Kotick: Most gamers prefer sequels to new IPs

http://kotaku.com/5341272/kotick-most-gamers-prefer-sequels-to-new-ip

I will admit he has a point...most gamers do prefer sequels, but the one thing that gets my attention in this article is that he states people are happy with existing franchises, provided you innovate with them.

That comment alone shows how narrow-minded he is. Releasing 3-4 Guitar Hero games in 1 year each with a different band attached isnt innovative...its actually pretty cheap since you could release all of the songs on that one game in a DLC pack for the mainstream game Guitar Hero 5. Other games that Activision Blizzard publishes, like the Spyro and Crash series is just a clone of theprevious with a different story and no new gameplay mechanics. The only thing that you could call innovative is the Call of Duty series, and thats stretching it.

Mr. Kotick, I give you credit for actually saying something truthful and smart for once...that gamers are happy with existing franchises provided you innovate with them. The problem is, that statement applies to all other publishers but you.

So what evidence do they present to suggest this is true? They made a claim but presented no evidence.

You cannot really use this market because their the ones who turned it into a sequel milking fest.

The only thing that you could call innovative is the Call of Duty series, and thats stretching it.WildDangles92

[QUOTE="WildDangles92"]The only thing that you could call innovative is the Call of Duty series, and thats stretching it.Saturos3091