MikeB on 01 March 2008
| mike_intellivision said: First, I want to echo Flagships comments about Home and LBP. Casual gamers generally don't go on-line ... so on-line games will not draw them. Second, and more importantly, it appears that Sony really does not get casual gaming. Look at Phil Harrison's statements (before he left) praising Nintendo. They wanted bigger, better, bolder. They got it ... but they seem to have left the Singstar and Buzz crowd (which helped make them a top seller -- especially in Europe) behind. |
Going online is as simple as plugging in the cable (after setting up an account), I think provided a good reason (like Home) it's not that big of a hurdle.
Phil was mainly critizing Sony Japan, which according to him did not see the Eyetoy potential for Japan. I do view Wii Play and Wii Sports as competitiors to Eye Play and Eye Sports type of games, but then again it's still a different experience and people can buy more than 1 system.
I don't think games like Wii Play or Wii Sports serve as a replacement to Buzz or Singstar for people liking those games, I think most people who love Singstar and Buzz will join the PS3 family eventually.
