Is Sony Undermining Their own E3 Conference

On this episode of the Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast, hosts Joseph and Kyle talk about the end of the PlayStation 4 cycle. Did Sony, make a mistake by announcing that the end of the PlayStation 4's life cycle is near? Is Sony, undermining their own E3, by telling everyone what to expect before the show even starts? Lastly, should gamers be concerned for PSVR?

[Nyxus]

I think people are blowing Kodera's comments way out of proportion. It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that PS4 is entering the final stage of its life cycle. Also, Sony's E3 will be fine, they have some of the most anticipated games out there, and we'll be seeing gameplay for them for the first time.

[isarai]

For Real!

I mean 4 years in who thought we were still in the begining phase? sure we are currently expriencing the middle phase on the front end, but behind the scenes planning and production is being done with wrapping it up on PS4 in mind and preparing for a new system as any work started now isn't going to be seen for years, which by then Ps5 will either be out or announced. So yeah, internally it's getting to the ending phase, but we're not going to see that result till years later

[Lightning Mr Bubbles]

People will see the best games on PS4 this E3. I don't think it matters if they're surprises or not.

[indysurfn]

I will not get mad of Sony does announce PS5 at E3. Of course I will not get made if they don't either.

[GaboonViper]

All i know is LOU2 gameplay = me in gaming heaven.

[emiyaxtousaka]

I still think the PS4 will be around for another 3 years

[firelogic]

it'll be around a lot longer. 3 years until PS5 is out.

[Ceaser9857361]

PS 5 will be out by 2020 , Sony is flushing out all their Exclusives by next year, Death stranding could get pushed to 2020 and release on both PS4 and PS5
It will be interesting to see what Sony shows during E3 2019

[EverydayGuy]

It will still be supported a couple years into the PS5 life cycle. Just like its previous generations. What's more interesting is possibly a new handheld system. I wouldn't mind a tablet like handheld like the switch with 3rd party memory support.

[TheOttomatic91]

I'm honestly worried after PSX 2017, Sony knows that their games speak for themselves so they might not bother to create a spectacle like 2016 and 2015

[DemonChicken]

PSX 2017 was not even a conference/media show case.

They made it clear when they announced PSX, people went in with high expectations thinking it's going to be a conference with loads of announcements. Adding to the fact that they also had E3, TGS and PGW.

[Ceaser9857361]

Sony revealed a lot during Paris games week hence they kept the Psx 2017 a developers and gamers talk show sort off to learn in depth knowledge about the games they are working on

[DialgaMarine]

Not really. The games they’re showing off speak for themselves.

[Visceral89]

I just hope the format isn't like psx 2017 with developers on a couch talking with a little gameplay and a trailer. Sony not having theater showings like years past probably means smaller venue and less spectacle.

[UCForce]

I think Sony confirm it will be just like traditional E3, but different. They did said that they will address the criticism last E3 by giving us a deep look upcoming 4 games and other third party titles.

[ClanPsi1]

Short answer: No.
Long answer: No, they aren't.

[Hardiman]

No!

[thisismyaccount]

No, but I don't think we're going to have new ips announced this year. Update to games shown prev. like wild or deep down. If we get new ips, this gen will last another 3 years.

Have most devs already started with their next gen games, yes or no:

Yes? Ps5 2019 or early 2020 feasible
No? Ps5 2021+ at the earliest