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[Shadow of the BEAST]

Next console generation will be quite unique in a way. It will be the first generation where there is no way to tell where things are heading. Previous generations there where always the arcades, or high end pc to look at. When xbox 360 was launched we could look at the latest pc games to see what next gen console graphics will offer.

This is not the case with current pc games(and the arcades are dead), which for the most part are not made with the pc in mind. Often quite sloppy console port. Current high end pcs are often left twiddling their thumbs at current games.

So i started this thread as a speculation thread what next gen might offer.

The first example i can think of is unreal engine demo Samaritan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FiwSim567Y

 

[RibbedHero]

BF3 on PC
Metro 2033 on PC
Witcher 2 on PC

 

[Speevy]

Underwhelming at first, WOWOMG in the middle, and "Is that it?" in the end.

 

[dave is ok]

Basically what high end PC games look like now

 

[Kyaw]

1080p output, high resolution assets to match 1080p, 60fps standard...

There's already BF3, Witcher 2 and Metro 2033 on PC that does these.

maybe 4k resolution in the middle of the generation?

 

[sixteen-bit]

Basically what high end PC games look like now

At lower resolution, presumably.

 

[Reuenthal]

Better than Witcher 2 like graphics which will be amazing to me

 

[opticalmace]

Madden2005.jpg

Spoiler

Maybe next-next gen

 

[-COOLIO-]

Basically what high end PC games look like now

kameo smoked the shit out of farcry

same with pd0

 

[Bisnic]

Better than Witcher 2 like graphics which will be amazing to me

The only disappointing thing about Witcher 2 is the hair, but everything else is what i expect from next-gen consoles really.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Madden2005.jpg

Spoiler

Maybe next-next gen

Yeah, that's one target render that was way too ambitious.

 

[BruiserBear]

Basically what high end PC games look like now

This is pretty much it.

 

[Blazerman24]

I could see next gen games looking like that trailer. I'm hoping for 60 fps as the standard however

 

[wormstrangler]

1080p output, high resolution assets to match 1080p, 60fps standard...

There's already BF3, Witcher 2 and Metro 2033 on PC that does these.

maybe 4k resolution in the middle of the generation?

1080p 60fps standard? Not happening.

4K definitely not happening...What?

 

[DieH@rd]

It will look like this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvkt0QNboSk

One day.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

1080p output, high resolution assets to match 1080p, 60fps standard...

There's already BF3, Witcher 2 and Metro 2033 on PC that does these.

maybe 4k resolution in the middle of the generation?

1080p/60fps is pretty dubious, this is just hilarious, haha.

Put down the crack pipe son.

 

[angular graphics]

Like a somewhat prettier Crysis 2, but somehow wih even more bloom and blur.

 

[lethial]

I have no idea what it'll look like but when we hit next-gen, you'll be the first to know.

 

[King_Moc]

It will be the first generation where there is no way to tell where things are heading.

You serious? The gap between console and PC currently, couple with the cost and power consumption of high end PC's, suggests it's going to fall somewhere short of Battlefield 3 maxed out.

 

[thehillissilent]

I hope we will see more lifelike animation like Euphoria (Motion Capture + Physics Based Animation + AI). I mean Backbreaker's animation looked incredible even though the game had it's issues (which a lot were rectified by the Greathouse patch).

 

[specialguy]

BF3 on PC
Metro 2033 on PC
Witcher 2 on PC

Much, much, much better than this imo.

None of those look all THAT impressive. There's so much overhead on PC very little of the superior power is taken advantage of. Next gen consoles wont have that problem.

 

[Blazerman24]

Do ppl really think next gen will fall short of bf3? Jus curious.

 

[specialguy]

You serious? The gap between console and PC currently, couple with the cost and power consumption of high end PC's, suggests it's going to fall somewhere short of Battlefield 3 maxed out.

Bf3 maxed out doesn't look that much better than the console version (I've played both) So...

It looks way better, but I wouldn't call it even a generation gap, I'd call it a better looking version of the same game. I could post plenty of comparison screens proving this too.

 

[Reuenthal]

You serious? The gap between console and PC currently, couple with the cost and power consumption of high end PC's, suggests it's going to fall somewhere short of Battlefield 3 maxed out.

I think you are setting the bar too low. The gap between PC and consoles games currently is smaller than it could have been because there are almost no games that are developed for PC first to get the most out of it and look the best there, not caring about old consoles. A console exclusive like God of War 3 or Uncharted games but of the new generation on a closed hardware where they give their everything to make it look amazing on powerful consoles might look better than that.

 

[Muchi Muchi Pink]

Avatar graphics.

 

[Shadow of the BEAST]

You serious? The gap between console and PC currently, couple with the cost and power consumption of high end PC's, suggests it's going to fall somewhere short of Battlefield 3 maxed out.

Hardware wise, the gap has never been bigger, probably. High end pc are more than a generation beyond current consoles.

Software wise. Not so much. Very few pc games are made with high end pc in mind. Infact most of them are made with the lowest common denominator in mind, namely 360.

 

[Dead Man Typing]

What was the best looking PC game in November 2005, the same time the 360 launched?

Was it Call of Duty 2?

 

[Emitan]

Current gen PC games.

 

[darkpaladinmfc]

Bf3 maxed out doesn't look that much better than the console version (I've played both) So...

It looks way better, but I wouldn't call it even a generation gap, I'd call it a better looking version of the same game. I could post plenty of comparison screens proving this too.

By any chance are you partially blind?

 

[BurntPork]

Minecraft.

 

[iam220]

Much, much, much better than this imo.

You're in for a disappointment.

 

[King_Moc]

Bf3 maxed out doesn't look that much better than the console version (I've played both) So...

I've got the PC and 360 versions. I play PC on high at 1080p. The difference is ridiculous. I can barely play it on 360 after that.

 

[Rad-]

People are really underestimating next gen consoles. Remember how PC games looked in 2004-2005 and how the console games look now.

Note: I'm not saying it's going to be the exact same situation again but saying stuff that they will barely look like BF3 maxed is pretty crazy at this point.

 

[specialguy]

By any chance are you partially blind?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT7wcQr7S_8

I would say this video doesnt do the PC version's superiority full justice, but you get the idea.

 

[[Nintex]]

DirectX 11 will be standard, lots of great looking stuff.

 

[Reuenthal]

What was the best looking PC game in November 2005, the same time the 360 launched?

Was it Call of Duty 2?

I might be forgetting something but it might had been one of Doom 3, Far Cry or Half Life 2

 

[Pranay]

BF3 on PC

Witcher 2 on PC

Err ?

Wasnt impressed by them tbh

Loved Witcher 2 Art. though

BF3 was ok.

I was rather blown away by uncharted 3 and god of war 3 this gen and crysis with mods

 

[FreeMufasa]

At the start it'll look like current gen PC games but by the end, it should look well above what we have now, with PC even further. But that's assuming a traditional generational leap.

My dream is for it to look like FFX CG scenes.

But I doubt it because of cost reasons.

 

[darkpaladinmfc]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT7wcQr7S_8

I would say this video doesnt do the PC version's superiority full justice, but you get the idea.

Try looking at some screenshots instead of a Youtube comparison.

 

[iam220]

kameo smoked the shit out of farcry

same with pd0

No it didn't, and far-cry came out in early 2004. Hl2, Doom3 and Far Cry all stood toe to toe with the launch titles.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

I don't understand people not being impressed by The Witcher 2.

I think you guys need glasses. On max that thing is just mind blowing.

 

[Übermatik]

Like what's been said - current day mid-high range PC visuals. Think BF3 on max.

 

[Kermit The Frog]

 

[Hellish]

hopefully 1080p @ 60FPS

 

[EloquentM]

Pipe dreams, people.

 

[specialguy]

I've got the PC and 360 versions. I play PC on high at 1080p. The difference is ridiculous. I can barely play it on 360 after that.

I have both versions also. The difference is strong but not a generation gap. I use ultra settings on PC>high.

Main difference is the resolution, shadows.

I also happen to have two 27" monitors (well, my PC monitor and my 2nd TV are both 27) and been meaning to put them side by side and directly compare just for my own shits and giggles, haven't done that yet though. Going to do the same With Crysis 2, should be fun.

If next gen just gives me BF3 on PC ultra in 1080P, I'll cry, because it's not that impressive. I fond Crysis 2 PC more impressive than BF3.

 

[Biggzy]

I might be forgetting something but it might had been one of Doom 3, Far Cry or Half Life 2

F.E.A.R is another one as well.

 

[Instro]

Err ?

Wasnt impressed by them tbh

The fact that those games maxed out on PC are so technically improved over what is possible on consoles, and some people are not really impressed or don't see that much of a difference...There's really going to be a lot of disappointment next gen :lol.

 

[TheContact]

Pretty much. Next-gen console graphics will be comparable to current high-end PC gaming rigs.

 

[iam220]

Err ?

Wasnt impressed by them tbh

Really? Have you played them on a PC or just going by screenshots/videos? Playing Metro 2033 maxed out blew me the hell away. First time playing BF3 on Caspian border was also a "holy shit" moment.