Another Confirmation of Sony Behind E3’s Death
Stephen Glicker of GamingSteve.com confirmed on his most recent blogcast that it was indeed Sony that was behind the death of E3. Steve is one of the most respected and unbiased figures in the gaming industry, and has sources in every facet of the gaming industry. On the August 16th episode (58), he talks about E3 2006 around the 28 minute mark. At around the 31 minute mark, he talks specifically about Sony & EA, and how they both had embarrassing E3s.
He then goes on to explain that in this “new” E3, which will only allow professional journalists, the previews of the showcased hardware and titles will only be positive. It seems Sony did not like the “new-age” type journalism that was occurring, where they were actually being criticized. Now they can have their smaller, controlled showcase, where only positive and biased reports will be allowed, and that’s the only place gamers will be able to get information. Fortunately, it might be too late for Sony to do damage control on the PS3.
He also says the reports of Microsoft being involved in the death of E3 are untrue, as I also said the moment they came out. He talked to everyone from Microsoft at E3 2006, and says they were all talking about how they could make E3 2007 better for Xbox Live users and for the bloggers attending E3 (things like the “blogger bus†Microsoft had at E306). They also said they were very satisfied to how the show went, and couldn’t wait for next year. Unfortunately, there won’t be a next year thanks to Sony. He also said that Microsoft had an excellent, open booth, where they allowed everyone to freely play all their games, and no matter who you were, you got your time with the demos. He then hinted that “other†companies (Sony) were very limiting and controlling as to what you could see and do, making it so that every single person at the show had the same controlled experience.
I said at the end of my first article for this site, A New Era,
“hopefully this time; innovation is not killed in the midst of greed.â€Â
Sony may not be able to kill all the innovation Microsoft and Nintendo are bringing to the market, but they sure succeeded in killing the biggest channel for those companies to show off their work to the consumers, and at the same time, embarrass Sony.
August 20th, 2006 at 1:36 pm
Why can’t Sony just die already!
August 20th, 2006 at 3:47 pm
Did you read the interview I linked in the Quote of the Week? PS3 is yet to start manufacturing, and they’re only going to have 2 million by the END of the year. Just think what they will have for launch. Japan is going to get the main bulk, and then the rest is split between USA and Europe. I would be surprised if USA gets anything over 200,000 (I’m guessing 150,000 or less). To put that in perspective, the Xbox 360 launched with 350,000 or so in the USA alone on November 22nd (might have been closer to 300,000).
The PS3 will have the same, if not more of a demand (because of name-brand alone, not to mention all the scalpers who saw the $$$ opportunities when it comes to new console launches & eBay last fall). The amount of chaos, frustration, & anger towards Sony and every retailer is going to be incredible this fall, and you know where all those people are going to go? The Xbox 360, which will be delivering no less than 6 AAA titles in just October/November alone.
August 20th, 2006 at 10:11 pm
Way to go Sony. First you steal, then you lie, and since that don’t work, you take your frustration out on E3? Pothetic.
August 21st, 2006 at 9:34 am
It isn’t looking to good for Sony. I was thinking about getting a PS3 a while ago but I just don’t want a blu-ray player and I don’t think I should have to pay for something I don’t want. Anyway great blog, always an enjoyable read. Keep up the Sony bashing, they deserve it after all the lies.
August 30th, 2006 at 4:08 pm
I thought this was an interesting poll, considering GameFAQS is the biggest Nintendo/Sony fansite on the internet:
http://www.gamefaqs.com/poll/index.html?poll=2485
There’s other polls done a month or two back that are really bad for Sony too.
December 1st, 2006 at 4:49 pm
[...] Ever since E3 was killed by Sony and EA last July, the main reason for it has been that they didn’t appraciate the overflowing of bad press they had recieved from the event, mostly from independent gaming blogs, who are unattached from advertisement revenues that many other sites are bought and paid for with. As you know, E3, gaming’s biggest event, has now been turned into a much smaller event at an LA hotel, where only the most elite and “friendly” press will be evited to see their precious games. Guess what will happen if you’re not friendly? You won’t be going, ever. [...]