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Dazraz · 01-10-2011, 01:50 PM

Excellent point regarding Gran Turismo 5. Proof that time is not always the answer. It's about using what development time exists wisely.
I personally like the yearly release cycle. It's nice to have a fresh game for the new season whatever the sport. 2K showed exactly what is possible in 12 months. Unfortunately the yearly cycle is often brought into question due to the frequency in which developers use the yearly turnarounds as an excuse for the lack of innovation/quality in their titles.
Unless technology changes to a level where games can be substantially upgraded & updated via a simple download a yearly release remains the way to go for the top tier titles.

01-10-2011, 01:50 PM	#2
Dazraz Pro OVR: 33 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent, UK Blog Entries: 49	Excellent point regarding Gran Turismo 5. Proof that time is not always the answer. It's about using what development time exists wisely. I personally like the yearly release cycle. It's nice to have a fresh game for the new season whatever the sport. 2K showed exactly what is possible in 12 months. Unfortunately the yearly cycle is often brought into question due to the frequency in which developers use the yearly turnarounds as an excuse for the lack of innovation/quality in their titles. Unless technology changes to a level where games can be substantially upgraded & updated via a simple download a yearly release remains the way to go for the top tier titles.