SCEA: “We’ve CAPTURED the HARDCORE” with PS3 will PUSH for casual late 09!

[Euphoria14]

badgenome said:

Euphoria14 said:

badgenome said:

I find it amusing because it's Koller, and I can't read this without being reminded of how he took the DS to task for being aimed at the 12 and unders and neglecting key hardkorez demographix or whatever nonsense, then turned around and talked up how they were going to broaden the PSP's horizons with a Hannah Montana bundle.

And also because it's inherently amusing whenever Microsoft and Sony openly lust after Nintendo's market and start talking about their hare-brained plans to steal the casualz.

 

Oh yes, this guy has said plenty of stupid things but when he says something that isn't wrong or ridiculous in any way I find no reason to attack the guy.

I wouldn't say that.

“There’s certainly a line-up of very strong family-friendly titles that we’re looking at for PS3 in our continuing effort to appeal to that casual consumer,” said SCEA hardware marketing boss John Koller, speaking at GDC.

That's pretty ridiculous. I guess they didn't get the memo that casuals don't go for overpriced, overengineered consoles.

It isn't ridiculous though because he he is talking about their effort which they are in fact doing. Buzz is a great casual game, so is Guitar Hero and Rock Band. Yeah it may be pricey but they are talking about their software, not the hardware or it's prices.

For all we know this "late 2009" thing will include the much awaited price drop as well.