Modern Warfare 2, Halo 3: ODST are both not-quite HD games
by Richard Lawler 
posted Jul 31st 2009 at 2:40PM
[Via Evil Avatar & again]
Read - Halo 3: ODST not 720p admits Bungie
Read - Modern Warfare 2 will render at 600p
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[Via Evil Avatar & again]
Read - Halo 3: ODST not 720p admits Bungie
Read - Modern Warfare 2 will render at 600p
Bungie picks PQ over resolution for Halo 3
by Steven Kim posted Oct 9th 2007 at 12:12PM
In case you've been hiding under a rock for the last couple of weeks: Bungie's Halo 3 was released for the Xbox 360 about a week ago. Console pixel counters quickly picked up on the fact that screenshots of the game showed a resolution of 640 lines, 80 short of the 720P HD standard, and quickly jumped on Bungie to explain this deficiency. Kudos to Bungie for being forthright in explaining what we consider a good design choice: using 2 display buffers (each at 1152x640 pixels) to preserve both high dynamic range and smooth frame rates. As we've said before, there's a lot more to picture quality than just static resolution, and both contrast ratio and motion are high on the list of factors that make for a great viewing experience. So yeah, we think Bungie's decision has merit and that Halo 3 looks great, but we're not sure if this qualifies Halo 3 as HD.HDTV Listings for December 4, 2006
by Richard Lawler posted Dec 4th 2006 at 4:40PM
What we're watching: We just didn't get enough of The Closer this summer so a special two hour episode tonight is just what the doctor ordered. Monday Night Football is also a must watch, if not for the game between the still-playoff-possible Panthers and Eagles, for the Halo 3 ad that is to air during the event. We haven't confirmed if the ad will be broadcast in HD on ESPN, but it will be available for download in high definition afterward via Xbox Live. Our traditional high-def listings continue below.
