When it isn't Modern Warfare 2 news, it's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves news. The latest piece of that comes from the USA where SCEA has made a smart move for both it and for Sony Picture's retail partners. It will be enabling cinema goers to play UC2 on the big screen.
Jealous? Yes. So, we asked SCEE whether we'll be getting that option in multilplexes and Odeons throughout the UK. The ever-helpful spokesman explained to us that, although it would be awesome (his words), there are no plans to repeat the experiment over here. Damn.
According to Reuters, via a Sony press feed, 500 movie palaces throughout the USA will get the gig. How it's going to work is unclear. Does one lucky person get to play while everybody else's watches and yells insults? Or is this all about the multi-player? We're finding out.
Meanwhile, Mike Fidler, senior vice president of Sony Electronics' Digital Cinema Solutions and Services Group (phew), says that the big screen experience won't stop with Nathan, Chloe and that other woman from the UC2, "Our goal in converting theaters to digital is to go beyond the traditional movie-going experience and focus on helping exhibitors find ways to fill seats."
"Gaming will be an important part of that equation."
Of course it will. Bow down before the future!
Jealous? Yes. So, we asked SCEE whether we'll be getting that option in multilplexes and Odeons throughout the UK. The ever-helpful spokesman explained to us that, although it would be awesome (his words), there are no plans to repeat the experiment over here. Damn.
According to Reuters, via a Sony press feed, 500 movie palaces throughout the USA will get the gig. How it's going to work is unclear. Does one lucky person get to play while everybody else's watches and yells insults? Or is this all about the multi-player? We're finding out.
Meanwhile, Mike Fidler, senior vice president of Sony Electronics' Digital Cinema Solutions and Services Group (phew), says that the big screen experience won't stop with Nathan, Chloe and that other woman from the UC2, "Our goal in converting theaters to digital is to go beyond the traditional movie-going experience and focus on helping exhibitors find ways to fill seats."
"Gaming will be an important part of that equation."
Of course it will. Bow down before the future!
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config 30 Sep 2009 10:45
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Multiplayer clan parties - multiplex versus multiplex, with each player having their own screen. That might be a bit of fun.
Justin Credible 30 Sep 2009 19:32
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How cool does this sound? I think this is proof that video games have arrived in a big way in our culture. This event sounds a lot like the pre-screening of a big hollywood blockbuster! Sony is really ramping up the promotions for this game, and that's what's going to give them the edge in this crowded holiday spending season. If you don't have a PS3 yet, October is the time to get one!
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