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CES 2008: Prototype, first game to feature Neural-THX 7.1 Surround |
Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360, PC Gaming Tags: Sierra Entertainment
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Video games have made major strides in visuals thanks to landmark games like Gears of War and Heavenly Sword so it's just about time it made strides in the audio quality department as well. This is what Sierra's new game, Prototype, sets out to do.
Prototype (PC, 360, PS3) will be the first game ever to feature Neural-THX 7.1 Surround sound. With it, gamers will be able extend their audio setup with two additional speakers. The additional speakers will allow for a 360-degree audio experience.
The game will have elements where sound will play a role, so having speakers set up in front, beside and behind the gamer will make for a more interactive environment. This will allow gamers to be able to react more easily to audio cues from the game.
A gunshot from behind, for example, will be played from the speaker behind the gamer, making the experience more realistic. The Neural-THX 7.1 Surround system will be demonstrated at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show at the THX booth.
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Also it will NOT!@#!)*!)@(*%)(!*@# I repeat it will NOT be the first console game to feature 7.1. Resistance beat them to the chase on that one. A launch title. Just because its THX doesnt really make it all that better. There have been many movies with amazing sound that are not THX certified. Best part is... ALMOST NO GAMERS HAVE A FUNCTIONAL 7.1 SOUND SYSTEM! Don't post just to tell me "I have it and therefore lots of people do" because just because a couple people chime in, doesnt represent anything. Most gamers dont even have HDTV's. Get past that one and we'll try again.
Better yet... lets start making quality games instead of focusing on the sound or visuals... People like to think its about the game, but people like to think alot of things.
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Not too sure what Sierra is talking about
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Also.. I've got 5 speakers (and a sub) and I have a hard time finding places for them all, what would I do with 7!?
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Check out the THX website
http://www.thx.com/technologies/neural.html
All it does is allow devs to move up to 7.1. Guess what THX, we're already there. Thanks, but no thanks.
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