If this is true ... and the PS3 is expensive I think Sony's going to crash and burn hard. After playing Xbox 360 and seeing Microsoft's sort of midway between Sony and Nintendo I think they've got a good shot at taking the #1 spot. Previously I thought they weren't being different enough but I think the other's are probably being too radical. Sony's going all big budget and Nintendo's going all pick and and play.
I want to try out all of the systems but Microsoft now seems to have the most sensible solution. Some big budget titles (but probably no $17 million minimum and they also have Live Arcade for titles like the ones we can produce (and they'll foot the bill if they like the game). My opinion has pretty much switched around at this point. I think MS's focus on the community aspect of games as they pushed at IGC will be huge and they'll do really well.
Not that the other's won't ... but I think MS probably has it in the bag for the US anyway.
I want to try out all of the systems but Microsoft now seems to have the most sensible solution. Some big budget titles (but probably no $17 million minimum and they also have Live Arcade for titles like the ones we can produce (and they'll foot the bill if they like the game). My opinion has pretty much switched around at this point. I think MS's focus on the community aspect of games as they pushed at IGC will be huge and they'll do really well.
Not that the other's won't ... but I think MS probably has it in the bag for the US anyway.