Wednesday, August 5, 2009

THQs CEO joins the fun, says Natal is coming late next year


So, lets recap. Weve got Microsofts own Steve Ballmer on record saying that the companys Project Natal is on track for a 2010 release, a redaction of said statement, and a slimy report from overseas noting that the motion-sensing accessory is slated for a 2H 2010 launch. Just in case you needed one more modicum of evidence that Natal is headed for Christmas trees far and wide next year, THQ CEO Brian Farrell has said as much on the companys Q1 earnings call. To quote:
"With respect to the cycle itself, if you look at whats happening in the industry, the fact that we have for example, Natal from Microsoft, a platform addition coming late next year."
Of course, Mr. Farrell here may just be regurgitating news that he heard through the grapevine rather than inadvertently slipping the world a piece of insider knowledge, but hey, are you seriously going to question the insight of the guy who green-lit Bratz: Super Babyz? Exactly.