Reposted by Matthew Seifert
Video game graphics have become hyperrealistic over the past four decades, with companies pouring money into the technology. But in recent years, the upgrades have had diminishing returns. The industry is now wondering whether a longtime marketing tool is instead a financial liability.
nytimes.com
Video Games Can’t Afford to Look This Good
The gaming industry spent billions pursuing the idea that customers wanted realistic graphics. Did executives misread the market?
