Dante Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 Game designer American McGee (American McGee's Alice) has offered some blunt insight on the console race, saying that the Wii is the only real next-gen system, while the PS3 and 360 are mere "upgrades." Next-Gen sibling website ComputerandVideogames.com posted a snippet of an upcoming interview with McGee, who said, "The only truly next-gen console out there is the Wii. Everything else is just a video card and processor upgrade." He added, "I sense that Nintendo is going to capture the hearts of gamers while Microsoft and Sony stab each other in the neck for market domination. Nintendo is focused on innovation and games. The other guys are focused on making money." Nintendo of America president and COO Reggie Fils-Aime seems to be counting on this perceived "neck-stabbing." Fils-Aime said today in an interview with USA Today that Sony and Microsoft are "going down the same path" on their quest to dominate the current market, while Nintendo looks to expand the market and cater to non-core gamers. Sony and Microsoft, of course, would disagree with McGee's claims. SCEA president and CEO Kaz Hirai is famous for saying, "The next generation doesn't start until we start it." Xbox head Peter Moore told Next-Gen earlier this year, "If the controller is different and innovative; fine. But I would say that Xbox Live is the bigger innovation. It depends on your definition of innovative. If having a DVD style controller defines innovation; great. I would argue that talking millions of gamers and connecting them with friends and strangers around the world... I'd call that pretty innovative." McGee's next title is Bad Day L.A., a stylized action title that puts gamers in the shoes of a homeless man in the midst of an apocalyptic Los Angeles. www.next-gen.biz
KKOB Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 fair enough! i liked Alice but havent played any of his other games. i like it when people back up Nintendo-makes me grin
gorrit Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 i liked Alice but havent played any of his other games. I think he was rather involved with Doom 2, Quake and Quake 2.
EchoDesiato Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 Sony and Microsoft, of course, would disagree with McGee's claims. SCEA president and CEO Kaz Hirai is famous for saying, "The next generation doesn't start until we start it." He's also famous for saying "It's Ridge Racer! Riiiiiidge Raaaaaacerr!", so I wouldn't pay too much attention to his words. sorry about that
Hal_9Million Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 I have the same view. If I want a graphical upgrade, I'll just get a new graphics card for my PC. Much cheaper than $600.
Hellfire Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 I remember his Alice in Wonderland game. Now tht was weird.
Blue_Ninja0 Posted August 15, 2006 Posted August 15, 2006 I remember his Alice in Wonderland game. Now tht was weird. Alice in Wonderland is one of my favourite movies of all time.
gorrit Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 I remember his Alice in Wonderland game. Now tht was weird. Guess where my avatar is from...
Patch Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 Guess where my avatar is from... Ah, so that's what it is. The Cheshire Cat. Every time I see your avatar, it reminds me of those red floating head enemies from Doom 2.
knightendo Posted August 16, 2006 Posted August 16, 2006 I think he was rather involved with Doom 2, Quake and Quake 2. really? then this guy knows his business! nice to have all these well-known and knowledgable developers backing nintendo
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