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bdbdbd on 20 June 2009
Smashed said:
If you can't tell that Activision is just bluffing, then I really don't know what to say anymore.



It is bluffing, but it still can pull it through for long-term gains (that most likely would force Sony to drop royalties). Besides, how important would you consider Activision-Blizzard to PS4 or Sonys new motion controller?

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MDMAniac on 20 June 2009

Squilliam said:
We still haven't hit the phase when we have a bunch of people saying that Sony would be better off as a third party publisher rather than as a console manufacturer.

Sony would fail as 3rd party, too. Their games would probably cost more bucks than Guitar Hero bundle lol. 

NJ5 on 20 June 2009
bdbdbd said:
Smashed said:
If you can't tell that Activision is just bluffing, then I really don't know what to say anymore.



It is bluffing, but it still can pull it through for long-term gains (that most likely would force Sony to drop royalties). Besides, how important would you consider Activision-Blizzard to PS4 or Sonys new motion controller?

Activision will be VERY important in the next gen. They're profitable unlike many other publishers, so they'll probably become even more of a powerhouse.

 



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_RKO_ on 20 June 2009
Arius Dion said:

Let's be real, before this generation started, PS3 was the pressumed market leader. Which is understandable, PS2 was a great success, so why wouldn't PS3 be expected to follow in those footsteps? Massive amounts of money and resources were invested into the PS3 before the system even launched. Once out the gate, PS3 did not catch fire right away, and most expected the slow start would eventually boom with the release of much anticipated titles. This did not happen.

Phrases such as "Sony on a ten year plan" "Quality vs quantity" (reminiscent of the N64 days and Howard Lincoln) "Year of the PS3" kept being shouted by the likes of Kaz and company and echoed in the forums by devote fans.

Now most recently, Activision CEO has "threatened" Sony with dropping support if Sony doesn't drop price. I feel this is an empty threat. I also feel this is a cry of frustration because the PS3 hasn't taken off like many expected it to. Activision is entangled with the PS3, whether they like it or not. Sony is not going to drop the price because some third party CEO is frustrated. Sony may not drop the price this year period. I think they are going to wait on how PSP Go sells before looking to drop the price.

We'll see what happens. I wonder if other CEO's from other companies will begin attempting to put pressure on Sony.

That CEO is the CEO of the biggest 3rd party publisher of video games. They also control many very big franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Tony Hawk. You can't just write of Activision like they are some no name developer.



ZenfoldorVGI on 20 June 2009
leo-j said:
monlosez said:
I have heard "Year of the PS3" too much. I am not sure when it is coming anymore.

When it comes to games 2008 and 2009 can be considered the years of the PS3

Well, when you say "year of XXX" you are usually saying that said console has better software releases than its competitors, in which case that is at best arguable, and honestly, completely false. If GT5 does come out this year, I think the PS3 might have a chance to save face for Xmas though.

Anyway, to you, Leo-J, I bet you think 2010 will be the year of the PS3 too, 2011....every year.

Tell me, Leo-J, when was the year of the Gamecube.



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Arius Dion on 20 June 2009
_RKO_ said:
Arius Dion said:

Let's be real, before this generation started, PS3 was the pressumed market leader. Which is understandable, PS2 was a great success, so why wouldn't PS3 be expected to follow in those footsteps? Massive amounts of money and resources were invested into the PS3 before the system even launched. Once out the gate, PS3 did not catch fire right away, and most expected the slow start would eventually boom with the release of much anticipated titles. This did not happen.

Phrases such as "Sony on a ten year plan" "Quality vs quantity" (reminiscent of the N64 days and Howard Lincoln) "Year of the PS3" kept being shouted by the likes of Kaz and company and echoed in the forums by devote fans.

Now most recently, Activision CEO has "threatened" Sony with dropping support if Sony doesn't drop price. I feel this is an empty threat. I also feel this is a cry of frustration because the PS3 hasn't taken off like many expected it to. Activision is entangled with the PS3, whether they like it or not. Sony is not going to drop the price because some third party CEO is frustrated. Sony may not drop the price this year period. I think they are going to wait on how PSP Go sells before looking to drop the price.

We'll see what happens. I wonder if other CEO's from other companies will begin attempting to put pressure on Sony.

That CEO is the CEO of the biggest 3rd party publisher of video games. They also control many very big franchises like Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, and Tony Hawk. You can't just write of Activision like they are some no name developer.


You're absolutely right. I should have put quotations or something to show how I was being facetious.



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MAFKKA on 20 June 2009

I dont care if they lower the price or not. Ive already have a PS3, so why should i care. Why cant we argue about the price of games instead? I think Sony should lower the price on games! That would make a huge boost!



ZenfoldorVGI on 20 June 2009
MAFKKA said:
I dont care if they lower the price or not. Ive already have a PS3, so why should i care. Why cant we argue about the price of games instead? I think Sony should lower the price on games! That would make a huge boost!

You should care because you own the console, so you want it to sell well, garner 3rd party support, and generally be considered a success, I would assume.



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It feeds the rich while it buries the poor.
You're power hungry, spinnin' stories, and bein' graphics whores.
I don't need your console war.

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Nick on 20 June 2009

I think the frustration has been showing for a while. I seem to remember a few 3rd parties mention PS3 price cuts, but never any threats like this. I think they should let Sony handle their own business though and not push for a price cut. Sony will when they are able to afford it or be best helped by one.



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luvtospooge on 20 June 2009

Sony is losing this gen.