2008 WSGF Awards

Post by **skipclarke** » 29 Oct 2008, 07:20

The WSGF presents its first annual awards. For full details visit http://www.widescreengamingforum.com/wiki/index.php/2008_WSGF_Awards

Press Release

WIDESCREEN GAMING FORUM PRESENTS AWARDS TO PC GAME DEVELOPERS WITH BEST AND WORST SUPPORT FOR WIDESCREEN DISPLAYS

High Profile Developers Recognized for Embracing or Penalizing Widescreen Owners

HOUSTON, TEXAS, October 22, 2008 - Widescreen Gaming Forum (WSGF) announces the recipients of its first annual awards.

Field of Vision - This award recognizes developers for implementing proper support of widescreen and Surround Gaming displays.

Valve Software (Half-Life 2) - For their 100% track record of producing games that become WSGF Certified for perfect widescreen support. Their Source engine provides perfect widescreen and Surround Gaming support, enabling any developer to embrace widescreen.

Introversion Software (Darwinia and Defcon) - The indie developer, which bills itself as â€œthe last of the bedroom programmers,â€

Post by **maherie** » 29 Oct 2008, 08:09

Here we go, eyes to the web for the feedback.

Post it to hexus.net too?

Post by **skipclarke** » 29 Oct 2008, 08:25

Post it to hexus.net too?

I sent them a tip on it, but I think you have better contacts, no?

Post by **scavvenjahh** » 29 Oct 2008, 19:34

I think I missed the whole affair, but congrats to the team for putting this all together, this is great !! :D

Oooh how I'd love to see where those Narrow Minded trophies ("narrows"?) will be in the coming months... Probably secluded from dust, direct sunlight and inquisitive looks. (Please consider planting webcams into next year's trophies !) :mrgreen:

Post by **skipclarke** » 30 Oct 2008, 03:32

I wanted to pass along some feedback I've received:

From Introversion (posted in their forum):

You know how even your best friends can be really annoying at times, by banging on about the same thing again and again when no one else is interested? This usually happens when they have had a few beers, and it doesn't seem to matter what signals you send, they just do not get the message that they are boring the hell out of you. Well with Chris it's the compression of dynamic range of music to suit radio play, and ratios. 16:9, 4:3, 7:8 he'll talk for ages about it (if you ever invite him around to watch a DVD, you had better make sure you set up your projector correctly).

Well it turns out that his fanatic obsession with ratios has finally been rewarded. WideScreenGamuingForum.com have honored us with the "Field of Vision Award" for having an "exemplary record of supporting widescreen and/or Surround Gaming". Many of our dev team have found themselves on the receiving end of a stern and tedious lesson on the basics of aspect ratios, but now they will enjoy the fruits of all the hard work. Thanks guys, if you keep your fingers crossed, Chris might deliver Subversion in glorious 2.35:1!

And from Infinity Ward (from a private email):

Thanks for the email. We saw the announcement yesterday and we're extremely excited to receive the honor from your community. We can't wait to proudly display the award in our studio and will be putting up news of the award on our official site shortly.

We really appreciate you guys taking the time to recognize and support our game and we hope to stay in contact with you throughout the development of our future project(s) to get your community's insight and certification on future titles from Infinity Ward.

Thank you and pass it on to your community.

I also traded some emails with Hothead Games (who made Penny Arcade Adventures). They have a strong passion for widescreen as well, and are going to keep us in the loop for beta testing on future projects.

Dem Pyros · Post by **Dem Pyros** » 30 Oct 2008, 03:38

Sounds great all around Ibrin! :D

Post by **Paddy the Wak** » 30 Oct 2008, 10:09

Great stuff Ibrin ... 8)

Post by **maherie** » 30 Oct 2008, 12:59

it made me tear. Awesome work.

Post by **skipclarke** » 30 Oct 2008, 13:03

Couldn't have done it without the community, and without a lot of hard work from the Insiders.

Post by **Paradigm Shifter** » 11 Nov 2008, 20:19

Nice.

Post by **GeneralAdmission** » 11 Nov 2008, 20:44

Great to hear such enthusiastic feedback from developers!

I'm so excited that I want to print up some WSGF stickers, sneak into my local Frys, and start slapping them on boxes for CoD4, etc. :wink: :lol:

Excellent work all around, especially to our fearless leader! Let's be sure to call this what it is:

EPIC WIN

Post by **ctrlsteef** » 11 Nov 2008, 20:56

I'm so excited that I want to print up some WSGF stickers, sneak into my local Frys, and start slapping them on boxes for CoD4, etc. :wink: :lol:

I love viral marketing. I say we start doing this. :lol:

Post by **skipclarke** » 11 Nov 2008, 21:54

If people will do it, I will have them printed.

Dem Pyros · Post by **Dem Pyros** » 11 Nov 2008, 22:26

If people will do it, I will have them printed.

ABSOLUTELY

[email protected] · Post by **[email protected]** » 11 Nov 2008, 22:47

Something simple like:

Code: Select all

           This game

            scales properly

         across all widescreen

   and triple widescreen resolutions

   

          &lt;&lt;WSGF Certified&gt;&gt;

   

   Tested working at up to 5040X1050

     www.widescreemgamingforum.com

        Aspect Ratio [32:10]

           Triple [16:10]

On a wide ellipse.

I would totally do it!

Post by **ctrlsteef** » 11 Nov 2008, 22:53

We could have a thread for people to show pics of the stickers in place. :P

Post by **Paradigm Shifter** » 12 Nov 2008, 18:47

In the UK, you're pretty likely to get arrested for something stupid and given a criminal record if you do this. CCTV for the lose. It's everywhere - there are even CCTV cameras above the checkouts in supermarkets... I'd be willing to bet a tenner that those CCTV cameras can pick up people's PIN numbers as they type them in. Given how careless most people seem to be. Anyway, that's OT. Sorry. 'twould be funny, though. :)

Post by **GeneralAdmission** » 12 Nov 2008, 20:40

In the UK, you're pretty likely to get arrested for something stupid and given a criminal record if you do this. CCTV for the lose. It's everywhere - there are even CCTV cameras above the checkouts in supermarkets... I'd be willing to bet a tenner that those CCTV cameras can pick up people's PIN numbers as they type them in. Given how careless most people seem to be. Anyway, that's OT. Sorry. 'twould be funny, though. :)

I used to work retail security here in the use (Target). A store generally had somewhere between 150-200 security cameras, with up to half a dozen "command cameras" that were fully remote controlled from the security office. The zoom function on those cams was so good I could have easily closed in on someone's cellphone and watched them write a text message, so yeah, reading PIN numbers is child's play.

Isn't there a train station or some other location in London that has the most extensive CCTV system in the world? I read something about thousands of cameras? Can't even pick your nose without getting caught? ;)

If we wanted to do the sticker thing, the better approach would be to simply talk to a store manager in-person and get the OK. That's not difficult, and the pitch would essentially be "We'd like to stick an award on some of your products and help you sell more games."

Post by **Paradigm Shifter** » 12 Nov 2008, 21:11

Isn't there a train station or some other location in London that has the most extensive CCTV system in the world? I read something about thousands of cameras?

Nah, mate - that's the whole of London. :lol:

As for the Station, that's probably either King's Cross, Waterloo (sorry, St. Pancras now the Eurostar terminal has moved) or Oxford Circus.

Oh, I found out there is actually a station called "Bat and Ball" a few days ago. Went through it, too. :lol: