Viewing Single Post From: Question #52: E3 Predictions and outcomes

Viewing Single Post From: Question #52: E3 Predictions and outcomes
SpartanZypher	May 30 2009, 10:40 PM
Vanguard Posts: 1,904 Group: Founder/Admin Member #2 Joined: January 21, 2007 XBL Gamertag SpartanZypher What I'm playing: Assassin's Creed II, Modern Warfare 2, Forza Motorsport 3	One interesting thing to remember is this, with it being the fourth year of the Xbox 360, we'd normally expect to see it's predecessor announced this year, if they were to continue the normal four year run. But, I don't think anyone is expecting such a machine for at least a couple more years. Not since the Video Game Crash of 1983 has there been more than a four to five year gap in hardware. It's really the first time consoles have had the performance capabilities to last so long. I also believe that console manufacturers (at least with Microsoft and Sony) are realising that putting more money into the product from the start to allow them a longer life, is actually a better plan for both the industry and consumers. So, I don't expect to see the next Xbox (or PS3) until 2011, maybe announced next year, but not available until 2011. For this years E3, I think there will be more big announcements since 2006, combined. Sure, we know of quite a few games on the upcoming list already, but there's been a lot of new studios formed in the wake of all the ones that were shut down. There's been a lot of projects cancelled or put on hold, for new projects that have yet to be unveiled. There's a lot of mystery behind a lot of projects from every party. Lets wait and see.


Question #52: E3 Predictions and outcomes · Question of the Week