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Console war is "totally irrelevant"

April 07, 2008 in News comments 13

According to THQ executive Jack Sorenson, the battle between Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony, is 'totally irrelevant'. It's not about who wins, but more about how much an independent publisher can do business wise on the platforms.

THQ executive Jack Sorenson has branded the hardware battle between Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo as "totally irrelevant", arguing that the rewards offered by each represent a "win" for games publishers.

Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz last week at THQ's product showcase in San Francisco, the US publisher's head of worldwide studios said there was "too much of an emphasis on the sports aspect of who's winning and losing", and that his company was focusing on opportunities rather than installed base.

"I think [the console war] is totally irrelevant. Even in the history of the business, other than something like the Dreamcast, you can do decent business on lots of platforms," he explained. "So the issue is not who wins, it's can an independent publisher do a good business on that platform. We're thinking everything from high-end MMO all the way to cell phones."
InnerDemon via gamesindustry.biz »
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  • 0
    Slumpy monkey Apr 7, 08
    You've only just noticed????
    • 1
      Demon365 Apr 7, 08
      To tell the truth, yes. I thought it was more between graphics and gameplay.
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    chautemoc* Apr 7, 08
    Also reported on here.
    • 0
      StarJet Apr 8, 08
      It doesn't matter as long as it's not GameGrep. Though GameGrep is part of the Neoseeker network, GameGrep is a community site, and Neoseeker articles aren't posted by normal members.
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    Seproth Apr 7, 08
    Yeah, it doesn't really matter. Although it's in the interest of independent developers to release to the largest market that they can.
  • 2
    Deadman Rules Apr 8, 08
    So many people disagree with this and are like YEAH WELL, MY CONSOLE IS GONNA WIN.

    Fags.
    • 1
      Seproth Apr 8, 08
      I don't really have the money to own all consoles. I plan on getting a PS3 eventually...probably the MGS4 pack.

      So I root for 360...the more it sells the more likely things will be ported to it. Once I get a PS3 I won't care anymore.

      It's not fanboyism it's hmm...selective cheering or something like that lol
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    Red 9 Apr 8, 08
    This. Article. Phails. People round here continue to point out the blatantly obvious, or just post stuff nobody really needed to know to begin with...
    • 0
      Tiger of Wu Apr 8, 08
      Well, two things, the first is if people are posting obvious things than why read them? If you see something with a title about something you already know than why read it, let alone comment on it?
      Secondly, the news isn't about the war's irrelevance. That's already established (to anyone over 12/who doesn't work for a console company). The news is about the THQ executive announcing his views on it which, albeit not the most interesting thing to some, is still notable nonetheless.
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    theundertakergonzo Apr 8, 08
    I thank this guy, i mean the console can battle on trying to outo eachother but yet they prove nothing as all the consoles do provide us with something different from eachother in the way they all have there exclusive games and features.
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    Final Blade Apr 8, 08
    Wow who didn't know this, i mean its only been said for months now.
  • 1
    tidus04 Apr 8, 08
    All of it together means nothing to me. As long as Sony provides the games that I am hoping for then it is all good
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    Sonic Flash Apr 8, 08
    A better reasoning for the title is that because in 1 or 2 generations they'll just make everything for the PC. Buying 3 consoles every so many years isn't something people will keep putting up with.

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