XBOX Gears boss on 360’s limits: “There’s still more it can do”

[BeLoShI]

Gears boss on 360’s limits: “There’s still more it can do”

Gears of War 2 executive producer Rod Fergusson has told VG247 that innovations in both games software and Microsoft services mean we’ve yet to see the limit of what can be achieved with Xbox 360.
Fergusson was quoted previously as saying the box had been maxed out, a comment he told us was taken out of context.
“I think there’s still more it can do,” the developer said, talking at GDC.
“Hardware, in some regards, always has limits, but it’s the software that takes advantage of that.
“The [Unreal] engine is evolving - it evolved dramatically from Gears 1 to Gears 2 - and I think you’ll see people continue to push that envelope about how they use the memory, and how they use the hard drive, and all those sort of things.”
He added: “I think you’re always going to see improvements for specific games and the way they can architect the technology to take advantage of the hardware in the best way possible.”
“I think there’s still lots of room to grow.”
Fergusson said that developments in 360 UI software and Live functionality would also help keep the platform fresh.
“I think a lot of it too comes from the services side, and knowing what’s coming to Xbox Live in the next couple of years,” he said.
Roll on Gears 3, is all we have to say.

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:lol: I think he is being diplomatic here. another talk of limits to show. Yup we are interested but do put the consequences of the Exaggerated statement of yours.

 

[Conscript]

Yup we are interested but do put the consequences of the Exaggerated statement of yours.

I think Epic have proven they don't exaggerate, they deliver. Proof: Gears of War, Gears of War 2. Two games with an average score of above 90. Combined sales of way more than 8 million. Both the best looking games on consoles for their release times. So I think they don't need to exaggerate.

And its a known fact that the consoles have not been pushed to their limit yet. Its the limited space on the dvd that may prove to be a problem, though.

 

[BeLoShI]

^ its no doubt they have put up two great games. But still dont u think pushing the consoles to its limits has some consequences as far as the 360 is concerned.

Unleashing the raw power + increase in the temp cycle.

Dont u think it has after effects ?

 

[Conscript]

But still dont u think pushing the consoles to its limits has some consequences as far as the 360 is concerned.

I think the reason MS has spent upward of a billion dollars on fixing the consequence is that they want to push the 360.

 

[CerebralTiger]

Both the best looking games on consoles for their release times.

I can agree with Gears of War, but Gears of War 2 didn't set any benchmarks for console game graphics when it was released

 

[ahmadka]

I think if they push the 360 any further, even the Jasper might start to RROD

 

[Shyber]

I think if they push the 360 any further, even the Jasper might start to RROD

Reminds me of a particular RE5 thread. lol.

Seriously though, the new devkits which gives a lot of headroom for debug consoles to run will allow better utilization of the VRAM. That can do wonders to texture/maps quality.

And after seeing how Crytek are doing their complex ballistics and volumetric HDR with their CE3, it is likely that the "Gears boss" is correct.

 

[vyrus]

Yep its possible. They really can do more. Though 360s would surely rrod every other day lol ..

 

[Soulhunter]

^3new PS3 games=new xbox360 lol so for me and many pakistani brothers 360 is the best(including chandoo one of the biggest sony fans ever)

 

[DarkSlayer]

I can agree with Gears of War, but Gears of War 2 didn't set any benchmarks for console game graphics when it was released

true.it was just the engine itself that was tweaked..that made Gears2 look comparatively better for a sequel..

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Yep its possible. They really can do more. Though 360s would surely rrod every other day lol ..

thats why we have winters

 

[360Jasper]

ofcource there's more you can do, they probably maxed out the engine on gears 2, just optimize and modify the unreal engine and they can get more, gears 3 will be amazing.

 

[Conscript]

but Gears of War 2 didn't set any benchmarks for console game graphics when it was released

But still compared to other games on consoles its in top tier along with KZ2. Try it on HDTV, freakin blows you away.

 

[lxRavenxl]

But still compared to other games on consoles its in top tier along with KZ2. Try it on HDTV, freakin blows you away.

I would say it just to clarify one thing. Any recent games that you can play on HDTV will make you a fan. Its not just KZ2/GEOW2 + HDTV = Awesomeness.

 

[abbaspaliwala]

I want to ask your opinion about what you guys think of the graphics (repeat graphics not gameplay) of the following games as compared to Gears of War 2:

1. Fracture
2. Timeshift
3. Soldier of Fortune: Payback
4. Resident Evil 5

In my opinion, all 4 games above fare better than GoW2 in terms of graphics eye candies.

 

[USUF]

In my opinion, all 4 games above fare better than GoW2 in terms of graphics eye candies.

huh wtf?!

Dude, i'd say RE5 is right next to Gears 2 because both games are built on almost the same engine.

The other 3 don't even come close.....what you talkin 'bout maan??

 

[Chandoo]

Dude, i'd say RE5 is right next to Gears 2 because both games are built on almost the same engine.

 

[USUF]

Oh sorry, that was a massive typo...

I mixed it up with Capcom acquiring the UE3...I r apologize....

 

[DarkSlayer]

I want to ask your opinion about what you guys think of the graphics (repeat graphics not gameplay) of the following games as compared to Gears of War 2:

1. Fracture
2. Timeshift
3. Soldier of Fortune: Payback
4. Resident Evil 5

In my opinion, all 4 games above fare better than GoW2 in terms of graphics eye candies.

you are kidding right ?...RE5 is only contender in that list

 

[abbaspaliwala]

Have you guys even played the other 3 games yourself instead of just looking at the screenshots in reviews? These games have very sharp graphics, high resolution textures, and beautiful lighting effects. These games can also be showcased among those demonstrating the massive pixel pushing power of the X360. I have played these games on HDTV via HDMI cable and they simply look awesome. Gameplay is of course another story, although RE5 is great.

 

[USUF]

Well, i can't force you to like something but your post tell that you haven't played Gears of War 2....at least not all the way through to realize what incredibly awesome level design it has....

Its just beautiful after about half way through....and the end cut scene is nothing less than a stage demonstration of the unreal engine....