Using 3D technology is “dumb”, says Rein
Epic Games’ vice president, Mark Rein, has dismissed Ubisoft’s move to develop games with stereoscopic 3D technology - or S-3D - as "dumb".
Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Rein revealed that the Unreal Engine 3 already supported S-3D technology but that he didn’t expect it to gain widespread acceptance - saying the need to buy a new screen was too high a barrier to entry.
When told about Ubisoft’s recent announcement to use S-3D, Rein commented: "That’s dumb."
"I have a 3D monitor sitting in my office and stereoscopic has worked on Unreal for a long time. In fact one of the guys pushing stereoscopic sent me the monitor, he said ‘Your games are great on these monitors,’ so he sent me one." Continue to read more…
