Yeah, One problem I have theorized with is that the DEV PCs and the console are entirely different monsters. I think these bigger games rely on their testing dept. to assure that the game runs as smoothly on the box as it does in development and at times, they just aren't up to the task.
As far as the engine goes, I think that inherently you will have better results when the people working on the game undertand the engine better because they partook(?) in developing it.
I can't wait for ME 2, but I've gotta finish 1 first, of course, Im already Level 24 "Commando" (go figure), so I'm sure I'll beat it in time :^) So far I haven't had too many issues with runtime on the game just grainy surfaces here and there, shadow rendering can be horrid at times too. My main complaint are the times my charachter gets stuck in a slight ditch and can't get out, thus causing me to reload the game. I want to see that ironed out for the next game. Oh and I want Rocket Launchers@!
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"Ask not your horse, if ye should ride into battle" - myself
