This is epic.

Epic: Next-gen graphics leap like going from Adam West's Batman to Christian Bale's

Mark Rein, the VP of Unreal Engine 4 studio Epic Games, has likened the continuing quest for more impressive (and in some cases, photo-realistic) videogame visuals to the constantly-shifting portrayal of Batman, explaining that audiences entertainment tastes evolve quickly with improving technology.



Asked about the role the next wave of beautiful graphics will have to play on platforms like Xbox Next and PlayStation 4 Rein told X360 magazine:

"Pushing the visuals will always be important. Humans evolve very slowly (over millions of years) but their tastes evolve at exponentially faster rates. This is true for pretty much all forms of entertainment and media."



Rein used the analogy of Batman's journey from campy TV show to dark movie blockbuster, to illustrate what gamers will expect from new consoles.

"During my own brief lifetime thus far I’ve gone from watching the Adam West Batman shows of the ‘60s to watching Christian Bale’s Dark Knight today. It’s hard to go back to watch the older series, and people generally don’t.



"Their expectations evolve as new technologies become commonplace. Think of what mobile games looked like before the iPhone came out, and that was only five years ago!"



Rein also cites Doctor Who as an example of changing audience tastes.



For the full article 'The Truth About Next Gen' check out X360 Magazine issue 88 available now in all good newsagents, from the imagineshop, or for mobile devices from greatdigitalmags.com.

This analogy, does it work? Because 1989's Batman now 23 years old still looks good and comparable to modern day Batman.

gamingeek said:

This analogy, does it work? Because 1989's Batman now 23 years old still looks good and comparable to modern day Batman.

Actually, he said Adam West's Batman, so he's 46 years old and is comparably AWESOME

aspro said:

Greg Miller, one of the only dudes I like over at IGN, has cancer.

That can't be good.

The video he has on his blog is hilarious.

Walkenthrough!

Dvader said:

Am I wrong when I am scared as shit to download the newest Skyrim PS3 patch. I fear it will nuke my game.

aspro said:

Backup to usb.

Seems to be running well.

"Walmart's website is currently taking pre-orders of Assassin's Creed 3 for $14.98 on Xbox 360. In addition to the absurdly cheap game, you get a bonus in-game mission "A Dangerous Secret" and $4.99 in credit on the Vudu movie service." End Quote.