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Ubisoft: Move, Kinect Won?t Extend Console Lifecycles by Much

By james_fudge

While console makers might think that new motion sensing technology will extend the life of their respective products well into the future, some publishers have their doubts. Ubisoft is one of those companies, apparently. Speaking to GameIndustry.biz, Ubisoft's Managing Director Alain Corre said that he doesn't expect Sony's Move or Microsoft's Kinect will able to extend the life-cycle of current generation home consoles by much.

While Corre acknowledges that there may be some short term benefits from both technologies, he doesn't see that extending past the 24 month mark. He also admits that both technologies will help draw in consumers that are more casual because of the nature of the games that will be available at launch and beyond.

"Now, will it prevent them from releasing brand new technology in the next five years? I don't think so," said Corre. Corrre also said that console makers may already be working on new hardware. Read More

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Full post as published by GamePolitics.com on August 25, 2010 (boomark / email).