http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/safe-bets-article
Another fine article from Eurogamer.
Quote:
In light of this, it's easy to predict how the coming five years will shape up - with boxed product being restricted to franchises, sequels and blockbuster, marketing led titles from huge publishers, while the real innovation and development takes place on digital platforms, never touching the store shelves.
For all our misgivings about digital distribution, the market - consumers and publishers alike - has now ensured that innovation has little place in boxed games. That's a reality which we may come to regret.
|
Just so it doesn't come off that I'm posting an article that semi-paints the Wii in a positive light, I don't agree that HD consoles can't birth their own new franchises (things like Gears of War and Uncharted spring to mind), but more likely than not it is done by people who can afford it.