Quote Originally Posted by Vyriah View Post
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Technology doesn't make things complicated all the time. Improved tools mean that you have the potential for an improved game. Sure, just because you have improved tools doesn't mean that the game HAS to be improved, but you have an advantage over your predecessors. I do not believe that a failed sequel is enough to rule out tech, a lot of factors go into a successful game.

Now if you mean technology will not make game design specifically easier, that is somewhat correct. However, improved technology allows you to have more options in your game design. You do have to come up with ideas and the structure of the game yourself, but now you don't have to hold yourself back. You are essentially free to create a game in your own image.

I strongly believe that the tools today would allow a team of equal drive, budget and merit to create a game vastly superior to a team in 2002.