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EA Don't Expect 8th Gen Anytime Soon

EA's Eric Brown argues that the 8th generation isn't coming anytime soon due to current technology already supporting the best there is to offer.

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RealityCheck5925d ago (Edited 5925d ago )

Using fixed TV resolution as a reason not to move to the next generation of gaming console is a weak argument. There were console generations that followed each other while people still just had the same SD TV. There are a lot of improvements that can be made by continuing to go forward beyond just resolution, like textures, polygon counts, increase number of details\enemies\objects, better physics, better AI, bigger maps, longer draw distances, less pop-ins, etc. And beside, current gen games are often really sub-1080p and just upscaled so to say that a next gen isn't needed because of fixed TV resolution doesn't even stand on it's own.

If it's a money\business decision, just say it as it is. Don't pretend there is no room for improvement.

EDIT: oh, and another area that still to this day needs improvement is collision detection. What's the point of having shinny high def graphics with amazing realistic textures and lighting for enhanced immersion just to see body parts disappear inside of objects and environment because of poor collision detection handling?

Fanb0y5925d ago

A 720p definition is quite enough for gamers like me. Heck, millions are fine with 600p with AA! (COD)

Really? Are they saying that this generation's consoles are enough? There are many things they could work on, like you said. Maybe giving developers more memory to work with? Processor power? I think developers really feel held back from their true potential with the current hardware limits.
Think about what Bungie wants to achieve scale-wise in every Halo game they make. Imagine them making that without sacrificing areas such as resolution, textures, and sound quality.
And don't you fanboys bring in blind statements that the PS3 is the equivalent of some supercomputer gaming rig and that it's manufactured by god. No.

Letros5925d ago

There is room for a new generation of consoles in terms of hardware, but there isn't room financially. Considering how long Sony and MS were non-profitable, these are glory days. Who knows, maybe motion control will transform gaming into a casual profitable mainstream. When you can milk the consumer with a lot of mediocre products for 10 years, whats the point in making another console?

RealityCheck5925d ago (Edited 5925d ago )

I think Letros that this is really what they are thinking like you say. "Let's see how long we can milk this." Only once people stop buying and they see their global sales go down will they think about moving to a new console.

It would be quite a Bizarro world if Nintendo came out with an HD console while Sony and MS were distracted into adding casual add-ons... Won't happen but funny to think about

AKNAA5925d ago

I'm glad that next gen consoles aren't coming anytime soon cause for one, I don't have the money to fork up another $400-$500.

secondly, the PS3 is not even close to being maxed out yet, not to mention the fact that I don't get much play time and feel like I just got the system a few months ago when its actually been 2 yrs. now.... weird huh...

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W-k5925d ago

i hope not, i want to keep there current consoles for along time

RealityCheck5925d ago

The PS2 is still around at the same time as the PS3. I don't see why next gen consoles could not come out while the current gen consoles remain as an entry-level option for a few years. I'm not saying next gen consoles should come out tomorrow but I think to say "not for a long time" is pushing it too far.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot17d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle17d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7717d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments

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15 Years Ago, Mortal Kombat (2011) Saved Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise

A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.

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italiangamer26d ago

"Gaming’s Biggest Fighting Franchise"

Press X to (seriously) doubt.

DarXyde24d ago

Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.

Soy24d ago

And then MK1 killed it again.

DivineHand12524d ago (Edited 24d ago )

15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.

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PlayStation legend Shuhei Yoshida says Jim Ryan fired him because he didn't listen to him

Why did Sony push Shuhei Yoshida out of his role leading PlayStation's first-party games? He'd overseen some huge successes. Well, apparently, he didn't listen.

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Relientk7725d ago

Yeah I can see that for sure. Shuhei Yoshida should have been in charge not Jim Ryan.

Cacabunga25d ago

It should be free highway for him now.. but Sony are too stupid to see this, especially that moron Hulst

S2Killinit25d ago (Edited 25d ago )

Wtf why all that anger. PlayStation is dominating on every level. Besides I think there is a little more to hiring a CEO than just who is available. Its not like its a athlete your team wants to buy.

neutralgamer199225d ago

S2Killinit

live service failures, chasing trends, closing studios. yes dominating

Cacabunga25d ago

Sony is Dominating because competition is not existing. Compared to previous gens this is the poorest in terms of software offerings.

Last gen we got Uncharted 4 Lost Legacy and TLOU2 from ND alone.

This is so far a remasters gen, with no competition to lift up the quality

1nsomniac25d ago (Edited 25d ago )

..."PlayStation is dominating on every level"....

...Really???

PlayStation are soon heading into a new generation in the not to distant future. They currently have the worst customer satisfaction they've ever sustained as a company. The company is heading for a huge crash while at the same time they'll need to be planning how they are going to try and win back that favour and the build up to their new releases.

Yes financially they're winning but they're going to have to ride out this complete public corporate disaster. No one has faith in the company or the product anymore. They've damaged their public image so much this generation. Greed can kill anyone.

medman24d ago

Hulst is a disaster......

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blacktiger25d ago

He would've done the same thing and fire Jim Ryan and Shuhei would be the villain. Why?
Because Elite creates the narrative and distraction for gamers, users and citizens.

Outside_ofthe_Box25d ago

More confirmation that Jim Ryan is the culprit for what has happened to Sony. Hulst needs to go too. What sucks is that a lot of the good top heads at Sony are no longer there. I wish that guys that were forced out prematurely by Dumbo Jimbo like Shuhei and Layden came back.

robtion24d ago

Yep. Yoshida was responsible for bringing one of the best games of this generation to playstation (Stellar Blade). He is an actual gamer and is in touch with what gamers want (creative, fun games, not GaaS and agenda pushing). He also seems like a genuinely nice guy if you watch some interviews. Of course they got rid of him.

darthv7225d ago

Makes you wonder if MS even thought about hiring him after Phil and Sarah were leaving. He certainly couldn't make their situation any worse.

Agent7525d ago

Microflop. After Windows XP and Xbox 360, it all went floppy.

S2Killinit25d ago

Floppy 😆
No pun intended

badz14925d ago

Yoshida for President! Jim Ryan was and always be a hack! Sony should get Shu back

Lightning7725d ago

All the gamer/consumer lead heads are gone across PS and Xbox. shuhei gone phil's gone (questionable) but gone. The future of gaming is somewhat uncertain across the board.

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