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The minds behind Flower explore the human heart in their next abstract journey for the PlayStation 3. Game designer Jenova Chen of thatgamecompany seeks to explore the emotional possibilities that few games have been able to tap. Our final appointment at E3 2010 was with the renowned developer, who talked about his vision for his upcoming game Journey before showing us this beautiful, rapturous game in action. Clearly, Chen wants to make triple-A games, but his "A's" have real meaning: Abstract, Artistic, and Accessible. Using these three pillars, Chen seeks to expand the emotional palette his games have already explored. Chen says that most games explore a very narrow emotional range--and that he aims to elicit feelings few games can. And importantly, Journey is the first time thatgamecompany will be taking its vision to an online space. Before he showed us Journey in action, Chen outlined his inspirations. He talked about how all of us wield power via modern technology. We use mobile phones, computers, and other technology to exert our will on what is around us. In turn, games focus on giving us further power to wield in their worlds--through guns, superpowers, magic, and more. But Chen felt there was something missing. In a discussion with a NASA astronaut, Chen heard the pilot's stories of how colleagues that walked on the moon returned as changed individuals--more religious, more spiritual. Chen thinks that change is a result of seeing the earth from the moon, which instills a sense of wonder, or as he called it, "a sense of small." Chen wants to bring that kind of experience to Journey. While most games focus on giving the player power, Chen wants the player to feel that "sense of small." He wants players to feel in awe. And he wants to expand on that emotional gravitas by allowing players to encounter another player within in awe-inspiring, expansive world. With that, Chen showed us Journey in action. The game begins with a gorgeous cello melody, and we see that we are in desert. The sand stretches in front of us, and we see a close-up of our own character, an abstract form in a hooded cloak. Chen then briefed us on the controls: you use the Sixaxis tilt-sensing to move the camera, move your character with the left stick, press one button to jump, and another to sing. (More on singing to come.) What is most striking at this point is the sense of loneliness and wonder. Chen echoed this idea by telling us that players will be asking themselves: "Who am I? Where am I?" The game is about discovering the answers to these and other metaphysical questions. The camera zooms in on a mountain the distance surrounded my clouds. It's immediately clear that reaching this mountain is your goal. And with that goal in mind, Chen lithely runs forward through the sand. He mentioned how important it was for players to feel as if they were actually moving through sand. You will slide through the sand from the tops of mesas, and can even surf on the sand in certain places, where the waves ripple through the sand as if it is an ocean. Soon, Chen encounters a series of stones that lit up as he touched them. The glow they produce are beautiful, but Chen remained mum on their purpose. Soon, Chen finds that the bridge he is traversing has crumbled away, and he must search for a way across. He jumps down, floating as if carried on wings, the cloth of his cloak rippling. We see bits of cloth floating above mesas dotting the sandscape, and Chen heads to one such place. Here he collects the swirling pieces, and tells us that these strands are a form of currency that allow players to fly. To show us, he then flew effortlessly through the air before landing once again in the sand. He continued the journey, pointing out a waterfall of sand (a sandfall?) before discovering a stone adorned with hieroglyphs. These and other discoveries will fill in the player on the world's history, as well as fill us in on the ongoing narrative, such as it is. Journey features no voice acting or language, so all the storytelling is done with visual cues. However, storytelling might not be the best word used to describe the narrative: Chen refers to it as "story digging." Chen then discovers a large banner attached to a stone. He is able to leap on it, and it becomes a sort of floating platform from which he can jump and float. He then approaches a spaceship-type structure that opens and releases more bits of cloth, which then float away to create an undulating cloth platform to bridge the gap we had first encountered. We see the character glide across a series of these cloth banners, marveling at the fluidity of the movement and relishing the mysterious music and ambient sound. On the other side, Chen discovers a statue that glows, emitting a flurry of runes, and giving us a clue as to the next step of the journey. Journey is a desolate experience, but you won't be completely alone. You might run into another player--just one at a time--that may join you on your journey. Chen likens this mechanic to hiking: you may come across another, and it is up to you to join each other if you want to. You can't talk with each other by normal means, but you can use the "sing" button to communicate. Chen wants players to develop a relationship with their companion. Perhaps you will ignore this player, or maybe you will join him on his journey. Or perhaps you will see him as an adversary. In any case, while you can finish the game on your own, finding another soul wandering in this forlorn desert is part of Journey's emotional impact. Journey makes quite an impression. The visuals and sound combined to create a beautiful tapestry of music and color, and it seems clear even at this stage that the game will have its own unique voice in an industry crowded with games that seek to offer players immediate power. Jenova Chen is approaching Journey from a different angle, and if what we saw is any indication, this will be one expedition worth embarking on. This PlayStation Network title won't be available until at least next year, but if you appreciate games that can move and inspire you, this is one you should keep a close eye on. GAMESPOT

Games usually make us feel like badasses. Here's a game that makes us feel small. With flOw and Flower under its belt, thatgamecompany has earned a reputation for making beautiful, ambient games. Today the developer unveiled its next project, another fascinating experiment that doesn't adhere to gaming conventions. It's called Journey, and from what we've seen so far it lives up to its name. Games are great at exciting us and getting our blood pumping. But thatgamecompany wants to tap into our other emotions. With Journey, it is trying to remind people what it's like to feel small. Jenova Chen, one of thatgamecompany's co-founders, was inspired by a conversation he had with an astronaut. The astronaut explained that every person who lands on the moon returns with a newfound spirituality, regardless of what their views on religion were before. Apparently, looking at the Earth from so far away gives you perspective on just how small we all really are. This is how Chen wants you to feel while playing Journey. It's not about landing on the moon and it doesn't have a religious agenda -- it's just out to make you feel small. You wake up in a desert with no idea who, where, or when you are. In the distance looms an incredible mountain, and from its peak shines a bright light. Seems as good a destination as any, right? In Journey, your one goal is to get to that mountain. There is a great expanse of desert wasteland between you and your goal -- an expanse that could very well make you feel small. Journey takes a unique approach to online multiplayer. The developer likens playing the game to taking a hike. On a hike you may encounter another person. You could choose to travel with them or maybe you'll go your separate ways. The same will happen in Journey. Here and there you'll find other people making their own way towards the mountain. You can play through the entire game on your own, but thatgamecompany isn't sure whether or not the game will work offline. The left stick maneuvers your humanoid character around the desert. There are only two buttons to worry about: one to jump and one to call or sing. Chen explained that the singing is a way for you to communicate to other players without words. You can tap the sing button for short sounds or hold it down for longer tones. Sixaxis tilt controls are used to look around. Since Journey takes place in a desert, you're going to be looking at a lot of sand. that gamecompany spent a lot of time getting the sand to move fluidly beneath your feet and it does look impressive. You could draw designs in the sand if you like. In fact, Chen says, "Certainly, we have seen people leave penises on the sand." While the sand is beautiful, it won't always behave realistically. You'll encounter waves of sand passing by like waves on an ocean. Catch a ride and you can surf on a sand wave. The moving grains pour from waterfalls (sandfalls?). Besides the sand, the other system thatgamecompany is working on for Journey is a realistic cloth simulation. The desert is a windy place and your character's robe is always blowing with the breeze. Here and there you'll find scraps of cloth that can be collected and used to fly short distances. Larger pieces of cloth can be touched and "harmonized" with so that you may utilize it to proceed. A harmonized banner may lay out flat so that you can use it as a bridge, for instance. As you work your way towards the mountain you'll encounter obstacles that will require a bit of thinking to surmount. There aren't any enemies in Journey. Your enemies are the obstacles presented by nature that are keeping you from reaching the mountain. You may find some problems easier to tackle with a partner, but you'll have to find non-verbal ways of communicating because voice chat won't be available. thatgamecompany wants to keep interactions anonymous. The people you meet won't display a PSN name and won't necessarily be from your friends list. You should only expect to meet one person at a time, though. Even if there are a million people playing Journey, the game world won't be too crowded. Of course, the presence of random others presents a challenging design problem: will they solve your puzzles for you if they reach them first? thatgamecompany says it is working on solutions. Journey will be available on the PlayStation Network next year. Chen explained that there will be reasons to return to this world after you've reached the mountain. The game is being designed like a museum: you probably won't see everything on your first visit. IGN

Traducción entre hoy o mañana, que ahora me tengo que ir y no me da tiempo... solo un resumen "JOURNEY" (viaje), nos hará sentir pequeños y temerosos ^__^

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Este juego es un SOLD como una casa, ahora que llega el veranito y con el el tiempo libre, caerá es Flower que tiene pintaza  

¿Cuándo sale el juego?

Buenas. No compré flow pero sí flower y es de lo mejor que he probado. De éste quería ver un vídeo, pero ahora mismo veo que lo mejor será no saber nada y dejarse llevar cuando salga. Pinta genial. Saludos.

La verdad es que es para mi la sorpresa del E3. Ya era hora que alguien pusiera el desierto como escenario joer.

Vaya, otro sorpresón que desconocía hasta ahora mismo.., menuda joya parece ¿no?

Flow me gusta y Flower me parece una genialidad absoluta. Las imagenes de este Journey son increíbles.

parece ser que la obsesion por el fotorealismo de pacotilla llega DE UNA VEZ a su fin.

mas juegos "artisticamente distintos" es lo que necesita esta industria.

edit: MAS aprovechar la maquina para conseguir cosas nuevas en vez de marear la perdiz con frames por segundo, gigas de texturas, capturas de movimiento y chorradas varias (me dejo las teles 3d) para acabar jodiendo la experiencia de juego...

en fins.

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fotorealismo de pacotilla llega DE UNA VEZ a su fin.

O quizás no sea mas que una tregua que durará un tiempo.

El caso es que en este E3 se han mostrado algunos juegos que sin duda siguen esta tónica por estilos mas fantásticos u originales..que sin duda se alejan de la mayoría de cosas a nivel artístico que hemos visto esta generación., y eso me parece algo muy positivo.

Perdonad si la traducción no es muy buena... podría achacarlo a mi carencia del inglés, pero prefiero echarle las culpas a google traslator  

Con flOw y Flower en su haber, Thatgamecompany se ha ganado una reputación de hacer juegos con mucha belleza, inmersivos. Hoy el promotor dio a conocer su próximo proyecto, otra experiencia fascinante que no se ajusta a los parámetros establecidos. Se llama JOURNEY (viaje), y de lo que hemos visto hasta ahora le hace honor a su nombre. Los juegos son muy emocionantes y consiguen que nos acelere el pulso. Pero Thatgamecompany quiere aprovechar nuestras emociones de otra forma. Con Journey están tratando de recordar a la gente lo que es sentirse pequeño. Jenova Chen, uno de los co-fundadores de Thatgamecompany, fue inspirado por una conversación que tuvo con un astronauta. El astronauta explicó que toda persona que aterriza en la Luna regresa con una espiritualidad recién descubierta, con independencia de cuáles son sus puntos de vista sobre la religión. Al parecer, mirando a la Tierra desde tan lejos nos da una perspectiva sobre qué tan pequeño es en realidad todo, lo insignificante de la vida. Así es como Chen quiere que te sientas durante el viaje en Journey.   Te despiertas en un desierto sin ninguna idea de quién, dónde, o en que época estás. A lo lejos se cierne una montaña increíble, y desde su pico brilla una luz cegadora. Parece tan bueno como cualquier otro destino, ¿verdad? En Journey, la única meta es llegar a esa montaña. Hay una gran extensión de desierto baldío entre nosotros y el objetivo - una extensión que podría muy bien hacerte sentir pequeño. El trayecto cambia su enfoque con el multijugador online. El desarrollador lo compara como el empezar una caminata. En una caminata donde puedes encontrar a mas personas. Podemos optar por viajar con ellos o ir por nuestro propio camino. Lo mismo sucederá en Journey. Aquí y allí encontraremos a otras personas que buscan el camino hacia la montaña. Podremos jugar al juego entero por nuestra cuenta, pero Thatgamecompany no está seguro si el juego funciona o no sin conexión. Con el joystick izquierdo controlas al personaje humanoide por todo el desierto. Sólo hay dos botones con los que te tienes que preocupar: uno para saltar y otro para llamar o cantar. Chen explicó que el cantar es una forma de comunicarse con otros jugadores sin palabras. Puedes presionar el botón de cantar para hacer sonidos cortos o mantenerlo pulsado mas rato para que haga más tonos. El Sixaxis se usará para mirar a nuestro alrededor. Journey tiene lugar en un desierto, y vas a estar mirando un montón de arena. gamecompany pasó mucho tiempo para hacer que la arena se mueven con fluidez por debajo de sus pies y que tiene un aspecto impresionante. Podremos dibujar cosas en la arena, si quieres. De hecho, dice Chen, "Ciertamente, hemos visto a gente dibujar penes en la arena." (Nota mental: no se si lo he traducido bien o es que siempre pienso en lo mismo xddd). Mientras que la arena es hermosa, no siempre se comporta de manera realista. Te encontrarás con olas de arena como si fueran olas de un océano. Podrás navegar sobre una ola de arena. Los granos en movimiento vierten de cascadas salidas de montañas. Además de la arena, otra de las cosas que están trabajando duramente es la simulación de telas realistas. El desierto es un lugar con mucho viento y la túnica de tu personaje está siempre moviéndose con la brisa. Aquí y allí encontrarás trozos de tela que pueden ser recogidos y utilizados para volar distancias cortas. Piezas más grandes de tela se pueden tocar y "armonizado" con lo que podrás usarlo para continuar. Una pancarta armonizado puede diseñar planos de modo que puedas utilizarlo como un puente, por ejemplo. A medida que te vas acercando a la montaña te vas a encontrar obstáculos que requerirán un poco de ingenio para superarlos. No hay enemigos en Journey. Nuestros enemigos son los obstáculos presentados por la naturaleza que nos impiden llegar a la montaña. Podemos encontrar algunos problemas más fáciles de abordar con una pareja, pero tenemos que encontrar formas no verbales de la comunicación porque el chat de voz no estará disponible. Thatgamecompany quiere mantener las interacciones en el anonimato. La gente que conozcas no mostrará su nombre de PSN y no serán necesariamente de su lista de amigos. Sólo podrá completarlo con una persona a la vez. Incluso si hay un millón de personas jugando Journey, en el mundo del juego no estará demasiado poblado. Por supuesto, la presencia de otras personas al azar presentará un problema de diseño desafiante: van a solucionar rompecabezas para ti, ¿que pasa si éstos pueden alcanzarlos en primer lugar? Thatgamecompany dice que están trabajando posibles soluciones. Journey estará disponible en PlayStation Network el próximo año. Chen explicó que no habrá razones para no volver a este mundo después de haber llegado a la montaña. El juego está siendo diseñado como un museo: es probable que no lo veas todo en tu primera visita.

Mañana la traducción del otro... si no os habéis arrancado los ojos antes  

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Qué bien , un juego creativo en el que no se resuelven las cosas a disparos. Le seguiré la pista, porque con unas pocas imágenes y algo de información ya se nota que va a salir algo especial.

Entre este, el Child of Eden, y el de nosequé of the metraton me tienen enamorado.

Al final no traduzco el de GameLoL porque dicen prácticamente lo mismo, parece redactado por la misma persona xd. Lo único interesante que no se haya dicho es que veremos unas piedras que relucen, pero que no saben todavía cual será su utilidad.

Me ha gustado mucho eso de que veamos de vez en cuando a gente conectada online, pero que no podemos ver ni su nick, y que solo podamos comunicarnos con ellos a base de sonidos "raros", supongo que tipo odworld pero mas simple. Ahora entiendo lo de ver gente "extraña" xd. Eso de ver otra persona en medio del desierto y no poder comunicarte como quisieras es un puntazo ^___^ aunque siempre podremos escribir cosas en el suelo... o dibujar penes    eso es universa...

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