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[coolbeans]

PotentHerbs said:

coolbeans said:

I'm not dismissing other PS surprises during this E3 window, but this just reeks of cope-posting.  Honestly, what's the mentality of Jim Ryan's "total mindshare" wank if the Showcase doesn't ascend those titular highs it's always considered by the fans? Sony deliberately called this a "Showcase," which carries more weight than a State of Play. To have this mentality like Jim Ryan is pulling 4D Chess moves behind the scenes should be met with immediate suspicion - especially if it's coming from sources that hyped this event to the moon.  

Wasn't that just another insider who posted that? I don't recall that ever being officially mentioned or communicated. 

You do seem to be correct.  This is the origin I've found...

Jim Ryan is solely focused on ‘Total Mindshare’ after the whole Microsoft and Activision business.

Internal messaging has been to ‘Make a Statement and Make Noise’ pic.twitter.com/MFxHQw7Xlg

— Millie A (@millieamand) May 17, 2023

So, it's fair to treat that insider's alleged quotes with skepticism too.  I assumed Ryan was open about that hype elsewhere based on Blood_Tears' comment.  I'll tweak that part to this: Jim Ryan knew how long it's been since a full-blown 'Playstation Showcase' was shown.  What's the mentality of 'oh let me hold back for Round 2!' if the promised Round 1 doesn't have enough fireworks to reach most fans' expectations?  The rationale just doesn't follow imo.  

Last edited by coolbeans - on 26 May 2023