Five Things That Sony Should and Shouldn't Do at E3 2013

Push Square: "In a little over ten days, the gaming industry will descend on Los Angeles for this year’s E3 – the most important exposition in interactive entertainment. While the convention itself is undeniably the hottest attraction – quite literally, or so we’re told – it’s the pre-show press conferences that ordinarily bring the biggest surprises. With new consoles on the horizon, this year’s round of corporate back patting looks poised to be most important in excess of a half decade. But as Sony and Microsoft prepare for a console clash of the titans, what does the Japanese giant need to do to ensure that its press conference delivers without a hitch?"

[Irishguy95]

Versus simply needs to show imo

[FamilyGuy]

This article says not to show family friendly games and I think that would be a huge mistake. The Sony platform is home of a very wide variety of games, genres for anyone in the family and they should continue to show that. I'm not saying dedicate 30mins to some super casual title but they definitely shouldn't completely ignore them. Even if they only spend 5 minutes showing one off. Some of us need reasons (excuses) to buy the PS4 as a family friendly device.

I think they'll nail E3 regardless of what they decide to do. They've been getting a lot right recently so hopefully the trend continues.

I'm also hoping they show a proper amount of love to the Vita. It's still a brand new system and needs all the support it can get if it's expected to survive. PS4 remote play is a huge bonus but some exclusive Vita titles will really make it shine.

[PigPen]

I agree, Sony needs to open up to casuals if they want to sell more consoles like the PS2.

[Ult iMate]

Well, at least they have Knack from Cerny, the guy who created Crash and Spyro.
That's one of the main games for me to buy a PS4 (inFamous is the other).

[Sono421]

I agree with almost the whole article except the part where they said Sony should talk less.. and then they go a praise Microsoft for not talking to much? Um... that's the whole reason there's all these unanswered questions about the Xbox One that aren't exactly putting them in the brightest light.. They didn't talk enough!

Also I actually didn't mind all the talking at the PS4 reveal because they were talking about things I was interested in.. like the console... and GAMES. Microsoft take note ;)

[Why o why]

Shouldn't show more non gaming features than gaming features

[betan21]

show Release date and gamesplay for all ps4 lunch games ect.

[FamilyGuy]

That would be great, exact release dates would make the conference perfect.

[ABizzel1]

@betan21

Correction PS4 launch games and up until E3 2014.

[ArnoldSchwarzenigra]

Do the opposite of what Microsoft did with their reveal and Sony is on to a win.

[Godmars290]

They have to give some time to the PS3 and Vita. More so if they have any plans to do PS1/PS2/PS3 BC via cloud.

Letting a dev go on and on and on about how you should feel about their game? That needs to stop.

[Soldierone]

-Show the console.
-Show more games
-Show Vita functionality
-Show price
-Show release date

That alone will blow MS' reveal out of the water, and will make it hard for them to catch back up.

Then separately talk about all the other stuff PS4 can do.

[Clarence]

Sony has e3 in the bag.

[SpinalRemains]

Pretty good points there.

I think most importantly for SONY, is to continue to show us gamers that we are the ones who are dictating the direction. That they have been listening and that's why their new console was designed for devs and that they're continuing to make the console's focus on the games, not apps. Apps are ok, but they're standard now on any data connected device. Show us you are listening and continue to reiterate it.

Have some healthy Vita time because the device is in need of some serious attention. E3 is perfect of course for that. New Vita games shown prior to all the PS4 remote play aspects.

Overall, just keep it about the games, their ability to respond to consumer wants and then drop the E3 official NO DRM on manufactured console.

These things will keep the momentum on their side, and their consoles next to our televisions :-).

[illtornworld]

the one thing they seriously should NOT announce an insane price, like 599.99+

[Satirical]

Sony really needs to show off some compelling software for the Vita and hope that the device picks up some steam because the 3DS is on fire and is absolutely destroying the Vita.