It might not sound like much, but there's been a huge leap in animation technology recently thanks to Image Metrics' facial expression recording capabilities. Codemasters evidently thinks it's important, as it's drafted in Image Metrics to help with putting the horrors of war on the faces of Operation Flashpoint 2's characters.
GamersDailyNews takes a look at what Image Metrics are doing for the game's development, and provides a stunning example of what CGI facial expressions from Image Metrics can look like.