I like games set in realistic backdrops with realistic graphics and physics, but with sci-fi characters or set in the future. I would like a free exploration game set on Earth 50-100 years from now. Once we've changed to economic fuel sources and transportation. Massive sky scrapers 2-3 kilometers high, flying cars, multilevel cities, floating city blocks, moving buildings, something like George Lucas' version of earth. Something like Coruscant. That would be cool. I know you might get lost from time to time, but just like any other newcomer, you would find your way. I would enjoy a free exploration third person shooter (only if the player wishes, not absolutely necessary or mandatory) with stunning cutting edge graphics, and thousands of civilians. A game where you're no more than a simple civilian trying to make his way in the world (or galaxy). However, I'm not sure if even the new nexgen consoles like the XBOX360 or the PS3 would be able to handle a planet as dense and populated as coruscant without forgetting the details. I'm just wondering, who would enjoy a game like this? The ability to freely explore a Coruscant like Earth or Coruscant. No restrictions in gameplay (of course you'd have to deal the the proper authorities if u commit murder or "manslaughter") or character and profession choice. Seriously, who would or wouldn't want to play a game like that?

They currently have Star Wars Galaxies; however, the cities are minuscule. The Mos Eisley and Mos Espa in the game are about 1/20 the size of Beverly hills. Actually, they're probably a lot smaller but this is just speculation. What I would enjoy would be something with graphic detail twice as good as Assassin's Creed and as large as Coruscant, literally to scale. Now of course, you won't be able to access every room and building such as private residences or companies; however, if you buy that apartment or start working for that company, you would get full access to their facilities. Just as in real life. It would be time consuming, but isn't that the goal in a game? I think that a game like that would put games such as World of Warcraft and Star Wars Galaxies, Pirates of the Burning Seam EVE, and most other games either out of business or with just a few middle aged housewives left as customers. Something like this would be a lifestyle and of course protested. Many scientists are working on technology that can read electrical signals sent from the brain and interpret them into movement in a virtual program. An advanced headset that lets someone control a virtual self. I'm not sure what the body will do if the brain is controlling another non-existent body, maybe in a kind of free moving sphere allowing someone to go wherever they want in the virtual world while staying in place in reality. What I do know is that they run minor tests on the program in such a sphere with such a headset and it proved to be succesful. They were able to control a primitive robotic arm by just thinking it. Technology like this probably won't be developed (affordably on the consumer market) for another 20 years or so; however, once it does, do you think it will catch on? Will it sell? And would you buy it? Almost like an alternate reality instead of a game. With extremely intelligent AI and millions of human players, it would truly be an alternate reality. Would you buy it and why?

Well, like I said, once they develop that neural interface technology, it would cease to be a game and would become an alternate reality. Not a game. Not with a controller or a joystick but with your brain impulses. You raise your arm in real life and your virtual self raises his arm. The ultimate first person format. The only trouble with this is that you would feel pain too. I would not suggest it for an fps or any kind of violent game (except for maybe torture) as it would be too painful to actually experience failure and far too difficult to perform like an action hero. It would be ideal for an fpmmorpg (first person massively multiplayer online role playing game) and to play the role of an ordinary civilian. And, if you were in a hamster ball of sorts, you would get exercise while playing a video game. The only time you would need to stop is every 4 hours or so to eat. I don't think anyone could protest the lack of physical exercise or excess of laziness. Running around in a massive futuristic world like Coruscant isn't much of a fat inducing lazy fest. It's more like heaven:)

now that i think of it, a much easier alternative to neural interfacing would just be infra-red emmiting dots over your skin. Transmitting movement real time instantly to your character.
yay technology :)

Why not have Microsoft, Spark, Bunjie, Lucasarts, Petroglyph, Blizzard, and maybe Activision team up on the project. If they do that, they'll be able to make a server large enough, engineer an affordable system, and they could just use Lucasart's new AI format. Lucasart has created interactive intelligent AI that don't run on set paths and take cover not because they're programmed to do it in a specific way, but because they don't want to die. Plus, the more people join the game, the fewer AI would be needed. If all those companies teamed up, nothing would be impossible. They would probably win a Nobel prize and a massive government contract just for starting the project. The government could help fund as it would be developing new control formats for weapon systems and the new robot warriors they've been building. Seriously, it would be completely possible if all the best companies teamed up in a massive join effort. Lucasarts has the Linux Deathstar, it would be able to handle any production needs and Blizzard, Gamespy, and Lucasarts could join their servers for the basis of the online interaction. The xbox 360 is a very good system as it is, the only bugs are the ones placed by Microsoft to encourage people to buy support. The 360 is only around 300 dollars now, they would probably be able to sell this system for 100-1500 dollars U.S. Everyone thinks it's impossible, it is. At least for them by themselves. This would have to be a join venture by all the best game companies and probably the government as well. However, if they do make such an alliance, a system like this could be available within 10-20 years of the starting date. And, with technology getting faster and faster, as new computers come out and new technology appears, the system will take shorter and shorter amounts of time to complete. Now, if our technology stays the same, it will take around 10-15 years. However, if it does continue excel at the current pace, the project may only take 5-10 years. Whice, in my opinion is worth waiting for something like this. Plus, if Dell, Toshiba, IBM, Alienware, and other manufacturers join the effort, it will take a shorter time. It's possible if everyone sees the importance of a system like this.

Also, there would be a story; however, there wouldn't be quests per say. If someone wanted to do something, they could enlist and take basic training, then head off on assignment. They could develop or pursue better technology. You see, there would be a storyline but it would be indirect, much like real life. And there would be an abundance of other human players. There would be a player based economy until the point the the AI would be smart enough to do it as well. At that point, every character would be involved actively and intelligently, AI or human. There wouldn't be quests, markers, objectives, or anything else. There would be no automatic notebook or journal. It would be an alternate world, not an mmorpg. Do you understand?

Also, do you think that it would be so addicting that they could be able to afford a month long free trial and a monthly fee of 40-60 dollars?

Yea. Technology is getting more affordable and faster, all around better. It is already possible to do, and it will continue to get easier. I think they should start the project this year. It might be done by 2012 or 2013. Who knows, maybe sooner.

conqueror Kenny:
well if there is more too it than go to this side of the city then to the far corner then back to where you started i would go insane but with good graphics and a good story i may be intrested enought to see it thrugh.

lol, see it through. lol. it won't ever end. it would be like life. Not an mmorpg, but life. if u see it through, then u don't see it through. you can't ever see it through unless you get killed or something. lol

Technology will become cheaper and cheaper until they will get to the point where they can do this and make a profit. Or, they can just charge a ton of money. Like 1500 to buy the system and 30 dollars a month to keep the membership. It will get to be so addicting that people won't want to stop. They'll get that 30 dollars, trust me. They might even make it more expensive. With a game like that, they'll be able to do it since it will be so revolutionary and so addicting. I think they can pull it off easily.

dude, do u get it?? you can choose to be a violent merc, soldier, police officer, security officer, guard, spy, assassin, or you just live the simple life. It's not like there wouldn't be any violence, it just wouldn't be mandatory.

the ability to choose between an action game, a shooter, or a simulation

No one does. They don't exist yet. Except maybe Assassin's Creed. But even that isn't big enough. No one plays games to go sight seeing because no sight seeing games exist yet. Nothing compared to what I described. It would be like walking around. Actually living in a futuristic multilevel megacity utopia. Realistic graphics, sounds, physics, AI, interface, and everything else.

True, but maybe with the lure of a government contract and the pressure from every other game company... Or, just leave out Microsoft and find another big investor. Also, maybe you're right. But Coruscant is one big ass city. Nothing more, nothing less. And essentially, there are only four different neighborhoods or sections: Low class, entertainment, middle class, high class. Plus, with all those extremely fast trains and hovercars, shuttles, and what not. You can get to any neighborhood you want anywhere you want, in just a few minutes. Plus, with autopilot, you could take a nap or rest while you drive/fly. And you won't ever get such a long journey that you'll need to sleep, especially on Coruscant. The transit isn't the problem. With all the technology of Star Wars, all the high speed travel, starfighters, hovercars, speeders, etc... You'll never be driving/flying longer than an hour. In which time, you can set your destination and let the autopilot drive while you sleep or watch a movie or listen to some music. Maybe even take off your headset and get something to eat. In a game like this, all those times of transit can be used to wash-up, rest, and eat in real life. Feed your cat, talk on the phone, etc...And it wouldn't lag because you're not seeing everything at once. Only what you can see through your own eyes. And let's face it, looking out over Coruscant from your personal apartment in the Republica 500 (if you may be lucky enough to afford it or be granted it) would be an unbelievable site that probably wouldn't ever get old.

dude, would you rather live outside on earth or on Coruscant?

The ps3 was a failure because it was overpriced and overdone. The expectations were too high, and there weren't enough games. This would be a system designed for 1 game and 1 game only. You can't compare this to the ps3. u just can't

It would have to be GTA x10 and with x10 gameplay mechanics with things like lightsabers.