I kinda agree with the OP, but I certainly hesitate to use such harsh words directed at Firaxis. I have to admit that I am disappointed with the fact that Civ Revolution is a console-exclusive because I don't own any consoles, just my awesome PC right here. I could see someone responding to this post by saying something along the lines of "Why don't you go and buy one then?", to which I would say: I'm only 15 years old. I don't have the income to be able to purchase a $400 (or more) system. I'm still dependent on my parents for most of my things, and because I'm not spoiled, I can't just go and ask "Hey, Mom, I would really like an Xbox 360 or PS3 right now". The only reason I have a rocking PC is because I share it with my parents. They would have no real use for a console (they mainly use the computer for e-mail and internet), so they don't want to spend a ton of money on one.
I think that instead of making it console-exclusive, Firaxis should have developed it for PC AND those consoles. I understand that's easier said than done and that it would be like developing for 4 platfoms at once; but honestly, they would still get the new market of console gamers while retaining their tried-and-true demographic of PC gamers at the same time. It would make more people happy, and they would make more money.
Of course, I know that at this point nothing can change and that Civ Revolution is going to be console-exclusive. I still eagerly anticipate Civ V, but do we even have a confirmation on that yet? Sorry if I've been a little out of the loop, I've taken a break from Civ for a while.
In response to Aeon221, that is the biggest load of cheese I've ever heard. PCs are so expensive because they're so versatile. No console could ever compare with the PC for the sheer amount of customisation and variety of programs and games. The graphics on PCs are still dominating as well. Have you ever taken a look at Crysis before? Yeah, there you go. Also, in the middle of all this "effing" (especially in the face, apparently), when do you plan on trying to argue with the maturity of someone over the age of 10? The way I see it, you seem like an intelligent person, but you just can't quite make it past the line of maturity. For the record, your statement is impossible anyway, PC's don't have reproductive organs, hence they can't have intercourse with themselves...especially in the face. I can see someone responding at this point with a comment about male and female ports on a computer and its peripherals, but really, those aren't reproductive organs in any way, shape, or form; it's just a way to differentiate between the prongs and the holes that they go in on connectors.
Well this has been a long-winded post, but I really felt the need to get all of this out there. Don't get me wrong, I love Firaxis and all their games, but I really think they could have done a better job on planning for Civ Revolution.