Are Most Major Developers Working On Next-Gen Projects Now?
See Full ImageWe've seen the evidence everywhere.
We've heard developers and publishers talk about it, and we've seen multiple job listings for just about every major game maker cite next-gen projects. So is it now safe to assume that most significant developers are currently cranking away on games for the next generation?
What follows that interesting question is another one: Do they all have development kits for both new major machines (from Sony and Microsoft respectively)? Or do they only have one? And if they only have one, which is it? Maybe they don't have any at all; maybe the designers are just being proactive and preparing early. Sometimes, one has to wonder if big games that have mysteriously fallen off the radar (Grand Theft Auto V topping the list) are now being made for a new set of hardware. That's more than possible, I think.
The last question that comes to mind is this: If developers are indeed shifting some focus to the future, does that mean there's less of a focus on this generation? Does that mean the number of available titles will start declining? Well, 2012 has certainly seen a drop-off in the number of new games for all current platforms, so maybe that's yet another indicator...an indicator of the inevitable future.
Tags: next generation, next gen, next gen consoles, gaming industry
8/1/2012 8:56:11 PM Ben Dutka
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dbyzforce
Wednesday, August 01, 2012 @ 11:10:29 PM
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PHOENIXZERO
Wednesday, August 01, 2012 @ 11:13:02 PM
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Qubex
Thursday, August 02, 2012 @ 12:49:03 AM
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Assuming most developers will be developing games on high-end PC workstation, they can test out their cutting edge engines and gaming environments on the best hardware now, and then worry how to reference this to new Sony and M$ platforms.
So yes, some work is going on for the "next gen" revolution, even though, as stated before, don't think its necessary at the moment.
Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
Last edited by Qubex on 8/2/2012 12:49:19 AM
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Beamboom
Thursday, August 02, 2012 @ 5:12:15 AM
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I've made room for my PS4. Come to daddy. All that's missing is that it becomes available. Crossing fingers and toes that it happens already in 2013!
Last edited by Beamboom on 8/2/2012 5:16:57 AM
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Thursday, August 02, 2012 @ 5:40:36 AM
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first off all the rumours, leaked spec sheets, developer job listings, ect, ect.
secondly there has been a MASSIVE decline in both the quantity and quality of games this year!
whys that?
because developers are shifting their efforts and staff to next gen so current titles have lower resources.
last year we had so many GOTY contenders release within the first 4 months of the year!
so far this year were in freaking august for crying out loud, twice that of last year!
and were STILL yet to see a single game worthy of the GOTY crown!
how pathetic!
exactly why i fussed over my new PC so much, i know next gen titles will be out next year and i want to make sure i will be able to enjoy them in all their glory!
its just a shame its taken this long, next gen systems should be out be the end of the year!
not to mention a new rumour spread today saying there were actually a few developers prepared to show off next gen games at E3 this year.
hmmmmmm, would of been interesting to see what they would of shown!
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telly
Thursday, August 02, 2012 @ 8:57:50 AM
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DEFINITELY starting to get excited at what the next gen consoles might look like.
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cLoudou
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Wednesday, August 01, 2012 @ 10:40:17 PM
Sorry I can't help but continue to bash SE.