AGE OF THE GIMMICK
“IT HAS BEEN THE MARKET LEADER THROUGHOUT THIS GENERATION AND HAS A ROSTER OF QUALITY FIRST-PARTY TITLES”
In some ways, the last decade hasn’t been a surprise – anyone could have foreseen continued increases in hardware power, as well as the increased level of integration that online functions have been afforded. But what’s striking is how manufacturers have tried to maintain consumer interest. Every console has had a gimmick, from 3D displays to motion-detecting cameras. Few have become integral parts of games on their home formats, and some have even been detrimental to commercial performance. But
