We want more than 3D

The year of 2010 in gaming will be remembered for the year that motionless controlling and 3D changed the way we game for years to come. Now I think that motion controls are a wonderful 'gimmick' that are fun, interesting and can extend a consoles life span by a considerable amount. Also, 3D is looking to change the way we view games, giving us an extra layer of skill needed to complete the normally so easy games. But with 3D, and Sony, for that matter, I have a little thing bothering me.

When reading into the future releases intended for PS3 exclusivity, one main point that the developers are trying to push is that it is in 3D. At E3 this year, games like Killzone 3 and Motorstorm Apocalypse were all shown in 3D and that was its sort of main feature. I love the idea of 3D, but I feel its being stuffed down our throats a bit to much. I wish, instead of just showing us how awesome the 3D looks, the developers would show us what differences, updates and tweaks they have made to the game which will set it apart from the previous instalment.

Look at Killzone 3. Geurilla did an amazing job with Killzone 2, it was stunning, immersive and had the best graphics ever (until Uncharted 2 that is)! And it was a huge step up for the FPS genre, as it basically was the best of the best. It may of suffered some critiscim for its controls, which I personally loved, and its predictable story, but overall, I believe it was the best shooter of 2009. However, looking at the new videos of Killzone 3 from E3 and Gamescon, it doesnt look really different. I like similarity in games, but I like change and risks more. Apart from new settings and a couple of new guns, what else has been crafted in to change the experience? Instead of just talking about the future with 3D and Move compatibility, the developers need to show the gamers what they really want, the knowledge of something new and revitalising to the series.

Same can be said with the new Motorstorm. The first two were all out adeniline filled action racing games that got the heart pumping. The change from the first game to the second game brought along some new changes. It wasnt just a new setting but new slow motion cameras, screenshots, online play etc. It was a great instalment to the amazing series. Nevertheless, the new one just doesnt look that different. Yes it is once again in a new setting, and a very nice one it is, and yes the 3D is meant to be spectacular, but anything else Evolution Studios? I just hope we were given more information on really big, new direction changing changes, not a new setting or gimmick.

The year of 2010 will be revolutionary in my eyes, it is bringing many new changes into the medium but I wish that developers dont get too caught up with it. I know 3D will be a hit, and I will almost certainley buy a 3DTV in the next couple of years, but I just hope that the people who make the games dont get to carried away with the new things to forget about the old things that have made the excitement and intrigue that new games bring us. Bring on 3D.

James