Mapping reality
PixelKill Pete found this: an artist's rendering of famous movie locations using Unreal Tournament. I just LOVE this stuff, there's something really jawdropping about running around in a map or location that you know from real life (even if it's fake in the first place).
Reservoir Dogs - THAT chair!
When Wes came to London for the first time, he said he recognised significant parts of the city, sort of knew where he was going - from playing Metropolis Street Racer. I love this stuff.
Silence of the Lambs... more! I want more!
VERY cool.
Posted by: Beckie | August 27, 2005 at 14:37
That's awesome.
Posted by: Tim E | August 27, 2005 at 15:35
I had that exact same MSR experience. I even remember looking at a stone staircase in St James's Park and thinking something along the lines of "That's steeper than it should be" ;-)
Posted by: beenabadbunny | August 28, 2005 at 00:48
Here's another one by a different artist based on Blade Runner: http://www.fileplanet.com/118901/110000/fileinfo/DM-2019:--Blade-Runner-UT2K3-DM
Posted by: Viridian | August 28, 2005 at 09:27
The House of Osama Bin Laden
http://www.langlandsandbell.demon.co.uk/obl01.html
Posted by: Pixelsumo | August 29, 2005 at 15:21
Oh yeah, a place in italy called Fabrica made a quake 3 mod so you can walk around their buildings:
http://www.fabrica.it/project.php?id=163
There are so many film scenes that would be awesome in game mods.
How about Battle Royale, run around the island with all the buildings, taking on the weapon random selection and plot from the film.
What about a replica Ghostbusters house, complete with those laser guns and traps.
:)
Posted by: Pixelsumo | August 29, 2005 at 15:30
Yeah I remember that, although the traffic ruined the experience.
I ride BMX and I've found a similar thing with that. I get to ride skateparks in game that I've ridden in real life. The only downside is I'm a lot better in game, but on the plus side I'm less likely to injure myself :)
Posted by: wes | August 30, 2005 at 11:26