Futuremark game in the works

[chode_messiah]

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One of the most controversial subjects when it comes to benchmarking graphics performance is undoubtedly Futuremark — specifically their "gaming" benchmarks, the 3DMark series. For 10 years now, we have seen graphics card reviews bicker and argue about the viability of using 3DMark. On the one hand, we have those who insist the 3DMark tools are nothing more than a synthetic graphics benchmark, encouraging heavy optimizations from the various GPU companies in order to come out on top. The other side of the equation consists of people looking for an easy way to categorize performance, plus a group of diehard benchmarkers who are in constant competition to come out on top of the ORB (Online Results Browser) charts. As with so many things in life, reality strikes more of a middle ground.
While there are occasions where the performance metrics generated by the Futuremark tools correlate well to certain real-world games, very few people are going to be interested in purchasing hardware based solely on 3DMark performance. On the other hand, there have been many occasions throughout the history of PC gaming where users have upgraded hardware purely to improve performance in the latest and greatest game. GL-Quake helped to sell thousands (millions even?) of 3dfx graphics cards, which in turn helped to kick-start our modern obsession with 3D gaming.

Article basically explains future marks 3dmark gaming benchmark and also reveals that futuremark has secretly been developing a video game of their own.

AnandTech: Futuremark: of Benchmarks and Gaming

[FuzzyLogik]

Pretty neat article.

[Craig]

dude, this is sick news! their engines are stunning works of art. I just hope they can make one that won't have us crying in our palms as it melts our graphics boards.

[VincentVega]

GL Quake was the shit. I played it