The Division Downgrade

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pokoko said:

The final product is different than a mockup from three years ago? Goodness.

This is one area where developers have to be very frustrated with the entitlement of some gamers.

(Developer show cinematic teaser video)
"NO! We want gameplay video! Show us gameplay!"
"But ... but this is still early development, so many things will change ..."
"GAMEPLAY!@! STOP LYING TO US WITH CINEMATIC TEASERS!!"
"Okay, then, if this is what you want ... here is some mockup gameplay we put together using projected settings. The finished project is still years away, though, and any number of things--."
"WOW, THANK YOU!"

(Game launches)
"What the hell! This is a downgrade! THE SHADOWS ARE DIFFERENT!!"

Perhaps what they should do is a mock up of gameplay based on settings they have currently managed to achieve with existing games. That way if they can tweek things up a bit for final release people will be impressed with the visual upgrade.  Perhaps Nintendo was smart releasing Star Fox gameplay that looked like early gen Wii visuals, and now they've released gameplay that looks like late gen Wii visuals, and everyone's excited for the visual improvements.