But consoles are handicapping it.
In terms of raw grunt, the PC is “easily a generation ahead” of consoles, Crysis maker Crytek believes.
But games can’t tear ahead because publishers are self-inflicting handicaps in order to satisfy the living room.
“PC is easily a generation ahead right now,” Crytek boss Cervat Yerli told Edge Magazine (via CVG). “With 360 and PS3 we believe the quality of games beyond Crysis 2 and other CryEngine developments will be pretty much limited to what their creative expression is – what the content is. You won’t be able to squeeze more juice from those rocks.