From the moment Sony announced their February 20th event, the news reports have all came to the idea that the event will be the announcement of the PS4. Most of this information originates from a Wall Street Journal article that cites “sources” but nothing more. There is a possibility this announcement will not be the big PS4 reveal everyone is expecting.
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The more I think about it, the more I have my doubts about this announcement.
Maybe they'll introduce some kind of new online Playstation service that will later be used in the PS4? Maybe some kind of Steam for all Playstation 1-2-3-4 games? Or maybe some completely new concept for an online platform? That would explain "the future of Playstation"
The February 20th teaser has amassed nearly 5 million views on the single PlayStation Youtube channel. Everyone expects PlayStation 4, and Sony would be foolish to not reveal the console with all this hype in their favour. There really is no reason for it not to be, they have all year to roll out the surprises while maintaining buzz around their PS3 exclusives.
Every gamer out there is aware of the fact that we are pretty much in the last year of the current console cycle and when Sony then announces an event that is being streamed, with press and shareholders attending, everyone out there is going to say that it has to be the PS4. Everyone is expecting it to be shown.
When the 'See The Future' video came out people were almost instantly talking about the next gen PS. And with that being said, just think about what would happen if Sony won't announce it, they would get bashed by the whole gaming community and I'm sure this time, that they do not want to cause any bad press for the future.
I'll be surprised if they announce it during this event.
Could be wrong though.
Everyone is expecting a PS4 announcement, it would be suicide to not mention it atleast.
This wouldn't hinder sales for either GOW: Ascension, Last of Us or Beyond: Two souls. Why would it? PS4 is coming... but that doesn't mean we should all have a dry season of non gaming... we should still buy these awesome games while we're waiting for PS4.
There is no doubt imo that they will announce it, there is absolutely no reason to NOT announce the next console on the "here is the future of playstation" event. Would be suicide.
If yes, write an article stating that "X" can happen.
LOL
Gaikai or PS4.
"HYPE UP RUMORS (lies) FOR GAMERS"
not credible source information for ps4
People just letting all the rumors and hype go to their head then unfortunately Sony and MS gonna have to suffer an unnecessary backlash from the community.
"LGC 2013 is the only conference where you can get the full picture of how games publishing is evolving."
The conference will be called 'Games: The Next Generation, London Games Conference 2013'.
Edit: I still think it's more probable they'll announce the ps4
So, we all need to wait and see, but it would be the worst PR move Sony could make if this is not what it seems.
First off, the teaser video:
X, square, triangle, circle. It focused not only on the iconic shapes, but also on their colors. This is a hardware announcement. It's no Playstation Store announcement (that logo has monochromatic symbols), nor is it Gaikai (it doesn't have anything to do with hardware).
If it's hardware, then what are we left with? Three possibilities: the PS4, a new PS3 iteration, or a new Move controller (as the article suggested).
Those last two seem okay until you consider the second factor: The event.
Journalists are being invited to an event to see this thing. Events cost a lot of money to put on - if you're flying press out, you've gotta pay for those flights, hotels, food, etc. If not, journalism outlets are *sending* those people on their tab. If this is an event for a new iteration of the PS3, which they've known about for a while, or a new color, it would be a fiasco.
This isn't some stupid rumor thingy - the biggest names in the press are pretty solid about this being a PS4 announcement. Sony doesn't have the wiggle room to depress the press and enthusiasts again.
Then there's the new Move possibility. Why? Is Sony suddenly going to make a PS3 push with new Move games, because they sold so freaking well before? Not at all. If anything, a new Move controller would be connected to the PS4. And why would they release info on a PS4 controller without announcing that the system itself is indeed a thing?
There's maybe one other possibility. Perhaps there's a new streaming tech that'll let you both stream your PS3 games to your Vita (like an uber-Remote Play), and control PS3 games *with* your Vita. If that's the case, there's Sony's answer to the Wii U, and they'll put that in the new PS4, therefore both selling Vitas and taking away the Big N's one huge advantage in the hardware department. That... would be awesome. So... if it's not the PS4, it still may be great.
I was actually shocked when it was announced that it would be revealed Feb 20. Now I am betting it won't be revealed til E3, and won't come out in the US til fall of 2014.
The actual console might be revealed at E3 and a price and the controller (if there is anything special, or it's a new design) closer to launch.
With the amount of hype they've accumulated, it would be disastrous for their reputation if they didn't announce the PS4.
Thinking by your logic though, It would also be great if they do reveal the PS4 and spend the time talking about capabilities, etc (maybe not specs though) and then use E3 to announce games for it.
Anyways, whatever I think or you think is only speculation by now, since no one knows what they will be showing at the event. They also have the Vita so they might use time for it too.
We already know what the ballpark is going to be - now give us the official announcement already!
Then tease at least 1 High res screen of an upcoming game for the platform. PS3 launch had 15-20 tech demos when it was announced at E3.
While I believe the games themselves are more important overall, when it comes to a new generation of hardware, something has to be said about it and what it means for the future of the games we play. Tech demos just don't do that, however they can show off some of the capabilities of the machine, but without context they are meaningless.
I'm sure they won't release full specs of the machine, or likely even all of it's features...some of those may not even be ironed out yet. But if they're going to do a PS4 announcement, then there needs to be enough substantial information for prospective buyers to decide if they want to upgrade early, or wait until there is more value in it.
I imagine overall they will reserve quite a bit of information until E3, with articles popping up about features of the machine that will be showed off at that time, and instead focus on the major selling points of the machine during the announcement. The reason for this is because it frees up time during E3 to focus on the things that make it have more value for the consumer. It also gives them time to gauge consumer reaction to the announced features to see how much time they need to give it during E3 or GDC.
Probably what we'll see is the major focus of the machines selling points...much like the tablet controller was shown off for the Wii U. If Gaikai is part of the PS4 then expect them to spend some time on that as well. You can also expect some mega-ton announcement on at least one game due during the launch window. It is up to Sony to show the masses that they are going to be relevant on the next gen console release. It's something they only marginally did with the PS3 release, and I'm sure they won't make the same mistake again. Sony are leaders in the industry, along with MS/Nintendo, and lately they've been on a roll when it comes to hype. It reminds me a lot of their early PS2 days, and was woefully non-existant in the early PS3 days.
I would go on but all your reasons are the same lame reasons people have been giving since we heard about the PS4. And they can be easily argued.Why do you keep thinking Sony is showing Gaikai? We already know about it.Why would they gather everyone together just to talk about that? They could have just posted it's features on the internet were everyone can see it.And like someone else pointed out these things are usually about hardware.Games,price drops and Gaikai are not hardware
The PS4 is also the PS4.
It would severely disappoint consumers otherwise.
@ My_Name_BTW_Is_Dante. They revealed the VITA to people at one of these things and it wasn't E3.And like I said why are they inviting press and investors for something that could have easily been just posted on the internet? They didn't need to invite a whole bunch of people just to show off games and Gaikai. Why not just post it on the Blog or something? E3 isn't even that important anymore.Besides reveal PS4 now and games for it at E3. They won't have to take up time revealing the PS4 and have plenty of time for showing games on it.
It will be PS-FWOAR
So going by that, those anti-used game measures must completely mean it's a definite for the console...
How many want a PS4 NOW after that revelation?...
Myself i'm quite happy with the ps3 in it's current state with the amazing amount of AAA exclusives coming out this year alone.
Hell i still have a alot more from previous years i've yet to play.
But on the other hand, c'mon Sony, you must have know this was going to happen. Youre not naive, you know the world we live in and that we were all waiting already.
They simply HAVE to announce in now, even if that wasnt the plan when they released the teaser. The fevered hype is just to high to ignore.
1) PS4
2) Gaiki
There is no other reason for holding such a massive conference, invite people from across the seas AND LIVE stream the conference worldwide.
Vita pricedrop.
PS3 pricedrop.
Gaikai integration onto Vita and Next Gen Platform.... then drumroll... lights dim... spotlight...
Kaz Hirai "I present to you now.. the future..."
PS4 unveiled
:)
Rounds of applause.
Sony gains in stock price.
They fell from the $30 mark last year, in December 2012 they traded a $9.70..
Due to Kaz's restructuring and great CES 2013(Xperia Z phone, Tablets showing a new refreshed direction), their at
$15.48 now.
After PS4...that bombshell... its going to be the most powerful next gen system (read the rumors), its hopefully going to get them on a road to recovery faster.
So cause he is so bored decided to create a another mumbo jumbo thread to stir people up way to go clown here -1
However they may just reveal the logo at the end of the presentation a PS4 logo in the background maybe to let us know "it is coming soon, but we can't reveal anything yet".