JF>   It mainly has to do with timing the game releases.  If both DNF and 
JF> Prey used the same engine, they'd probably end up being released in a 
JF> similar time frame - which is bad, if you're trying to maximize 
JF> sales.  But Quake II's engine allows them to get it done more 
 JH>      Yeah, it is important for thwem to make a decent 
 JH> profit on both games,
 JH> but i don't think that will be a problem.
  It could be.  Right now I'm practically being torn at all sides by the new 
games that should be out this summer.  Which do I get: Shadow Warrior 
(probably)?  Hexen II?  Starcraft?  Interstate '76?  I should be thankful 
that I have a twin who likes games as much as I do.
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