The PlayStation 4 and next-gen Xbox are both expected out by the end of the year, and gamers all over the world are clamoring for new information about either system. Specifically, while the PlayStation 4 has been revealed, the next-gen Xbox is still shrouded in mystery, and has yet to have a public showing. However, in an interview with Eurogamer, a Ubisoft exec goes on record to state that there are plenty of similarities between the two consoles, and gamers can expect some of the PlayStation 4's qualities to rear their heads on the Xbox 720.
"It's going to be connected. It's going to be social. It's going to be immersive. It's going to be interactive..." Ubisoft Montreal CEO Yannis Mallat said about the next Xbox.
This would potentially validate the reports that the next-gen Xbox will come with Kinect out of the box and use Skype video chat amongst players. This is further emphasized when Mallat is questioned about how the current generation of games will be different from the upcoming generation's titles.
"There are some mind-blowing graphics right now on our next-gen technology, both on Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed. That will be the entry door for anyone, even for the mainstream. It's really going to be amazing. Trust me on this one. That being said, the connected aspects and the social components will be what will define the difference between a next-gen experience and a current-gen experience. And we're eager to be able to talk about that and show that when we're ready," he said.
It appears as though both Sony and Microsoft are attempting to connect players together more and more. The PlayStation 4 will have a share button, allowing players to instantly share video and achievements between themselves, and it sounds like the next-gen Xbox may have a similar feature. We shall see what the next-gen Xbox has in store in April or May, when Microsoft is expected to finally reveal the console to the public.
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