Oh no, my point isn't about cause and effect. I believe that when they set out to do a great graphics engine, they don't have derivate, tasteless games in mind. They're actually doing innovative, great things well worth their time.

The problem is the other half of their studio, which creates games based on those engines. This is where all the problems lie. No taste.

And it's not just Far Cry and Crysis. Check out their recently released iOS game "Fibble". It's tasteless horse radish.