
XboxOZ360 writes:
"Gamers have been calling out for ages for new innovations in games, but, innovation from a developers standpoint means huge risks factors, and usually will not get the financial support from the all important publishers who will basically be funding the developers of said new IP.
(Publishers) know that making it just that little bit different, and have it involve a different gameplay mechanic, and you could face the wrath of the gaming public, especially the hardcore ones who, while still not the major buyers in the greater scope of things, do have a say big and very vocal say about the games they play, which in turn ends up on screens and pages across the world if the game turns belly up.
Digital Illusions CE (ie DICE) have grabbed this bull by the horns and given it a damn good shake..."