TheFallen said:
Was he expecting the journalist to ask, "How awesome is Sony's PS3?"
Probably not. Let me break down my complaints.
In hindsight, noting the PS3's lukewarm reception and relatively high cost, a lot of people wonder what Sony was thinking when developing the PS3. So... what were they thinking?
Here, he's basically states people don't like it and wants to know what Sony expected before launch. Fine. Summary: "Why release a PS3 at $600?"
It's been said that Ken Kutaragi and Howard Stinger dictated what technology the PS3 should include instead of doing proper research to what the consumer wanted while paying little mind to price. As a development partner, did you feel that was the case? Why/why not?
This question SOUNDS innocent, but pay attention to certain words. The basic question is "Did Sony choose to listen to developers over consumers?" But he goes an extra step by using words like "dictated" and "
proper research" which just stresses how the interviewer already feels. 2nd question in and the bias is showing.
It seems that releasing a feature-rich console for $600, now $400, was a crippling move for Sony, especially given the recent economic downturn. Would you agree? Why/why not?
He's repeating the same question as the first, just rephrasing it and adding a LOLconomy punch to it.
Did you ever perceive low morale within the company once the $600 price was announced in 2006? Can you elaborate?
Low morale? Repeating the launch price again? How the hell do you ask that? And 'Can you elaborate?' Come on, that's on par with the 'How long did you know you were gay?' joke kids do. There's no need to restate it, especially when it's the SAME QUESTION as 1 and 3, which is "Why release a console at that price?"
Consumers appear indifferent to Blu-ray technology. Do you feel Sony overvalued Blu-ray, after DVD helped the PS2 become such a huge success?
Blu-Ray sales have actually exceeded expectations, but I can see how people can assume otherwise. Overall this question is fine.
It seems the PS3 has been cobbled together since its release: feature-cutting to help cut costs, patched with controller rumble, patched with Home, patched with trophy achievements -- like the console never had a specific plan. During your tenure, did you feel the powers that be at Sony had a grip on what exactly would make the PS3 a success? Why/why not?
Give me a fucking break. 'Cobbled together?' This is basically spin, trying to turn any positive developments made into a negative. Like how the 360 added HDMI, made wireless controllers standard, the NXE, Xbox Originals, and you know, any feature added in the last 3 years. Ignore the question.
It's just repeating the same shit as 1,3,4, asking what Sony thought before launch. (Except this time, trolling right before it instead of mentioning price)
What has been your biggest concern as a PS3 developer?
Legit question, but there's an EASY opposite to this. Unfortunately our little interviewer never cares to ask.
Was the Wall Street Journal right: has hope faded for PS3 as the "comeback player"?
Fine question on its own, but to end the interview on this is tactless. Not surprising, given the tone, but it's a question no one wants to answer. You just end up making David confused. What is he supposed to respond with? There's still hope? The most likely response will be to sidestep it and say he'll keep making the best games he possibly can.
On that note, I don't believe MSNBC is completely biased towards Microsoft. This one guy? Sure, but the company as whole? Not really.
