jman8 on 07 March 2007
r2007 said:
Basically what you're saying is that the industry will try to compete with Nintendo in what they do best than to keep all the millions of hardcore gamers out there, that usually buy more games than the casual ones?
Would it make sense?
If a game with a higher level of emotion sells, don't worry, the industry will not close the emotion tap.
Oh, I'm sure they won't. Certainly the sellouts of Hollywood haven't (being a bit facetious about "sellouts" part). But I wouldn't be surprised if the industry turns its focus more toward the casual game and turns a bit away from the ambitious hardcore titles. Remember, there are millions of hardcores, but so many more softcores (that sounds naughty).
Oh, and did I mention I fear change 
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We just have to relax and wait and see where the industry goes from here. But IMO, a little bit of trepidation is justified.
My Top 5:
Shadow of the Colossus, Metal Gear Solid 3, Shenmue, Skies of Arcadia, Chrono Trigger
My 2 nex-gen systems: PS3 
and Wii 
Prediction Aug '08: We see the PSP2 released fall '09. Graphically, it's basically the same as the current system. UMD drive ditched and replaced by 4-8gb on board flash memory. Other upgrades: 2nd analog nub, touchscreen, blutooth, motion sensor. Design: Flip-style or slider. Size: Think Iphone. Cost: $199. Will be profitable on day 1.
