High Resolution Stereoscopic-3D Is Entering UNCHARTED Territory!
Hey folks, Adam Loncar here. We've got thrilling news to share with you because legendary developer Naughty Dog has finally announced the long awaited Uncharted 3! The award winning franchise is entering 3D territory for the first time.
Here is the official press release (emphasis is mine):
Clandestine organizations, remote locations and ancient secrets
Drake is back on a high stakes expedition to the heart of the Arabian Desert
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is pleased to unveil the latest installment in the multimillion-selling action adventure franchise, UNCHARTED. Developed exclusively for PlayStation®3 by the team at Naughty Dog Inc., UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception blurs the entertainment boundaries, delivering the cinematic scale, adrenalin rushes, thrills and mystery that are the UNCHARTED trademark; together with its unique and enhanced multiplayer experience.
Fans of the franchise and newcomers alike will relish the opportunity to catapult themselves headlong into a real adventure, in a search for the fabled "Atlantis of the Sands." The journey propels fortune hunter Nathan Drake on a daring trek into the heart of the Arabian Desert, a journey that pits him and his mentor Victor Sullivan against the occult treachery of a shadowy clandestine organization and its ruthless leader. When the terrible secrets of this lost city are unearthed, Drake's quest descends into a desperate bid for survival that strains the limits of his endurance and forces him to confront his deepest fears.
Key Features:
* Bigger set pieces and more explosive adventure, driven by Naughty Dog's signature storytelling and cinematic presentation.
* Competitive and co-op multiplayer return with brand new experiences and massively expanded feature sets. The UNCHARTED universe provides online players with a unique Action Adventure multiplayer experience, bringing the cinematic elements of the single-player campaign into multiplayer.
* Nathan Drake can now take on opponents in more ways than before: hand-to-hand combat with multiple opponents, contextual melee attacks, and new stealth options. UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception also features expanded and diverse traversal moves with deep gunplay.
* Naughty Dog introduces new physics, visuals, and environmental effects. UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception features new innovations in sand, fire, smoke, and water dynamics and effects. UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception will be playable in Stereoscopic 3D.
With its award-winning storytelling, blockbuster cinematic action sequences, immersive high resolution 3D and stunning environmental detail and effects, UNCHARTED 3: Drake's Deception is the chance to lose yourself in the world of Nathan Drake - and to experience the true power of PlayStation 3.
About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd
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The Uncharted games are truly interactive cinematic experiences. I can't wait for the upcoming Uncharted movie, written and directed by David O. Russell, which will more than likely be a proper 3D movie. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception will be released Fall 2011 only on Playstation 3. Mark my words - it will be STUNNING.
Oh, and catch the Spike Video Game Awards on December 11 at 8pm EST for the first footage of the game and many other titles. Exciting stuff!
