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It is sad to see sony so disillusioned, I would have loved if they came out at e3 09 and said we screwed up and here's how we are going to fix it instead of just lie to us when the facts are more than obvious.
Brilliant article, Jimbo. Unfortunately, a shitstorm of arrogant and insecure PS3 fanboys like Sexualchocolate are still going to read this and bitch. It's as if they don't realize they're actually making themselves and said company look worse; topic should also say "Sony fanboys need to GTFO of insecurity."
Distant third place really must be a bitch to some people.
Distant third place really must be a bitch to some people.
Hey hey...say what you want about Sony, but if fucking teenagers ever becomes uncool, then I don't want to live in this world anymore.
I agree in general but disagree with regards to Howard Stringer vs. Bobby Kotick. Kotick needs to be knocked off his high horse with a spiked bat and then pummeled into oblivion. Stringer sold me on the PS3 when he stood up to Kotick over this. Once I have money, I'm going to buy one, thanks to the fact that he's standing up to that motherfucker. Bobby Kotick is not some sort of tyrant who needs to be bowed to. He's an anticompetitive fuck who needs to be fired.
However, Sony generally has been completely retarded in their PR stunts. Maybe that one was stupid too, but I respect that one, mostly out of my intense hatred for Activision.
However, Sony generally has been completely retarded in their PR stunts. Maybe that one was stupid too, but I respect that one, mostly out of my intense hatred for Activision.
Agreed and excellently put, JIm. In b4 hundreds of people who didn't read the article start throwing poo at you.
not only does Sony need to STFU, but Microsoft and Nintendo need to also for their own reasons. But lets stick with Sony.
I could really care less about these PR people. All they do is promote the systems and games. I didn't buy the PS3 because of these people, I bought it because it had Blu-ray and it's the PS2's successor.
I think Sony has to consider that unlike their other enterprises in TV's, MP3 players and films, the fanbase of video games pays a great deal of attention to the opinions and strategies of the company. That is to say, I can't think of another form of entertainment that has such a large portion of its consumers regularly reading gaming news, blogs, reviews, etc.
So I think the problem is that Sony execs still that think that few people will remember any gaffes or hyperbolic comments they make about games. The continued existence of the "RIIIIDGE RACER!!!" meme disproves that idea. They have to learn to adapt their message to the audience and respect the community, which some of the large developers (EA, Activision and Ubisoft) have tried to do in the past few years. I will also say that Nintendo and, to a lesser extent, Microsoft has had the same issues with their interactions with the consumer. It's just that Sony's blunders are much more blatant and laughable.
So I think the problem is that Sony execs still that think that few people will remember any gaffes or hyperbolic comments they make about games. The continued existence of the "RIIIIDGE RACER!!!" meme disproves that idea. They have to learn to adapt their message to the audience and respect the community, which some of the large developers (EA, Activision and Ubisoft) have tried to do in the past few years. I will also say that Nintendo and, to a lesser extent, Microsoft has had the same issues with their interactions with the consumer. It's just that Sony's blunders are much more blatant and laughable.
Regardless of your rationalization and (mostly correct) reasoning, you have pretty effectively made yourself the current Robert Summa of this site.
If you are going to be as caustic as possible almost in every single article you write, are you really surprised that there is a backlash against you?
If you are going to be as caustic as possible almost in every single article you write, are you really surprised that there is a backlash against you?
AKK:
You need only look at my history of articles to see what I think of Activision. I guess Stringer can get props for balls, but balls and brains aren't the same thing and I really think that his decision to mock Kotick was more idiotic than brave, and just cements the fact that Sony is intent on digging a big hole with its mouth.
You need only look at my history of articles to see what I think of Activision. I guess Stringer can get props for balls, but balls and brains aren't the same thing and I really think that his decision to mock Kotick was more idiotic than brave, and just cements the fact that Sony is intent on digging a big hole with its mouth.
"As I said earlier this week, the firm is currently acting like an aged rock star that has long since outlived his glory years, yet still snorts coke and fucks teenagers while convincing himself he's remained cool and relevant. Sony's arrogant attitude and total denial is reaching a point of farce."
Fucking SPOT on! Brilliant article, Jim.
Fucking SPOT on! Brilliant article, Jim.
It really is sad that they dig their own hole like this...I just bought a PS3 last week and have been noticing that they have some amazing games, not to mention the awesome non-game features like the internet, media networking, and whatnot, but when all I hear from Sony's corporate mouthpiece is ridiculous smut and stupidity, I can't help but wonder just how many people they actually drive away from their console.
Good read, Jim. I, too, regard my PS3 as my favorite current gen system, I must agree, though, that Sony's arrogance coming off the PS1 and PS2 have really hurt them this gen.
No offense Jim but I think you just got your panties in a twist. Purely random rant. Hardly focused. Not to sure what the rant is about the price cut? Honestly that appears to be the only thing on the table at this moment. I can see Sony worried about the price drop and not making up the difference in losses. There not stupid, nor have they deviated from there plan they set forth years ago. As long as they feel they are on track I don't think they should be side tracked by people who don't know nothing about business or at the minimum Sony's business. People who sell software don't understand the costs associated with hardware. There's a lot more R&D and everything else.
Not to mention theres probably already a set date for a drop.
Jim you are not a pop star or even a blog star. So I think you need to lower yourself on the totem pole.
Not to mention theres probably already a set date for a drop.
Jim you are not a pop star or even a blog star. So I think you need to lower yourself on the totem pole.
Again, you've just won the internet Jimothy.
I couldn't agree more, i don't own a PS3 but i would love to, it's a great machine with some awesome titles(I'm a xboxer that prefers Killzone over Halo).
I think because of the huge hits like the grandpa PS1 and the father PS2, Sony spoiled the little kid and things didn't turned out the way they expected.
Great article, Jim.
I couldn't agree more, i don't own a PS3 but i would love to, it's a great machine with some awesome titles(I'm a xboxer that prefers Killzone over Halo).
I think because of the huge hits like the grandpa PS1 and the father PS2, Sony spoiled the little kid and things didn't turned out the way they expected.
Great article, Jim.
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Srsly tho' great article.
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Srsly tho' great article.
I agree with everything Jim said. I love my PS3 and I have a great time playing it and I would be so pissed if Sony decides to drop support for it once they come up with their next next-gen console.
You'd think that when they posted that billion dollar loss it would have been something of a wake up call. It's like they think they're using pretend money or something.
You'd think that when they posted that billion dollar loss it would have been something of a wake up call. It's like they think they're using pretend money or something.
Amen. I've been flamed and trolled for hating on the PS3, despite how I've clarified that I just hate Sony for what they've done to the PS3. It's a capable machine that could be so much more, and Hirai and Co. killed it off in their reign.
I don't think the PS3 will pick up the pace anytime soon, but from what I've been seeing on Destructoid and Kotaku, the newer executives might actually be wising up.
I WANT a PS3. But I also want value for money. I want Emotion Emulation, something they're only just getting to now. I want a good machine at a good price. Ł300 with two games doesn't cut it when I can get a console plus a game in a bundle, THEN get another three or four new releases on top of it for the same price.
I don't think the PS3 will pick up the pace anytime soon, but from what I've been seeing on Destructoid and Kotaku, the newer executives might actually be wising up.
I WANT a PS3. But I also want value for money. I want Emotion Emulation, something they're only just getting to now. I want a good machine at a good price. Ł300 with two games doesn't cut it when I can get a console plus a game in a bundle, THEN get another three or four new releases on top of it for the same price.
Agreed, so hard. I only own a PS3 and can't help but cringe every time a Sony ex opens his/her mouth. It's time to step aside and let the platform and its games speak for itself.
Sadly this is all too true.
"These battles are based on historical battles in Japan. So we have this Giant crab here." LOL
"These battles are based on historical battles in Japan. So we have this Giant crab here." LOL
Thanks for this, Jim; the artcile is heartfelt precisely because the PS3 is a classy lady console, so gorgeous and full of bounties. Her pimps, however, are a bunch of dumbass douchebags who tear her down and make her into a syphillitic 2-dollar whore. It's a shame and they should market her differently.
@Volomon
And you're a random user on the internet who choose to read Jim's article so he must be somewhat important.
And you're a random user on the internet who choose to read Jim's article so he must be somewhat important.
@BattyAdroit
Surprised? No. Disgusted? Yes.
Of course the majority of average, short-attention-span'd, not-very-bright people are going to be reactionary as soon as they think they have a reason. They expect people to tiptoe around with their opinions (at least on the internet; I'm sure they're not nearly so ballsy and tough in the same room). Still doesn't make those opinions wrong, or misinformed. It just means they're whiny and simple.
The backlash SHOULDN'T exist if people actually had the reading comprehension and reasoning skills a human being is honestly supposed to have. But I'm sure he realizes it's going to exist nonetheless, and through no fault of his own.
Surprised? No. Disgusted? Yes.
Of course the majority of average, short-attention-span'd, not-very-bright people are going to be reactionary as soon as they think they have a reason. They expect people to tiptoe around with their opinions (at least on the internet; I'm sure they're not nearly so ballsy and tough in the same room). Still doesn't make those opinions wrong, or misinformed. It just means they're whiny and simple.
The backlash SHOULDN'T exist if people actually had the reading comprehension and reasoning skills a human being is honestly supposed to have. But I'm sure he realizes it's going to exist nonetheless, and through no fault of his own.
This was a great write up and I agree with you 100% on this one. As other have said MS and Nintendo have had their blunders as well, but Sony has had the most public ones and frankly the most hilariously ridiculous ones. And I was hugely surprised when the Activision thing came up on the radar. And I have to agree with Guncannon that Sony has apparently not gotten used to the fact that gamers actually keep up with whats going on with the companies that make their consoles and games, etc.
I'm in the same boat as you. I love my PS3, but it's obviously not doing NEARLY as well as it should be doing, and the blame lies squarely on Sony's shoulders.
"If you are going to be as caustic as possible almost in every single article you write, are you really surprised that there is a backlash against you?"
I am surprised only by the level of stupidity that I inspire, and the selective reading that people do in order to make me out to be some sort of villain who "hates" their favorite toy. Maybe I shouldn't be surprised by that kind of idiocy anymore, but y'know? I guess I tend to overestimate people.
I am surprised only by the level of stupidity that I inspire, and the selective reading that people do in order to make me out to be some sort of villain who "hates" their favorite toy. Maybe I shouldn't be surprised by that kind of idiocy anymore, but y'know? I guess I tend to overestimate people.
You know what? I'm reading through these comments and the overwhelming majority are completely intelligent. This is the reason I visit Destructoid, for intelligent articles like these and the, mostly, intelligent comments they promote.
I LOVE YOU GUYS! *man hugs everyone in the room while crying in manly way*
I LOVE YOU GUYS! *man hugs everyone in the room while crying in manly way*
Yeah, sony is generally fucking retarded, but the PS3 has some great games coming out / out right now.
For the most part I agree, Jim. With regards to Kotick vs. Stringer, I think Stringer had to call Kotick's bluff. If he hadn't then it would have made Sony look very weak. I think they are taking notice, but they're also trying to downplay the incident.
@ Bioautographical: Very well said.
*Hugs LsTr while handing him a tissue*
...Now where is Sexual Chocolate? I need my entertainment damn it!
*Hugs LsTr while handing him a tissue*
...Now where is Sexual Chocolate? I need my entertainment damn it!
Jim this was an incredibly well written and thought out article man. It's nice to see someone who loves the PS3 takes punches at it because they want to see it be an even better system. Anyone who wants to bash you for this do indeed have their heads buried in the sand.
Delicious Article. I've noticed people at Sony really just don't get it(Selling a 1500 dollar netbook by saying "It's not a netbook" is another fine example of this). I want a PS3, and I will get one once I'm out of financial dire straits, but the folks at Sony have to wise up, get off their PR slippery slope and run with what they have.
Wow, that was spot on.
One question, Jim. Can you see Sony treating the PS3 like the PS2 years down the road after they release their next console?
One question, Jim. Can you see Sony treating the PS3 like the PS2 years down the road after they release their next console?
It's not just Activision that is disappointed in PS3 software sales, Tecmo Koei is asking for the same thing. Just saying.
The price might not exactly be the issue. Sony's PR department is definitely failing in their job of explaining to potential consumers why the PS3 is a system worth purchasing.
If they are releasing a new, slimmer system at a reduced price, hopefully Sony can present it well enough so that it sells, allowing them to compete strongly in the market. Without this competition, Publishers will spend less money (yielding lower quality) porting multiplatform titles, and eventually companies like Activision and Tecmo Koei can abandon the platform altogether.
The price might not exactly be the issue. Sony's PR department is definitely failing in their job of explaining to potential consumers why the PS3 is a system worth purchasing.
If they are releasing a new, slimmer system at a reduced price, hopefully Sony can present it well enough so that it sells, allowing them to compete strongly in the market. Without this competition, Publishers will spend less money (yielding lower quality) porting multiplatform titles, and eventually companies like Activision and Tecmo Koei can abandon the platform altogether.
If this slim is true, I think we could see a new side to ps3 marketing, once the price point is lowered at least. Good article Jim, can't say I disagree with anything you said. I specifically agree that even though I paid a pretty penny, I still feel that I got my moneys worth, rechargeable controllers, bluray, free online, swappable hard drive, non proprietary blue-tooth (or harddrive, and some of the better 1st party exclusives. Overall though, they do need to put a sock in their mouth, and focus on making MORE people happy, or they wont be able to sell enough consoles to keep the system going for the "10 year cycle", although if they start doing as good as they did with the ps2, I think they actually could make it to 10 years of good support. The PS2 is nearly there, and for the most part is still fairly active, people are still buying it, new games are still coming out for it, and it's still a nice little system, even 9 years later.
Good article!
Good article!
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