Mass Shift
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Believe me, not ALL Sony fans are cool with this. But there are some who like to push this notion of Sony being flawless in all their decision making. Almost as if they are incapable of making mistakes.
THIS would be a mistake.
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Believe me, not ALL Sony fans are cool with this. But there are some who like to push this notion of Sony being flawless in all their decision making. Almost as if they are incapable of making mistakes.
THIS would be a mistake.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Well, according to Sony E3 isn't worth it anymore due to not lining up with corporate vision, yet somehow there's room and money for "hundreds of more events".
I thought there were roughly 10 big game shows per year sprinkled throughout the year.
I never knew there were 200 more shows around the world worth promoting at. You never know. Sony might put up a PS5 kiosk beside the hotdog guy at the nearby Canadian Tire.
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bitbydeath
Member
I thought that too but they did have some miracle turnaround on the DLC so perhaps team two was working on that at the same time given it was quite a long game.
SenjutsuSage
Banned
Foolish decision to skip E3, and makes you really wonder what's happening at Sony, but moving on. On to the official reveal.
OsirisBlack
Banned
I just want Sony to have another orchestra open their next event.
Reindeer
Member
vivftp
Member
2016 was the most magical E3 for me and that kickass orchestra was a huge part of it. I'm not sure about having them at a PlayStation Meeting type of environment, but if Sony's doing something equivalent to their E3 conferences then I'd like to see them there.
thismeinteil
Member
It amazes me how many want to act like we are still in the 90s when it comes to E3, but also push GamePass/xCloud as having a bright future. We live in the internet age. It doesn't matter where or when Sony drops PS5 info, it will spread through the internet like wildfire. Just look at how quickly the Wired article spread and how prevelant the conversation about its contents were. Or how in just two days just a PS5 logo got 5.2M likes on Instagram, by far the most popular gaming post. People are ready for the PS5. No E3 showing be damned.
Chromata
Member
If there's no flute solo, I'm not interested
Chromata
Member
I think Sony is smart to do this. Even the PS5 logo reveal got a lot of attention, it was memed all over the internet.
This isn't even really unprecedented. Look at Rockstar, they don't bother with E3 reveals. They just needed to drop a GTA V trailer and it goes viral.
CuriousToe
Member
I am so surprised that you are critical of something Sony have done. Very unusual.
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Kazekage1981
Member
I think Sony can do more with less, they have gained a lot of momentum from PS4 and PS4Pro. Has Microsoft gained any momentum with Xbone X and Xbone from 2019 since most eyes were on them? I cant tell. They also did the Xfridge console reveal, is that helping them? I cant tell.
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brownfedora
Member
It means that Sony thinks they‘ve already won. And they have.
Reindeer
Member
Exactly, Rockstar is the most successful developer out there and they've been doing their own thing for a long time, but some really ignorant people think Sony is losing out on something, lol. In the age of social media and live streaming it makes more sense to do your own thing and save tons of money. Let's be real though, the only ones crying about this are pro Microsoft sheeplets.
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Nickolaidas
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Imtjnotu
Member
Maybe the 32nd of January?
Nickolaidas
Member
Your sources give you old info.
DemonCleaner
Member
No brain detected
then why spread this BS?
Imtjnotu
Member
My info came from a github
44alltheway
Member
Since the announcement of Sony not being at e3, has anything interesting been leaked? looking of a Catch-up
Agnostic2020
Member
Investor9872
Member
No it isn't. It's a good decision for Sony to skip E3 again this year. E3 has been badly managed for the past 5-7 years now. It's time for E3 to go away like the Dodo bird. Gamescom was a heck of a lot better in 2019.
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
If they play it smart and have their own focused events then yes, they can do great with it. They needs to communicate a bit more and really wow
people, even Apple is a bit less tight lipped sometimes 
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PropellerEar
Member
E3 2019 was truly dull, if Sony skips E3 this year too, it might kill E3.
Been enjoying E3s in combination with lurking gaf for a really long time.
Not gonna follow E3 anymore if it's only Ubidance and Msft exaggerated cheers...
Phil: one more year... monsters for brkfst
Audience: Wooohoo! Oh Aaaargh Yeah!!!!!!
Been enjoying E3s in combination with lurking gaf for a really long time.
Not gonna follow E3 anymore if it's only Ubidance and Msft exaggerated cheers...
Phil: one more year... monsters for brkfst
Audience: Wooohoo! Oh Aaaargh Yeah!!!!!!
Reindeer
Member
The Hype: 1000 Games, 500 Exclusives, 300 World Premiers.
The Reality: Battletoads 8K
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Mass Shift
Member
Okay so they will have a presence at the hundreds of other gaming events besides E3, but the majority of those other events take place outside of the States.
Has Sony perhaps written off or lower prioritized the U.S. gaming market?
Investor9872
Member
MS and Phil can't even save E3. It's been irrelevant for quite a number of years now.
ZywyPL
Banned
No E3=no GAF gifs/hype threads. But all the newly registered kids can't remember.
Sony skipping E3, or any other conventions, means they can drive the narrative to their liking, because releasing YT trailers or press notes means there will be no journalists running around, making interviews, asking all sort of questions, especially the inconveniente ones, like "where are all the games you promised all the years ago?".
I feel like the backslash they got from the few past years made them rethink their strategy, they even openly admitted they've learnt their mistakes and don't want to announce things when they are not ready, and when they are it doesn't necessarily mean the timing is on par with some gaming convention. So releasing info on the web or their own events gives them the ability to present stuff when they are ready to do so.
Sony skipping E3, or any other conventions, means they can drive the narrative to their liking, because releasing YT trailers or press notes means there will be no journalists running around, making interviews, asking all sort of questions, especially the inconveniente ones, like "where are all the games you promised all the years ago?".
I feel like the backslash they got from the few past years made them rethink their strategy, they even openly admitted they've learnt their mistakes and don't want to announce things when they are not ready, and when they are it doesn't necessarily mean the timing is on par with some gaming convention. So releasing info on the web or their own events gives them the ability to present stuff when they are ready to do so.
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That’s up to them , but if they do it right, they have a opportunity to generate positive PR. Enough PRESS is still covering E3.The Hype: 1000 Games, 500 Exclusives, 300 World Premiers.
The Reality: Battletoads 8K
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Mista
Banned
I'd rather have someone that shows me games that releases two years after announcements than someone showing me games that releases after 4-5The Hype: 1000 Games, 500 Exclusives, 300 World Premiers.
The Reality: Battletoads 8K
FranXico
Member
Most of the newly registered kids are here to hype Microsoft anyway...
Mista
Banned
Does it hurt you to have people on GAF that likes other platforms than just Sony?
FranXico
Member
Stated a fact, nothing more. Does other people's preference bother you either way? No? Then don't assume anything about other people's "feelings".
Mista
Banned
There's a difference between having a "preference" and whining/shitting on everything other than your beloved little plastic box
Mass Shift
Member
Very, very likely.
FranXico
, it's sad. If either of these companies ever stumble you have whole army of people ready to start kicking the instant it happens.
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FranXico
Member
The only one here doing the "shitting on" on here is you. Take that disrespect elsewhere.
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Mista
Banned
I shat on what exactly? Stopping the shit excuses? Lol yeah, no argument in here actually.
FranXico
Member
The only sad thing is part of E3 getting diminished. It will still be great. Viral marketing has been around for a long time, though.Very, very likely.
FranXico
Member
This bullshit right here is not an argument.
Mista
Banned
Ah yes yes. Sony fanboys gets to do anything but don't dare calling them out but if any fanboy of other platform does the same they get called out
If you're talking about "preference" then all of them should be treated equally but that's "preference" alright
BattleScar
Member
I wonder how many of the 106 million PlayStation 4 owners out there give a rat's ass about E3?
FranXico
Member
Probably a lot. But E3 will go on without Sony.
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