least impressive game at E3, visually speaking. No single player guarantees a no buy from me, unfortunately.
GuitarAtomik
Member
Lol nevermind. It's pretty obvious from your first post that you have no idea what you're talking about. Carry on.
of course not
Right... because everybody knows that game engine development is extremely easy and game engines consist only of an unevolvable renderer...
StudioTan
Hold on, friend! I'd love to share with you some swell news about the Windows 8 Metro UI! Wait, where are you going?
It'll mean a better experience for you, they specifically use Australia as an example of how the cloud servers help in this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F8kI_kWIMk
blitzcloud
Banned
ehhh, nope.
There have been some atrocious ports that comes months if not years after the game released.
The fact DmC running super smooth on PC was a pleasant surprise is proof of this.
Pretty sad really, considering the kind of garbage computer you could use and get 720p/60fps on Source engine.
Zombie James
Banned
:/
Fair enough that the gameplay is similar to cod, but why do the graphics have to be shitty too? If I showed this game to the average cod player they would think it's some spiritual successor to cod with mechs.
I have a dream that cod type gameplay with incredible graphics will happen next gen. I was hoping Killzone shadow fall would be but they have disappointed me with the announcement of 30fps target.
I have a dream that cod type gameplay with incredible graphics will happen next gen. I was hoping Killzone shadow fall would be but they have disappointed me with the announcement of 30fps target.
Updated the OP with this quote:
Well, I have eyes and I can read. Titanfall looks average at best (!) and if it's not 1080p, it's a disappointment. Even if it's cross gen, a capable hardware should run this at 1080p/60FPS without further questions. Either the devs are incompetent or it says alot about the hardware it's running on.
Agent Matt
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They're not mechs.
Portugeezer
Member
It's more Source engine than COD is Quake engine.
The game isn't even coming out this out year. Obviously there will be some graphical and possible resolution bumps. Sure, those changes might be small but they will still be there.
Other than clicks, I don't why digital foundry is looking at games that aren't even coming out this year.
Other than clicks, I don't why digital foundry is looking at games that aren't even coming out this year.