Sega Mega Dave
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Hi Guys,
Something I keep seeing more and more as time goes on are the words "next gen gaming" and especially how consoles have slowed us from reaching that elusive stage in gaming.
The question is though what is "next gen gaming" and is the problem much deeper than just outdated consoles?
For me the problem lies deeper than outdated consoles, for me it's technology itself, are we at a limit for modern day? Is BF3 the maximum current technics in game development allow?
I am no game developer but over the last decade has the basics of how a game is created differed? Are the basic principles the same? I imagine they are very similar apart from a few tweaks, upgrades and some bells and whistles.
For me "next gen" is so much more than just added textures and improved game mechanics, for me "next gen" is a whole new level, a new technology and a new radical way in the way games are developed and i just don't see what that is at the moment and nor do i think we have the software or hardware available to create that "new way"
With the above from a purely business view it makes very little sense creating new consoles because all you will have then is just better looking games with improved mechanics and for me that's not enough.
We need something groundbreaking like the move from 2D to 3D gaming, we need something that will make us stand up and be wowed.
For me DX11 and a pretty game isn't "next gen", it's merely an improvement on what we have, for me "next gen" is not even close. The industry needs to change and until then we will just improve on what we have.
What are your thoughts?
Also lets not turn it into a console bashing thread or a big argument, i'm interested in other like minded peoples opinions on what they expect and what they want.
Something I keep seeing more and more as time goes on are the words "next gen gaming" and especially how consoles have slowed us from reaching that elusive stage in gaming.
The question is though what is "next gen gaming" and is the problem much deeper than just outdated consoles?
For me the problem lies deeper than outdated consoles, for me it's technology itself, are we at a limit for modern day? Is BF3 the maximum current technics in game development allow?
I am no game developer but over the last decade has the basics of how a game is created differed? Are the basic principles the same? I imagine they are very similar apart from a few tweaks, upgrades and some bells and whistles.
For me "next gen" is so much more than just added textures and improved game mechanics, for me "next gen" is a whole new level, a new technology and a new radical way in the way games are developed and i just don't see what that is at the moment and nor do i think we have the software or hardware available to create that "new way"
With the above from a purely business view it makes very little sense creating new consoles because all you will have then is just better looking games with improved mechanics and for me that's not enough.
We need something groundbreaking like the move from 2D to 3D gaming, we need something that will make us stand up and be wowed.
For me DX11 and a pretty game isn't "next gen", it's merely an improvement on what we have, for me "next gen" is not even close. The industry needs to change and until then we will just improve on what we have.
What are your thoughts?
Also lets not turn it into a console bashing thread or a big argument, i'm interested in other like minded peoples opinions on what they expect and what they want.