By Rob Sutter
There is a tremendous amount of attention given to the "next generation" of gaming and it's not hard to see why. While there's a lot of excitement surrounding platforms like the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4, it's clear that there is a concern within the video game industry involving cost. After all, the price that consumers pay in retail is just one of many layers to take into consideration. After reading an interview with Capcom, I had to ask, "Game design shouldn't be this expensive to go about, right?"
Masaru Ijuin, the Senior Manager of Technology Management at Capcom, did an interview that talked specifically about development costs. It goes without saying that the last generation of video game consoles required a certain degree of effort but it seems as though the generation that we are currently in, according to Ijuin, called for "eight to ten times" more. This goes without saying, though, especially when given the levels of power tied to the latest consoles from Microsoft and Sony alike. Game developers simply want to utilize as much power as possible.
Video games that are seen in the mainstream are doing as much as possible to push realistic graphics to the utmost degree. While these visuals can be very stunning, I'd like to think that there are certain titles which make the effort to stand out. Those who have been in schools that specialize in art can attest to the fact that there are many different styles to take into consideration. In my view, the styles in question help to make video games that much more interesting as a creative platform.
There are many standout titles from Nintendo which do not have realistic graphics attached to them. However, they are able to stand out for other reasons, in terms of style, which is important when considering that uniqueness is often displayed from the outside. "Super Mario 3D World" is a great example of this, as its lighthearted atmosphere and warmer palate of colors are points that are hard to deny. Of course, whether you care for games with lighter or darker moods is simply a matter of opinion.
Arguably Sony's swan song for PlayStation 3 is "The Last of Us," which possesses a far darker story to tell. As a result, an env
Video games that are seen in the mainstream are doing as much as possible to push realistic graphics to the utmost degree. While these visuals can be very stunning, I'd like to think that there are certain titles which make the effort to stand out. Those who have been in schools that specialize in art can attest to the fact that there are many different styles to take into consideration. In my view, the styles in question help to make video games that much more interesting as a creative platform.
There are many standout titles from Nintendo which do not have realistic graphics attached to them. However, they are able to stand out for other reasons, in terms of style, which is important when considering that uniqueness is often displayed from the outside. "Super Mario 3D World" is a great example of this, as its lighthearted atmosphere and warmer palate of colors are points that are hard to deny. Of course, whether you care for games with lighter or darker moods is simply a matter of opinion.
Arguably Sony's swan song for PlayStation 3 is "The Last of Us," which possesses a far darker story to tell. As a result, an env
There are many standout titles from Nintendo which do not have realistic graphics attached to them. However, they are able to stand out for other reasons, in terms of style, which is important when considering that uniqueness is often displayed from the outside. "Super Mario 3D World" is a great example of this, as its lighthearted atmosphere and warmer palate of colors are points that are hard to deny. Of course, whether you care for games with lighter or darker moods is simply a matter of opinion.
Arguably Sony's swan song for PlayStation 3 is "The Last of Us," which possesses a far darker story to tell. As a result, an environment with less color and moodier lighting makes sense; both of these qualities compliment the narrative. However, if a design choice is made simply because it can be made, it's for the wrong reason. While Capcom is under the impression that "next-gen" hardware entails higher costs, sometimes a simple, clean look is all that is needed for the overall experience.
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Arguably Sony's swan song for PlayStation 3 is "The Last of Us," which possesses a far darker story to tell. As a result, an environment with less color and moodier lighting makes sense; both of these qualities compliment the narrative. However, if a design choice is made simply because it can be made, it's for the wrong reason. While Capcom is under the impression that "next-gen" hardware entails higher costs, sometimes a simple, clean look is all that is needed for the overall experience.
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