To clarify, I mean innovation on the hardware side, as in stuff like the new Kinect and or the idea of trading/sharing your digital library. I'm curious because, in the wake of Microsoft reversing their controversial policies, I have noticed more than a few comments bemoaning both next generation consoles of "lacking innovation", several comments have even went as far as crudely labeling the new consoles as "The PS3-2, and Xbox 360-2."
Am I alone in thinking this is a little ridiculous? While I'm all for innovation in games, I feel like that sentiment presents a really poor criticism. Wasn't this generation of consoles pretty great, as far as the games go at least? Obviously companies like Sony and Microsoft want to capture the attention of a larger audience, but since when are the games not enough for the core audience?
So I suppose what I'm asking is, Do you guys think this sentiment is just typical internet cynicism, or do you believe that this perceived "lack of innovation" is relevant to the average gamer?
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