PlayStation chief Shawn Layden briefly appeared during The Game Awards 2018 last night to open the show alongside Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-Aime and Xbox overlord Phil Spencer – but while the latter two appeared later in the stream to chat about their respective platforms, Layden stayed out of the limelight.
This disappointed some fans, but Layden was quick to reassure everyone on Twitter: “See you in the new year,” he wrote in response to one streamer who lamented the executive’s limited presence. It’s going to be fascinating to see how 2019 unfolds, because with the Japanese giant skipping E3, it means we can expect something entirely new from the organisation.
Just what is going down at PlayStation HQ?
[source twitter.com]
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i keep on thinking that all this has to do with the fact that the moment they are ready to talk about ps5,they will go all in.
this is just silence to prepare us for heavy ps5 teasing.
by being secretive and not willing to talk they let you know that when they are planning to talk it will be about big news. that way you know that any sort of announcement about a sony event will be well worth the attention.
I have no problem with them not showing anything last night. I'll take their word for it for now and be patient. I have a feeling they are saving all of their stuff to hit us with at one time. Hopefully we don't have to wait too long into 2019 to hear more.
Personally, I love Layden's response. Sony's got big things cooking, and they know in this age of 'leaks' and keyboard warriors, meting out just enough information to keep people speculating will help to keep their fans quietly engaged.
I'm not really concerned about the silence from the suits tbh, they haven't really needed to do much this generation as the games have really done the talking for them. Got to think it's building to PS5 but I don't think we'll see that til 2020 (kinda like the PS4 reveal in Feb 2013 then the info dump at the E3 that year) unless MS announce a release window for the neXtBox.
I still think having no presence at E3 is strange personally not so much no conference but having no space on the show floor is really weird (but that may change in the coming months after all they were only having 4 games there this year then had a decent showing).
Give what Sony have provided game wise this year along with what we have coming next year, they can take all the time they want announcing 2019 fall and 2020 titles!
It's getting to a point where I almost think the silence is better hype than Sony actually doing anything, and that's mental.
Because this generation's been so good for Sony, I think it's the only company that's able to do this. It's earned the trust of fans, I feel.
I just can’t wait for the PS5 announcement
Sounds like they are planning to hit 2019 hard. The silence probably means everyone is heads down working hard behind the scenes. I wouldn’t be surprised if we get a PS reveal before E3 and a PS5 release at the end of the year, or at least some very specific dates the final bunch of exclusives.
Seems like they're all waiting until PS5 is ready to be revealed and then I feel they will be out in force. I have no problem with the silence as there has been a steady stream of top exclusives for the last few years now, with another due out early next year and another couple waiting in the wings and none of its competitors can claim to be in that position.
As much as I want a PS5 I'm actually much more interested in what future plans they have for VR. Will we get a V2 with a higher resolution screen? Maybe a second or third camera for some room space features? Or how about new move controllers with analogue sticks for the best of both worlds? Or will VR simply fade away?
I sure they will have something for people to get excited for rather it’s new games or announcement about PS5.
I think you're making a bigger deal of this 'silence' than it really is. This late in the console cycle, timing is important when taking the next step. Sony had a baller year in 2018, they can lay low for a couple months.
As long as Sony can change things up and create the hype once they're ready to discuss the PS5, then they should be fine.
@Enuo Yup. They already have plans in place for ps5. They know what they are doing. Say too much now and they kill PS4's last real shot at dominating Christmas sales. As soon as PS5 gets announced, sales will cool off as people will wait for the new console.
People forget that the only reason microsoft and nintendo are being so loud right now is because they have to be. Microsoft in particular.
also a great picture.
shows that the "suits" are also human with excitement and emotions.
Layden would of purposely called it an early night to prevent himself slipping up about revealing any PS5 details and dodge any questions about it. Him saying “see you in the new year” makes me think Sony are going to reveal the PS5 but most probably not till near the end of the year. I won’t be getting it at launch, most likely will 2-3 years after release when more exclusive are out for it. Looking forward to see what it’s offers, surely native 4K and 60fps as standard.
That's an obvious comment from Sony. They can't go a whole year without saying anything at all so they will have 'something' to say - even if its very little. As far I know, there is only 1 Sony AAA game with a release date - Days Gone and probably have some special/collectors edition to announce too.
You would expect some news on the other big games we know about if nothing else so Sony won't be completely silent....
As a Guinness ad once said "He waits...that's what he does"
**inhales**
SONY'S GETTING ARROGANT THEY'RE GONNA FAIL IN 2019
The only major blemish on Sony's fourth generation was its launch line-up. It was not near as strong as the competition. However, in true Sony fashion, they killed it after and continue to kill it. I would not be surprised to see Death Stranding, Dreams, The Last of Us 2, and Ghosts of Tsushima as PS5 launch titles.
I wish I could be like most of you guys but the silence is killing me.
The only silence that is killing me on is Last of Us 2 haha,
But good things come to those who wait.
Oh snap.
2019 is going to be an exciting year, isn't it?
@lacerz huh? Both had lackluster launch lineups....
PS5 mid 2019, it’s gonna happen. I’m calling it.
@Jaz007 reveal late next year most likely.
if they had ps5 launching mid next year then there is no way they would not attend e3 in some form.
New studio acquisition.word up son
@ShogunRok playstation been earning my trust since day 1 in September 9.1995.g.o.a.t.word up son
@Neolit nah tell me it's 11 to 12 teraflops that's good enough
@MaccaMUFC 3 years after PS5 I’ll be getting PS5 Pro 😉
@ShogunRok Perfect assessment.
I never trusted Sony more than right now in this moment. I know how fanboyish that might come across to some. But it's just that for these last four years they've been really giving the goods, switching gears every single year. A little calm before the next storm, that's great. Also, it's better to have this kind of quiet right now, than at the start of the next generation.
@playstation1995 WORD UP, BOY!
Ps5 ahoy, word up son!!
@Cutmastavictory
Ryse, Killer Instinct, Forza Motorsport 5, Crimson Dragon, Dead Rising 3, and Zoo Tycoon was a much better lineup than Killzone and Knack...and they had Titanfall waiting in the wings.
Comparatively, one is much greater than the other...even if the majority of the games weren't that great.
It's typical Microsoft. They come out strong, then sputter out after a year or two. They did it with the original Xbox, which is why they abandoned it so quickly. They did it with the 360, which is why they lost their lead with an extra year head start. Now they've done it with the One.
If you love Halo, Gears and Forza, Xbox is your console. If you love everything else...there are better options.
PS3 final year was nothing short of amazing...
I know PS4 will amaze us one last time...
@lacerz Killer Instinct, Forza and Dead Rising were pretty solid launch titles. The other games were on the same level as Killzone and Knack though.
Still though, 3 good exclusives and 3 meh ones are better than 2 meh ones.
I have no problem with them being silent per se, but that makes me more concerned about the possibility of them completely dropping the ball with the PS5 announcement.
@Turismo4GT "keyboard warriors" I love that. Never heard that one before. I'm totally using that from this moment on.
PS4 had an amazing 2018, both PS4 and PSVR had many great exclusives. How some people can still doubt Sony?
Ps5 announcement confirmed for early 2019. Definitely releasing this time next year.
@R1spam definitely king kratos.god.word up son
@PS_Nation they must be smoking crack or on drugs to doubt king g.o.a.t. Sony.word to your mother.word life.word up son
@lacerz agree with your last paragraph 100%. I hate the xbox with a passion. It's the most lack lustre console I ever had the misfortune of owning on release and it didn't get better in the next 4 years of me owning it. I was even stupid enough to get an X but that soon went. The ps4 may have have it's faults but quality 1st party title's isnt one of them. It's been an amazing couple of years and I look forward to the future.
@RBMango 👍🏽go forth and use it in good health, you have my blessing.
Only playstation 5 I guess
@Enuo Nah it's a big deal. It's super obvious something is up when both N and M show up at the awards and have something to talk about and reveal, while Sony is just dead quiet. Something is definitely brewing in the short term, not just the long term...
@lacerz Don't forget Resogun on PS4. Still one of the best games on the system.
@Kidfunkadelic83 I'm going through the exact same experience with the XB1 and then trading up to the 1X. Hoping Ashen might finally be a justifiable reason to own it.
@doctommaso
I was aiming at the AAA-ish games. I do believe the indie love saved Sony in the beginning. I was fine with the indies and multiplats.
@lacerz I see, yeah; regardless, I do agree that XB1 had a better launch catalog overall.
CALM BEFORE THE STORM!
Its Coming. Brace yourself!
Looking forward to 2019, Sony.
@Badboyfx86 Yeah I can see a PS5 Pro happening in the middle of the PS5’s life cycle, with 8K upscaling and 60+fps, would be a beast of a machine.
@CK97 **inhales**
Stop talking nonsense.
I dont need to shout.
@lacerz They had the strongest Platform exclusive so what are you talking about?
2019 announcement of ps5. Early 2020 ps5 with cyberpunk2077 as launch game and fully backwards compatible..I'm ready!
@Flaming_Kaiser
I'm not sure what you're referencing. What are you considering the strongest platform exclusive?
Launch year is slow because of the small install base on a new console. When you capture the holiday season its gives a huge boost to launch sales. I feel November is the best time to launch a console. November 2019 is still possible That date is so close to 2020 you may as well call it what it is a 2020 launch in November 2019.
People are ready and excited now. A lot will have to do with what the competition is doing. Will Microsoft want to launch the same year as Sony or wait a year to build a slightly better console like they did with the OneX. What ever goes down its a great time to be a console gamer no matter what your brand choice is.
@lacerz GOW, Spiderman, Uncharted, Shadow of the Colossus, Rachet and Clank, Horizon Zero Dawn, Until Dawn, Persona 5, Yakuza, Bloodborne, The Last Guardian, Detriot : Become Human, Resogun, Nex Machima.
@Flaming_Kaiser
Ah...I see our disconnect.
I will always say that Sony has the strongest support after launch. My initial point was that Microsoft had a better launch lineup.
Sony has clearly dominated in exclusive support since launch.
@lacerz Ah ok i really dont remember the the lauch anymore. 😁
And i always wait a year to clear the backlog before i buy the new consoles. 😃
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