It's a well-written article and a lot of the points are undeniable. Sony has been very scatter-shot with their products, not just in gaming, but over-all. I get the feeling that's coming to an end under the new regime, however--at least, I hope so, and signs are pointing in that direction, with many lines being pared down to only the most profitable models. For years, it seemed like Sony was trying to bull their way into markets without much in the way of strategy.
The Vita is hard for me to put into that category. It's really a fantastic device. It might simply be that a handheld just isn't going to succeed in this new gaming environment without a Pokemon or a Mario.
I'm very hopeful about the PS4. Sony has identified gaming as a central part of their business. More importantly, they don't have a new media format to push. Their next console can release with a very slight loss per unit and they'll be fine. My hope is that they concentrate firmly on traditional gaming, where the Playstation brand is still quite strong. They have several prominent franchises in that area. They should focus on profitability and the core demographic first and foremost. That they're finishing this generation so strongly might bode well for next generation.
The vast improvement PSN has shown is also a cause for optimism, I believe. With PS+ and cloud development, I think they're poised to push gaming as a service instead of simply a product. I honestly think that the PS4 and PSN have a lot of potential going forward.
