Sony says 20 first-party games are being given three-dimensional graphics; third-party 3D outreach on the rise.
Sony has made much of its 3D PlayStation 3 initiative since the console was given the capability in June. Now the company is saying exactly how much 3D content is in the pipeline for the console–and it’s a lot of content, apparently. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe studio director Mick Hocking told Develop magazine that the electronics giant is readying a wave of 3D games for the PS3.
“We’re applying 3D to more than 20 internal games at Sony,” said Hocking. “Overall we have more than 50 titles currently being converted into 3D, and this number is growing fast.”
Hocking did not mention any specific first-party PS3 3D titles other than Killzone 3, which will ship on February 22, 2011. Tomorrow, one of Sony’s highest profile games of this generation, Gran Turismo 5, will launch with 3D support. Other games boasting 3D support include Wipeout HD, Super Stardust HD, PAIN, The Fight: Lights Out, the recently released Sly Collection, and next year’s Team Ico Collection.
As far as third parties go, Hocking said Sony was increasing its 3D outreach to them. “We’re actively talking to developers and publishers, and we’re also offering training to them to help them get up to speed with 3D,” he said. “3D isn’t just about adding depth to a picture–developers need to know how to get the very best out of the technology on PS3 and we’ll ensure that they do.”
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