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9087 on 28 February 2013
happydolphin said:

Wow, they are going lean. Great stuff Sony, they can now use that cash to make money back.


They will use that money to advertise PS4



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FinalEvangelion on 28 February 2013
VGKing said:
You just can't please some people.

They are taking drastic measures to turn this company around. There is excitement around their new upcoming products. I think Sony is in the best position its been in years in terms of recovery.


Alot of people posting here just want Sony out of the gaming industry.  Simple as that.  For some reason, they think it will be better if MS has less competition.  I really don't understand myself.  The fact that Sony is doing everything right so far with the PS4 in terms of being developer friendly and being up to date with the social networking stuff is making some people nervous.  It doesn't help that the rumors are becoming stronger that the other console is locking out used / borrowed games and requiring an always on Internet connection.  The company isn't coming out and denying these rumors either.

All in all, it's upsetting people that Sony will not be giving up the gaming industry so easily as they are hoping.  Haters will hate. 



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LivingMetal on 28 February 2013
FinalEvangelion said:
VGKing said:
You just can't please some people.

They are taking drastic measures to turn this company around. There is excitement around their new upcoming products. I think Sony is in the best position its been in years in terms of recovery.


Alot of people posting here just want Sony out of the gaming industry.  Simple as that.  For some reason, they think it will be better if MS has less competition.  I really don't understand myself.  The fact that Sony is doing everything right so far with the PS4 in terms of being developer friendly and being up to date with the social networking stuff is making some people nervous.  It doesn't help that the rumors are becoming stronger that the other console is locking out used / borrowed games and requiring an always on Internet connection.  The company isn't coming out and denying these rumors either.

All in all, it's upsetting people that Sony will not be giving up the gaming industry so easily as they are hoping.  Haters will hate. 


The best way to look at this is that Sony as a whole is in a bad situation but they are taking the steps necessary to  reverse that as a business.  Users here such as Docede and Kowenicki have always voiced their unhealthy discontent for Sony over the love of gaming, and they will do most all they can to jab at Sony.  But then you have those who sees Sony's move as nothing but rainbows.  But regardless of their financial situation, there is no reason to think that they will not do what they can as a business to push and sell quality products.  So there is reason to be hopeful.  Sony can fall to the wayside like America Online, or they can make a comeback like Apple.  But the PS4 is looking rather sweet.  Playstation has done well for Sony so they are not going to give that up very easily.  I'll be enjoying the freedoms of gaming as long as I can while the haters can stay a slave to their hate.



Sparks on 28 February 2013

That's one way to make money.



LivingMetal on 28 February 2013
kowenicki said:
FinalEvangelion said:
VGKing said:
You just can't please some people.

They are taking drastic measures to turn this company around. There is excitement around their new upcoming products. I think Sony is in the best position its been in years in terms of recovery.


Alot of people posting here just want Sony out of the gaming industry.  Simple as that.  For some reason, they think it will be better if MS has less competition.  I really don't understand myself.  The fact that Sony is doing everything right so far with the PS4 in terms of being developer friendly and being up to date with the social networking stuff is making some people nervous.  It doesn't help that the rumors are becoming stronger that the other console is locking out used / borrowed games and requiring an always on Internet connection.  The company isn't coming out and denying these rumors either.

All in all, it's upsetting people that Sony will not be giving up the gaming industry so easily as they are hoping.  Haters will hate. 

What a load of nonsense.

This is news, it's on every news page you could choose. It's important, it deserves discussion. You are basically saying people here discussing this are haters and trolls.  You are out of order, but it is how your react to everything like this. 

Get a grip and get on topic or leave the thread. 


Get a grip on gaming or find a new hobby.  ;)



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outlawauron on 28 February 2013
kowenicki said:
VGhippy said:
I know people keep saying this is just a one-off, but more will be saved in the long run as they will save on maintenance and staffing costs of such a large building. They will probably save about a million/yr alone on contract cleaners.


Which is absolute peanuts.

This is much bigger than that.  It is about converting an asset to working capital to ease cahflow, negate losses and for other ventures.    In any event they will now have a huge rent bill to offset those savings you listed.

Are you certain they're maintaining everyone in that building? I suppose there are some savings switching from owning and managing to renting, but you'd they would be transitioning out of it.



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happydolphin on 28 February 2013
LivingMetal said:
FinalEvangelion said:

Alot of people posting here just want Sony out of the gaming industry.  Simple as that.  For some reason, they think it will be better if MS has less competition.  I really don't understand myself.  The fact that Sony is doing everything right so far with the PS4 in terms of being developer friendly and being up to date with the social networking stuff is making some people nervous.  It doesn't help that the rumors are becoming stronger that the other console is locking out used / borrowed games and requiring an always on Internet connection.  The company isn't coming out and denying these rumors either.

All in all, it's upsetting people that Sony will not be giving up the gaming industry so easily as they are hoping.  Haters will hate. 

The best way to look at this is that Sony as a whole is in a bad situation but they are taking the steps necessary to  reverse that as a business.  Users here such as Docede and Kowenicki have always voiced their unhealthy discontent for Sony over the love of gaming, and they will do most all they can to jab at Sony.  But then you have those who sees Sony's move as nothing but rainbows.  But regardless of their financial situation, there is no reason to think that they will not do what they can as a business to push and sell quality products.  So there is reason to be hopeful.  Sony can fall to the wayside like America Online, or they can make a comeback like Apple.  But the PS4 is looking rather sweet.  Playstation has done well for Sony so they are not going to give that up very easily.  I'll be enjoying the freedoms of gaming as long as I can while the haters can stay a slave to their hate.

Why do you guys have to go and make this personal?

Dodece made a thread on an important topic, one we should be aware of in a SALES forum, and Kowen commented and said nothing bashing the company.

You and FinalEvangelion are looking at it from a very bad perspective.

And then you criticise those who see the positive in this as well, I mean basically there is no way to please you. Might I add  that you brought little insight to the topic tbh. You can game all you want, but this is a sales forum and at that you haven't done all too well at all, neither you nor FE.



Chandler on 28 February 2013

Looks like Sony is betting everything on the PS4. Good luck.



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Proclus on 28 February 2013

Discussing and pointing out facts is now labelled as hating. #GoodToKnow



LivingMetal on 28 February 2013
happydolphin said:
LivingMetal said:
FinalEvangelion said:

Alot of people posting here just want Sony out of the gaming industry.  Simple as that.  For some reason, they think it will be better if MS has less competition.  I really don't understand myself.  The fact that Sony is doing everything right so far with the PS4 in terms of being developer friendly and being up to date with the social networking stuff is making some people nervous.  It doesn't help that the rumors are becoming stronger that the other console is locking out used / borrowed games and requiring an always on Internet connection.  The company isn't coming out and denying these rumors either.

All in all, it's upsetting people that Sony will not be giving up the gaming industry so easily as they are hoping.  Haters will hate. 

The best way to look at this is that Sony as a whole is in a bad situation but they are taking the steps necessary to  reverse that as a business.  Users here such as Docede and Kowenicki have always voiced their unhealthy discontent for Sony over the love of gaming, and they will do most all they can to jab at Sony.  But then you have those who sees Sony's move as nothing but rainbows.  But regardless of their financial situation, there is no reason to think that they will not do what they can as a business to push and sell quality products.  So there is reason to be hopeful.  Sony can fall to the wayside like America Online, or they can make a comeback like Apple.  But the PS4 is looking rather sweet.  Playstation has done well for Sony so they are not going to give that up very easily.  I'll be enjoying the freedoms of gaming as long as I can while the haters can stay a slave to their hate.

Why do you guys have to go and make this personal?

Dodece made a thread on an important topic, one we should be aware of in a SALES forum, and Kowen commented and said nothing bashing the company.

You and FinalEvangelion are looking at it from a very bad perspective.

And then you criticise those who see the positive in this as well, I mean basically there is no way to please you. Might I add  that you brought little insight to the topic tbh. You can game all you want, but this is a sales forum and at that you haven't done all too well at all, neither you nor FE.


Maybe gaming is a lifestyle for me, and having good options are always welcomed?  Gaming is personal, it's awesomeness.  Gaming pleases me, gamers please me.  But not the fanboys.  I mentioned those who are on one end against Sony and those who are on the extreme opposite.  Please don't talk about insight since you failed to see those in between. Not a very good pespective.  Peace.

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