Yesterday, European Xbox Vice President of Strategy and Marketing David Gosen proudly declared that Microsoft was “investing to win” in Europe, as well stated that physical media was as good as dead. Apparently, Gosen also decided to trash on the Wii and its “toy shop” peripherals during his monumental keynote at Gamesfest. To back up his point, Gosen had some numbers to present.
We’ve seen some research that says 60 percent of people who bought a Wii Fit play it once and don’t play it again… New user interfaces are there and will continue to come - and that is good, but only if they enhance the gameplay experience. They are not good if they are gimmicks…
Interestingly, in a recent interview with
Develop, Gosen manged to say that Microsoft must “treat [the peripherals] with respect” even though his data suggests that people don’t use them after the first time. When asked about the upcoming title
Lips he was nothing but glowing in the assessment, adding that the horrific glowing lights and motion sensing coupled with DLC was a “compelling substantially differentiating singing proposition.” It’s okay Mr. Gosen, we understand your bias.
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6:56 AM on 08.07.2008
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Oh, weren't you the guy heading NoE in one of the worst possible ways back in the day? I remember you! I wonder how did you get the job at Microsoft with an experience like that one.
I think David Gosen is stupid.
There's no need... It's THAT fucking good.
And it's a million times more interesting than wiggling a Wiimote around to make shitty versions of "Mary Had A Little Lamb." Just saying.
Seriously, think about it.