OmniGamer writes "What are the possibilities when it comes to the next generation of consoles? To answer that question I think we should look at the current generation of consoles, for clues to what game developers will have to work with regarding game engines."
UK indie outfit Roll7 is reportedly facing closure, along with Bethesda’s Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin – but if making award-running, profitable games doesn’t guarantee safety, what will?
Idk. Great games have still been releasing. Mcsft is still no different than after the 360 era. PS, you just have to wait many years for. Nintendo is readying next gen and will definitely have many games. 3rd party and indies have been the highlight so far this year.
"Today, developer Owlcat Games is excited to reveal the sixth and final DLC expansion for its critically acclaimed cRPG, "Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous".
"A Dance of Masks" will take players back to where it all began in a final love letter to the Knight Commander and their loyal companions. Get ready for one last ride when A Dance of Masks releases for PC and consoles on June 13, 2024." - Jonas Ek, TGG.
"The London-based (the UK) indie games publisher PQube and Bandung-based (Indonesia) indie games developer Agate, are today very glad and excited to announce that their anime-styled romance-fantasy VN "Celestia: Chain of Fate", is soon coming to PC (via Steam) and the Nintendo Switch (via the Nintendo Eshop)." - Jonas Ek, TGG.
Prettier versions of games you have now, that's what can be expected... I think each new console will look to expand its realm in being the center of media-hub for the living room! Controlling the way in which we receive our content is paramount and key to winning over the average consumer. WiiU could launch Nintendo to Apple like status with consumers this holiday simply by the features it has built in. Sure Netflix and Hulu apps are every where these days, but TVii will be a major selling point when demonstrated.
Games not being limited by RAM, nicer graphics and more players per lobby online.
GPU and RAM are going to be a major factor.
when it comes to gameplay, its hard to say. 3D shooters took off following halo on the original xbox. yes, there were many shooters on ps2 but i dont think any as great as halo. this gen cover systems were the rage.
stories seem to be getting deeper. character development, that type of stuff. halo and uncharted had good stories to them.
graphics, i think maybe cgi movies from 3-5 years ago will be in-game graphics next gen. thats normally how it goes. hitting avatar level of graphics which i read a few weeks ago on n4g, i just cant see happening. if it does, il be happy but im not expecting it.
I think the PS4/720 will have a 800 HP V12 under the hood. With twin Turbos. And it's going to require Jet Fuel and a nuclear reactor to power it. Who cares. You'll know when the fu*king thing comes out. Then let's talk about it.