Taking a step back from the controversy I had to re-read his statement a couple of times.
I have to admit Kotick has vision. That vision is a future where all gaming is online and subscription-based. Basically a "Gamebook" where you log in and peruse through categories of games to play then and there. In Kotick's vision, there is no need for a home console as their natural evolution will make them similar, yet inferior counterparts to gaming PCs, only with Mario and Yoshi for the nostalgic.
I don't necessarily agree with Kotick's vision of future gaming, but I don't disagree or discount it at all. I think his vision is a tad early, a tad too bold, and completely underestimates how neurotically gamers stick to their consoles for no reason, many times, other than to stay loyal to the brand.
Kotick may not be advocating gaming on the PC per se, but he is advocating gaming on platforms other than consoles. Kotick forsees smart phones and iPad-like devices coming on par with gaming PCs in a decade or less. Henceforth, why should Kotick not advocate for gaming on a surging market where everyone has one?
