Push Square: "It’s been a curious conclusion to the year, we must admit. Back at E3 2017 we pondered whether PlayStation Experience was becoming more important to Sony than the Electronic Entertainment Expo after it opted for a safe but unspectacular presentation in Los Angeles. And then, to our surprise, the platform holder announced that it would be holding a press conference at Paris Games Week on 31st October – mere weeks prior to its annual PSX event in Anaheim."
The VP of Marketing at Boosteroid revealed that the company is in talks with major publishers to secure exclusive games on the service.
So they're adding Skull and Bones to their service? That doesn't seem exciting at all lol.
"Following a great event in November of last year, DevGAMM Lisbon is coming back to the beautiful and sunny Cascais region to catch up with old friends, connect with game developers from around the world, hear from seasoned professionals, and have a great time all around." - DevGAMM.
The move away from written coverage of games is a problem for journalists and for the games industry.
What we need is a more honest games media. I'm sorry but if you're an outlet in bed with a publisher or getting goodies to attend preview/ review events then you can't be trusted to be objective. Very similar to the need for getting money out of politics.
Basically this. We've seen how the game media turned for the worse after the acceptance of advertising dollars during the 360 era from one particular company. How many websites were willing to sell out for Mountain Dew and Doritos. Accepting $800 Halo Swag bags and expensive Windows laptops to do blogging.
Video sites like game trailers that was willing to lie about PS3 graphics and sometimes, still had the wrong controller image at the bottom on the video. And, turned off comments it deleted them to keep the truth from being told.
That same company twisted certain gamers to a new level of fanboyism. This website was full of them when I arrived. Lying through their noses again and again. Then, that very company started lying or withholding information that showed the truth. That their competitors were selling more worldwide and had better graphics overall. But the damage to the media and a certain group of gamers was done. And, continues to this day. Even after hearing the truth that that company they serve is very destructive to the industry, developers and gamers.
Yeah, and one of that company's former executives OPENLY admitted that. And before anyone says I'm lying:
https://metro.co.uk/2022/07...
Also, yeah plenty of people that are here now don't remember when this place was a haven for xbox. You have people like "The Mart at Xbox Kings" push all sorts of propoganda on a daily. But people seem to want to forget stuff like that...
The whole Gamespot/Kane & Lynch thing is one of the best examples and that was 16 years ago.
Yeah, but with people and their short memories, I'm sure a good portion here forgot all about that
Most game journalists are pariahs and low level marketing drones. They got too greedy and cannibalized their respect and trust. Something they learned not to do in their journalism schools. This is why we might as well watch gameplay critics on You Tube. Don't get me wrong, I love reading, but for every genuine article there is a thousand game journalist trying to gloss over monetization schemes so they can sell the game to gamers in order to get free games to do their jobs. It gets old. Even this piece doesn't address the problem.
We need better media in all aspects of society, period. Everything from the gaming press, to MSM is all fueled by clickbait headlines, half truths and buzzword topics that don't give much meat or meaning for the reader to benefit from.
I don't actually believe that they'll have to choose one over the other really. I think PGW was an important time for Sony to remind people that "Games" are ultimately what matters. Microsoft had spent the prior 15 months marketing and hyping up the XBox One X, and Nintendo Switch is gaining more and more momentum and this was a perfect opportunity to counter that with heavy hitters and reinforce their position and commitment to PSVR.
In my opinion, PGW achieved a number of things for Sony. They showed gamers that they have an amazing catalog of games that can only be found on PlayStation for the most part. They also showed that, without a doubt, that they're the leaders of the VR shift that is happening right now as well. So while some might be tempted to buy the 'next new shiny toy' on the market, they get to make an informed choice on whether or not they want to invest in the PlayStation family or the other 2 competitors.
To us consumers, it doesn't/shouldn't matter if we found out about the games at PGW or PSX which are merely just a few weeks apart. But to Sony maintaining sales momentum matters, and from a business standpoint, it makes a lot of sense for PGW to have priority over PSX this year. The NPD results showing them winning November reinforces that as well.
So I don't think they'll have to choose really... Things should be back to normal next year
PSX is just not a conference/keynote. They focused more on booths ans showfloors this time around and they look really fun to be in. PSX is about being there in the event, not another E3. Shuhei said before E3 is for the Big announcement. PSX is an event for the fans. So they shouldn’t pick between anything. After all they picked PGW over Gamescom already.
or just move it to January. You have the Game Awards right before it too.
"Sony Must Pick Between PSX or Paris Games Week"
No they must not.
Inconsequential websites must stop making ridiculous demands.
Supposed gaming websites must hire real journalists and an Editor.
Supposed gaming websites must stop publishing clickfest articles.
Another BS article for the holidays to fill up space on the main page on N4G.
Sony did exactly what was needed at Paris Game Week which was give PS4 gamers and PSVR gamers something to look forward to. While showing gamers across the pond what American gamers got to see at E3 that they may not have gotten to see. It wasn't to steal the thunder of Xbox X. Sony stole Microsoft's thunder back in 2013 and never looked back. A $500 dollar system that only makes games look marginally better without exclusives to push it is the same as Microsoft flooding the PC market with MR headsets with nothing to push their VR platform. They have to ride on Valve's Steam content to have anything, Which is another major blunder.
PSX is for *GAMERS* to come together before the holidays and play games, talk shop with developers of those games and feel like actually being connected to Sony's platform.Even if only in a small way.When I went to the first PSX in Las Vegas, It was cool to talk to developers and see stage interviews talking about their upcoming games. I remember having a great conversation with the Galak-Z developers of their game and telling them how it reminded me of Macross/Robotech and the feel of the controls and the look of the game. It feels different than posting comments on some website hoping they get a look of what you say.And give them direct feedback on what you think they could improve.
I also remember talking to a Super Massive developer with Until Dawn.First, the audience got a kick out of helping choose where the character goes next.It. It was cool to see the whole audience play along. Then going to play the game myself with other gamers and chatting in line about games.It was awesome to see The Order 1886. Don't care what others say,my personal opinion is that it's a great,but short game with an amazing world that I hope gets a sequel.
Things like this you just can't experience over the Internet. And even while a different format, Sony *STILL* showed games we haven't seen before that are coming to the platform like Rick and Morty and The Accounting. They don't need to show too many games that will step over games that haven't even released yet like Spiderman, Days Gone,etc. Don't know where these ridiculous complaints come from but from people who set themselves up for failure expecting more more more like you're entitled. PSX is really for those who can get there in person and be part of the Playstation Community. Seeing it over the Internet is just a "join the party." "wish you were here too to experience the awesomeness" kind of thing.