As everyone knows one big difference between Nintendo and Sony is that Sony is lacking of good comicky characters for the younger people. (Also for the older ones, but you know what i am speaking of, the comicky, childish style for jump and run games and so on).
You may now say Sony has tried hard to bring some IPs for this genre. Some Characters people just love and buy each single output because they a) know the game will be great but b) love to meet again for example Mario, Luigi, Bowser, the Toad and many more.

Here is what Sony brought to life:








Does anyone recognize some trivial similarities here?

Except of Sackboy who is awesome and should be "the" mascot for the PS (He could switch to every IPs main-character costume for some advertisements), SONY did not really try to expand in this direction this gen, or am i missing something?

I also think Sony also knows about this - they should think of that while doing this new Allstars Battle Royale. So what are you thinking Sony should do?

I personally like the Idea of getting Fat Princess for a standdalone game, the fat princess could be one of those unique characters Sony needs. Some childy style, but also with a sense of humor.

Anyone having thoughts for new Sony characters who would fit into the "family"?

This is Sony!!!

The ears, they all have the same ears.

btw. there is 50% pricedrop for sly cooper games on PSN for all those who these kind of games.

Our studies show that the kids want cartoon characters that are cool and edgy.

LOL

First, I didn't understand that at all. Are you arguing that the characters are unoriginal, or too mature or what is your point? Second, those 3 characters alone are badass, and I'm glad to see Sony brought Rachet and Clank and Sly over to the PS3 on NEW games (Still waiting for Jak and Daxter PS3)

On an unrelated side note, I think Sony is into furries...

That's the point, all pictures i've posted are furries. They are just not original enough. I am missing some more.

hmm nothing is wrong? Sony just have a lot of diversity in the genre they tackle than nintendo and use characters that are suitable for the time. Realistic characters are in demand nowadays. But they do also push characters like Sackboy a lot as well. I really don't see the issue

the main reason why ninty comicky characters are better known is because they have been around for ages and most of their main games have been focused around same bunch of characters each gen.

This may have some point. I want to add, that Mario looks very similar in every game, while Link changes in nearly every game. I don't know if this has to do with anything, but I just noticed.

And this has also some truth to it.

I want to add, Kratos works much better as gaming icon for Sony, than the more kid-oriented character.