And that’s the rub, isn’t it? The engines are getting into the “everyday” indie developer’s hands, with little to no budget, but technology is moving forward at a rapid pace. Very soon (in the grand scheme of things), gaming will not be done on a monitor… 5-10 years maybe?
It’s better to sell a AAA model for $10 to 1500 people, than to sell it for $500 to 10 people.