The next generation of consoles are almost upon us. However, previous console launches have taught us that new technology is hard to master, and launch titles rarely utilize the hardware properly. Alain Corre of Ubisoft doesn’t think this will be the case this time around.
Speaking to CVG, Corre explained that Assassin’s Creed and Watch Dogs are already exploiting the capacity of the machines because Ubisoft got to work with Sony and Microsoft early on in development. He goes on to say:
What we see today is that, for the very first time, the first generation of games on [PS4 and Xbox One] will be miles, miles better than the first generation of games we used to have at the launch of previous consoles. That’s why there’s an appetite for next-gen, it’s been many years without a new console and also because the quality of the products proposed at launch are second to none. There are super good games that can give you hours of gameplay and take immersion to the next level, which is really a fantastic way of showing what the technology can do.
I’m actually really curious to see if reactions to Watch Dogs or Assassin’s Creed are varied depending on platform. I’m excited for both games, even though I was seriously burned by the last Assassin’s Creed. I will probably end up playing them on current ten consoles, though, just because of timing with the release of PS4 and Xbox One in South Africa. Do you think the games will be that much better to warrant a replay after upgrading? Will you be upgrading to next-generation consoles right away, or waiting until after the launch window?
Last Updated: September 26, 2013
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 12:37
I really hope Watch Dogs brings something like GTAV to the table. In reality? Not sure, can they?
Umar Jaeger
September 26, 2013 at 12:41
I hope it doesn’t. I hope it brings some more uniqueness to the table. like a mix of Sleeping Dogs + hacking + Ass Creed and some of GTA qualities
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 12:45
Okay, I meant something at the scope of GTAV. 🙂
Umar Jaeger
September 26, 2013 at 12:46
Nothing will ever reach that scope, GTA is a genre in itself
Tarisma
September 26, 2013 at 12:55
one can hope?
Umar Jaeger
September 26, 2013 at 13:07
True, but I am fine with it not having that scope
Wyzak
September 26, 2013 at 16:22
Absolutely. I am not interested in GTA V because I’ve been burned by a bad PC port in the past, and the gangsta vibe doesn’t interest me at all. I am in fact put off by all of the swearing.
Watch dogs on the other hand has none of that, and I have already pre-ordered it for PC.
fred
September 26, 2013 at 12:38
Would love to see what is possible on the next gen , and might get some titles just because of that, even though the games itself might not be that interesting. Watch dogs could possibly be as dull as a sleeping dog.
Umar Jaeger
September 26, 2013 at 12:40
I can’t afford a next gen console without selling my current consoles, that and my wife will kill me if I spend 6K on a console while I have 3 sitting on my TV stand.
So in ALL honesty, is the next gen line-up good enough for you folks? It sure as hell ain’t enough for me to swap yet, not with DS2 next year and some other good titles still coming this gen. I don’t care about cross gen games.
fred
September 26, 2013 at 12:43
I will not be able not to give in even just for Housemarque’s Resogun and Killzone in 1080p. But DS2 is even more on my wishlist than those 2.
Umar Jaeger
September 26, 2013 at 12:46
Yeah, not to say that their aren’t awesome games, but so far nothing has remotely made me think, I NEED next gen…There is nothing NEW or UNIQUE enough imo
SaintsRowLee
September 26, 2013 at 13:37
But do you thing you will see a lot of new and unique on next gen?
Tarisma
September 26, 2013 at 12:54
same question from me. I’v pre ordered mine but cant for the life of me find a launch title that I am interested in.
Umar Jaeger
September 26, 2013 at 13:07
Yup 🙁 I will rather wait a while till something truly captivates me, but I know it will happen soon next year
SaintsRowLee
September 26, 2013 at 13:36
I’m busy building up quite a nice current gen Library to keep me busy well into next gen. By the time they got their shit sorted, then maybe I will jump onto the next gen bandwagon. Or just get a decent PC…
Raveburger
September 26, 2013 at 12:42
Current Ten consoles eh? Multiplatform madness!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 26, 2013 at 12:46
What does it matter if 1st release titles are miles better than previous 1st release titles? It matters that they’re better than what’s being released now.
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 12:49
You shut up or it’s BOX TIME!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 26, 2013 at 12:52
Is it a steambox?
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 12:56
See below 0-O
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 26, 2013 at 12:59
What’s wrong with that? I’ve seen way worse in steam rooms lol
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 12:49
Steambox for me
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 12:53
Really bro? I didn’t know…
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 13:05
You wouldn’t, its for manly men
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 26, 2013 at 13:05
haha BURN!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 13:06
😉
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 13:12
You would know, BOOM!
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 13:12
If that’s what you call it 0-O At least you have @disqus_DoEH3TsffU:disquswho’ll join you…
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 26, 2013 at 13:24
Ohhhhhhh I think I understand now. You’re comparing a steam room, as used by Master Race nobility, to the sweat shops console peasants toil away in. It’s not the same TROLLOL!
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 13:26
That… Doesn’t even make sense!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 26, 2013 at 13:27
What’s going on?
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 13:31
It won’t….for a peasant
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 13:47
The trolling is weak with this one. What happened dude… Used to rely on you for wit, not just ‘peasant this, peasant that’!
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 13:48
How’s single life there old buddy?
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 13:49
How’s married? Hear it wears thing with most after a while 😛
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 13:52
Sommer lekker dude, no complaints
Rincethis
September 26, 2013 at 13:54
For NOW 0-O
SaintsRowLee
September 26, 2013 at 13:34
So I guess you are not getting one
Admiral Chief of Rivia
September 26, 2013 at 13:37
Don’t comment on things you don’t understand
SaintsRowLee
September 26, 2013 at 13:46
Then enlighten me.
ElimiNathan
September 26, 2013 at 12:51
They will get mixed reactions depending on platform, that”s almost inevitable, especially if you have the opportunity to play both a current gen version and next gen
MacDoodle
September 26, 2013 at 12:57
I have a serious issue with time and the lack of it, I’ve had GTA now since launch and only managed 15hrs on it, I still want to play Diablo 3 & Ghosts on current gen so while I’m amped for next gen it can wait I still have so much to keep me busy with for the next 6 months or so
FoxOneZA
September 26, 2013 at 13:44
The next-gen begins withe Steam Box and Mantle power!