A New and Unique Trend in Game Development And Publishing

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super_etecoon said:
I agree your mother....that is why I predicted before that neither Microsoft or Sony will ever attempt to create such a hardcore machine again. They thought they had to, I think. The trend since the beginning had always been about graphics and goodies. Little did they know the true thing that each successive generation has brought to the table was better gameplay. And with gameplay and gameplay alone you can win.

 Ironically I think each company thought they had to because of the other company.  They were so paranoid about "being the most powerfull!!1!!one!!11!!eleven". I think the market was primed for a smart competitor like nintendo to do precisely what they did.

Just a quick question @Bod,

Would it not be a fair assessment to say that it is expected for 3rd party software companies to have lessened profits (if not incurred losses) as they begin their trek into a new generation?  It seems initial development costs are almost certainly going to be higher due to unfamiliarity in general and that cuts into profits quickly.