They are not cocky. They are slow...kind of incompetent. Their comunication on this front has been lacking, especially compare to rest of PS4 marketing.
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Sony: no news is good news?
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They are not cocky. They are slow...kind of incompetent. Their comunication on this front has been lacking, especially compare to rest of PS4 marketing.
Like what? I was considering getting an Xbox One, but the only exclusive game with a release date is TitanFall, which is also coming out on PC.
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For certain features that they are "inventing" specifically for the PS4 (i.e suspend resume) for sure it takes time
CD support, DLNA, etc.. can be done on $20 devices now , it is crazy that they still have not been implemented yet
Vanillalite
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It sucks, but it is what it is.
Until they really show a steady stream of games and get the OS really fully up to speed I'm not buying a console.
I get that I'm in the minority though considering Sony can't keep them on the shelves.
Until they really show a steady stream of games and get the OS really fully up to speed I'm not buying a console.
I get that I'm in the minority though considering Sony can't keep them on the shelves.
Adam_Roman
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In 9 days, one of their biggest games of the year is coming out. They don't want to go announcing tons of stuff and have that overshadow it in gaming news.
PJV3
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I bet they don't show up, cocky swines.
UncleSporky
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Sony needs to do Nintendo Directs.
Sony fans can't handle more than one PR message at the same time?
Oh they'll turn up.......only to announce a price rise, drop the mic and walk right back off again.
iceatcs
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That wouldn't be a bad thing, you know. Have Mark Cerny do the presentation.
digoutyoursoul
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Microsoft have been more aggressive because they need to be, I suspect many MS employees expected a full on early 2014 push due to the negativity surrounding it.
Sony on the other hand are seeing the numbers, especially in the West and don't need to be aggressive. Demand is there and continuing. I do feel they need a good E3 to keep momentum going.
Sony on the other hand are seeing the numbers, especially in the West and don't need to be aggressive. Demand is there and continuing. I do feel they need a good E3 to keep momentum going.
Perfect response!
I would like to think we will be getting a firmware update with added features in the next few months, possibly before E3. I don't think Sony would make any kind of announcement for a FW update unless it was coming soon. As far as games go, we have heard bits and pieces about indie titles and some media on already announced games. I think they will just stick with that for now and save the big guns for E3.
SwiftDeath
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Who needs news when you have Knack?
KNACK KNACK KNACK Why aren't you playing knack yet?
If you've already played knack, play it again!
I have no idea. Hopefully GDC brings some game announcements
KNACK KNACK KNACK Why aren't you playing knack yet?
If you've already played knack, play it again!
I have no idea. Hopefully GDC brings some game announcements
We had dreamers like you before the Japan launch because it made so much sense to relaunch the PS4 OS with all the wanted features when the home country was getting it.
The dream is dead!
famousmortimer
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Welcome to launch year. Of every console ever.
BigTnaples
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Why burn any good news now when they're selling out constantly.
Ridiculous OT is ridiculous. Be patient, just because you don't hear anything doesn't mean they are stagnant, E3 will be amazing.
Ridiculous OT is ridiculous. Be patient, just because you don't hear anything doesn't mean they are stagnant, E3 will be amazing.
As of this very moment, the console is again sold out on Amazon US and Amazon UK, this has been happening since launch
The Xbox One has not been out of stock since launch, several months ago. The numbers we have reflect that with a 2:1 ratio in sales
Now look i know that you as a owner do not care about sales, and really you should not care, you are a customer not a share holder. But the point of announcements is to stir interest into a product, right now, there is clearly enough interest that they still cannot keep up with demand. MS on other hand will have to work much harder
The Xbox One has not been out of stock since launch, several months ago. The numbers we have reflect that with a 2:1 ratio in sales
Now look i know that you as a owner do not care about sales, and really you should not care, you are a customer not a share holder. But the point of announcements is to stir interest into a product, right now, there is clearly enough interest that they still cannot keep up with demand. MS on other hand will have to work much harder
simplythebest
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Cow Goes Moo
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wasn't xbox live down for some people because of that? lol
Culebra 64
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PJV3
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I mean more specifically the big March update + Twitch streaming that arrived right before Titanfall. The inFamous release would be a perfect time for them to announce we can finally suspend and resume our games.
Paracelsus
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I thought they tried something like that and failed.
Anyway Sony may be lucky enough to be able to sit back and have sales stay great without doing or saying anything. Negative news didn't seem to have much impact at all to positive perception of the console,at least not to people that already wanted a PS4.
If they are not lucky people are going to start complaining about whats lacking or maybe even get worried about studios closing,lay offs, and projects being canceled/rebooted.
Strange. I feel like every week there are multiple game announcements. Just last week there were a handful of new games announced at Bitsummit. In my opinion you can't turn a corner without bumping into a new PS4 announcement, whether it's something new or a release date for a game we already knew about.
Unless, of course, indies don't matter.
As for AAA stuff, when it's announced has no bearing on when we're gonna play it. So unless you think no new news means all of those games have been canned and the developers sent home, then I think some patience is called for. Sony isn't the only one being quiet. I'm still waiting for even a scrap of in-game media from Sunset Overdrive.
Unless, of course, indies don't matter.
As for AAA stuff, when it's announced has no bearing on when we're gonna play it. So unless you think no new news means all of those games have been canned and the developers sent home, then I think some patience is called for. Sony isn't the only one being quiet. I'm still waiting for even a scrap of in-game media from Sunset Overdrive.
With the way the PS4 is selling these days, they can afford to hold off on hype generating announcements until the hype surrounding the console itself begins to die down.
Besides, GDC is next week, and then E3 is in the summer. Not to mention that Sony has a habit of announcing things at random times not tied to a particular event or show. I usually follow the PlayStation Blog, and there is usually always some info coming our way. Today I see they announced a release date for Mercenary Kings for PS4. Sure, it's an indie title I already own on Steam, but I'm still double dipping, and excited to finally have a release date. In the meantime, I have a shit ton of things to play across my PS4, Vita, and 3DS. I don't need constant game announcements to keep me exciting about the console I bought. I know the games are coming. Hell, half of Sony's studios have yet to even hint at what they're working on.
Besides, GDC is next week, and then E3 is in the summer. Not to mention that Sony has a habit of announcing things at random times not tied to a particular event or show. I usually follow the PlayStation Blog, and there is usually always some info coming our way. Today I see they announced a release date for Mercenary Kings for PS4. Sure, it's an indie title I already own on Steam, but I'm still double dipping, and excited to finally have a release date. In the meantime, I have a shit ton of things to play across my PS4, Vita, and 3DS. I don't need constant game announcements to keep me exciting about the console I bought. I know the games are coming. Hell, half of Sony's studios have yet to even hint at what they're working on.
Tal Shiar Agent
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I'm just itching for HDCP to be removed from gameplay. Everything else is secondary.
GribbleGrunger
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You won't be saying this when Sony show us a trailer of The Last Guardian running on the PS4 at GDC!
Come on ... You know it's going to happen ...
'Hearts are so fragile'
Come on ... You know it's going to happen ...
'Hearts are so fragile'
pffft.
Smuggler's Run was awesome.
And Ridge Racer 5. I realize that might be an unpopular opinion.
reptilescorpio
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And it's LAUNCH, not launch year.
You mean launch year, not launch right?
Have you heard? Sony has had Twitch/Ustream streaming since launch!!
Tubular!
I understand your idea though.
1.21Gigawatts
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I feel different.
Microsoft has with Titanfall and PvZ two titles which are also available on PC and 360.
After Titanfall there is pretty much nothing, supposedly untill fall.
Their E3 surprises (Forza Horizon 2, Halo 2 Anniversary, Sunset Overdrive and QuantumBreak in 2014) were leaked, some say a controlled leak to get people more excited because demand fell off a cliff after christmas.
Sony sells everything they produce. No need to further increase demand now. Keep the annoucements for times when demand needs a push.
Microsoft has with Titanfall and PvZ two titles which are also available on PC and 360.
After Titanfall there is pretty much nothing, supposedly untill fall.
Their E3 surprises (Forza Horizon 2, Halo 2 Anniversary, Sunset Overdrive and QuantumBreak in 2014) were leaked, some say a controlled leak to get people more excited because demand fell off a cliff after christmas.
Sony sells everything they produce. No need to further increase demand now. Keep the annoucements for times when demand needs a push.
And it's LAUNCH, not launch year.
That was a horrible launch and most agreed at the time. Nothing omg there.
Ps4 has had better games so far, same goes for the Bone.
LookAtMeGo
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Lets just hear more about games we know exist already and worry about new announcements at E3. Watchdogs, Driveclub, Destiny, The Order, Evolve, The Witcher 3, Dragon Age, Lords of the Fallen, Bound by Flame, Rime, Everybody is gone to the rapture and a bunch more games. Some we know a fair amount about, some we know very little. For me, that is a huge library of great looking games to look forward to seeing more of before they start announcing even more games. Id like to hear about a fighting game like a new Street Fighter because thats like the only genre thats not got a lot going for it on the new gen ATM. Waiting for E3 is no problemo for any new game announcements for this guy.
I've been curious about this too
Neff
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Compared to their glory years, they're in a pickle, no doubt about it. They're poor as a company, with big debt. Faith in the company is shaky both outside and in. The current games industry is an incredibly intimidating and merciless unknown. As a result, Sony's games division is bound to be a little fractured and cutthroat. But they've got a good start with PS4, and if their E3 delivers, they'll have an equally good holiday and 2015.
Most prolific, probably. Most successful? No.
What's the official Sony stance if not this?
We don't comment on rumors of speculations.
(But that changed recently.)
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