I truly feel this notion is just an easy scapegoat to express vague criticisms. Publishers have created plenty of new franchises and one-offs this generation and most of us as a whole are happy buying into well-established franchises.

We're also plagued by a mindset that praises innovation for innovation's sake, and as a result, we ask questions like "are there not enough new IPs?" Personally, I don't really care about innovation. I just want thought-provoking video games that are fun to play.