This Feature Length Video Explores 14 Years of PC Gaming Graphics
Andrew Sztein — February 6, 2013 — Tech
Got an appreciation for PC graphical evolution and just over two hours to kill? Then this video by YouTube user Perfect Hand Productions is right up your alley.
The journey through the incremental improvement in graphical performance in PC graphics technology is fascinating to watch, especially if you're nostalgic for some of the titles that are featured in the video. Starting at the turn of the millenium in the year 2000, the graphical evolution video takes us all the way to present day, highlighting the accomplishments of games and 3D benchmarking tools alike. It really is interesting to compare performance and image quality over 2001's Max Payne vs the much more recent Batman: Arkham City; It's also interesting that while graphics have really improved over the years, many techniques in development have remained the same.
The graphical evolution video was used almost exclusively with Nvidia graphics cards and products.
The journey through the incremental improvement in graphical performance in PC graphics technology is fascinating to watch, especially if you're nostalgic for some of the titles that are featured in the video. Starting at the turn of the millenium in the year 2000, the graphical evolution video takes us all the way to present day, highlighting the accomplishments of games and 3D benchmarking tools alike. It really is interesting to compare performance and image quality over 2001's Max Payne vs the much more recent Batman: Arkham City; It's also interesting that while graphics have really improved over the years, many techniques in development have remained the same.
The graphical evolution video was used almost exclusively with Nvidia graphics cards and products.
Trend Themes
1. Graphical Evolution - The exploration of incremental improvement in graphical performance in PC graphics technology presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in graphics processing and software development.
2. Nostalgic Gaming - The nostalgia for iconic games and titles featured in the graphical evolution video opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in remastered versions, retro-style gaming, and virtual reality experiences.
3. Comparative Analysis - The ability to compare performance and image quality of games over time provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in benchmarking tools, graphics optimization, and real-time rendering technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Graphics Processing - The graphical evolution video highlights opportunities for disruptive innovation in graphics processing units (GPUs), graphics software, and rendering technologies to drive advancements in realistic and immersive gaming experiences.
2. Gaming Industry - The nostalgia and interest in graphical evolution present opportunities for disruptive innovation in game development, remastered versions of popular games, and virtual reality gaming experiences.
3. Benchmarking Tools - The comparative analysis of game performance and image quality over time creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in benchmarking tools, performance testing software, and optimization solutions.
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