There are some technical modifications that can be made to increase resolution, etc, with these consoles. The MaxGames, however, will be using only stock machines this year. Since both Microsoft and Sony are sponsoring this event, there will be representatives available for questions and answers. Sign-up as a volunteer, and you may be able to play in one of the competitions for free! Drew.
Yes, we will be using a high-end LCD projector to project the 40' x 60' image on the IMAX dome screen. The quality should be excellent, and several tests will be conducted before the actual tournament.
In the future, we hope to take the MaxGames on the road to visit a number of science and technology museums around the country -- so please stay tuned for more information.
Our intention with the MaxGames is to execute the first tournament well, then take the concept on the road to the various science and technology museums around the country -- raising funds for education at each location. The Tech Museum is one of a growing number of science museums, and chances are that there will likely be another one in your area. Keep an eye out for future events like the MaxGames!
Drew.
The MaxGames will not be using the IMAX projectors, only the IMAX dome screen -- and only a small portion of it at that. A standard LCD projector (albeit a very high-quality LCD projector) will project a bright image of aobut 40' x 60' on the IMAX screen. It will be larger than most people have ever seen, yet the quality should be excellent.
Drew.
Yes, playing anything on a full IMAX screen would be very difficult. The MaxGames tournament will be only using a "small" portion of the dome screen -- about 40' x 60'. Enough to be very cool, yet manageable for playability.
Drew.
DOA3 has been added to the game lineup. The projection will not cover the entire IMAX dome, but I'm sure a 40' tall Kasumi will be enough to satisfy your wildest dreams...
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There are some technical modifications that can be made to increase resolution, etc, with these consoles. The MaxGames, however, will be using only stock machines this year. Since both Microsoft and Sony are sponsoring this event, there will be representatives available for questions and answers. Sign-up as a volunteer, and you may be able to play in one of the competitions for free! Drew.
Yes, we will be using a high-end LCD projector to project the 40' x 60' image on the IMAX dome screen. The quality should be excellent, and several tests will be conducted before the actual tournament. In the future, we hope to take the MaxGames on the road to visit a number of science and technology museums around the country -- so please stay tuned for more information.
Our intention with the MaxGames is to execute the first tournament well, then take the concept on the road to the various science and technology museums around the country -- raising funds for education at each location. The Tech Museum is one of a growing number of science museums, and chances are that there will likely be another one in your area. Keep an eye out for future events like the MaxGames! Drew.
The MaxGames will not be using the IMAX projectors, only the IMAX dome screen -- and only a small portion of it at that. A standard LCD projector (albeit a very high-quality LCD projector) will project a bright image of aobut 40' x 60' on the IMAX screen. It will be larger than most people have ever seen, yet the quality should be excellent. Drew.
Yes, playing anything on a full IMAX screen would be very difficult. The MaxGames tournament will be only using a "small" portion of the dome screen -- about 40' x 60'. Enough to be very cool, yet manageable for playability. Drew.
DOA3 has been added to the game lineup. The projection will not cover the entire IMAX dome, but I'm sure a 40' tall Kasumi will be enough to satisfy your wildest dreams...