The Eye of Judgment

Infobox VG
title = The Eye of Judgment


caption =
developer = SCE Japan Studio
publisher = Sony Computer Entertainment
distributor =
designer = Kazuhito Miyaki (Executive Producer)
Yusuke Watanabe (Assistant Producer)
series =
engine =
version = 2.01
released = Set 1
vgrelease|JP=October 25, 2007|NA=October 24, 2007|EU=October 26, 2007|AUS=October 25, 2007 [ [http://au.playstation.com/games_media/release_schedule.jhtml Games Release Schedule, 08/09/07] ]

Set 2
vgrelease|NA=March 27, 2008
genre = Collectible card game
modes = 0-2 players, 2-player online vs.
ratings = vgratings|CERO=A|ESRB=Teencite web |url=http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Games/THE_EYE_OF_JUDGMENT |title=The Eye of Judgment |accessdate=2007-08-25 |work=us.playstation.com |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment America |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] |OFLCA=PGcite web |url=http://au.playstation.com/games_media/games/ps3/e/eyejudgment.jhtml |title=Eye of Judgment |accessdate=2007-08-25 |work=au.playstation.com |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment Australia |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] |PEGI=12+
platforms = PlayStation 3
media = BD-ROM
requirements =
input = PlayStation Eye
bggid=31575

"The Eye of Judgment" is a turn-based card battle video game for the PlayStation 3 platform, which utilizes the PlayStation Eye camera peripheral. It is the first game to use the peripheral, with which it is available in a bundle in Japan, Europe, the Middle East and North America.cite web |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/09/20/5-things-you-dont-know-the-eye-of-judgment/ |title=5 Things You *Don’t* Know: THE EYE OF JUDGMENT |accessdate=2007-08-25 |last=Valledor |first=Mark |date=September 20, 2007 |format= |work=PlayStation.Blog |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ]

Once planned for release close to the PlayStation 3 launch in November 2006,cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/708/708267p1.html |title=E3 2006: Judgment at Launch? |accessdate=2007-08-25 |last=Gantayat |first=Anoop |date=May 12, 2006 |format= |work=IGN |publisher=IGN Entertainment |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] the game was eventually released on October 25, 2007 as "Set 1" in Japan. Two expansion packs are planned for the game. "Set 2" was released on PlayStation Network on March 27, 2008 in Europe and Japan (April 24, 2008 in North Americacite web |url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/04/24/the-eye-of-judgment-set-2-cards-in-early-download-launches-today/ |title=The Eye of Judgment Set 2- cards in early, download launches today! |accessdate=2008-05-11 |last=Lacson |first=Chuck |date=April 24, 2008 |format= |work=PlayStation.Blog |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment America |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] ), with additional enhancements such as improved graphic displays, a new ability and honor ranking system, an in-game encyclopdeia, and special matches. [http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/02/22/the-eye-of-judgment-–-biolith-rebellion-2-set-2-detailed/] The Japanese release of Set 3 is expected on 16 October, with the UK & Europe following on 24 October - and the United States and Canada seeing the release on 10 November 2008.

A "complete disc" of "The Eye of Judgment" with Sets 1-3 is also planned for release in stores in 2008.cite web |url=http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/eoj/products.html?sub1=comp |title=The Eye of Judgment Biolith Rebellion ～機神の叛乱～ コンプリートディスク |accessdate=2008-02-17 |format= |work= |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment |pages= |language=ja icon |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ]

In August 2006, an official teaser site indicated that the name contained the subtitle, "Conquerors of 9 Fields".cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/728/728269p1.html |title=Sony Begins PS3 Offensive |accessdate=2007-08-25 |last=Gantayat |first=Anoop |date=August 25, 2006 |format= |work=IGN |publisher=IGN Entertainment |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] The game has since been given a new subtitle, "Biolith Rebellion", in Japan.cite web |url=http://www.jp.playstation.com/scej/title/eoj/ |title=The Eye of Judgment（アイ・オブ・ジャッジメント） Biolith Rebellion ～機神の叛乱～ |accessdate=2007-08-25 |format= |work=jp.playstation.com |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment |pages= |language=ja icon |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ]

Gameplay

Through use of an included "9 Fields" table mat featuring 3x3 rectangular grid, and special trading cards encoded with [http://www.sonycsl.co.jp/person/rekimoto/matrix/Matrix.html CyberCode] matrix code;cite web |url=http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/msn/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070426005468&newsLang=en |title=Hasbro Lends Trading Card Leadership and Expertise to Sony Computer Entertainment’s THE EYE OF JUDGMENT for PLAYSTATION3 |accessdate=2007-04-29 |date=April 26, 2007 |format= |work= |publisher=Hasbro |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl=http://www.smartbrief.com/news/aaaa/industryBW-detail.jsp?id=134CF01E-14D6-4BBC-B6DC-6691AF709E8E |archivedate=2007-04-26 |quote= ] players conquer a playfield by employing various creatures and spells, taking turns playing cards of their choice strategically on the mat, and performing actions through gestures that are captured through the PlayStation Eye camera, which is mounted on a special stand (also included with the game). The first player to occupy five spaces (more than half the field) wins the match.cite web |url=http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=4605 |title=Eye of Judgement Preview |accessdate=2007-08-25 |last=Gay |first=James |date=June 8, 2006 |format= |work=PALGN |publisher=PAL Gaming Network |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ]

On each turn, players can move a card, changing its position and/or orientation. The cards are divided into two main classes: creature cards and spell cards. When a creature card is placed face-up on the grid, the creature is "summoned", and displayed perched on top of the field. Creatures have different offensive and defensive levels depending on their orientation on the field, and are more vulnerable to attacks from the side or behind.cite web |url=http://ps3.ign.com/articles/789/789158p1.html |title=Eye of Judgment Update |accessdate=2007-08-25 |last=Roper |first=Chris |date=May 17, 2007 |format= |work=IGN |publisher=IGN Entertainment |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] During an attack, the view switches from the field view to a "battle mode", in which the two battling creatures are shown battling. Spell cards can be used to attack other creatures, or claim or cause an effect on a space.

Each of the nine fields, as well as most cards, are categorized by one of five elements. The elements are fire, water, earth, wood, and Biolith. Fire and water are opposing elements, as are earth and wood. Creatures played on a field that corresponds to their element, such as a fire creature on a fire field, get an automatic bonus of +2 points to life, making them significantly tougher to kill. Creatures played on a field of their opposite element automatically lose 2 points of life, giving them a serious disadvantage. cite web |url=http://www.playfrance.com/news-infos-eye-of-judgment-interview-123026.html |title= Eye of Judgment : Interview |accessdate=2007-09-14 |last=Hanquez |first=Steven |date=June 27, 2007 |format= |work= |publisher=PlayFrance |pages= |language=fr icon |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] In fact, if a creature with 2 life points or less is played on its opposite element, it immediately dies. Biolith cards are neutral, and gain no bonus or penalty to life by being placed on any field. Each of the nine fields has a second element associated with it. This element is partially revealed on the edge of the field. That second element becomes active when certain cards cause the field to be "flipped". The original element then becomes inactive. In the default/official field configuration, the center field is always Biolith, and the other elements are in a set pattern such that each element has a corner field and a middle-edge field. The field can also be set to random or other unofficial configurations in casual (un-ranked) games.

Most actions in the game cost "mana". This includes summoning creatures, casting spells, attacking, and rotating a friendly creature that is in play. At the beginning of each player's turn, they gain 2 points of mana. If a creature is killed, it is moved to the discard pile and its owner gains 1 point of mana. There are other cards in the game that allow a player to gain mana in various ways.

Features

The game features a profile mode in which players can hold cards in front of the camera and view their profiles; with information on health points, attack points, and special abilities and effects. In this mode, players can interact with the creatures, with the creature performing an attack action when poked. The game will also feature a simplistic "Rock, Paper, Scissors"-style mode for younger players.

"Set 1" is bundled with a playing mat, the stand for holding the PlayStation Eye, a starter pack consisting of 30 summoning cards and 4 function cards, and an eight-card booster pack.cite web |url=http://uk.playstation.com/games-media/games/detail/item71135/ |title=The Eye of Judgment |accessdate=2007-08-25 |work=uk.playstation.com |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment Europe |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] All starter packs contain the same selection of cards, while booster packs consist of random summoning cards. Booster packscref|a and pre-constructed theme deckscref|b are available for purchase separately by Wizards of the Coast. There are approximately 100 unique card types in each set, with 110 in Set 1 and 100 in Set 2.

Two-player competitive matches can be played online. As a prohibitive measure against cheating the card draw, players' summoning decks are registered and saved by the game. In online matches, the random draw is handled virtually using the registered deck data. The cards are then played as normal. To prevent registering the same card multiple times as different copies, duplicate cards must be presented simultaneously when registering. In response to questions regarding possible counterfeiting of cards, marketing director Christy Newton stated that measures are incorporated in the recognition technology and in the printing of the cards to prevent color photocopies from being usable.cite web |url=http://www.shacknews.com/featuredarticle.x?id=538 |title=PAX 07: The Eye of Judgment Interview of Judgment |accessdate=2007-09-26 |last=Bergfeld |first=Carlos |date=August 29, 2007 |format= |work=Shacknews |publisher=Shacknews LTD |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] Despite this, success has been reported using standard photocopiescite web |url=http://kotaku.com/gaming/oops/eye-of-judgment-cards-copyable-314899.php |title= Oops: Eye Of Judgment Cards Copyable |accessdate=2007-10-26 |last=Fahey|first=Mike |date=October 26, 2007 |formate= |work=Kotaku |publisher=Kotaku |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quoute=] and hand-drawn copiescite web |url=http://kotaku.com/gaming/rumor/eye-of-judgment-card-creating-easier-than-expected-315714.php |title=Rumor: Eye of Judgment Card Creating Easier Than Expected? |accessdate=2007-11-19 |last=McWhertor |first=Michael |date=October 26, 2007 |formate= |work=Kotaku |publisher=Kotaku |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quoute=]

Development

When asked in an interview at E3 2006, "Eye of Judgment" producers Kazuhito Miyaki and Yusuke Watanabe answered that that the game had been in development for three years; of which the previous year had been focused on graphics development, and the two years before that were spent developing the gameplay mechanics on paper.cite web |url=http://palgn.com.au/article.php?id=4604 |title=Eye of Judgement interview |accessdate=2007-08-25 |last=Gay |first=James |date=June 8, 2006 |format= |work=PALGN |publisher=PAL Gaming Network |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] The developers elaborated that technological tests were conducted at the start of the development, and that one of the main areas of development was currently getting the game to properly recognize the cards on the play mat.

Regarding the implementation of the CyberCode matrix code, Miyaki stated in a 2007 interview that working with the technology was challenging, noting that it started at Sony Computer Science Laboratories, featuring a more complicated barcode system where the initial implementation used "two supercomputers and high vision cameras", and wasn't practical for home game machines. According to Miyaki, "It had a whole mile to go, and to get from there to now has been very difficult."cite web |url=http://www.pro-g.co.uk/ps3/the_eye_of_judgment/preview-586.html |title=The Eye of Judgment Interview |accessdate=2007-08-28 |last=Freeman |first=Will |date=August 21, 2007 |format= |work=Pro-G |publisher=Pro-G Media |pages= |language= |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ]

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References

External links

* [http://www.eyeofjudgment.com/ Official "Eye of Judgment" Site]