PlayStation Exec: 'Never Underestimate Nintendo' - DICE 2019

During his DICE 2019 keynote speech, SIE Worldwide Studios Chairman Shawn Layden discussed how both Nintendo and Microsoft are working to improve the industry in various ways.

[Jin_Sakai]

I never underestimate Sony or Nintendo.

[Fluttershy77]

I never underestimate Xbox either, I just don't like their products this last... decade.
The Original and the first few years of the 360 were gold

[gunnerboy8]

Both had some amazing exclusives such as KOTOR and Alan Wake, plus on 360 Mass Effect was an early exclusive for a few years. It does feel that they became complacent in the years since

[Ahytys]

I agree. Hopefully, they're getting back on their feet. Competition is good for everyone.

[tinchotin]

I always underestimate Xbox and they keep on dissaponting me anyway

[SuperSonic91]

Goodmess Gracious! Somebody understands what I have been saying.
*sigh of relief

Like Manny Pacquiao said - "A true champion never underestimates the opponent. You might get hit with a lucky punch!"

"Never underestimate the power of the darkside." -Yoda

Stay Vigilant true beleivers!

[Potnoodle999]

True, those were the days, when I had to buy all the systems, my wallet was empty....but there was more fun to be had!
So in a way I prefer it this way, as if Microsoft come out killing it again like the early 360 days next gen, I may have to go hungry again!😂
In all seriousness that would be awesome though, just feel like they have completely lost it this gen and need to be called out for it. Props to them if they turn it around. I just don’t understand those who feel they are still killing it.....yes they still have a console and yes they still release games...but why settle for such mediocrity?

[3-4-5]

Exactly.

I've owned every Xbox, but the XB1 has been my least played by far.....Just not a ton of games that appeal, but that goes for PS4 and 3rd party as well.

This gen overall has been more talk than walk.....A lot of people pretending games are better than they are just so we have a game to call great this gen.

We've all been kind of fooling ourselves and I'm sure if most of us admitted it, we could come to an agreement that this hasn't been the strongest gen in terms of actual legit classic fun games that will be remembered 20-30 years from now.

This gen = a lot of meritocracy that masquerades as excellence......Regardless of company.

We should expect more from all companies.....They all made some iffy decisions.

That being said.....I just appreciate the good games I do get to play regardless of console.

[rainslacker]

Me either. I have no expectations of MS, so I can't possibly underestimate them.

[crazyCoconuts]

Very gracious in his comments about the competition. Nice to see respectful dialog.

[DaCajun]

Too bad the blind rabid fanboys on this site aren't more like Shawn Layden.

[King_Noctis]

You’re right. Shawn is seemingly a good guy. He respects the competition and have nothing but good things to say about them.

I wish some of the fanboys on this site would follow suit.

[PhoenixUp]

Every competitor has something to bring to the industry

[Legatus]

Sony and Nintendo are the console kings.

Long live the kings!!

[windblowsagain]

Nintendo don't really compete in the graphics space.

They have good looking cartoon looking games and that is there thing and they own what they do.

But they would need cutting edge to compete with Sony in the games they provide.

I do like Some Nintendo games, Mario, Mario Kart. But that's it tbh.

[SIANSLOW]

Compete? They have a higher rated and better selling games than sony so how are they not competing?

[Potnoodle999]

They have stellar games, but Most of the reviews for the games your talking about, I don’t need to waste time naming them, are scored through nostalgia. If they were to review Nintendo games in the same way all games are reviewed it would be a very different story. Eg the only thing reviewed in Nintendo games is the gameplay and graphical aesthetic most of the time. There is virtually no innovation whatsoever when it comes to narrative or story of any kind which for some devs would get there games butchered. But Nintendo get a free pass.
BOTW was incredible but the story was absolutely shockingly bad. There barely is one. It felt more like an incredible and extremely well done Zelda tech demo after I’d completed it and saw all the shrines. When you realize how little narrative the game has you think.... jeez imagine if it DID have a great narrative. The game would have been untouchable, I think there is just a serious lack of talent in Nintendo when it comes to narrative of any kind. Unless anyone cares to share on why they disagree. I’d be interested to see 🙂

[badz149]

@Xexal

"And game like GoW and TLoU are scored through financial incentives like over the top review packs."

if you grow up playing games for simpletons in storytelling, of course you wouldn't know how to appreciate good and powerful storytelling in those games you trolled! and Nintendo won't have anything that looks groundbreaking like those games either for another 2 gens maybe!

if the pinnacle of storytelling in games for you is "beat-bad-guys-save-princ ess" which is like EVERY Nintendo game EVER, it's your loss! don't you dare put them in the same league. Nintendo will NEVER have anything memorable story-wise like GoW, TLoU, Nier Automata, MGS and so on.

[SIANSLOW]

Im not talking opinions, nintendo have higher rated and better selling games than sony and that is a fact, so i ask again, how is that not competing when they can release games that sell in the numbers that they do?

[Traecy]

Agreed

[FanboysKiller]

True.

[gamer7804]

By definition you don't want to underestimate anyone or in general, strive for accuracy.

[Traecy]

Maybe it's just me but I just don't see Nintendo's Switch current exclusive software library compared to Sony's. I'm guessing because most of Sony's exclusives are catered to a mature/adult community which most of the time has my interest. Though it's a good thing that Nintendo is doing well in the videogame market.

[Veneno]

Jack Tretton is still the best but shawn is cool too.

[zodiac909]

Also never underestimate Nintendo when it comes to pulling out on a deal at the last minute...*Playstaion Nintendo console collab back in the 90's* *wink wink*