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Developer Survey Reveals Overwhelming Attraction To PC And Lack Of Interest In Wii U

Posted on Thursday, February 28 @ 19:16:27 Eastern by Jonathan_Leack

PC gaming is quickly rebounding to its glory days.

A survey provided by GamaSutra and given to more than 2,500 developers has revealed radical growth in the interest for PC gaming. The poll showed a dramatic rise from the 34.6% of recent years to a staggering 48%. In contrast, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 only managed to obtain 13% of the voting population, while the Wii U captured a measly 4.6%.

Although the poll only shows a fraction of the total market, it's in-line with recent trends. The advanced hardware of PCs allows for a much higher capacity of creativity, and at no point does a PC necessarily become "last-generation". Developers have become turned-off by aging hardware, and may very well be jumping the gun on the PlayStation 4—and perhaps the Durango—since it's PC-based and will require far less resources to port to.

As far as the Wii U goes, there are a variety of concerns that developers have. For one, its unique tablet-style controller is a barrier of entry, especially for studios that are tight on funds. Additionally, its poor software sales make it a high-risk endeavor for the time being. Time can change unfortunate circumstances, but the Wii U has a long way to go before third-party studios are incentivized to make the leap of faith.
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  • Sourdeez
    Sourdeez

    Joined: Feb 2012
    Posted: Feb 28th, 2013 at 7:20 pm
    One day. One day people will understand how consoles are a market distortion.(One that brings affordable hardware(including creators taking a loss on hardware sales) to people who cant afford to build a gaming pc.)

    I welcome anyone to join the PC Aryan race or as Urban Dictionary calls us "Master Race"
  • 213EDD
    213EDD

    Joined: Sep 2007
    Posted: Feb 28th, 2013 at 8:10 pm
    Well it is definitely noticed: Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot was asked this:

    So what’s the benefit of leading with PC over consoles?

    “We expect fewer problems with porting games to the PS4 than the PS3, which had a completely different infrastructure,” Guillemot said. “Previously, we developed games first on the Xbox 360 and then translated them onto the PS3. It took a lot of time and money to port.”
  • Bras
    Bras

    Joined: Jul 2008
    Posted: Feb 28th, 2013 at 8:31 pm
    I would ask that same guy: Why the **** did you had to create Uplay? (with a picture of Spock attached.)
  • Sourdeez
    Sourdeez

    Joined: Feb 2012
    Posted: Feb 28th, 2013 at 7:23 pm
    PC gaming sales growing fast infograph by nvidia.
    WWW gamesetwatch.com/nvidiagraph1 jpg
  • cheesegod99
    cheesegod99

    Joined: Jun 2007
    Posted: Feb 28th, 2013 at 7:28 pm
    I feel this is likely skewed heavily by the size of the developers being surveyed. Indie shops? Sure, developing for PC is way easier and cheaper than the consoles. The AAA development studios? They consider PC an afterthought. Then again, I'm just jealous that I haven't had a gaming quality rig since freshman year of college, and I have letters after my name now.
  • ZenGamer1993
    ZenGamer1993

    Joined: Nov 2012
    Posted: Feb 28th, 2013 at 7:34 pm
    LOL like cheesegod99 PhD.?
  • tinymhg
    tinymhg

    Joined: Jun 2011
    Posted: Feb 28th, 2013 at 9:01 pm
    No, cheesegod99 MD.
  • Chunibrow
    Chunibrow

    Joined: Mar 2010
    Posted: Feb 28th, 2013 at 9:41 pm
    cheesegod99, Esq.
  • PineappleUltra
    PineappleUltra

    Joined: Jan 2013
    Posted: Feb 28th, 2013 at 7:39 pm
    I used to buy a PC gamer throughout the 90's and halfway into the 00's. I really miss having one, and with a tax return on the way I might take the plunge again since it has gotten a lot more affordable. Unfortunately the only thing I could probably salvage from the last rig I built is the case. Me and my dad built it in '02 and it still works like charm.
  • elmoreoocyte
    elmoreoocyte

    Joined: Apr 2012
    Posted: Mar 1st, 2013 at 6:17 am
    Depending on the size of the old case, and what you're wanting the new rig to do, you may well want to buy something newer with more space and better airflow.
  • Chunibrow
    Chunibrow

    Joined: Mar 2010
    Posted: Feb 28th, 2013 at 9:43 pm
    I will probably be a console and PC tandem player all my life. Both have advantages, and I could never choose just 1.
  • Ivory_Soul
    Ivory_Soul

    Joined: Nov 2005
    Posted: Mar 1st, 2013 at 1:13 am
    Same here. I think Sony making the PS4 a PC infrastructure was a smart move. Less buggy ports, less time between PC and console releases for the same game. Hopefully for a while we can all have Crysis 4 on PC and PS4 at the same time.
  • Sourdeez
    Sourdeez

    Joined: Feb 2012
    Posted: Feb 28th, 2013 at 10:54 pm
    Good Man

    *No Spam*
  • OdiousLupous
    OdiousLupous

    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Mar 2nd, 2013 at 8:00 am
    You dont have to make dazzling film quality graphics and special effects for a console game, just make a good game... some people dont seem to understand that. Its not a like a mediocre film that pulls itself up by tons of CGI, this isnt a 90-120 minute endeavor, were going to be playing for 30-40 hours so stop trying to polish a turd and just make good, challenging, original games. Sequels, prequels, movie IPs, are nice but someone needs to call the ASPCA when that dead horse has been beaten into mucilage.

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