Karooo Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 The prestigious Jim Sterling loves the PlayStation 3 so much he has taken it upon himself to be Destructoid's lead Sony basher. As the #1 PlayStation fan, only Sterling in his infinite wisdom can point out Sony's shortcomings. Nevermind the fact that you have heard them all before, time and time again! In his latest rant he gives us a history lesson on why one should hate Sony. Jim squarely places most of the blame with Sony PR. He even goes as far back to mention the "Ridge Racer" incident to keep his article completely topical and timely. He reminds us of Sony's former cavalier attitude and shoe horns this into Bobby Kotick's recent comments about supporting PS3. "They [sony] have to cut the price, because if they don't, the attach rates are likely to slow. If we are being realistic, we might have to stop supporting Sony." - Bobby Kotick Activision CEO So this alleged multi-platform site justifies Activision's arrogance at the same time that it reinforces a near ancient notion that Sony is arrogant? Furthermore 2008 was a great year for PlayStation and Activision. According to Kotaku, PS3 and PS2 was second only to World of Warcraft and in total accounted for over 40% of Activision's home console revenue. "Let's get one thing clear right now — Sony needs Activision more than Activision needs Sony. Activision makes a metric f**k-ton of money on the Wii, PC, Xbox 360 and DS. It could halt production of all PS3 games today and still be rolling in money tomorrow." - Jim Sterling, Destructoid writer extrodinaire and PlayStation's #1 Fan Activision would be ill prepared to board up their windows in what would surely be a huge PlayStation fan backlash. At the end of the day it was just noise and rhetoric. While Activision can certainly still make money without Sony, there is always more money to be made if there is another platform available. Just ask EA about this strategy. Activision would release Modern Warfare 2 for toaster ovens if they had a developer API. Sony is well aware they have the highest priced console on the market, and all indications point to a cheaper PS3 being made available before Christmas. Yet somehow I doubt even a price drop will shut Sterling up. Why is it that no one has any constant drum beating about Microsoft's audacity when they released the Xbox 360 too early? Where are the pitchforks and torches when referring to Microsoft's three or four year product lifespans? Oh, that's right, Xbox 360 owners are all too eager to line up at the post office to ship their consoles in for a "hardware refresh" every 6 to 18 months. News flash - Sony has already delivered on a 10 year lifespan. The PS One was on store shelves well after PS3 was released (11 years later). The PlayStation 2 is still going strong in it's ninth year with over 65 games coming to the aging platform this year. Compare this with the complete lack of support for Xbox shortly after the 360 was released. Was Sony being autocratic to drop UMD from the PSPgo? Is it pompous of Sony to deliver a reliable, fully functional gaming network completely free of charge? Sony is a large entity, and large entities who make missteps quickly reorganize and rectify those mistakes. Considering everyone was ready to put a fork into the PS3 a year after its release, it's not a stretch to call the PS3 an accomplishment at this point. If Destructoid keeps up this flame bait they might as well rename themselves to SelfDestructoid. http://playstationlifestyle.net/2009/07/14...ing-is-so-2007/ -- source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAG Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Will someone enlighten me on the Ridge Racer incident? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 You know, I read the thread title and took a guess as to who had made it. Turned out I was absolutely right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 You know, I read the thread title and took a guess as to who had made it. Turned out I was absolutely right. don't you have anything else to post .. it an article countering that jim sterling one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAG Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 don't you have anything else to post .. it an article countering that jim sterling one. It doesn't counter it very well. Sterling had some pretty valid points. This guy is ranting. And what's the Ridge Racer incident?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 @kar Not really. Pointless articles deserve pointless posts. @Tag Check on youtube for ridge racer E3. I am sure you will find something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 The point is why doesn't anyone talk about rrod or the costly accessories or ads in xbolive live, disck cratching.. i mean wtf always sony flamebaiting everywhere omfg. @afty sorry if this article hurt your sentiments since you only have one console. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 And what's the Ridge Racer incident?? Search youtube for Sony's E3 2006 press conference and you'll see Kaz Hirai's epic moment of infamy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAG Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 The point is why doesn't anyone talk about rrod or the costly accessories or ads in xbolive live, disck cratching.. i mean wtf always sony flamebaiting everywhere omfg. @afty sorry if this article hurt your sentiments since you only have one console. Chill out Karoo. I don't think anyone doubts the quality of PS3. Sterling criticized how the PS3 was being handled. edit - the "one console" statement is quite silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 The point is why doesn't anyone talk about rrod or the costly accessories or ads in xbolive live, disck cratching.. i mean wtf always sony flamebaiting everywhere omfg. There are acceptable remedies to the RRoD and disc scratching which M$ has implemented. Sony hasn't implemented a remedy for the PS3's price yet. One thing you should realize is that people seldom remember the good things you have accomplishment but will always cherish memories of your hubris led stumbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 The point is why doesn't anyone talk about rrod or the costly accessories or ads in xbolive live, disck cratching.. i mean wtf always sony flamebaiting everywhere omfg. Well I am sure Sony appreciate you defending their honour here. @afty sorry if this article hurt your sentiments since you only have one console. I is t3h p00r! Cant aff0rd t3h cell powa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnackChap Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Will someone enlighten me on the Ridge Racer incident? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 @TAG ya i am chilled out I agree with some of sterling's point. but he is literally bashing each and everything about the PS3. e.g trophies and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Well I am sure Sony appreciate you defending their honour here. With Hotpixel Prasantha missing, some one has to put on the Pony blinkers and gallop with the flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAG Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Wow. The RR incident was quite a kick in the balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Wow. The RR incident was quite a kick in the balls Is that the sound of crickets in the background after he announces RIIIIIIDGE RACER? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 With Hotpixel Prasantha missing, some one has to put on the Pony blinkers and gallop with the flag. It doesn't help MT if people provoke with jim sterling articles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAG Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Is that the sound of crickets in the background after he announces RIIIIIIDGE RACER? Yes. Edited in of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAG Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 It doesn't help MT if people provoke with jim sterling articles Helps in finding material for TWIGI. This week special: Karoo vs MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 This week special: Karoo vs MT There's only love between us, not war. Krooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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