I have to say I really like the newer tech stylized stuff like diable 3 and dota2, not sure if they use normal maps but they definietly use newer tech.
Thanks. Also i know this is a bit off topic but are there any references on the net on how to create tech greebles? Tech Indents for like doors and hallway like in Quake 4?
This would be a good topic for Tech-Artists.org. A good amount of riggers there. A search should also net you some gems. http://tech-artists.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=17
Nanite-like tech is in the chinese-market-specific (for now, anyway) branch of Unity. Seems fair to expect this stuff in time to show up in other engines as well. In my opinion disk space/download size concerns will make sure this tech gets applied very selectively on projects that actually have to ship. Download size…