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Update on Resistance: Fall of Man, Blu-Ray, and more

The 20Gb debate

The second topic that has been surfacing a lot lately is our support of Blu-ray as a medium. Yes it is true - we are currently using more than 20 gigs. And yes, we do compress our level data. The fact that we store so much on disc is actually not that surprising when you look at the numbers. Consider that even with compression, each of our “levels” (or loaded areas) has more than 300 megs of unique data. And keep in mind that we’re also streaming data during level playthroughs. It doesn't take too much level data before you've gone past what can be stored on a dual-layer DVD. And between single player and multiplayer we have a lot of level data (over 40 different large loaded areas) – yes, more than will fit on a dual layer DVD.

We also include a lot of data in the form of game movies in both HD and PAL formats, high quality audio streams for all supported languages and some of those Insomniac “extras” that our fans have come to expect.

I realize that some people will still be skeptical unless we provide an actual layout of the disc. But for now I wanted to give you some better info.

Wrapping up

Some final words: We at Insomniac pay close attention to what everyone is saying on forums (thanks for the great post, powerkevin9). And while it’s occasionally hard to listen to the haters, we appreciate a healthy argument as much as anyone else. We definitely love the feedback – positive or negative. At this point we’re pretty darn stoked about the game and we’re doing our best to make sure that when Resistance hits the shelves it rocks!

Next time, more about the game…

Ted

Pretty interesting update, Ted touches on Blu-Ray disc useage amoungst other things.

Read the full reply here: Ted Price's Blog - Update on Resistance: Fall of Man, Blu-Ray, and more

[Sovieto]

Man, PS3 might bring us a generation of games that never end with all that space!

[metalmaiden]

Wow that is the first time that I have seen a bigwig company really listen to what the people that play their games have to say. I am positive that resistance is going to be a wonderful game. I think it will be.

[AntaresWarrior]

I think that Fall of Man would be a conpendium of many FPS.

The world war 2 theme plus some elements of sci-fi movies of the fifties sounds very innovative.

I expect to see some vehicles.

[LordOfPlague]

Apparently the mutiplayer supports up to 40 players!

[Yellow 13]

Contendo says that they are the only ones innovating, this is proof that they aren't. How could you dought Insomniac?? They are probably the most innovative producer there is. The multiplayer does support 40 players, it does have vehicles and they have basically wrapped up producing. Expect it as a launch title.

This is one game that will have clones following for years to come

[XxMaStErOfAlLxX]

Yeah i could see playstation3 going down in history better start saving for the playstation 4 lol

[fumanchu451]

does anyone ever think that anyone of these except sprint could be dead i mean its crazy to think they may all be dead and nun of us even no

[JasonSmithy]

so there is a reason behind blu-ray =P haha

[Crossfade8448]

Originally Posted by fumanchu451

does anyone ever think that anyone of these except sprint could be dead i mean its crazy to think they may all be dead and nun of us even no

maybe i'm lost but what are you talking about dead?

[GRX Dragon]

Everything he says is true... right-on Insomniac!

[fumanchu451]

Originally Posted by Crossfade8448

maybe i'm lost but what are you talking about dead?

like the could have been hit by a car drowned been murdered and we would never no it we could just think maybe they got bored with site but they could always be dead wich i think is weird thing to think about considering they were once on here talkn they disappered and no one questioned it thats why when we get those new members i always think they just got shot haha that way i dont wonder about whether there dead or not haha yea i no weird but it gives u sumthing to do