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Wolfenstein: The New Order

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ratty redemption [RIP]:
understood and not that our laptop here could run the new wolf game, but regardless our internet speed is far too slow and unstable to download any files that large. so hopefully steam is just used for drm.

also when did pc games become 50 gig? is that mainly textures do you think?

kat:
They've been creeping that way for years.. the old Wolfenstein needed 8GB, Rage needed 25GB, Call of Duty: Ghosts needs 40GB, so yes, the demands for 'HD' definition is the cause. It'll get even 'worse' if 4k screens ever really take off - at that point developers really are going to have to take a seriously look into procedural textures and materials (it could be argued we're already at a point where that needs to be happening).

ratty redemption [RIP]:
interesting and do you realistically think games will render at 4k res in the future? personally i don't have very good eyesight, however i can't tell much difference between 720p and 1080p videos, but then i'm also only watching them on a 15" laptop monitor.

kat:
Got the game... still download the update after connection reset several times (due to the 40GB download no doubt). See amended first post for info. Basically yes the update is massive, it basically downloads the entire game again. And it appears that buying from Steam as opposed to DVD's doesn't avoid the update either as you have to install the original content beforehand. Go MegaTexture ::)

ratty redemption [RIP]:
i'm pretty sure your going to enjoy the game kat, it's been one of my favorite this year to watch on youtube, and for the most part it's very polished and high production values. also has one of the best weapons i've ever seen in a fps. although we can discuss that after you've tried it yourself.

re the megatexture, that's disappointing the assets can't be patched the way previous games could. so i guess that's why modding idtech 5 is difficult?

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