The idea of a game running at 60 frames-per-second has been a major talking point for developers and gamers this generation. However, as Epic Games’ Cliff Bleszinski recently told Computer and Videogames, there are some things more important than a blisteringly smooth framerate.
"Our target is, and shall remain, 30fps. When asked about 60 we always respond that we'd rather have the extra juice to put more on screen and stick with 30,” Bleszinski explained, while discussing Gears of War 3.
By forgoing the slicker framerate, Epic has been able to “put more on screen,” which should provide a much more visually arresting experience. Of course, this is hardly surprising news considering Gears of War and Gears of War 2 ran at 30fps, and are among the best looking games of this generation; and Gears 3 is expected to look even better.
So I guess the question is, is it high time gamers and developers stop putting such a big emphasis on the 60fps mark?
Source: CVG
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NachoTM
I don't think the Xbox 360 should be required to run its games at 60 frames just yet. I mean...the games we have right now look fine to me, and besides; the only time that Ive ever noticed a distinguishable difference. Is when I played Gears 2 on my 120 Hz LCD. You noticed that it looks a bit slow, but its not like everyone these days has one of those TV's. We should just wait until the next generation of consoles to show of 60 FPS gaming.
keyonte0
60fps games always have screen tearing problems anyway.
Cathartic Denoument
If they're going to stay at 30fps, won't that mean that the game will be prone to lag?
Or are those 2 completely separate things?? (Or am I using the incorrect terminology?)
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And maybe they just want to keep the last installment at 30fps so its consistent with the previous 2's current story arc..?
And then w|e new game they make thats set in the Gears universe will be 60fps..?
Uldum
In terms of PC gaming I can usually tell the difference between 30 and 60, but don't get me wrong depending on the game I can find 20fps to still be very playable and enjoyable, hell I personally can't tell the difference between 40fps and 60fps. Some people can I guess, idk it has always seemed to be more of system epeen type of thing with people going *FLEX* WITH VSYNC TURNED OFF I CAN GET 100+FPS LOLOL. .like that matters . .run on sentences!
mckraut
All in all movies run at 24 frames. So why shouldn't games? Especially if you can throw more stuff on screen and make them looke even more awesome.
PS3fears360
Gears 3 doesn't even come until next year and the PS3 fanboys are already expressing fear. I love it!
xN7 SNiiPer209x
people are such idiots. The Xbox 360 can very easily handle 60 FPS. It is all up to the developer to choose to have more game play and sacrifice FPS or to have less game play and have more FPS.
T_Rexx
EPIC move by Epic... The DVD player may just brick if they go higher .... we all know how unstable that piece of junk is.
SteveKB
well I won't have to worry since pc games let you choose sometimes going way past 60fps
camaro72toy
dude,I've had gears of war 2 for about 6 months,and still can't seem to want to push myself to play it,it feels really bulky and weighed down, I don't see how anyone would enjoy this style of gameplay, the action sequences are pretty good, but it feels like it caters to newbees,and not to seasoned vets like myself,wow these gears games are massively boring, I will not be buying anything else gears related
prboi64
I think 30 fps is just fine. If they rather be more visual than smoother then so be it. I'd rather have a visually better looking game than to have it be fast & smooth.
DigitalGibs
60fps is still relevant. 30 is the bare minimum, but 60 provides a sub eye-shutter speed that enhances everything from animations to input response times. The only saving grace of a 30fps console game is that most TV's have 120fps refresh that make the fps look better than it really is.
packnut
I think the limit to the frames has more to do with the game engine then the hardware. there is more than 1 article on the web comparing the memory CPUs and GPUs of the Xbox and the PS3 and there is not that much difference in the hardware just different approaches. Sony claimed that the PS2 had these great hardare specs and in the end the games never looked any better on their console then they did on the Xbox.
UNrealx007
Hey 30fps is just great for anyone im sur Epic. Just don't make this game like Gears 2, fix the spotty gameplay online and make the shotgun useful again. O ya and the LAG fix that as well
Romangods
Well not to burst your bubble but Gears of War 2 wasent the best looking game of this generation it was UNCHARTED 2. But Gears of war was an awsome game to play and was a blast in Horde mode. Although i really hate that b!tch in gears of war 1 where u got to run away from the witch or something.. Pain in the @ss level to clear.
BONERJAM
I didn't seem like a big deal in the first two so who (besides moronic fanboys) really cares.
tehblessed
30 fps is more than fast enough to create a smooth visual experience. 60 fps may offer a *slight* improvement in certain situations, but unless you're comparing them side to side you likely won't find anything jarringly off about the one running at 30 fps.
However, in the world of technology when has "good enough" ever been the benchmark? Once any level of higher performance because attainable techies will be displeased with anything that doesn't match/exceed it, regardless of how little it will actually effect the quality of what they are seeing/listening to.
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@Liquid Swords
all consoles has OUTDATED HARDWARE!!! DON'T JUST SINGLE OUT THE Xbox360!! you fanboy!!!
@JustTheBeginning
whats a $ony fanboy like you doing here? go back to your Garbagestation 3 games!!!!
Completist
@ AEPlayground
You're strange. You'd be a great match for the OT board. :D
rayken15
Yeah, in general it's inconsistent frame rates that irritate me. As long as the devs keep their game running smoothly. Just nothing bellow 30 though. That just looks terrible.
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