Vocal president has spoke of the firm's successor - dubbed Revolution - in a brand new interview, in which he states concerns that the unique and challenging design of the new system could unnerve third-party developers. That said, the unusual the console should also inspire them - Iwata hopes. He stated that firms hoping to continue developing traditional games, with increasingly lush graphics on other next-gen formats, may choose not to support the new Nintendo machine.

"What we are trying to do is such a different thing, and people have come to realise that the approach we have taken with Nintendo can actually expand the market beyond what existing platforms can do," the president enthused, adding "Therefore I believe there should be more third parties who are willing to support Nintendo's new ideas."

"Already publishers are not hesitant in disclosing their concerns over next-generation gaming platforms, and costs are rising. Publishers are afraid... of whether consoles can appeal to people who are not the avid game fans of today." Some form of debut is expected for the Revolution at this year's E3 in May.

By Luke Guttridge

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  1. tony ninty lover Unregistered 4 years ago

    bring on d revolution