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[sn00zer]

So besides Knack....are there any kids games coming out for PS4/XB1?....and I dont mean downloadable titles...

It looks like Nintendo is the only company with big budget kids games anymore..... Im considering getting a WiiU down the line, just because I dont see any room for bright and colorful games next gen, even when technology would really make those sort of games shine

I dont even care if we get another Jak or Ratchet or whatever, I would welcome a big colorful new franchise...

Sonic Transformed showed what an HD cartoon world could look like....and it was fantastic to see (actually all of the recent Sonic game have been really good to look at)

So where the big budget kids games? Will we see anymore in the next gen era?

 

[Izick]

Project Spark comes to mind.

 

[jet1911]

Project Spark comes to mind.

Yep. That game is blowing my mind.

 

[Suzzopher]

Knack?

 

[Keyser Soze]

Those come when a price drop comes - no parent will buy these things for Under 12's at launch

 

[Pein]

Kingdom hearts?

 

[Izick]

Knack?

Literally the third word, man.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Knack?

Did you even read the first three words of the OP lol.

 

[orioto]

Those come when a price drop comes - no parent will buy these things for Under 12's at launch

this

 

[sn00zer]

Project Spark comes to mind.

Ah yeah that looks cool, but there is always a sort of jankiness to user created games....kinda seems like everything sorta works

 

[thekonamicode]

People of all ages love playing Call of Duty.

 

[Heyt]

Early adopters won't be kids.

 

[Omega]

Those come when a price drop comes - no parent will buy these things for Under 12's at launch

Parents get their kids iPads these days. Why do people think they wouldn't buy their kids a console? This isn't 1980

 

[Shane86]

Minecraft "xbox one edition"

 

[Doctor Decimate]

they're appealing to the people who are willing to drop $400 and $500 on next-generation consoles. i'm sure we'll see more "kid-friendly" titles down the road.

 

[darkside31337]

Those come when a price drop comes - no parent will buy these things for Under 12's at launch

Yeah.

Thats why Skylanders being on both systems day 1 is pretty insane. Guess they want to get the jump on Disney there.

 

[macewank]

Kids aren't the target audience of a console launch.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Lego games are still coming to next gen. As for the rest, kids focused titles still aren't selling well enough on ps3/360...

 

[Suzzopher]

Literally the third word, man.

Well I feel a little silly then.

At this stage in the life of next gen consoles, selling to the wider audience doesn't really come into it. We'll likely see more this time next year as the platforms mature and the audience grows.

 

[BoosterDuck]

Minecraft "xbox one edition"

Buying a $500 console to play a low spec PC game. Yup

 

[MMaRsu]

Those come when a price drop comes - no parent will buy these things for Under 12's at launch

This is logical sense.

 

[Duxxy3]

Knack.

The PS4 does need some more youth friendly content.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Disney Infinity
Skylanders...whatever

 

[Loxley]

Does PvZ: Garden Warfare count?

 

[brokenbeans]

Can't afford kids if you have an Xbone.

 

[Leflus]

Lego Marvel Superheroes
Skylanders Swap Force

 

[Canis lupus]

Kids aren't the target audience of a console launch.

This.

 

[axisofweevils]

Well, aside from Project Spark, the Xbone also had that Rabbids game / interactive TV show thing...

 

[enzo_gt]

Disney Infinity looks preeeetty damn awesome on all platforms.

 

[RobotMafia]

Ryse is perfect for kids, you don't have to do shit.

 

[Chitown B]

Fantasia Music Evolved - Xbox One

 

[LyleLanley]

Does Kinect Sports count?

Edit:

Minecraft as well.

 

[Varg]

Microsoft the official console for kids.

Fantasia music evolved

Zoo Tycoon

Project Spark

Kinect Sports

4 exclusives for you child to enjoy at launch.

 

[FlyFaster]

ya if I had kids, there is no way I'd be letting them shoot each other in the head. Sorry, but as I get older I think about that kind of stuff.

Nintendo is really the only choice when I comes to game that are fun and engaging without being overly grotesque and edgy.

Blue Skies in Games!

 

[DBPlayer]

I'm sure a PS4 version of Little Big Planet will come out eventually. That game is pretty kid-friendly.

But honestly, look at who Disney is siding with - Nintendo. If you want to have a lot of great kid-friendly games, Wii U is your platform. It's a migration that's pretty much complete in this gen - adult/FPS goes to PS4/Xbone, and anything considered "kiddy" is now or going to be on the Wii U, save first party titles.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Kids have all migrated to cell phones.

 

[afoni]

Kids have all migrated to cell phones.

Consoles will die with us.

Could we be... the last of us?

 

[Portugeezer]

So besides Knack....are there any kids games coming out for PS4/XB1?....and I dont mean downloadable titles...

It looks like Nintendo is the only company with big budget kids games anymore..... Im considering getting a WiiU down the line, just because I dont see any room for bright and colorful games next gen, even when technology would really make those sort of games shine

I dont even care if we get another Jak or Ratchet or whatever, I would welcome a big colorful new franchise...

Sonic Transformed showed what an HD cartoon world could look like....and it was fantastic to see (actually all of the recent Sonic game have been really good to look at)

So where the big budget kids games? Will we see anymore in the next gen era?

Kids buy too many used games. Big budget + used games? Cliffy B gave some great insight... lawl.

 

[Chitown B]

Fantasia Music Evolved - Xbox One

But honestly, look at who Disney is siding with - Nintendo. If you want to have a lot of great kid-friendly games, Wii U is your platform. It's a migration that's pretty much complete in this gen - adult/FPS goes to PS4/Xbone, and anything considered "kiddy" is now or going to be on the Wii U, save first party titles.

Fantasia is Xbox One

 

[bidguy]

ya if I had kids, there is no way I'd be letting them shoot each other in the head. Sorry, but as I get older I think about that kind of stuff.

this is great advice people


OP:
early adopters arent kids
knack and project spark will suffice

 

[GodofWine]

I think (at least on PS4) there will be plenty of indie titles suitable for kids. My kids aren't getting AAA titles, they'll get cute little indie titles

 

[Dramos]

If Project Spark can market itself to children, it would be great. It develops creativity and imagination. It's like fun programming for kids and at the same time you can experience the game.

Disney Infinity does the same thing and brings a whole new meaning to the Disney universe.

Then there is Knack, Skylanders, Lego, etc.

Don't forget all of the Wii U games... Mario Kart 8, Super Mario, etc.

 

[JoshHood]

Microsoft the official console for kids.

Fantasia music evolved

Zoo Tycoon

Project Spark

Kinect Sports

4 exclusives for you child to enjoy at launch.

Hints are that we'll see those sort of games for PS4 at Gamescom, along with Move/camera talk - E3 was for core.

 

[afoni]

I think (at least on PS4) there will be plenty of indie titles suitable for kids. My kids aren't getting AAA titles, they'll get cute little indie titles

If I could raise my kids on OctoDad, I probably would.

 

[KnockOneOff]

Parents get their kids iPads these days. Why do people think they wouldn't buy their kids a console? This isn't 1980

thats because thats what kids are asking for

its all about the cool factor, get consoles back in the cool factor and consoles will win the school yard again

 

[bryehn]

Knack, Spark, Mario Kart and Minecraft. Oh Fantasia too I guess. They'll come I'm sure.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

Disney Infinity, and Fantasia..

Not to mention that Skylanders Swapforce game.. *shivers*

 

[Koren]

Project Spark comes to mind.

For kids?

It appeard to me as a round and pretty Minecraft... A giant sandbox, but not something I would have enjoyed as a kid (Minecraft neither, although I was a huge lego fan and stay far from it now because I know I could get stuck to this game... Spark doesn't click, though)

 

[Hrothgar]

I played RTS, NFS games and GTA as a kid (8-12). I feel people often underestimate kid's understanding/learning abilities.

 

[PapaJustify]

Kids are and should be on Nintendo platforms.