As many have argued before video games drive (and have been driving for a while now) many technological advances in computer science today. One of the most prominent ones has got to be urban modelling. A few years ago a London studio called SCEE produced a game for the PS2 called Getaway which featured a photorealistic model of UK's capital with particular attention to detail. With the advent of Sony's PS3 the title is given a new look and with it the 3D city model itself (new features include a much larger area modelled, new lighting techniques, traffic modelling and others). You can have a glance at the revamped model in question at the following YouTube link (here), the results are so good it is practically like walking in London streets yourself.
The screenshots above also verify how 3D city models in games are heads and shoulders above in quality than anything produced in other fields. Can't wait for the official release of the title.
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