| Chazore said: I can't say I'm looking forward to next gen because it'll be the same scenario, where the game has to be strictly built for what the then current gen systems can handle and not what high end can actually output. if we went with what high end could output, then it'd be a night and day difference, but that would look bad for the likes of the big 3 if that were to happen. By the time enxt gen comes out, the specs will be behind what AMD and Nvidia come out with in a matter of months to 1-2 years, then we'll be stuck with the same cycle we're in currently. |
That has absolutely nothing to do with with why that's happening though.
You don't heavily optimize for the open platform when it's also your smallest market under financial constraints. That makes no sense. It's a complete waste of resources. Go with the lowest common denominator, that can make you the most money, and port out.
Also, take a look at the steam stats. When the next consoles launch, they may well be behind what AMD and Nvidia have to offer, but the majority of PC gamers don't have bleeding edge tech.
Your post really summarizes why after a lot of consideration I haven't invested in a high end rig. With the way the industry has turned, consoles have the inherent advantage of being the prioirty, and primary focus for the vast majority of developers.
