I wasn't suggesting such a move would be at the expense of current hardware, but rather it might be an attempt to augment the install base and capitalise on it's potential, given that an actual release might occur upon the cusp of a generational transition.
As for the merits of such a move, I agree that it would seem inadvisable, but then the motives of publishers in general (and Bethesda in particular) often seem at odds to common-sense imho.

Good call, s_h_a_d-o,

I think augmenting the release would be awesome (because we would get the game soonish). More people have an opportunity to play the game, and you get to make a wider release. All I was trying to say was there isn't anything inherit to the game that would lend itself to being a next-gen game. It would be like if Bethesda delayed Dishonored for a year so it could launch on 5 platforms instead of 3.

I say screw the next gen consoles and just release the damn game already. I am officially tired of waiting.

However, I would be understanding of a delay if they just tell us what the [censored] is going on with the game; whether it is cancelled or not.

I love the cut of your jib, sir. Well said!

I'm with Klazarus and Absu7d A7tisan.

What's the dang hold up? A little communication would be appreciated.

Seems like they updated aliennoire, they removed one line of weird numbers and but "3 days" instead.

Not only that but it also shows the human head logo at the top of the page.When you open the page on the top it says alien.noire and on the left is the human head logo.

80% chance this is legit and actually official.

Edit
Seen those images... reducing this to a 65% chance this is legit.

Thank you Sir.

I'm running on a Uber-high-end PC so I could care less about next gen consoles and I plan on running P2 at max settings. Maybe even modding idTech 4 down the road.

Just out of curiosity, what do you other users plan on running Prey 2 on?

PC? Console?

I'll be playing on my PC also.

My point exactly, I'm just a little concerned with the quality my friends.

Pc for me. I prefer playing shooters with a mouse and keyboard. Plus, this certainly sounds good. http://www.vg247.com/2011/10/04/rhinehart-prey-2-could-be-enhanced-for-pc/

There was supposed to be some kind of unlockable easter egg for people with a Prey 1 save. If the game moves to next-gen we won't be seeing that.

Awesome, Tibbs. I'm gonna take advantage of the Prey 1 save for sure.
Whats the specs on your PC?

Haha, I'm pretty incompetent with tech.

I've got a 6990, an i7 and 4gb of ram (I should really update that). It's good enough for me. I took a pretty big break from gaming so it was pretty reassuring to find that nowadays, unless your an enthusiast, computers are incredibly easy to use. It's as complex as you want it to be. What do you run, sir?

The former... without doubt.

For those that haven't seen the images, here are the ones emailed so far:

http://www.onlysp.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/45856_10151426456078559_1639313831_n.jpg
http://www.onlysp.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cap195267356sat02.png
http://aliennoire.com/dailysecret/_cap297942437sun03.png
http://aliennoire.com/dailysecret/_cap379386815mon08.png

I'll add them to the opening post and keep them updated there.

Thanks, haven't seen them.

Thats a Nice setup. Here's mine.

-AMD FX-8350 CPU
-Asus Crosshair V formula-z Motherboard
-32GB G.Skill 2400mhz trident x RAM
-(x2) HD 4890 GPUs in crossfire
-Phanteks CPU cooler
-120gb Mushkin Chronos SSD/ 1TB WD Velociraptor HDD/1TB WD Green HDD
-1000W Seasonic Platinum PSU
-Intel gigabit CT network interface card
-Asus Xonar DX sound card
-Lite-On CD/DVD drive
-Corsair Link Cooling system (Corsair AF 140s/120s fans)
-Corsair Obsidian 800D case
-Antec LED strips

Thats just the Tower.

Nice!

On the latest GiantBombcast at the 2.41 mark the crew discuss the Aliennoire website. Although they mention that Bethesda denied ties to the site, when asked whether the game could resurface, Patrick Klepek mentions that the last he heard Human Head was negotiating with Bethesda. They also outright dismiss the idea that the gameplay video was just a pitch, and the quality concerns that Bethesda touted were most likely 'public posturing' and that the real issue was contract negotiations gone awry behind the scenes. Exciting stuff! Although, I couldn't disagree with them more about Tommy.

How awesome would it be for all involved if Human Head were still working on the game or worked out a deal to finish it up?

Could you possibly send me the link for that podcast?

It would be great if the game did get finished up as I want to freaken play it. hah

I'm stayin up till midnight to get the next photo from www.aliennoire.com

Sure thing.

The talk only lasts for a couple of minutes at the 2 hour 41 minute mark.

http://www.giantbomb.com/podcasts/

http://www.giantbomb.com/podcasts/
http://v.giantbomb.com/podcast/Giant_Bombcast_02_26_2013-02-26-2013-2332756124.mp3

2:41 is 2 hours 41 mins.

EDIT: Ooops, ninjaed!

If Prey 2 was given a kick-starter, how much would you throw down towards its development? Id probably throw down $100...

If I had the dosh, the level that would let me take a tour of Human Head's studio. But I think this game is a little too ambitious for Kickstarter. It would be an incredible thing for the games industry if it could support independent AAA development like that. Maybe one day... But I think supporting a team of 55, even for a few months, would require a massive investment that doesn't seems likely at the moment. Although if it were an option, I would certainly be keen.

For some reason while its clearly from the same game,the e-mail pictures seem to be more blurry and less crisp than the ones we had seen before.
Could it be that the screenshots that were shown prior and officially were PC screenshots,while the e-mailed ones are from consoles ?