Graphics hit a Plateau??

Didn't know where to put this, but since you could make it about individual systems i put it here.

Question: Would you be satisfied games were the same graphically (use the best graphically game you can think of), but just ran better? To me, outside of simple things like AA or higher resolution, graphically games could stay the same for me. I can't imagine them being leaps and bounds better over the next 10 yrs.

Though I do want to see them run faster and more smoothly. Which shouldn't be an issue, CPU's should be much better by next gen. To me it seems the focus is now on interface Ie. Natal, Move. I don't want to say "how could games look any better than this", but the question should they bother making better graphics than now.Curious to see if you guys would be ok with basically the same GRAPHICALLY looking games just running alot better.

Didn't know where to put this, but since you could make it about individual systems i put it here.

Question: Would you be satisfied games were the same graphically (use the best graphically game you can think of), but just ran better? To me, outside of simple things like AA or higher resolution, graphically games could stay the same for me. I can't imagine them being leaps and bounds better over the next 10 yrs.

Though I do want to see them run faster and more smoothly. Which shouldn't be an issue, CPU's should be much better by next gen. To me it seems the focus is now on interface Ie. Natal, Move. I don't want to say "how could games look any better than this", but the question should they bother making better graphics than now.Curious to see if you guys would be ok with basically the same GRAPHICALLY looking games just running alot better.

Urizen5

I made a graph for the advancement of graphics

The three spikes being Crysis, Crysis Warhead, and Uncharted 2

[QUOTE="Urizen5"]

Didn't know where to put this, but since you could make it about individual systems i put it here.

Question: Would you be satisfied games were the same graphically (use the best graphically game you can think of), but just ran better? To me, outside of simple things like AA or higher resolution, graphically games could stay the same for me. I can't imagine them being leaps and bounds better over the next 10 yrs.

Though I do want to see them run faster and more smoothly. Which shouldn't be an issue, CPU's should be much better by next gen. To me it seems the focus is now on interface Ie. Natal, Move. I don't want to say "how could games look any better than this", but the question should they bother making better graphics than now.Curious to see if you guys would be ok with basically the same GRAPHICALLY looking games just running alot better.

akbar13

I made a graph for the advancement of graphics

The three spikes being Crysis, Crysis Warhead, and Uncharted 2

That pic made me lol'd hard.:lol:

But I wouldn't mind a better framerate though.

[QUOTE="Urizen5"]

Didn't know where to put this, but since you could make it about individual systems i put it here.

Question: Would you be satisfied games were the same graphically (use the best graphically game you can think of), but just ran better? To me, outside of simple things like AA or higher resolution, graphically games could stay the same for me. I can't imagine them being leaps and bounds better over the next 10 yrs.

Though I do want to see them run faster and more smoothly. Which shouldn't be an issue, CPU's should be much better by next gen. To me it seems the focus is now on interface Ie. Natal, Move. I don't want to say "how could games look any better than this", but the question should they bother making better graphics than now.Curious to see if you guys would be ok with basically the same GRAPHICALLY looking games just running alot better.

akbar13

I made a graph for the advancement of graphics

The three spikes being Crysis, Crysis Warhead, and Uncharted 2

Your Mario Paint skillz astound me. This thread should enlighten you. ha ha

Didn't know where to put this, but since you could make it about individual systems i put it here.

Question: Would you be satisfied games were the same graphically (use the best graphically game you can think of), but just ran better? To me, outside of simple things like AA or higher resolution, graphically games could stay the same for me. I can't imagine them being leaps and bounds better over the next 10 yrs.

Though I do want to see them run faster and more smoothly. Which shouldn't be an issue, CPU's should be much better by next gen. To me it seems the focus is now on interface Ie. Natal, Move. I don't want to say "how could games look any better than this", but the question should they bother making better graphics than now.Curious to see if you guys would be ok with basically the same GRAPHICALLY looking games just running alot better.

Urizen5

I would be happy to see Uncharted like graphics power with lots of atmosphere that games seam to never have, rain, wind, smoke etc to immerse the gamer that and 1080p 60fps and then yea, i'd never need to upgrade from their.caseypayne69

Graphics aren't at a Plateau.

Until you see and play a game that looks like you have actual people acting out on a screen and you are controlling them is when you know graphics are at it's maximum.

[QUOTE="caseypayne69"]I would be happy to see Uncharted like graphics power with lots of atmosphere that games seam to never have, rain, wind, smoke etc to immerse the gamer that and 1080p 60fps and then yea, i'd never need to upgrade from their.adamosmaki

The first time I saw a thunder bolt during nighttime while playing Stalker: Clear Sky made my jaw drop. Amazing atmosphere.

I think they need to plateau for about the next 5 years. I'd like to see the next gen consoles get everything smooth, great frame rate, improved physics, many a bit more exploration in games. You know get other stuff up. Let technology develop, we shouldn't sacrifice other things to improve graphics, but that's unfortunately what goes on a lot.

I think what's even more of an issue are development costs. Those amazing graphics aren't as easy to make as drawing bitmaps were. The biggest gap to creating hyper-realistic graphics in the future will be the enormous amount of time, effort and money involved to make it happen.

And, after all, who will want to pay more than $60 for a game? It's a net loss in profits for developers.

[QUOTE="Urizen5"]

Didn't know where to put this, but since you could make it about individual systems i put it here.

Question: Would you be satisfied games were the same graphically (use the best graphically game you can think of), but just ran better? To me, outside of simple things like AA or higher resolution, graphically games could stay the same for me. I can't imagine them being leaps and bounds better over the next 10 yrs.

Though I do want to see them run faster and more smoothly. Which shouldn't be an issue, CPU's should be much better by next gen. To me it seems the focus is now on interface Ie. Natal, Move. I don't want to say "how could games look any better than this", but the question should they bother making better graphics than now.Curious to see if you guys would be ok with basically the same GRAPHICALLY looking games just running alot better.

akbar13

I made a graph for the advancement of graphics

The three spikes being Crysis, Crysis Warhead, and Uncharted 2

Haha, that's great. :P

Anyway, I can't wait until we see Final Fantasy look just like the CGI cutscenes (realistic fluid animation, sparkly stuff everywhere...)

[QUOTE="Urizen5"]

Didn't know where to put this, but since you could make it about individual systems i put it here.

Question: Would you be satisfied games were the same graphically (use the best graphically game you can think of), but just ran better? To me, outside of simple things like AA or higher resolution, graphically games could stay the same for me. I can't imagine them being leaps and bounds better over the next 10 yrs.

Though I do want to see them run faster and more smoothly. Which shouldn't be an issue, CPU's should be much better by next gen. To me it seems the focus is now on interface Ie. Natal, Move. I don't want to say "how could games look any better than this", but the question should they bother making better graphics than now.Curious to see if you guys would be ok with basically the same GRAPHICALLY looking games just running alot better.

akbar13

I made a graph for the advancement of graphics

The three spikes being Crysis, Crysis Warhead, and Uncharted 2

Most awesome use of simple imagery on these forums.

Graphics aren't at a Plateau.

Until you see and play a game that looks like you have actual people acting out on a screen and you are controlling them is when you know graphics are at it's maximum.

LegatoSkyheart

That's sorta my point. Do you want to see that much realism? I mean FMV were big for the Sega CD, but if that's your thing....

[QUOTE="LegatoSkyheart"]

Graphics aren't at a Plateau.

Until you see and play a game that looks like you have actual people acting out on a screen and you are controlling them is when you know graphics are at it's maximum.

Urizen5

That's sorta my point. Do you want to see that much realism? I mean FMV were big for the Sega CD, but if that's your thing....