Ubisoft: Games Market Not Supporting Alternative Titles Any More
Plus: new Ubisoft franchises unlikely before next console generation
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The current games market is not supporting smaller and alternative titles any more, with AAA titles dominating instead, according to Ubisoft Euro MD Alain Corre.
Speaking in an interview with GI.biz Corre offered his opinions on where AAA titles stand in the games market today compared to smaller offerings. He sad on the matter that, "When you have a triple-A blockbuster it costs more money to develop, but at the end of the day there’s also the chance of a good return on it because there’s a concentration at the top of the charts."
Regarding Ubisoft's focus on AAA titles vs. smaller hardcore titles, Corre explained that, "That’s why we concentrate more on key franchises, because that’s what the market wants - something new with huge quality production behind it. The market is not supporting the full range of product that it used to any more."
Corre also commented on his company's stance on the chances of them bringing any new franchises to the market before the next generation of consoles hits. "Especially in this part of the cycle of the consoles, we are cautious now to introduce new brands. We’ll concentrate on the ones we have and make sure we bring them to the next level in terms of quality," he said.
Do you agree with Corre's comments on the market turning away from alternative titles? Is it gamers or publishers that are driving the shift? Direct all thoughts and comments below.
Speaking in an interview with GI.biz Corre offered his opinions on where AAA titles stand in the games market today compared to smaller offerings. He sad on the matter that, "When you have a triple-A blockbuster it costs more money to develop, but at the end of the day there’s also the chance of a good return on it because there’s a concentration at the top of the charts."
Regarding Ubisoft's focus on AAA titles vs. smaller hardcore titles, Corre explained that, "That’s why we concentrate more on key franchises, because that’s what the market wants - something new with huge quality production behind it. The market is not supporting the full range of product that it used to any more."
Corre also commented on his company's stance on the chances of them bringing any new franchises to the market before the next generation of consoles hits. "Especially in this part of the cycle of the consoles, we are cautious now to introduce new brands. We’ll concentrate on the ones we have and make sure we bring them to the next level in terms of quality," he said.
Do you agree with Corre's comments on the market turning away from alternative titles? Is it gamers or publishers that are driving the shift? Direct all thoughts and comments below.
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