Xbox 2 and PlayStation 3: A sneak peek

[nobie]

http://money.cnn.com/2004/04/07/commentary/game_over/column_gaming/index.htm

Not much new here, but he says there will be some stuff about next-gen consoles at E3.

 

[David_South#1]

Yo, it's 9:30 am (PST) Wednesday at E3 that the details should begin appear.
I got my E3 pamplet 2 weeks ago. (Won't be able to go. )

This is from memory but I think it was track 2; session one.

Even if they don't display the hardware this session is supposed ot cover and demonstrate aspects of graphical performance for next generation consoles.

With luck I'll find my program.

 

[David_South#1]

Here we go.
I wanted to get the details right because Vince might become upset if I were sloppy.

I went to the website and got the correct track session number = 2.2
Here is the quote and link.

2.2 - Inside the Next-Generation Game Machines Wednesday, May 12, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Room 406AB

The movie-like graphics, the smooth movements of a game’s lead character, the level of detail in the game’s environments, the vibrant colors and subtle shadows, even the rich and absorbing audio tracks all flow from the combined power of a console’s graphics and processing chips. The current generation consoles and PC have already moved the technology of games substantially ahead of the previous generation’s. As one generation comes to a close, questions about the beginning of the next generation of consoles and PC becomes more compelling. This session will assemble the chip-makers and technology providers who have major roles in the development of the game industry’s next generation consoles and ask them to explain their technologies and discuss how the next generation consoles and PCs will differ from today’s. Learn and understand the capabilities of the machines that will lead the next wave of interactive entertainment.

Moderator: Mark DeLoura, Manager of Developer Relations - Sony Computer Entertainment America

Panelists: Scott Cronce, Chief Technology Officer - Electronic Arts
Laura Fryer, Director, Advanced Technology Group - Microsoft
James Kahle, IBM Fellow - IBM
Andrew Thompson, Director of Advanced Technology Marketing - ATI

http://www.e3expo.com/conference_programs/conference_at_a_glance/session_details.asp?sessionID=10

Sony Moderating with James Kahle as a panelist !?
This should make for a great session !!!

*Kahle, is the lead architect behind IBM POWER (4,5) processors and STI Cell development.

 

[Megadrive1988]

I can wait to hear what comes out of that conference / seminar