[Gandalf Parker]

It might hook-in the shoppers that are convinced by pretty images. But then, like some games Ive bought, that could be done by just having a sales image that looks like its cooler than it is.

But everything has its pros and cons. It would likely shift the game into a game that does not share the computer well with other programs (not as easy to shell out and check your mail etc). And one not so friendly with laptops. Not to mention the headaches of getting such graphics to work on Windows AND Mac AND Linux. Plus it would make the possibility of digital download even less of an option to be considered. Lastly, many games that shifted to higher level graphics and sound formats killed off 90% of its base of player-modders.

Im not saying that its completely a bad thing. Just that it has its pros and cons.