Stromprophet on 08 March 2007
windbane said:
Yes, we all understand the graphics and certain capabilities will not be as great. However, to say the same game will be made over and over is not true. Look at the current games out right now, there is a lot of variety already. As for FPSs...geez, is that all there is now? FPS and GTA? Sure, if that's all you want then the other 2 consoles will be better but the Wii will have gameplay that neither of the other 2 consoles have, and in different ways will have the same potential for artistic expression.
The main argument here is art, and whether the Wii can do something artistic. Of course it can. And death2009...I am not arrogant in saying that someone is an idiot if they don't understand that Art does not require high-powered computer parts. I may be harsh, but I'm right.
I'm pretty sure we've (as in the human race) have managed to produce art without computers for a few thousand years, at least.
You miss some of the points. I'm not only talking about graphics, but also physics and AI programming.
For instance, what about a game like Elder Scrolls? Could the Wii do those really large environments? In Elder Scrolls they don't map the forests for instance, the forests are actually living and changing forests controlled by an AI so they are not mapped by the CPU but are actually part of the world.
My point is beyond FPS, also MMORPGs, RPGs, Racing games, Sports Games. All of which are using more advanced physics all the time.
Speaking of which, why don't you look at this release list.
http://wii.ign.com/index/release.html
Notice that a ton of these games are being released to the virtual console. And also notice the list. If you look at 360 and PS3 you will notice that both have much longer lists than the Wii. What happened to all that supposed new 3rd party support?
Super Paper Mario
Mario Party 8
Pokemon Battle Revolution
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Fire Emblem
Dr. Mario
Excite Bike
Starfox 64
Kirbys Dreamland 3
SuperMetroid
Kirby Super Star
Super Mario RPG
Metroid Prime 3
Super Mario Galaxy
Animal Crossing
DK Bongo Blast
Is what I saw on that list, I think I'll pass....
