Wow, this could either change everything, or it could change nothing. The scope of this project is so vast that it is difficult to anticipate all the repercussions. It messes with the console business. It messes with the game manufacturers and producers, and it messes with computer hardware business. It, well, could change everything about the gaming business. Is it like the electric car which was killed by those who business it sought to disrupt? The electric car could have changed everything about the way we travel by severely reducing the petroleum requirements. But auto manufacturers who would lose business and oil companies who would lose a large part of their market largely had the car destroyed, most famously in Arizona. Is this so different? The electric car had some serious opponents. Microsoft? Sony? Those are some big boys whose capabilities extend much further than the game industry. M$ could have this crushed if they so choose. I'm certain somebody far smarter than I is analyzing this for the big three right now. One must also remember the economic impact of reduced spending on the economy. Of course, this could change nothing. Even if this weren't swatted by some company not interested in losing out on the very pricey investment of making it into the console game (I'm looking at you MS), every project that is launched has a million things that could go wrong and this is no different. While it sounds smashing, few things are actually better than sliced bread, as this project claims to be. I feel ambivalent. It looks awesome. It sounds awesome. It tastes awesome (I assume). But the impact it could have is so vast, I'm not certain that it is good for the gaming industry. Time will tell.
Wow Aussie_gamer13. Your quotes are way off. 2 gb ram= 100 bucks @ newegg and a core 2 duo is around 230 or so for the E6750. I just built mine, but 1.2k into it and it runs Bioshock great. Just let's be accurate here.
Guys, guys. The graphics are complete night and day when you are playing. It looks and feels like a completely different game. The water effects are particularly awesome. I think that people are expecting some Gears like graphics, when that game has a completely different visual style with it's "Beautiful Destruction." Halo's graphics have alway been more clean and neat than filled with stuff. So quit sippin on that haterade and wait till you play it. You WILL notice the difference.
Wow. An extremely thoughtful editorial. Good job Brian. As for what the article said, I agree that the PS3 needs some headlining games. What games are coming out for PS3 in 2007? MGS4, but what else? In my unbiased opinion, Sony definately needs to come up with a better library of games and better online support if Sony wants to beat Microsoft.
PS3 people: This discussion isn't for you. The PS3 isn't even out there and you are saying it's better than PC or 360. So just wait until you get your system and then talk. The PS3 could blow chunks (or just blow up). You don't know what kind of product they will be delivering. BTW, when the PS3 releases, there will already be 10 million 360s on the market.
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