Do you feel Sony's being far too aggressive with its approach to timed exclusives and content partnerships? or is it merely attempting to add value to software for future PS5 owners? Do you think there are better ways it could transition players to its next-gen system?
A renowned industry insider has suggested the rumored PlayStation May 2024 showcase featuring Silent Hill 2 could happen this week.
Bogus!
Why would Sony do that and how would this benefit them?
1) It would piss off their media partners (IGN, Gamespot, Edge, etc.) since they would have to allocate resources fast to cover the event.
2) Risk of not having great coverage or proper coverage from the various source
3) It could give the impression that they are not confident in their own stuff.
4) They would miss the chance to hype the event losing viewers and losing free marketing time.
Again I'm calling it bogus unless it's a small showcase before the big one or because they want to announce that Hellbalde 2 is also coming on PS5.
As far as I can remember, they typically give a week heads up for these sorts of things.
Last year it was a weeks notice.
https://blog.playstation.co...
May 17th announcement for may 24th show.
Nintendo always tweets that a direct is happening tomorrow but no one cares.
Sony gives a week or days of notice and we get anti sony type fake outrage like this.
But good luck trying trying to get some Sony hate going...
You just mention it!
Sony gives a week in advance NOT just a couple of days.
So I fail to see what Sony's hate movement I'm trying to start when it's a basic business strategy to not piss off your partners (ask Sega).
And I doubt it's hate to ask how it would benefit Sony in doing so.
@Versus
Huh? What?
Bro you really should relax, if what you read was some kinda negative against Sony.... seriously, is that what you got from the comments?
Bro, he was debunking the rumor, and gave perfectly good reasons why it would be unlikely, and your Nintendo Direct comparison is different, as this is supposed to be a BIG Sony showcase, not a surprise 20 min direct, and Sony 's pattern has been one week.
Slow down warmonger.
@thesoftware730
"1) It would piss off their media partners (IGN, Gamespot, Edge, etc.) since they would have to allocate resources fast to cover the event."
That is implying Sony is preventing them from doing their job properly therefore negatively affecting their business...but i guess that's a reach in your mind?
And it's not like they need that many resources to cover the stream. They just need 3 people to react to the stream live and make some easy articles made up mostly of summaries of Sony provided press releases. They would have enough time to "prepare" if it was announced with one days notice.
@Versus
" That is implying Sony is preventing them from doing their job properly therefore negatively affecting their business...but i guess that's a reach in your mind"
No, it simply implies that some media all over the world might (keyword MIGHT) not properly cover the event like having proper articles for each game announced, or having a proper preshow. maybe some popular YouTubers won't have time to prepare or simply your local newspaper doing an article on tech and game.
So why would Sony take a chance?
What benefit would that give them?
Before I get tons of replies for Sony given a week in advance, my initial comments are related to the notion that the Show could happen this week as the title mentions.
Now to be fair the complete article mentions that Jeff said the Show could happen later in May giving time for Sony to give the normal 7-day notice.
Again not trying to start a negative thing here just thinking that it's bogus that Sony will have a show this week
Yeah as much as I’d like to hear what sony’s 1st parties have cooked, it’s not their style to shadow drop a showcase.
Still waiting for ghost of tsushima 2, I’m ready whenever man..
Going in with no expectations but likely will see something that resonates with me.
Here is a look at the new Joker Trailer. Warner Bros. Games today released a new MultiVersus trailer revealing the first look at gameplay for The Joker, who will join the roster as a playable character when the upcoming free-to-play platform fighter videogame launches on May 28th.
Really interesting news and we will be watching and waiting. Today, Ubisoft revealed the title of the next installment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Stay tuned for the game’s full reveal on May 15th.
So likely a CGI trailer. And maybe the obligatory edition pricing to get ahead of criticism.
I trust the PS5 to still be the best place to play, as with it's predecessors. Sony has earned the trust and respect. The signs are clear and positive,and the Ps5 will dominate the gen ahead with great exclusives.
They've not given me a reason to purchase a PS5 yet, spiderman isn't enough to pick up a £500+ console. So i'll be waiting for the games to stack up.
My PC is still the place to play with the fact I get Halo through game pass day one too its definitely gonna be an interesting fall. Cyberpunk at 60fps and Shadowlands expansion it will be a sweet xmas.
PS5 has not enough games at the moment for me to pay 499.00 GT7, Miles Morales Spiderman , R&C Rifts Apart is not enough reason to purchase.
( I don't personally play open world anything)
Although I've had Xbox's in my household because my son and grandson have had them, personally they've never appealed to me. I've tried gaming on them especially when my PS3 finally conked out on me. I've tried Gears, Halo, Forza and quite a few 3rd party games too! It just seems like there's a disconnect somewhere!? It's hard to explain, almost like the consoles lack soul or personality if that makes sense.
I say this to say that it's totally different with the PlayStation. For some reason the consoles scream with diversity and personality through the content that everyone I have owned has provided. I understand PlayStation might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I do find it hard to believe when some random person says that 1) Sony isn't committed to their fanbase. 2) Sony doesn't offer much games wise. 3) My personal favorite, during a entire generation any person that says they haven't seen anything that piqued their interest to at least try concerning games on a PlayStation platform.
Even though in my first paragraph I stated Xbox wasn't for me, I did in fact try out what did interest me and what the systems had to offer.
Sony has shown a commitment that has been unwavering toward its fanbase, even during their rough transitional times! To me that is why my choice had already been made well in advance and it has never been dependent on power, Cloud services or even functionality! All those things are secondary! No, I choose PlayStation for the Past, Present and Future games it has, and will provide me with.