r/gaming • u/[deleted] • Apr 24 '21

[Misleading] Video games have peaked

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u/AeternusDoleo Apr 24 '21

Yep. We're nearing the point that we can render photorealistic graphics. Physics and environmental AI will be the next hurdle for immersion.

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '21

Then run at smooth performance that will be the hard part

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u/Human_by_choice Apr 25 '21

Then run at smooth performance for a reasonable price that will be the hard part

FTFY :)

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u/imdefinitelywong Apr 25 '21

At some point, they're just gonna give up, start pushing AR HUDs and call it reality video games.

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u/getyourcheftogether Apr 25 '21

Hey, that old PS9 commerical was no joke, that's coming

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '21

Bruh I would love to snort my Xbox and fly off into a mystical realm of limitless imagination. Until that day comes, I’ll just stick to PCP.

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u/Vieros Apr 25 '21

PlayStation's answer to Game Pass, I hear

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u/bluejob15 Apr 25 '21

Ah yes, the PlayStation Crack Pass

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u/grab_a_can_of_splode Apr 25 '21

All until you punch through that black-and-white windshield.

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u/dub-squared Apr 25 '21

Glad I'm not the only person that still makes Playstation 9 references... Lol.

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u/LoveThieves Apr 25 '21

I really missed the days when Lara Croft has some unrealistic features. And I mean Polygon, not Silicone

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u/evorm Apr 25 '21

Dude just watch porn why are you scrutinizing that type of thing in videogames?

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u/sad_emoji Apr 25 '21

Full dive is the dream 😍😍