That doesn't explain the 99 other games that came out in between 7 tho. Even with reusing assets there's still a gang of cutscenes and quests that aren't reused and them shyts be crisp. nikkas got marvel movie style animators or some shyt.Probably got started on IW straight after 7. The Yakuza games are known for reusing assets
It was probably a long time before those developers went home.
Whatever these nikkas doing other game companies need to pay attention