More info on Sony and FIFA’s plan to bring us the World Cup in 3D. It turns out that Sony will only film one game per matchday in 3D. That’s for all 25 days of the tournament, so if multiple games are played on the same day only one game, presumably the highest profile, will get the 3D treatment.
I can only assume that these 3D games will air here in the U.S. on ESPN 3D, which should launch just in time for the tournament.
Different places will have different setups. In the UK, fans of the Three Lions will be able to see the 3D games in theaters and “five other entertainment venues” around the country.
The very first game of the tournament, hosts South Africa against Mexico, will be in 3D. I look forward to seeing Guillermo Ochoa’s hair in 3D. Well, provided I can find a place to watch the game in 3D.
I sincerely hope the likes of Sony or FIFA or Samsung or whomever sponsor some sort of 3D World Cup Thing for fans in the U.S. Put the games in theaters, set up little “World Cup in 3D” stations in Best Buys, etc. No one cared about high definition until they saw sports on it, and I imagine 3D will be the same.
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