Lack of new consoles has 'penalised' industry, says Ubisoft
Speaking to Gamasutra, the CEO argued that it's less risky to create new IPs at the beginning of a new console cycle.
"What we missed was a new console every five years," he said. "We have been penalised by the lack of new consoles on the market. I understand the manufacturers don't want them too often because it's expensive, but it's important for the entire industry to have new consoles because it helps creativity."
Ubisoft has traditionally backed new console launches, with rich line-ups already present on the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita, and of course the impressive Watch Dogs wowing attendees at E3.
"It's a lot less risky for us to create new IPs and new products when we're in the beginning of a new generation," Guillemot added. "Our customers are very open to new things. Our customers are reopening their minds -- and they are really going after what's best.
"At the end of a console generation, they want new stuff, but they don't buy new stuff as much. They know their friends will play Call of Duty or Assassin's Creed so they go for that. So the end of a cycle is very difficult."
The Ubisoft head argued that without these 'early risks' the pay offs that emerge later in a console cycle might not happen. For example, Guillemot noted, if it weren't for Rayman: Raving Rabbids, there would never have been a Just Dance.
"If you can't take risks because people don't buy, you don't innovate. And if you don't innovate, customers get bored."
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Da_BombPosted:
I really hate this pc vs console argument. It's an opinion and no one on here really cares about your opinion. So sto starting the extremely pointless argument.
To the news story: I think the next gen consoles will last even longer then these did. They understand how to keep the compact consoles running cooler and better for a cheaper price. I'm predicting ps5 and what ever the next next xbox is called to be released in 2025. But who really cares right?
To the news story: I think the next gen consoles will last even longer then these did. They understand how to keep the compact consoles running cooler and better for a cheaper price. I'm predicting ps5 and what ever the next next xbox is called to be released in 2025. But who really cares right?
Messi-XIIPosted:
Marvellous PC Is better but i would always go with a console.
pc gaming has its advantages but i will always be on xbox just for the online capabilities
-Robin-Posted:
FrogAntJayden- Stop. Everyone is getting mad. It depends what you look for.
If you want to experience the best gameplay, the best graphics, the best opportunities and possibilities, PC would win by FAR.
But if you want to play and talk with friends the most, I like Xbox better, because of things like Xbox LIVE partys and Private chat and voice messages etc, it's so simple. Plus - all my friends play Xbox 360 not PC.
Personal preference, don't care what you prefer. Factual basis, PC is better.
What you mentioned about xbox live parties and private chats is all possible through using steam/origin, ventrillo, skype or whatever the hell you use to communicate. Ergo, the platforms equate on those levels.
And yes people tend to play on the same platforms as their friends, that's only normal.
True... The only reason I play Xbox is because most of my friends are on it... PC is just much better!
Ya, the only reason i got into video games at all was because my friends had Xbox's. so i got one too.then 360 came out and i got it. if not, i would probably have PS3, or no console at all
IglesiasPosted:
Marvellous PC Is better but i would always go with a console.
Probably because its more modifiable. Otherwise, overall I like consoles.
FrogPosted:
AntJayden- Stop. Everyone is getting mad. It depends what you look for.
If you want to experience the best gameplay, the best graphics, the best opportunities and possibilities, PC would win by FAR.
But if you want to play and talk with friends the most, I like Xbox better, because of things like Xbox LIVE partys and Private chat and voice messages etc, it's so simple. Plus - all my friends play Xbox 360 not PC.
Personal preference, don't care what you prefer. Factual basis, PC is better.
What you mentioned about xbox live parties and private chats is all possible through using steam/origin, ventrillo, skype or whatever the hell you use to communicate. Ergo, the platforms equate on those levels.
And yes people tend to play on the same platforms as their friends, that's only normal.
True... The only reason I play Xbox is because most of my friends are on it... PC is just much better!
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