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They're in a better position to try it. If Sony released an unpopular controller with their new console it could cost them billions in console sales.

If this doesn't work, valve can forget about it and move on HL3.

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Maybe Valve have finished HL3, and are releasing a bunch of things to try out (F2P economy, marketplaces, trading cards, community upgrades, steambox), then if any have heavy backlash, they can just say "Shh guys, here's HL3".

Nintendo took a big risk for the Wii and reaped the rewards. From a consumer standpoint I want to see progress and change, that's what interests me. A lot of gaming these days seems to be taking the less risky route of making endless sequels and never mixing anything up as not to upset their core audience who apparently hates change.

And they took another big risk with the WiiU, which may end up being their undoing as a console manufacturer.

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