Crysis delayed again. Possible 2008 release

Personally, I'm delighted. I have one more PC upgrade left in me before going consoles only. It'll be nice to upgrade to a Quad core and the very latest DX10 cards in SLI for under a grand. Take all the time you need Crytek. Stalker is coming soon!
 
I'm not flaming you Pablo but saying that Crysis will look "poor" in 2008 is just plain silly. To my knowledge there is no other FPS's on the horizon (perhaps UT2007) that even comes close to comparing to Crysis in the visual department and even the size of the gameworld. It's also highly unlikely that one will be announced soon and shipped within a year.

Besides, I can only see Crytek working on the graphics and increase the visual effects more. Anyway, not really that bothered. Stalker, Assassins Creed and various other 360 titles is going to keep us busy next year.
 
Pitspawn said:
Not suprised tbh, I'm a professional games programmer and I see first hand why this is happening. Developers are having to live with a huge influx of simultaneous changes in technology. For example:

  • Multicore processors (x360/PS3/PC(C2D/AM2)) - Multithreaded architecture in codebase required.
  • DirectX 10 + Vista - New systems to adapt to.
  • High Definition support (1080p) - Struggling to get frame rates acceptable while keeping the graphic detail high.
  • Limited Disc Space - Ultra high resolution textures, HD FMV and high detail poly meshes. x360 + PC stuck with DVD as standard, PS3 gives a bit of breathing space but consoles are supposed to last 4-5 years...

I'm sure theres more i've forgotten. One bad trend is the manhours required to develop games have been forever climbing, costs of mainstream games have reached tens of millions of pounds. How long before it all gets out of hand?

On the bright side of things the games industry takes in more than the movie industry and the demand for games has reached new records. Even people who rarely touch computer games are venturing into gaming territory with the Wii.
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Do you work on the 360 platform? Always wanted to know from someone with firsthand experience how much further the 360 can be pushed when looking at Gears of War
 
-Nick- said:
Blasphemy! HL2 was a great game and so is FEAR (of what i have played, only just started it) but hl2 was amazing don't be slagging
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HL2 is hands down the best FPS I've ever played. FEAR is just ok. Amazing firefights though
 
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