The CEO of Disney – Bob Iger – has revealed that they may be planning on dividing their attention between the different consoles.
During an investor call he was quizzed on the company’s stance on the video-game market and it’s here that Igor said that Disney titles were performing better on the Wii and DS compared to “high-end systems”.
The PS3 and Xbox 360 weren’t named but seeing as the Wii was, we’re assuming that that’s what he meant.
If you’re looking forward to Split/Second then have no fear as this was mentioned as an important release for the company. The more powerful of the 7th generation consoles won’t be completely devoid of Disney titles as video-game tie-ins of Tron Legacy and Toy Story 3 were also mentioned.
However, they have decided to be “very judicious” in how many they make and which ones they make.
An interesting comment was made on the subject of Marvel Entertainment. The comic powerhouse was acquired by Disney back in August 2009 for approximately $4 billion dollars. Igor stated:
We have some interesting opportunities with Marvel… That’s a brand we think would do extremely well on higher-end consoles.
This statement would indicate that Disney Interactive Studios will soon gain control over their comic book properties.
Source: Computerworld [via GI.biz]
cc_star | 10/02/2010 13:21
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There’s obviously a very different demographic between the PS3 & 360 Vs the Wii, and the PSP Vs the DS…
I find it really frustrating that there are so few kids games on the PS3… Its something Sony need to sort out as they head towards the 40m sales barrier and beyond, especially if they ever want the PS3 to be mentioned in the same breath as the PS2, and break out of this core gamer niche (a sizeable niche but a niche all the same)
bunimomike | 10/02/2010 16:59
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Agreed with the widening of the PS3 demographic. Fingers crossed, the Arc will go some-way to addressing your concerns. Don’t get me wrong, I probably won’t buy much from the casual gamer’s shelf but it doesn’t mean that it’s not an integral part of the Playstation’s vision.
Erroneus | 10/02/2010 13:21
Wanted "Trophy Hunter" but was too late.
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Epic Mickey on the Wii is going to rock! Warren Spector is a brilliant game designer
MUKARKAR | 10/02/2010 13:22
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Disney comic book. Nemo
Mick939 | 10/02/2010 13:41
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As long as ps3 get marvel I couldn’t give a fuck about Disney
SIR-DARK-HAZE | 10/02/2010 17:47
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Did Square Enix group with Disney for Kingdom Hearts?
seedaripper1973 | 10/02/2010 18:03
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“it’s here that Igor said that Disney titles were performing better on the Wii and DS”
Didnt realise they had Frankensteins sidekick working for them?? i woulda assumed it would be quasimodo with disney
Cathaloh | 10/02/2010 20:06
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I actually remember the Toy Story 2 movie tie in that came out for PS1! I loved it! Seriously, I have to admit I’m looking forward to Toy Story 3.
This is not a sad thing is it?