graphics engine update?

I've been trolling through the various forums talking about DC Universe Online and Champions Online and in general, was wondering how to keep "our" game competitive and in fact, attract more subscribers given the more crowded playing field. I looked at the Going Rogue trailer on Youtube and it looks great, but I keep hearing that the graphics engine (originally cryptic?) is old and can't compete with the other games. But in going Rogue, looked like we have some new graphic enhancements, so was wondering, if GR has a new graphic engine and if not, are the updates for GR sufficient we think to compete with the others?

Thx!

p.s. 5 years+ and going, would like to see at least 10+ and beyond!

It looks like the graphics guys have been doing a LOT of work, and the new graphics look fantastic. Certainly enough that people who can run the increased graphics will see a great impact from them, and it should be competitive with at least CO (I think our graphics already look better than CO's cartoony feel), but maybe not DCUO, which does use a much more up-to-date engine, and can probably do a bit more.

But I'd say that the graphic update coming down the pipes definitely puts us in a much more competitive place against the other superhero MMOs.

Yes, they are putting in 'Ultra Mode' for the graphics update either with going rogue or I think I heard a rumor or something that they are considering it being put in a bit earlier. There's some new footage of it from hero con on you tube (don't have the link on me at the moment). I believe its the second part of the opening key note. You also see some of the Dual Pistols power set. Some of the new graphics stuff include reflections in windows and metal and water, realistic shadows, reflective costume pieces, ambient occlusion (i think thats what its called, where corners get a little more shading cause light can't get in as well, new water effects. Looked very nice and quite realistic from the preview.

EDIT, here's a thread that has a lot of info on what was announced: http://boards.cityofheroes.com/showthread.php?t=196483

LOL same, my computer is going on six years old; bought it initially to start playing CoH, but am definitely going to get a new one now!