What will computer games be like in 20 years?

Spyder · Post by **Spyder** » 2004-08-18 08:06pm

YT300000 wrote:
Uh... that would require either video technology to stagnate, or George Broussard to die. Whichever happens first. Seriously, whenever some new physics engine comes out, Broussard restarts development on DNF. It'll never come out.

I can only imagine how much they must be spending on engine licensing fees.

Mayabird · Post by **Mayabird** » 2004-08-18 08:56pm

Praxis wrote: We're looking at massive price jumps in game costs, if $50 wasn't bad enough. $100 to $150 for the latest games, though the older games will still cost $20 to $40.

I would expect those big price jumps just from plain ol' inflation. Time goes on, and stuff gets more expensive. That's the way it works.

Praxis · Post by **Praxis** » 2004-08-18 09:51pm

Alyrium Denryle wrote:I am thinking the ultimate in realistic gameplay, a lightweight set of goggles and a body sensor.

Imagine playing the latest Star Wars game from lucas arts inside your room on a large game pad(for movement) all surfaces able to be interacted with, feeling the pain of a lightsaber slashing into your arm. Feelling the dark side of the force flow through you....

And running into the wall not realizing it was there.

Praxis · Post by **Praxis** » 2004-08-18 09:53pm

Alyrium Denryle wrote:
Shinova wrote:Of course, games would then be biased toward people who are more physically fit, which may incite more gamers to exercise, LOL.

But a fully compatible neural interface system would be the "ultimate experience" no doubt.
"Real" lightsaber duels would be sooo sweet

Not really. Idiots would kill themselves by chopping off their own limbs, and experienced swordfighters who are more physically fit would run around killing us all.

Plus, without the force we can't fight as well as a real jedi.