You might still be on the fence about 3D – or simply unable to justify the cost of moving into the next dimension – but, according to Ubisoft, the new eye-assaulting technology is going to be everywhere in three years. You’re literally not going to be able to go to shops without falling over a 3D TV it seems. Commenting on the company’s appreciation of the new tech to Eurogamer, Ubisoft marketing boss Murray Pannel expresses his belief that 3D is not a gimmick and is here to stay:
“Ubisoft are a big fan of 3D. We were the first publisher to create a proper 3D game with Avatar last year. Ahead of its time in many ways because the technology was in its infancy and you couldn’t buy 3D TVs at all.The truth is I think it is a technology that’s coming. We can’t ignore it. It’ll start slowly this year. But like HDTV I wouldn’t rule out the fact that this will be installed in everyone’s living room in three year’s time, and for us to be in a position to have content that could really look absolutely amazing in 3D.”
Still not convinced 3D is the future? Murray recognises the current apathy felt among some potential adopters toward the pricey concept. He continues:
“For the naysayers, if you like, I would say, ‘Just watch this space’, because when you have global corporations like Sony pushing 3D as hard as they possibly can, Sky, equally, showcasing 3D content on TV, I believe it will become a much more important part of consumer electronics than a lot of people believe.”
Just for the record, TheSixthAxis supports all dimensions equally.
Source: Eurogamer
DJ-Katy
“like HDTV”? LOL half the people I know still don’t have HDTVs.
MrBlack
im just gonna buy the glasses.
DeathByNumbers
If ubisoft are buying, I’m in!
shakengandulf
No JAS-N :| thats a first.
I’d realy like to see a vote outer curiosity if one hasnt been done.
JKL6939
I would rather wait for a 3D TV–without glasses, than to have a TV that requires you to wear those stupid glasses every time you watch or play games.
Thechunkymunky
I feel the same way. I also can’t justify a 3DTV as I only just purchased my HDTV in November…. right before the new model and the subsequent price crash. Damnit =P
AddictedAndy
Played WipEout and SSHD yesterday and l am sold, the wife has been told, I’ll be securing some finances and replacing my TV & receiver asap
Charmed_Fanatic
LOL i only just got a HD tv, so it will be many years before i invest in 3D!