The Next Generation Of Graphics & Presentation: A Quick Look

[LMU Uncle Alfred]

CGI-Quality said:

LMU Uncle Alfred said:
I don't know, it doesn't look all THAT great. It seems like you really have to look for things in order to appreciate it now graphically. And if those are photos, chances are the real thing won't look as good while you're playing the game . Sort of like the differences between 900p and 1080p or in some cases 1080p vs 720p. If you just play games to want to enjoy games you'll never notice it or care for that matter.

We've reached the point this generation I believe where realistic graphics can't impress that much or don't really matter.

They may not impress some, but they will impress others. More than that, if this were the best it's going to look next gen, I'd agree. But, it's far from it. Plus, the current visuals from this gen aren't even the best of the best. So, never mind next gen. 

Finally, the image in the OP isn't just about looks. There is no video game, to date, that has taken advantage of scatter in that fashion (understandable given the hardware, particularly in the consoles, right now) - and that's jut a slice from a next gen scene in progress.

I don't know what you mean by scatter, but I can only guess if that's a term for describing objects and how they're utilized in a game environment.

This just sounds like stuff only a game designer or hardcore enthusiast in game design could appreciate.  Not so much a gamer.   Not that I don't appreciate advances in game technology, but it just feels like gaming has gone the way of the music industry.  Better equipment and output, but the soul is lost and no one feels like they're really getting a special game (or sountrack) so they end up pirating or waiting until a price drop (music pirating in the other case).  I just don't feel excited about this if everyone is only going to go for realism.