What do you think defines Next-Gen games?

Hello all.

This is my first post here,been reading some time,it's a great forum.

Now! For what we've gatherd here for...

What do you think makes Next-Gen games...well...Next-Gen?

Is it the graphics? special way to play like motion sensors or camera? physics? things you can do in the game?

****PLEASE DON'T TURN THIS TO A AN XBOXvsPS3vsWii,KEEP IT ON GAME LEVEL ONLY****

theres no diffrence. they only look better visualy.

same elements might change but i bet MGS is still going to be MGS...even tho its on the ps3.

theres no diffrence. they only look better visualy.

same elements might change but i bet MGS is still going to be MGS...even tho its on the ps3.

GlassDominion

You can do way more things with the AI, destructable enviornment, and if you have played Splinter Cell Double Agent (don't hate me because I'm sure you haven't because you mentioned MGS) on the Next Gen platforms the jail mission shows WAY more and you do more, on the current gen platforms it doens't show as much and you can't do as much

graphics, sound. physics, price:P

p.s. welcome to the forums:)

Thanks all.

But...ammm...price? o_O

New price - Next-Gen? lol

Thanks all.

But...ammm...price? o_O

New price - Next-Gen? lol

Saneiku

Price of course is higher

[QUOTE="GlassDominion"]

theres no diffrence. they only look better visualy.

same elements might change but i bet MGS is still going to be MGS...even tho its on the ps3.

CSI24

You can do way more things with the AI, destructable enviornment, and if you have played Splinter Cell Double Agent (don't hate me because I'm sure you haven't because you mentioned MGS) on the Next Gen platforms the jail mission shows WAY more and you do more, on the current gen platforms it doens't show as much and you can't do as much

and none of those define what a next gen game is. not all games have the smart AI, not all of them have destructable terrain, etc.

[QUOTE="CSI24"][QUOTE="GlassDominion"]

theres no diffrence. they only look better visualy.

same elements might change but i bet MGS is still going to be MGS...even tho its on the ps3.

GlassDominion

You can do way more things with the AI, destructable enviornment, and if you have played Splinter Cell Double Agent (don't hate me because I'm sure you haven't because you mentioned MGS) on the Next Gen platforms the jail mission shows WAY more and you do more, on the current gen platforms it doens't show as much and you can't do as much

and none of those define what a next gen game is. not all games have the smart AI, not all of them have destructable terrain, etc.

No offense to any one that reads this but Halo has sucked since the first one, so I know those games suck, but it's everyone's personal opinion and I also like it that if a game is going to be long than the Playstation3 has the storage abilitiy of Blu-Ray which should make games that much better

innovation, creativity, imagination, physics, graphics.

So far in every platform i've only seen physics and graphics that can be called next gen, the rest...far away from it...

It's the 1st year of ps3 but i want developers to be more creative mainly and not making games based in other games with great graphics, physics and animations...that's not evolution.

innovation, creativity, imagination, physics, graphics.

So far in every platform i've only seen physics and graphics that can be called next gen, the rest...far away from it...

It's the 1st year of ps3 but i want developers to be more creative mainly and not making games based in other games with great graphics, physics and animations...that's not evolution.

Deviltrigger

Innovation and creativity were i think kinda been restriced until now.

We've some some truly GENIUS games but i mean now developers can really do WHATEVER they want with imagination being the only limit.

What i'm trying to say is,the technology was holding it back.

What means a game is "next generation"? Simply put, that they work on a PS 3, instead of a PS 2... That is the main difference, and that is what "next" mean.

Of course most next gen games have better graphics, but that is basically because the system allows it. You can play PS2 games on a PS3 and they will look at least a bit better than if you play them with a PS2 (at least, those that works will). If you check the latest reviews you will find examples of PS2 games that are "almost like next generation", or PS3 games that are "basically the same with some makeup"... That should give you a clue that graphics alone are too subjective to be considered as a "definitive step forward revolution"...

A.I. and physics are ok, but games are not forced to use them to be considered next gen (Resistance's A.I. is more on the dumb side, and Heavenly Sword A.I. is no different than God of War A.I in most parts)

Hello all.

This is my first post here,been reading some time,it's a great forum.

Now! For what we've gatherd here for...

What do you think makes Next-Gen games...well...Next-Gen?

Is it the graphics? special way to play like motion sensors or camera? physics? things you can do in the game?

****PLEASE DON'T TURN THIS TO A AN XBOXvsPS3vsWii,KEEP IT ON GAME LEVEL ONLY****

Saneiku

What do you think defines Next-Gen games?

3. graphies

2. the amount of content

1. gameplay

it funny how no one put animations.

animations are more important than graphics

Innovative controls - such as Wiisports

Amazing online integration - like the stuff 360 users are seeing on Halo 3. Movie saves to the internet, crazy map redesign, etc, etc, etc

Physics - the damage modeling in Dirt

Sound - crazy 7.1 surround sound, who wouldn't love that?

Huge amount of stuff happening on the screen at once - more processing power = more stuff!

AI - more processing power = smart enemies *cough* sometimes *cough*

Finally graphics. While the Wii has proven you don't need over the top crazy HD graphics for fun, the other 2 consoles have proven that games can look absolutely amazing. Heavenly Sword anyone?guyhunter

Good post. That sums up much of it. A good next generation game will have as many of the advances listed above as possible, although I believe that any game made on a next gen platfrom (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii) is a next gen games, but maybe not a good one; the better games incorporate advances in control, online, AI, physics, scale of the envirements, numbers of players (AI and human), and graphics.

Next gen? You mean "current gen" right? Like right now/ The 360 has been out for two years and the ps3 is going on 1 year now.

I expect quality and refinement in graphics, gameplay and content. For the price they are asking for these games they have to deliver the goods. We have seen signs of it in resistance, heavenly sword, motorstorm, oblivion, gears of war, halo 3, etc.

But why are we still getting crap like NBA08 ( why sony, why? ), Jericho ( have you seen the demo...ug ) ???? This is a second or third generation of consoles of the last 10 years...have they not figured out how to make good games consistantly?

Little Big Planetattorihanzo

Haha! Well put sir. Here's a cookie *hands over cookie*. Enjoy!

Welcome to the forums TC.

Calling a game High Def but in truth is actually 640p.werty007

:lol: *hands over cookie to you aswell*

I think games like Oblivion are the only true next-gen games, because you can play for 200 hours and still have not even seen half the stuff you can do, and it's fully voice acted, and it's a damn beautifal game.

A.I, physics , graphics and sound.Krigon

+1, couldn't care less about motion sensing and stuff like that, IMO such things will have bigger roles in the next generations years from now.

I believe the online play defines next gen console.

Getting people online or at least giving them options to do so will makes gamers go back for another round with real people. Sports, Fighting games would benefit more then others. Right now games like Warhawk are great online fun.

It brings people together. So, improving Online capabilities is a way to go in my mind.

Another aspect would be Innovative games. Fun and enjoyable titles. Little big planet is a perfect example. Graphics can only go as far, of course it's important but it sits on the lowest level of need in my mind.

Folklore has rich environments and it's "stylish" and enjoyable, immerse.

Next Gen needs to bring back the Story. If a game has emotional and strong story behind its visuals then it will be a hit.

Good game is redefined by three things in my opinion: Gameplay, Story and Fun factor.

Graphics shouldn't be the only factor today and in future, they should "enchant" the good story driven game to give us emotional and life-like satisfaction. ^_^

Heavenly Sword anyone? Story, Style, Gameplay and Fun.

Games like will make Next game enjoyable, there is no need for perfection. Streaming towards it is a right step forward.

Content, Graphics, Customization, Length, and of course, we can never forget the Exclusives.Psythce

ive couldnt of said it better