However if Blu-Ray really becomes the preferred format for HD media we risk a situation where Sony gets final say in all HD content distribution because they own this heavily restricted standard.
That's complete nonsense. Yes, Sony and some other companies would have some ownership rights and licensing fees just like regular DVD or MP3 or any lots of other formats. But, "final say in all HD content distribution"? That's completely unfounded.
For an "indie" market in anything the barrier to entry has to be low. Clearly, video games are moving in the other direction and require more complex skills and larger teams to develop.
The possibilities for startups and "indies" and anyone with creative ideas are going growing fast and will continue to do so. However, the "indies" and startups of the future will become less likely to completely develop an entirely indepedent game as they did in the past.
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That's complete nonsense. Yes, Sony and some other companies would have some ownership rights and licensing fees just like regular DVD or MP3 or any lots of other formats. But, "final say in all HD content distribution"? That's completely unfounded.
How did that post get rated a 5, "insightful"?
For an "indie" market in anything the barrier to entry has to be low. Clearly, video games are moving in the other direction and require more complex skills and larger teams to develop.
The possibilities for startups and "indies" and anyone with creative ideas are going growing fast and will continue to do so. However, the "indies" and startups of the future will become less likely to completely develop an entirely indepedent game as they did in the past.