WOW, I don't know how I missed this. I must admit I have been curious. Thanks CGI-Quality! Great read!

I definitely wouldn't think it is possible to achieve in only 2 years of development on the PS3.  If the PS3 isn't enough for that task, the PS4 (if it harbours the 36 core version of the Cell) will take care of it.

Arg! Comprehensive reading ! My sworn enemy.

Once cold fusion becomes a reality, just about anything will be possible in a relatively short period of time.

I have been a sort of backseat observer/studier of the Uncanny Valley effect going on over the years of gaming and I too have a strong opinion that many of the games that are coming out these days are doing themselves a great disservice by trying to go the 'realism' route. Not so much based on their aesthetics, but moreso focusing on trying to make all the outwards graphics look 'perfect' without fixing the more important things. Namely how character models move, facial expressions, how a character model interacts with the environment, etc.

In this way, many 'lesser' titles (and even 2D games) are miles ahead of these 100 Million dollar hyped graphical 'masterpieces'. A character may have the most realistic looking textures ever placed onto the most amazing and fluid animation for a 3D model yet. He may look EXACTLY like the model in a cutscene. However, if he walks around at 120 FPS and acts like he's a Ballerina on PCP, then what have you really made? A VERY beautiful and costly doll.

I've been reading up on the subject ever since the first Final Fantasy movie came out, the whole concept of rendering fully realistic character models is very exciting!

Cool Article.

It explains why I prefer the graphics of games like WoW, Valkyria Chronicles or Team Fortress 2 compared to games which are much more realistic.

CGI-Quality: Thought you might like these (although you've probably come across them at some point :)) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNdAIPoh8a4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKTAJBQSm10

you must be also blown away by the graphics level of the new upcoming film "avatar" then.

I've known about that 2nd video for a while now. Daniel Floyd (Kirithem) is amazing. You should check out his other 'lecture' videos. In regards to the Uncanny Valley, I'll agree that Heavy Rain is probably the closest we'll probably come this console generation. I really enjoyed the article.