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[GarciaHotspur]

http://www.afjv.com/news/5098_conf-de-presse-internationale-de-sony-a-la-paris-games-week.htm

27.10.15

Is it the first time ever ?

EDIT : PGW instead of Gamescom ?

https://twitter.com/AgentWhiskers/status/595912936486404097

So no Gamescom conference for Sony this year ? Would be weird...

If a mod can edit the title, the real info is that there won't be a Gamescom conference ^^

 

[Jeanmamadou]

it also appears they are ditching the Gamescom conference :

http://www.gameblog.fr/news/50485-playstation-lache-la-gamescom-et-fera-sa-conference-au-paris

 

[delSai]

Skipping Gamescom? That's uh, strange?

 

[Napalm_Frank]

it also appears they are ditching the Gamescom conference :

http://www.gameblog.fr/news/50485-playstation-lache-la-gamescom-et-fera-sa-conference-au-paris

Whaaaaat? After so much actual effort from Sony in Gamescom conferences this is a sad thing. Maybe they want to focus more on E3 and PSX.

 

[GarciaHotspur]

If a mod can edit, the real info is that there won't be a Gamescom conference ^^

 

[bombshell]

No Gamescom conference?

Sony, you can kiss your 4:One advantage in Germany goodbye.

 

[Theonik]

The 299ppening

 

[IAmRandom31]

Interesting about Gamescom. Wondered what caused that. Maybe better venue at this Paris gig?

With how strong Gamescom was last year, interesting bit of news.

 

[Bloodrage]

Gamescom has become huge. Skipping it would be a mistake, Sony.

 

[publicpwnerer]

Whaaaaat? After so much actual effort from Sony in Gamescom conferences this is a sad thing. Maybe they want to focus more on E3 and PSX.

It could just be a timing thing...more exposure during a smaller event.

 

[Slowdive]

Interesting that they're skipping Gamescom.

 

[darkwing]

Sony has drop the ball on this one

 

[wapplew]

Time to open another what does Sony have for holiday thread.

 

[bombshell]

Gamescom has become huge. Skipping it would be a mistake, Sony.

They'll obviously still be on the show floor.

 

[Nightengale]

Skipping having a press conference at Gamescom =/= Skipping Gamescom.

And the article states the reason is because the gap between E3 and Gamescom is shorter this year.

 

[Percy]

No way they skip GC completely.

 

[2thepoint]

What, no gamescom conference?

 

[Deleted member 80556]

No way they are skipping Gamescom. When so many other pubs left it, Sony was the onewho always sticked with it. So strange.

 

[UnluckyKate]

No Gamescom conference?

Sony, you can kiss your 4:One advantage in Germany goodbye.

I bet they would blow their nose off of it

 

[darkwing]

maybe Sony has decided they already won EU and decided to concentrate on NA

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

it also appears they are ditching the Gamescom conference :

http://www.gameblog.fr/news/50485-playstation-lache-la-gamescom-et-fera-sa-conference-au-paris

Wow... Why ffs?

 

[Krisprolls]

It's the same, it's just the conference will be in Paris and later in the year. I don't see what's the difference. Who cares if it's in Germany or in France ?

 

[Nightengale]

It's the same, it's just the conference will be in Paris and later in the year. I don't see what's the difference. Who cares if it's in Germany or in France ?

This.

They're basically delaying their press conference by two months, from Aug to Sep. (from Germany to Paris )

So this year will be :
E3 (SCEA)
TGS (SCEJA)
PGW ( SCEE)
PSX (SCEA)

 

[chadskin]

No way they are skipping Gamescom. When so many other pubs left it, Sony was the onewho always sticked with it. So strange.

Yeah, I wanna see the receipts.gif

 

[Bloodrage]

They'll obviously still be on the show floor.

Obviously, but a lot of people go to (and watch livestreams of) the conferences.

 

[SolidSnakex]

It seems to suggest that they aren't doing a gamescom conference because it's so soon after E3. There's only a six week gap between E3 and gamescom this year.

 

[Black Pewter]

Skipping having a press conference at Gamescom =/= Skipping Gamescom.

And the article states the reason is because the gap between E3 and Gamescom is shorter this year.

Yeah, Gamescom is happening only a month and a half after E3.

 

[2thepoint]

But, but.....

I always loved the Metro interviews with Jim Ryan (SCEE CEO) at Gamescom.

Please don't be true.

 

[darkwing]

but they will not win Gamescom anymore

 

[djplaeskool]

Thinking Sony will have a non-presence at GC is silly.
They'll be there, but not with a huge hour and a half blowout.

I do think this is an interesting maneuver.
Paris Games Week has been growing in popularity, and with France being a more heavily Japan focused market, I think some big things could show up.

Edit:
That's WAY early.
ok, that makes a lot of sense.

 

[Odah]

This.

They're basically delaying their press conference by two months, from Aug to Sep. (from Germany to Paris )

So this year will be :
E3 (SCEA)
TGS (SCEJA)
PGW ( SCEE)
PSX (SCEA)

But still, Gamescom is the second largest gaming related event each year, actually it is bigger than E3 what I know (except for conferences ofc but I mean the amount of publishers/developers there is bigger) so skipping Gamescom to have their conference 2 months later makes no sense at all to me.


No Sony at Gamescom might be a positive thing for Microsoft.

 

[Nightengale]

But, but.....

I always loved the Metro interviews with Jim Ryan (SCEE CEO) at Gamescom.

Please don't be true.

Jenkins: WHERE ARE THE ANNOUNCEMENTS?
Jim Ryan : In 2 months time.

 

[chadskin]

It seems to suggest that they aren't doing a gamescom conference because it's so soon after E3. There's only a six week gap between E3 and gamescom this year.

Huh, it's indeed quite a bit earlier than in last years.

E3 June 16-18
gamescom August 5-9

 

[2thepoint]

Jenkins: WHERE ARE THE ANNOUNCEMENTS?
Jim Ryan : In 2 months time.

Jenkins is undoubtedly the best interviewer in gaming.

I loved every single one of his interviews.

Hilarious, and absolutely no bullshit.

 

[Jarod McChicken]

It seems to suggest that they aren't doing a gamescom conference because it's so soon after E3. There's only a six week gap between E3 and gamescom this year.

Yes, this is what the french press release is saying. Sony thinks the two events are too close, so the european conference will be in Paris, October 27th.

 

[Bloodrage]

I guess it is better for them to have their own events than to have to compete with other publishers. They already do that with E3 and smaller titles usually get lost in the shuffle.

 

[Backflip]

It seems to suggest that they aren't doing a gamescom conference because it's so soon after E3. There's only a six week gap between E3 and gamescom this year.

That's exactly it!

 

[jurec84]

It seems to suggest that they aren't doing a gamescom conference because it's so soon after E3. There's only a six week gap between E3 and gamescom this year.

This seems to be the most logic explanation.

 

[Guymelef]

But still, Gamescom is the second largest gaming related event each year, actually it is bigger than E3 what I know (except for conferences ofc but I mean the amount of publishers/developers there is bigger) so skipping Gamescom to have their conference 2 months later makes no sense at all to me.


No Sony at Gamescom might be a positive thing for Microsoft.

what?

 

[Nightengale]

No Sony at Gamescom might be a positive thing for Microsoft.

That depends on what MS has in store, anyway.

Last year's Gamescom for them, announcement-wise, was meh. Only Screamride & Tomb Raider Timed Exclusive.

 

[Graphics Horse]

This.

They're basically delaying their press conference by two months, from Aug to Sep. (from Germany to Paris )

So this year will be :
E3 (SCEA)
TGS (SCEJA)
PGW ( SCEE)
PSX (SCEA)

Edit: are they still turning up? Just no conference nintendo e3 style?
Bit longer, early aug to end of oct. Weird move, the age of Sony is done etc.

 

[Kane1345]

Makes sense if it's only a 6 week gap between E3 and gamescom

 

[Primethius]

Bit longer, early aug to end of oct. Weird move, the age of Sony is done etc.

End of October... just the right time to announce a $100 price drop!

 

[BadWolf]

So better chance of price drop at E3?

 

[Nightengale]

Edit: are they still turning up? Just no conference nintendo e3 style?
Bit longer, early aug to end of oct. Weird move, the age of Sony is done etc.

Gamescom is a consumer show. There's a 99% chance they'll turn up.

 

[GhostTrick]

Wait, they are dropping Gamescom but Square Enix plans a big reveal for FFXV ?

 

[Chobel]

The 6 weeks excuse doesn't make any sense to me, SCEE has little or none to do with E3 conference planning.

 

[Kane1345]

If Paris Games Week is October 27th then will that be too close to PSX? Assuming PSX is in December of course.

 

[foxbeldin]

Holy sh.. PGW is awful.

 

[darkwing]

is it possible they really have nothing to show for Gamescom ?