I get his sentiment, its true not enough devs put enough emphasis on the experience and are more concerned with the budget and what they can liken the game to stylistically. But games can and should absorb as much as they can from other mediums.
The Last of Us outsold whatever his last title was, received a better critical reception then whatever his last title was and is most definitely mention on these forums more then whatever his last title was.... Lets not limit what games can be, there is room for all different types of experience.