I think the Xbox, PlayStation2, and Gamecube are all so powerful that we won't have a good perspective on what kinds of games are best on each until we see the second wave of products come through. Right now, complaining about limitations on these boxes is like being in Wyoming and lamenting the lack of open space. The benefits of the hard drive are all pretty straightforward, since we already use the hard drive on PC games. We're not commenting on any specifics about the game just yet. In general, the Xbox's focus on broadband connectivity is very attractive, since Stormfront has been doing online projects since 1988.
History says no, that usually no more than two console winners can coexist in the living room.
Right now, the Xbox, PlayStation2, and Gamecube have so much going for them that I don't think anyone can predict how the battle will turn out. As game designers, we like to think that the platform with the best games will be number one. Since we're already working on the Xbox and PlayStation2, it's natural that we feel most attached to those machines. They've made a lot of common sense, consumer-focused decisions as they've developed the machine. All rights reserved.