Self destructive graphics arms race is wiping out game devs.

[SonytendoAmiibo]

Ka-pi96 said:

SonytendoAmiibo said:

 

The link you posted is all developers. We are talking about AAA big developers. The first link in the OP is info from a knowledgeable EA executive. He knows way more about it than the average person does. If you have a problem with the 80% number feel free to contact him. I am just the messenger and thought this news was worth discussion. I have provided the link to that info only. Have a nice day.

An EA exec also recently called the PS4, Xbox One & Wii U 4th gen consoles. So just because they`re an EA exec definitely doesn`t mean they are either knowledgeable or know more than the average person

 

Well, EA is EA and I can't argue there. But the fact remains that many AAA studios are going down. It seems that every month we see news, such as Crytek shutting down five studios recently. No one can say it's not happening. As far as graphics causing the increase in development costs, even Nintendo said that they vastly underestimated the extra work involved in making HD games.