Relentless to Microsoft: Copying designs is not enough

One of the many titles announced by Microsoft to be showcased during this year’s E3 is Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action. This is a quiz-like video game and is an adaptation of the DVD TV board game of the same title where players answer questions related to pop culture. Quite interestingly, award-winning development studio Relentless Software has something to say about this.

You see, Lights, Camera, Action will come bundled with four wireless controllers known as “Big Button Controllers” that will serve as buzzers. However, those who own a PlayStation 2 and are familiar with Relentless’ Buzz! franchise might recognize this so-called big button controllers so well:

The one on the left are the controllers for Scene It! while the one on the right the ones for Buzz It!. Relentless Software Creative Director David Amor said that while they are flattered by this “imitation”, this will not ensure success for Microsoft. Amor added,

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so right now we’re basking in adulation. We knew it would be coming but we were a little surprised at the extent that the design had been inspired by Sony‘s. I think the test for Microsoft will now be on the software.

The creative director mentioned that he is not at all familiar with Scene It! but if it will prove to be a competition for their Buzz! games, they are ready. “I know we have some aces up our sleeve with our forthcoming Buzz! titles,” said Amor. It was mentioned before that Relentless is developing a new game for the PlayStation 3.

Via GamesIndustry

One of the many titles announced by Microsoft to be showcased during this year’s E3 is Scene It? Lights, Camera, Action. This is a quiz-like video game and is an adaptation of the DVD TV board game of the same title where players answer questions related to pop culture. Quite interestingly, award-winning development studio Relentless Software has something to say about this.

You see, Lights, Camera, Action will come bundled with four wireless controllers known as “Big Button Controllers” that will serve as buzzers. However, those who own a PlayStation 2 and are familiar with Relentless’ Buzz! franchise might recognize this so-called big button controllers so well:

The one on the left are the controllers for Scene It! while the one on the right the ones for Buzz It!. Relentless Software Creative Director David Amor said that while they are flattered by this “imitation”, this will not ensure success for Microsoft. Amor added,

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so right now we’re basking in adulation. We knew it would be coming but we were a little surprised at the extent that the design had been inspired by Sony‘s. I think the test for Microsoft will now be on the software.

The creative director mentioned that he is not at all familiar with Scene It! but if it will prove to be a competition for their Buzz! games, they are ready. “I know we have some aces up our sleeve with our forthcoming Buzz! titles,” said Amor. It was mentioned before that Relentless is developing a new game for the PlayStation 3.

Via GamesIndustry