"We're going to make our next generation games for only 50 per cent more than our last generation games," Rein bullishly claimed, responding to suggestions from some companies that average next-gen budgets could run as high as $30 million.[...]

"There's no question that the graphics are going to be a huge upgrade," he commented. "You know, people are such snobs, with this 'oh, it's not about graphics' thing. That's such nonsense. It's totally about graphics. What's the difference between the first Metal Gear Solid and the latest Metal Gear Solid? Right, it's - wow, the graphics!"