F.E.A.R.

System: PC https://suno.com/@natewolfkira X: https://x.com/NateWolfKira

System: PC https://suno.com/@natewolfkira X: https://x.com/NateWolfKira

System: PC https://suno.com/@natewolfkira X: https://x.com/NateWolfKira

There are issues with spatial audio in the PS3 version of this game. This episode demonstrates 2.0 PCM audio output. Next episode will demonstrate virtualizing 5.1 audio for headphones using the SoundBlasterX GC7. Check out my F.E.A.R. inspired music: https://suno.com/playlist/73b9a55c-a1af-473d-bd29-abaa4ae2f706 Doing a quick PS3 playthrough to unlock the PS3 exclusive bonus mission and for reference footage of the PS3 version of the game. I'll resume my usual content playthroughs once I've unlocked the console exclusive bonus missions on the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game. System: PS3 Scaler: RetroTink 4K Capture: ASUS TUF GAMING CAPTURE BOX-4KPRO https://suno.com/@natewolfkira X: https://x.com/NateWolfKira

There are issues with spatial audio in the PS3 version of this game. This episode demonstrates 5.1 audio output virtualized for headphones using the SoundBlasterX GC7. There was no improvement, next episode will switch back to 2.0 PCM for the rest of the playthrough. Check out my F.E.A.R. inspired music: https://suno.com/playlist/73b9a55c-a1af-473d-bd29-abaa4ae2f706 Doing a quick PS3 playthrough to unlock the PS3 exclusive bonus mission and for reference footage of the PS3 version of the game. I'll resume my usual content playthroughs once I've unlocked the console exclusive bonus missions on the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game. System: PS3 Audio handler: SoundBlasterX GC7 (Surround set to 50 and EQ Off) Scaler: RetroTink 4K Capture: ASUS TUF GAMING CAPTURE BOX-4KPRO https://suno.com/@natewolfkira X: https://x.com/NateWolfKira

It appears it’s a well-known issue that the PS3 version of F.E.A.R. has consistent audio problems. Based on posts from GameFAQs and Reddit’s r/PS3, express consensus that the spatial soundscape lacks proper directionality compared to the PC and Xbox 360 versions, in both stereo and surround sound. I’ve tested both 2.0 and virtualization of 5.1 to headphones. Audio locations are off in both, causing disorientation as sounds come from the wrong place. You’d look for an enemy based on sound, but they’re not there. Spatial movement exists, but it’s misplaced. Using a SoundBlasterX GC7 to virtualize 5.1 surround for headphones did not make an improvement. Both options sound different, but are equally flawed. Locating objects by sound in this version are completely unreliable. You can still rely on audio cues, albeit they’re in the wrong location. I’ve removed the SoundBlasterX GC7 from the audio chain and switched the PS3 back to 2.0 for this episode. Note: The SFOD-D bonus mission unlocks after Interval 5, not the full campaign. Check out my F.E.A.R. inspired music: https://suno.com/playlist/73b9a55c-a1af-473d-bd29-abaa4ae2f706 System: PS3 Scaler: RetroTink 4K Capture: ASUS TUF GAMING CAPTURE BOX-4KPRO https://suno.com/@natewolfkira X: https://x.com/NateWolfKira

Demonstrating the SFOD-D & Holiday bonus missions. Each are console exclusive missions to a different console. First, I will play the SFOD-D bonus mission on PS3 (via RetroTink 4K). Second, I will play the Holiday bonus mission on the Xbox 360 version via Xbox Series X backward compatability. Third, I'll play through some Instant Action missions. Lastley, I'll start up the main story again then play till the end of the stream. Check out my F.E.A.R. inspired music: https://suno.com/playlist/73b9a55c-a1af-473d-bd29-abaa4ae2f706 System: PS3 Scaler: RetroTink 4K Capture: ASUS TUF GAMING CAPTURE BOX-4KPRO System: Xbox Series X (Xbox 360 backwards compatability) Capture: Elgato 4K X https://suno.com/@natewolfkira X: https://x.com/NateWolfKira

I discovered the source the problem experienced in this episode. It is related to EchoPatch mod conflict with Windows Defender's "Controlled folder access" function. I posted a detailed fix in GitHub Here: https://github.com/Wemino/EchoPatch/issues/32#issuecomment-2795371534 Check out my F.E.A.R. inspired music: https://suno.com/playlist/73b9a55c-a1af-473d-bd29-abaa4ae2f706 https://suno.com/@natewolfkira X: https://x.com/NateWolfKira

Last episode I had an issue with being able to livestream directly from the game application. I was able to resolve this issue as well as another issue I had with EchoPatch. Background Details: The original issue I had was FEAR was not able to read or write saves while EchoPatch was applied. I had ran the game in adminstrator mode and used a launch command to force saving to a new directory. Turns out while this game is running in administrator mode, OBS is unable to stream/record from it directly unless you set OBS to administrator mode too. The source the problem turned out to be a conflict between EchoPatch mod and Windows Defender's "Controlled folder access" function. Vanilla FEAR does not have this conflict. But you can add the FEAR app to the permitted apps list to get everything working or you can turn the controlled folder access function off. I posted the details on how to address this issue on GitHub here: https://github.com/Wemino/EchoPatch/issues/32#issuecomment-2795371534 To that end, I also fixed an issue with OBS not being able to save recordings. So it needs the same solution. In short, add FEAR, its expansions, and OBS to the permitted apps list or turn the controlled folder access function off. Then FEAR with EchoPatch installed and OBS will work normally. --- Check out my F.E.A.R. inspired music: https://suno.com/playlist/73b9a55c-a1af-473d-bd29-abaa4ae2f706 I've also started uploading my video game music to Rumble! https://rumble.com/playlists/VW9YaNUBh5w https://suno.com/@natewolfkira X: https://x.com/NateWolfKira

Check out my F.E.A.R. inspired music: https://suno.com/playlist/73b9a55c-a1af-473d-bd29-abaa4ae2f706 I've also started uploading my video game music to Rumble! https://rumble.com/playlists/VW9YaNUBh5w https://suno.com/@natewolfkira X: https://x.com/NateWolfKira