When will we see DVD based games? - Page 2

dpanter · 09-09-02, 12:41 PM

I seem to recall that Wing Commander 4 was realeased on DVD also. The damn game was 6 CD's btw.

http://home.arcor.de/S.Kohlmann/dvdgames/wc4.htm
http://www.mobygames.com/game/versions/gameId,343/

Blizzard have two DVD's with super-high quality movies from various games. If you recall, the compression in WC3 movies was quite bad and IMHO reduces the replay value of the game.

Anyway, one DVD was released with the Collector's Ed. of WC3, and the other was released separately containing the Starcraft movies etc.
http://www.blizzard.com/starcraft/scdvd/

Seems like you can't buy just the WC3 DVD atm...

Let's hope more game companies go for DVD also.

09-11-02, 09:42 PM

hey fotis where did u get that dvd version of freespace 2?

coz i find it annoying that i have to change between cd's every time i play the campaign

Fotis · 09-12-02, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by YodaMattAUS
hey fotis where did u get that dvd version of freespace 2?

coz i find it annoying that i have to change between cd's every time i play the campaign

If you look under my name you'll see I live in Greece.The store is www.e-shop.gr It's in greek so find a translator(if there is one) and buy it.It costs 35.51 euros.You'll have to use the search machine.
I can tell the the dvd version is so cool!!!It has all the patches + close to a dozen new missions.
The dvd disk has some nice reflections!!!
Lood luck!!!

Smokey · 09-12-02, 06:23 AM

I used to buy Gen4 DVD pc mag every month, and I couldnt belive that Riven wasnt on DVD (5 cds) which needed to be changed all the time. Myst3 also came with 5 cds, but I could do a full install of 3Gb, so not as bad as Riven. I also cant belive games like Diablo2 dont come on DVD

Gator · 09-12-02, 06:38 AM

http://www.newegg.com/app/manufactor...alog=55&DEPA=1

$37, $38, $43... the cost of high quality 16x DVD drives by Liteon, Pioneer, LG... basically what I'm saying is they dont cost much at all anymore. Therefore I think it'd be awesome to see more DVD games released! If your not willing to spend $37 on a DVD drive, then you should be playing games on your PC? I mean not to sound insensitive, but at that price you can have a DVD drive by working a couple hours at any restraunt or retail shop! We're not talking a lot of money here. Even if you go retail instead of online reseller, Compusa is advertising DVD drives for $40 too!

It's time for DVD games (are you reading this Infogrames? Epic? Legend? heh heh)

09-12-02, 07:18 AM

when so many games are still using only 1 cd it's little wonder as to why we don't see dvd games being embraced.

eventually games will grow faster than compression techniques though.

Fotis · 09-12-02, 03:02 PM

Has anyone got any info as to how many cds for doom3?

gmontem · 09-12-02, 07:44 PM

Aside from the DVD version of Wing Commander 4, there are two Japanese games from Falcom that are stored on DVD-ROM which I happen to own -- Ys II Eternal and Ys I+II Complete.

Nutty · 09-13-02, 03:29 PM

I think I read a rumour that doom3 would be shipped on dvd, as well as multiple cd's.

PCarr78 · 09-13-02, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fotis

If you look under my name you'll see I live in Greece.The store is www.e-shop.gr It's in greek so find a translator(if there is one) and buy it.It costs 35.51 euros.You'll have to use the search machine.
I can tell the the dvd version is so cool!!!It has all the patches + close to a dozen new missions.
The dvd disk has some nice reflections!!!
Lood luck!!!

Are the cinematics uncompressed?

That's what it looked like when i saw the dvd in action, although i coulda been wrong

gmontem · 09-13-02, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by [Corporal Dan]

MSDN Libraries come on 3 CDs. Why not make a DVD?

I thought it was pretty clear to MSDN subscribers that MSDN is available in DVD as well, not unless you're getting the MSDN CDs from another *cough cough* means.

Fotis · 09-14-02, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by [Corporal Dan]

Are the cinematics uncompressed?

That's what it looked like when i saw the dvd in action, although i coulda been wrong

I think they are but I'm not sure.I've never seen how they look on cd!!

09-09-02, 12:41 PM	#13
dpanter Using a GF3 Ti500 Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 19	I seem to recall that Wing Commander 4 was realeased on DVD also. The damn game was 6 CD's btw. http://home.arcor.de/S.Kohlmann/dvdgames/wc4.htm http://www.mobygames.com/game/versions/gameId,343/ Blizzard have two DVD's with super-high quality movies from various games. If you recall, the compression in WC3 movies was quite bad and IMHO reduces the replay value of the game. Anyway, one DVD was released with the Collector's Ed. of WC3, and the other was released separately containing the Starcraft movies etc. http://www.blizzard.com/starcraft/scdvd/ Seems like you can't buy just the WC3 DVD atm... Let's hope more game companies go for DVD also. __________________ <-- Moderator @ www.kylning.com/forum --> <-- Moderator @ forum.vapochill.com -->

09-12-02, 06:38 AM	#17
Gator Unreal Tournament Gamer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 2,279	http://www.newegg.com/app/manufactor...alog=55&DEPA=1 $37, $38, $43... the cost of high quality 16x DVD drives by Liteon, Pioneer, LG... basically what I'm saying is they dont cost much at all anymore. Therefore I think it'd be awesome to see more DVD games released! If your not willing to spend $37 on a DVD drive, then you should be playing games on your PC? I mean not to sound insensitive, but at that price you can have a DVD drive by working a couple hours at any restraunt or retail shop! We're not talking a lot of money here. Even if you go retail instead of online reseller, Compusa is advertising DVD drives for $40 too! It's time for DVD games (are you reading this Infogrames? Epic? Legend? heh heh) __________________ Athlon64 3200 Clawhammer / Asus K8N-E Deluxe / 1GB Crucial DDR400 / Geforce 6600GT 128MB AGP / Windows XP Pro

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09-11-02, 09:42 PM	#14
YodaMattAUS Guest Posts: n/a	hey fotis where did u get that dvd version of freespace 2? coz i find it annoying that i have to change between cd's every time i play the campaign

09-12-02, 06:23 AM	#16
Smokey Team Rainbow Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: FRANCE Posts: 2,273	I used to buy Gen4 DVD pc mag every month, and I couldnt belive that Riven wasnt on DVD (5 cds) which needed to be changed all the time. Myst3 also came with 5 cds, but I could do a full install of 3Gb, so not as bad as Riven. I also cant belive games like Diablo2 dont come on DVD

09-12-02, 07:18 AM	#18
StealthHawk Guest Posts: n/a	when so many games are still using only 1 cd it's little wonder as to why we don't see dvd games being embraced. eventually games will grow faster than compression techniques though.

09-12-02, 03:02 PM	#19
Fotis Radeforce GTX7970 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Greece Posts: 1,346	Has anyone got any info as to how many cds for doom3?

09-12-02, 07:44 PM	#20
gmontem Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 536	Aside from the DVD version of Wing Commander 4, there are two Japanese games from Falcom that are stored on DVD-ROM which I happen to own -- Ys II Eternal and Ys I+II Complete.

09-13-02, 03:29 PM	#21
Nutty Sittin in the Sun Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,835	I think I read a rumour that doom3 would be shipped on dvd, as well as multiple cd's.