Wait....capacity doesn't adapt to games? So, if I'm hearing you correctly, without the introduction of DVD's we would still be playing games similar to those 10 years ago, simply because the developer wants to fit it one "one or two cd's"? I'm sorry, but thats just not true. Another example, if we followed your logic, would mean that if some large media disc was developed, say 200gigs, games would suddenly incorporate amazingly detailed maps, overall better graphics simply because they can now fit it onto a portable disc. It's the other way around, as game development is enhanced and detail increases, the size of this game will also increase, hence the need for higher capacity discs.
Did people not see this coming? M$ realizes that high-definition movies queues the need for a format supporting larger file sizes. Right now, I think the more popular choice is HD-DVD, so I'm happy with the choice. Again, none of this has to do with the fact that I've chose to go with the 360 over PS3, I just think they've made a good move here.
Im with external on that one. Of course people are gonna target M$, its the leading industry right now. Everyone would love to imagine these prosperous companies finally goofing up...
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Wait....capacity doesn't adapt to games? So, if I'm hearing you correctly, without the introduction of DVD's we would still be playing games similar to those 10 years ago, simply because the developer wants to fit it one "one or two cd's"? I'm sorry, but thats just not true. Another example, if we followed your logic, would mean that if some large media disc was developed, say 200gigs, games would suddenly incorporate amazingly detailed maps, overall better graphics simply because they can now fit it onto a portable disc. It's the other way around, as game development is enhanced and detail increases, the size of this game will also increase, hence the need for higher capacity discs.
Did people not see this coming? M$ realizes that high-definition movies queues the need for a format supporting larger file sizes. Right now, I think the more popular choice is HD-DVD, so I'm happy with the choice. Again, none of this has to do with the fact that I've chose to go with the 360 over PS3, I just think they've made a good move here.
Im with external on that one. Of course people are gonna target M$, its the leading industry right now. Everyone would love to imagine these prosperous companies finally goofing up...