3Dworldmag published a very detailed review about the latest release of Autodesk 3DsMax 2012. In the review the author describes the main improvements and features which you can find Max such as; rewritten viewport graphics engine, Photometric rendering engine, Library of procedural real-world textures and others. One of the main features is the Nitrous Graphic System which allows you to preview of even the most complex scenes in near-realtime. In the review on 5 pages you can read about more changes in the new release and the continuing re-write of 3DsMax by Autodesk.
The review is ended with „pros“ and „cons“ of the new release which should give you an idea if this is the right way which Autodesk should go. It’s worth to read it.
Source and full article: 3DWorldmag