Editorial: Jack Tretton Lying Again, Now About PSP

Jordan Lund, PSP fan, aims both barrels at Jack Tretton's E3 claim the PSP will have 70 games in the second half of 2010.

Excerpt: "I know, I didn’t go through and count the “Mini” games and other titles being released through PSN, but let’s be real here, when you get up at E3 and say “more than 70 new titles” people are going to assume you’re talking about retail boxed titles, not crap on PSN that nobody bothers with....

...So far 2010 has seen just 29 PSP games (4 in January, 4 in February, 5 in March, 4 in April, 6 in May, 6 in June), add that to the ones that are coming and that’s just 60 titles for all of 2010. You can’t even say there are 70 new games out THIS YEAR.

As a PSP fanboy (I own both an original 1000 launch model and a 2000 slim) I really don’t like the direction you’re taking with the PSP and when you lie to my face and tell me everything’s great, well, it hurts Jack. It really hurts."

[Tony-A]

I'm not a fan of the PSP ads but it's apparently somewhat working. The PSP made it into the Top 100 on Amazon all of a sudden.

@Jonah: Is that why the Wii was the only one to have a decline despite having the best conference (IMO)?

It was in the top 10 easily until after E3. You know, E3 isn't as widely known or as popular as you may think. Not many people know about it. And besides, the PSP didn't get any big news at E3 other than it's ad campaign.

[lociefer]

o no u di'int *snaps finger

[JonahFalcon]

So? All the consoles got a boost from E3. It happens EVERY YEAR.

[PoSTedUP]

60 titles and not 70? wow he was off by 10 and if you include the minis and psn titles that makes his statement true. i defend the truth against people spewing bullcrap in any situation, whether it be about life, sports, or my favorite console, like i am doing now with yall. he didnt lie, he said 70 new titles AND he even showed us SOME of whats to come in a video montage. 70 new boxed full games by the end 2010 on a system with lots of piracy and not that much dev support is VERY hard to believe, yall should feel pretty "not bright" for thinking something like that.

[TotalPS3Fanboy]

I'll just be like this guy and leave them out of the count, and claim Microsoft lies about the number of games coming out this year for the 360.

[morganfell]

Do they really think we would forget? It's obvious they don't like Sony. Do they think we would forget:

http://n4g.com/news/554319/...

It's obvious they have an agenda. Don't give them the benefit of a click. Nothing to see here, move along.

[zootang]

@PostedUP

Well said!

+Bubbles!

[HolyOrangeCows]

""I know, I didn’t go through and count the “Mini” games and other titles being released through PSN, but let’s be real here, when you get up at E3 and say “more than 70 new titles” people are going to assume you’re talking about retail boxed titles, not crap on PSN that nobody bothers with...."

So PSN games are "crap"? And everyone should be a narrow minded dolt like you and think that he automatically meant boxed games?

[morganfell]

Where is the Gamestooge article titled "Microsoft lying about Kinect"

Nothing was more obviously deceptive than the entire Kinect presentation starting with the fiasco on Monday prior to E3.

It doesn't matter at this point because where these imbeciles at Gamestooge to publish such an article it would only be in a vain attempt to recover their now forever sullied reputation.

[sikbeta]

lol seems like GreenRing is improving, It always kind of amaze me how he can reply to his own posts so fast:

GreenR -> Account number 126 = ConanOBrien: reply 14h ago
GreenR -> Account number 159 = CrazyForGames: reply 14h ago
GreenR -> Account number 172 = BillyMays: reply 6h ago

O-T

Sorry, what? Jordan Lund, the "PSP fanboy" yeah right, whatever dude, you probably use CFW to play pirated games lol

Say thanks for keep playing some games on the PSP, the thing is So Pirated that support keeps going down, it's Just a Matter of time for the PSP2 to come out, games keep coming out, so stop whining, there are Worst Liars this Gen...

[Dragun619]

Did anyone ever considered the fact that Sony or any Third party publishers might announce more PSP titles later this year whether it will be a Mini, PSN, or Retail title at events such as Gamescon or at TGS?

[RatFuker]

N4PS3G (3) | 1h ago
Pandamobile (1) | 31m ago

[Spenok]

Its sad really. He even states he didnt count them. Which is completely retarded. Jack didnt say "70 new FULL GAME BOX RELEASES" he said 70 new titles. Weather they be on psn, mini's (which are on psn) and Full game releases. This dudes a moron.

[vhero]

He didn't say 70n retail games though did he? So you can include minis in that sure its a lowball tactic but it's not like MS wouldn't do the same is it? As for lying it really isn't.

[Anon1974]

Not only that, but Sony tells us publicly that they're releasing 70 games for the PSP and vgreleases.com says differently and you're going to believe vgreleases.com?

Maybe it's just me, but I think Sony themselves would be in a better position to know how many PSP titles are coming out than some website who is accountable to absolutely no one.

But hey! Go ahead. Rant, and call Jack Tretton a liar based on the say so of vgreleases. While you're at it, I think vgchartz numbers are off from the data that Microsoft and Sony put out. Better prep your next article, calling both of those companies liars because Vgchartz says so.

[Jinxstar]

It's articles like this that remind me to hit the "Strict" button...

[Boody-Bandit]

Jonah Falcon and Jordan Lund.
couple other words come to mind as well. Sad and pathetic. They are drunk on haterade. Don't believe me? Google them both. Especially Jonah. His sad lonely life is dedicated to his hatred of Sony and has been for years. I know how pathetic this sounds. What's even more pathetic is it's true.

Jonah sliver back to use net. I know the gaming part of use net is dead but you played a big part in that. N4G has enough haters like you already. Although none of driven, sad or pathetic as you.

[raztad]

@DWeezy

I think PSP made into Top 100 because PRE-E3 people was expecting PSP2 to be announced, it didnt happen. Additionally the PSP lineup for this year is quite strong, with MGS:PW leading the way. I'll be buying more games for my PSP than for my PS3 the rest of the year.

I can only LOL@ the article. They make it sound like Tretton killed their mom. LMAO.

[tplarkin7]

It's just a habit for Sony to lie. It has always worked for them until recently. Now that they have real competition, their lies stand out more.

[dredgewalker]

What are you smokin dude? They've been delivering the goods since 2008 and as far as the increasing number of PS3 users here are becoming obvious don't you think they're doing something right?

[Legosz]

I am sorry to say but once the 3DS comes out the PSP will not stand a chance.

[Duke Spookem]

In this article: Only North America exists in addition to excluded games from his list.

[JonahFalcon]

Which excluded games would those be?

[Cratos8780]

somebody's sarcasm/humor meter is turned off.

[diatom]

Mini's and PSN games... Makes for well over 70...

[Redempteur]

let's forget about japan releases only

or european releases only

for exemple i'm waiting for hatsune miku project diva 2nd but that game is japan ONLY ... also some publishers haven'ttold their releases plan for the last 3 months of december

in otherwords , this article is silly because calling someone lying when they have told a lie yet ..is something worth an article on N4G of course

[DontShoot-Me-Bro]

so this guy has come up with 60 games coming out this year, but Tretton said 70.

hmm okay let me work this out...so you multiply that by that...and then divide the....okay...umm right hold on let me get the calculator......

.....2 minutes later

okay so theres a difference of 10 right umm

maybe theres 10 unannounced games this year to come?...

probably unlikely but so the PSP is getting 60-70 games this year? and your upset because...Tretton said 70 and your getting 60-ish games. Damn i feel sorry for PSP owners, thier going through a games drought

/sarcasm

Hmm how upset are you really...

[EYEamNUMBER1]

technically speaking they are out of those so called 60 games very few are even worth mentioning just saying

anyways you can't really say 10 of em MIGHT be unannounced because technically speaking if a game is unannounced you can't really say its coming out this year right?

[DontShoot-Me-Bro]

EYE yeah your probably right, thats why i said probably unlikely, but like Kors said below, maybe its likely that Tretton included the PSP minis in the 70 games?

[jordanlund]

He said 70 nee titles between now (June 15th) and the end of the year.

He's off by 1/2, not 10 and the point of mentioning 60 titles was that even if he were talking about the ENTIRE year (which he wasn't) he would still be wrong.

[Kors]

PSP Games = PSP Games + PSP Minis + PS1 Games (emulation) + NeoGeo Games (emulation) + PCEngine games (emulation)

PSP could officially play PS1 games for a long time.

With the latest firmware, NeoGeo and PCEngine emulation is offically supported:

http://playstationlifestyle...

[Forbidden_Darkness]

Did this writer even think that there are unnanounced games and im sure he Jack was talking about Minis and stuff also.

[jordanlund]

There is simply no way there are THIRTY FIVE unannounced games between now and the end of the year.

[Cratos8780]

^ Dumbass alert!

and jordonlund seems likes an troll alternate account for the submitter.

[Forbidden_Darkness]

I never said that, i also said minis and stuff (PS1). Learn to read

[DelbertGrady]

Jack Tretton would never ever ever lie to us just to sell more consoles.

"If you can find a PS3 anywhere in North America that's been on shelves for more than five minutes, I'll give you 1200 bucks for it."

[ActionBastard]

You must prefer:

"There is a vocal minority out there." - Todd Holmdahl, when asked about the 360 failure rate. http://www.pcworld.com/arti...

OR

"The reality is, you don’t need HDMI for HD gaming." - Todd Holmdahl http://www.pcworld.com/arti...

[Volomon]

No offense but this guy and anyone supporting this article has to be nearly retarded. I would think Tretton would know if a game was coming out or not, there's a huge ass assumption that whats listed by some game site is the only list of games available in the world. I imagine a person in the industry itself would know more than some retail store.

[PotNoodle]

You're calling him a liar because you are assuming he meant full retail games? He never said specifically, so you have no right to call him a liar.

[Karum]

damn my laggy connection today!...double post

[dagreylion]

THERE ARE STILL UNANNOUNCED TITLES COMING THAT WAS NOT REVEALED @ E3 BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT READY BUT THERE IS AT LEAST ANOTHER 3 CONFERENCES WHERE THEY WILL ANNOUNCE MORE TITLES, KEEP IN MIND ALL CONSOLES RELEASE AT LEAST 100 GAMES PER CALENDER YEAR SO 70 GAMES IS NOT THAT FAR OFF

[Spydr07]

What is it with the games industry that requires horrible journalism? When's the last time you saw a sports commentator say, "Well, I PLAYED ____ sport and I own a football, so my opinion is just that much more valid!" Even annoying John Madden doesn't bring up his past success/affiliations when covering games (at least not to show how valid his opinion should be).

Saying you're a PSP fanboy and own x and y PSP to validate your opinion only makes it seem that for some reason, you feel your opinion is generally invalid and have to prove yourself before saying anything. It's a writing technique that you don't grasp.

There is a HUGE difference in saying, for example, "During my travels to Australia, I was able to spend time with the people their and learned a great deal.", as opposed to saying, "I've been to Australia, so you should listen to what I'm about to tell you because I'm right." One will help pique the interest of your readers while making you look more informed and HUMBLE. The other just makes you look arrogant. Your approach seems to suit your goal--to fan the flames a little bit.

Regarding the article, he did lie, in a sense but omitting part of the truth to make a more appealing product. Leaving out important details is lying. Do I blame them? Nope. All companies do it and I've come to accept it. I cannot hate Sony for doing it when every company does it. Not that I'm defending this approach to pushing a product, just saying is all.

[Karum]

So this guy says Tretton lied because this guy assumed that when Tretton said 70 games he meant full size retail box games and not minis/PSN games.

Why on Earth would Tretton NOT be including ALL games planned to be released for PSP?

This article is terrible and TBH I felt I had to report it as fake because the entire article and opinion is based off this guy's skewed opinion of what a new game actually is.

Being a Sony lover/hater/random fanboy doesn't even come into it here, the guy is just so wrong it isn't even funny. It's actually quite sad that this garbage article got approved.

[bjornbear]

also fall under the category of "videogames" if im not mistaken.

this author is just nit picking, thats all you can do if you are an anti-pS3 fanboy nowdays ='(

[Karum]

Indeed they are video games. This guy doesn't seem to think they are though.

Honestly, it's a terrible terrible article.

[bjornbear]

no he didn't lie, the author misinterpreted him.

he says more than 70 new games. Mini's are games, so his argument is completely void.

trenton never said there would be 70 retail high end peace walker.like quality games, he said 70 games, even if one of them is tetris remake ITS STILL A GAME.

dumb author is duuuumb

[cjflora]

"people are going to assume you’re talking about retail boxed titles, not crap on PSN that nobody bothers with.... "

I have at least 40 PSN games. So I don't know where this comes from...

[kalel114]

probably wait until the year is actually over before calling him a liar.

[ndibu]

SDF Member 1: whats up Jack?
Jack: oh, you're here...
SDF Member 2: yeah, we've been here literally the whole time that you've been here.
Jack: oh *sheepish laugh* thats embarrassing...*sheepish laugh*...
*awkward silence and stares all around*
SDF Member 3: Uhhhm so there's something you want us to defend? Lie about? Poke fun at? Ignore? Overhype?
Jack: Yes, yes, uhm I said this thing about psp games, 70 of them being released in the next 6 months. *sheepish laugh* So I just heard from the boys down at the games department that maybe I might have over embellished a tad *sheepish laugh*...could you head over to N4G and er, uh...I don't know, whatever it is you guys do, just make me look good, make Sony seem supreme and never mention that we are currently still in 3rd place even after 4 years and don't forget to dog the competition...
SDF Member 2: Right! Yes sir Mr Jac...prophe...God sir! Come on guys, its nerd bashing time!!
SDF 1 - 256: yeah! Totally! Woo woo woo...high five...shake n bake woo!
Jack:...*sheepish laugh*...stupid lemmings...but heaven bless them, I love their money...

[diatom]

The fact that if Mini's and PSN games are included (as they should have been) the number is well over 70 makes you look like a total idiot.

[NarooN]

Don't see how he's lying about anything. Regardless of how small or "insignificant" you think the Minis and PSN games are, the point is that they are software that runs on the PSP and consumers use the buttons to interact with them to achieve things, hence them being games. So yeah, he's not lying about shit, is what I'm saying.

edit - Not to mention many "retail boxed games" are already on the store anyway. This article is a load of crap.

[BABY-JEDI]

It does provide games for the PSP. Really it does mr author person. So that does count. Ps the PSP is an excellent piece of tech, but I don't think you would really know that.

[Focker-420]

Hes not lying, the guy didn't even count Japanese games. The PSP is bigger in Japan than anywhere else in the world and there are a ton of titles that don't even make it to the west. If you go on the Japanese PS Store it has new PSP game every week, and these aren't Minis, they're full titles. Theres more to the game industry than just the US and Europe.

[bligmerk]

This is Jonah Falcon, the "editor" of Gamestooge:
http://www.huffingtonpost.c...
Jonah Falcon, Man With World's Largest Penis, Unemployed In New York

He is almost 40 years old, never held a real job, is unemployed and lives off his mother who is getting elderly and ill. It is probably the worst stereotype of a video gamer that could be concocted by the media except it is true. Jordan Lund is just as bad. These two are submitting to N4G with hopes the inflammatory title will bring click-throughs plus it brings out their types of sympathizers and Sony/PS3 haters. JFYI.

[Biggest]

You didn't have to bring his personal life into this, bro. I didn't and don't care about him in the least. But that was plain wrong.

[SolidSystem]

just cause you dont like them doesnt mean you can just take them out of the count.

[joinsideke]

Lame article.

of course Jack was referring to minis. Don't be so obtuse, and then cry wolf. You're acting like a glorified troll.

[TheBuIIetSponge]

He was off by 10? That bastard.

[bviperz]

Some comments above are truly hostile. OT: not sure why some journalist would spin it so hard for something that isn't a big deal. 70 blockbuster games, maybe that would be a headliner. But this? Come on!

[rbrtchng]

Article totally wasted my time. Minis and PSN don't count? This guy is delusional

[lonix]

minis are games too