Sony Computer Entertainment Ireland MD Niall O'Hanrahan has declared that the company faces tough competition in the next-gen console cycle - adding that there's no guarantee it will retain the position of market leader.
Speaking to the Irish Times, O'Hanrahan said: "We have a marketing challenge from now until launch. This is not a done deal. It will require a lot of effort from us."
"We would never say we cannot fail," he added.
And it's not just the Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii Sony has to worry about, according to O'Hanrahan: "Competition is now not limited to direct competition. We compete with MP3 players. We noticed at E3 that games for PCs are back."
Salman from Tech4Gamers writes "Mortal Kombat 9 revived the series from a low point after bringing it back to 2D combat. It marked a new high-point for the franchise due to its incredible roster, exciting cinematic story mode, and high-octane combat."
That game was actually goated. It was the first time ever that I actually tried to get good at a fighting game. Unfortunately the online connection was so dogshit it made it hard to enjoy and eventually I gave up. Haven't really played much fighting games since.
The new unit comprises over 500 developers representing the entire World of Warcraft development team.
I used to be anti-union, it kills productivity, investment and turns product mediocre. Their games suck anyways though so what was lost? Might as well get their people paid until they are dissolved.
Taking a trip back to Housemarque's forgotten platformer.
Sony would'nt be half bad if they had more people like this guy.
lol sony is on the ropes and its about time they acknowledge that.
Being honest to himself, what was his point or statement about the actual product? I mean duh; every product has the chance to fail; like Windows to Linux.
right!!? :)
anyway, its good to see that some of Sony's executives are realist, and that not all of them have their heads stuck in the clouds. Ken and Harrison could use a few pointers from this guy: maybe then, at the vere least, Sony wouldn't be facing some of the harsh criticism that they've been facing.
I have a feeling Ken and Harrison are going to wind up being the head of a major fraud. Then there is going to be a major investigation and it will end up on the news.