Ubisoft: Core gamers 'starving' for next-gen

If Star Wars Episode 1 was about consoles and games:

Datth Maul: At last we will reveal ourselves to the gamers, at last we (or rather, the gamers) will get revenge.

Darth Sidious: You've been well-constructed for handling new IP's, my young successor, they will be no match for you.

Yes, that's my first thought, when reading this article - making a Star Wars reference and an Episode 1 reference to boot.

I am so ready for the PS4, I can't wait for E3 to see gameplay for the games to come. I'm saving up my money and my vacation days from work so I can get a PS4 at launch and play that thing into the early hours.

Not we're not ready!

@Philip Iyobo Eki You can't use your imagination? Sheesh! Kids these days.

I can think of a hundred things for the Next-Gen, that I couldn't do in this Gen.

Like, more games will be like Red Faction: Guerrilla, From Dust, Dead Rising, Hydrophobia, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Total War, and more. In fact, what's stoping game-makers from combining the best parts of Red Faction: Guerrilla, From Dust, Dead Rising, Hydrophobia into one super game?

I've had my PS3 for 4 years and it's transformed my view on gaming. I'm not ready for next gen though, but I could really use a good PC. :(

I am Starving for The Witcher 3 . That's it .

Did people forget what we can do with new tech? We'll have more Red Faction: Guerrilla, From Dust, Dead Rising, Hydrophobia, and more. We'll be able to do whatever we want.

I will buy if it's worth it. My money is not burning a hole in my pocket.

Wouldn't say I was starving. I'm pretty sure all we are going to get is more of the same but with nicer graphics.

I really wish they would stop putting words in our mouths; it's getting really annoying...

Also, I'm wondering what they will blame their crappy games and lack of innovation on when the next-gen is here...

Just go with PC. Its a great platform. And is already more 'next gen' than the upcoming consoles.

True by me.

dunno about the rest of you, but im more hungry for a really good new IP, and for publishers to stop trying to milk every last penny out of every last gamer and game. stop milking the old and tired cows, and breed a new herd.

my prediction for new games at launch:

next battlefield, next CoD, next AC, Diablo 3, and a new IP or two.......meh

I don't think new consoles are really going to make much difference...Core gamers are after new games, not the regurgitated rubbish that is currently being handed to them. Sure the new graphics might look good when they first plug the console in...but we all know good graphics doesn't make a good game...

I agree. My disinterest in gaming at the moment is the fact the majority of games feel the same. I'm ready for the next step and have been for a while now

In Joe Swanson's voice: BRING IT ON!!!

I think Rockstar would say most people are only hungry for one thing...

Based on what information is Ubisoft making that claim? Most of what I read here and on other gaming forums as well as amongst my friends suggests that there is no perceived need for new consoles, much like 3D television. Add to that the one next gen console that already has come out, the Wii U pretty much has tanked, and I think the truth of the matter is that the market is saturated already, with many gamers owning at least 2 of the major 3 consoles from the current gen. I think this sounds like industry wishful thinking. For my part, I don't think there is some magical time limit on consoles, the manufacturers might need more money, but the market doesn't have a demand, and pretending that gamers are "starving" for something they aren't won't make it true no matter how often they say it. I honestly think just the opposite, unless Microsoft and Sony have some really impressive ideas on the table to wow the hell out of us (and if Windows 8 is any indication, MS is tapped out), then I think the Wii U sales performance has told the future of the next console generation.

I'm pretty much satisfied with what I have here and now, and that includes good old gen. They're staving for our money and mine they won't have it!

I wonder if sony will be like all the video game companies and start crying about not hitting their predicted total sales ? I just had my PS3 worked on and it cost $173 well that was my fault ? I should have bought a new one ? the thing is the unit went out for no reason ? I will be damned if I now run out after just 4 years and purchase a ps4 ! the ps4 will magnify the game more a little more ! so what , and as for some other features I just can't see me throwing money away ...

With so many great games coming out this year, remind me again why we are "starving for next gen"?

The crap Ubisoft are spewing out reminds me of all that crap EA come out with. They try to tell gamers what they want, when in fact it is never what we want. It is only what THEY want, and the direction THEY want to go in.

Nobody fell for it with EA, what makes you think we will do the same for you, Ubisoft!?

Yeah I believe a disease for money has been spread in Ubisoft. 'guess selling nearly 10 assassins creeds with merely any change wasn't enough for them. Maybe Blacklist will be (Conviction + new voice actor = Blacklist)

"Ubisoft: We are 'starving' for more money from next-gen"

There, fixed it for you...

lmao as long as it doesnt use 'uplay'... because that crap is bad... hehe screw you ubi

I won't be getting a PS4 for a while, Last of Us, GTA5, Arkham Origins - all current gen, and ps4 isn't even backwards compatible. With the exception of a 64-player BF4 and arguably Watch Dogs, what reason do I have to rush and get a ps4?

I think they're gonna do just fine. I can't wait for the new consoles (PS4 mainly, Xbox is gonna lose this one by a landslide) because they WILL be creative and in-depth. How is that not obvious? Who would come up with a game like Knack? And look at how amazing Killzone Shadow Fall looks? Some people are so arrogant.