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Following on from Nintendo's withdrawal from ECTS and host their own show at a later date, Sony have now decided to do the same.
Sony say that their show will be more aimed at the consumer, rather than the trade. I don't know about Nintendo's, but I assume it's the same.
Now - is this a good thing? Personally, I love dedicated consumer-targetted shows. I used to have a heck of a time with mates at the 'World of Commodore' and 'World of Amiga' shows.
I can see how both companies would like to have shows dediacted to their own machines, with no distractions; and I can see that fans of each company will probably love it - I personally would love to go to a PlayStation show, especially if there is a UK-specific event.
But...
a) Is it wise to completely snub a *trade* show in this way?
b) Both companies have good 3rd-party support, but will this continue unaffected if they snub trade events?
c) Are the companies wise to avoid the show with Microsoft and their X-Box presence? Should they not be putting in a strong show?
Discuss please...
Sony say that their show will be more aimed at the consumer, rather than the trade. I don't know about Nintendo's, but I assume it's the same.
Now - is this a good thing? Personally, I love dedicated consumer-targetted shows. I used to have a heck of a time with mates at the 'World of Commodore' and 'World of Amiga' shows.
I can see how both companies would like to have shows dediacted to their own machines, with no distractions; and I can see that fans of each company will probably love it - I personally would love to go to a PlayStation show, especially if there is a UK-specific event.
But...
a) Is it wise to completely snub a *trade* show in this way?
b) Both companies have good 3rd-party support, but will this continue unaffected if they snub trade events?
c) Are the companies wise to avoid the show with Microsoft and their X-Box presence? Should they not be putting in a strong show?
Discuss please...
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Well done YH!!
Lol!
Sorry Wookiee, i won't do it again.
I didnt plan to win, honest!
Sorry Wookiee, i won't do it again.
I didnt plan to win, honest!
Cuh! Doncha just hate it when someone hijacks your topic to win GAD? :-)
Well done YH!
Well done YH!
well done YH! Ya won!
I remember that now!
Grix Thraves wrote:
> Out of interest, where did you read that Microsoft has the largest
> floorspace? :D
http://serverpool.reserve.co.uk/news/story.php?id=701
Okay, they *asked* for twice as much... obviously didn't get it, though! :-)
Forgive my slight error, but it was November last year...
> Out of interest, where did you read that Microsoft has the largest
> floorspace? :D
http://serverpool.reserve.co.uk/news/story.php?id=701
Okay, they *asked* for twice as much... obviously didn't get it, though! :-)
Forgive my slight error, but it was November last year...
They lost the Free Radical group though.
I presume Rare have a section in Nintendo's plot. Heh, imagine that, standing in the middle of those companies displays...Ah...Gaming Heaven. Heh.
But back in the real world, I will have to wait until E3 - 2003...:(
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But back in the real world, I will have to wait until E3 - 2003...:(
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It looks like Sony have....if you look carefully.
They also have an extra small booth somewhere else.
They also have an extra small booth somewhere else.
Out of interest, where did you read that Microsoft has the largest floorspace? :D
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