Sony Blackballs Kotaku

[TraderJake]

Of all the gaming blogs out there I would say that Kotaku is by far the best run and most interesting gaming blog of the bunch. They seem to update a lot more than their principal competitor, and their stories seem to be much more interesting.

Earlier today, Kotaku received a rumor regarding the PLAYSTATION HOME. In short, PLAYSTATION HOME is on the outside what appears to be the bastard lovechild of the Mii Channel and Microsoft Experience Points. Kotaku asked Sony about the rumor, to which they replied "Sony does not comment on rumors or speculation." However, that what not all they said, they also mentioned that if Kotaku went live with the rumor that Sony would blackball the site. Kotaku decided to go live with the rumor, and has since been blacklisted by Sony.

Personally, I get three things out of this debacle:

• PLAYSTATION HOME is real
• Brian D Crecente showed a lot of guts to go through with publishing the story although he knew of the consequences
• Sony likes to really make themselves look bad

So, what are your thoughts on the debacle? Was Kotaku within their rights to publish the story, or did they cross the line? Did Sony overreact? Whatever you think, discuss here.

[Tynstar]

So them being blackballed means what? Sony what do interviews with them?


Good I hate Sony.

[Tondog]

I'm with Sony here. If I were them I wouldn't want any possible information about whatever big announcement they are making at GDC next week to get out early.

Oh well, everyone is going to spin this into a negative Sony thing. Whatever, I just don't give a shit anymore. I've gotten to the point where I pretty much ignore almost all negative PS3 news because most of the time it's inaccurate.

Look, basically what Crecente did was say "fuck you" to Sony. No wonder they blackballed him.

[TraderJake]

So them being blackballed means what? Sony what do interviews with them?


Good I hate Sony.

Being blackballed is the equivalent of being blacklisted. Pretty much Sony receives a lot of bad publicity through those who read Kotaku, and Kotaku loses any inside info, and the ability to have a debug PS3.

[Tan]

So them being blackballed means what? Sony what do interviews with them?


Good I hate Sony.

Being blackballed is the equivalent of being blacklisted. Pretty much Sony receives a lot of bad publicity through those who read Kotaku, and Kotaku loses any inside info, and the ability to have a debug PS3.

Sony reacted very badly I might add. Another Lik-Sang story here. An indirect admission of truth combined with a threat. That's class. If they had of just not commented they wouldn't have shot themsleves in the foot and blew the rumor wide open.

I guess Sony's announcment of an all new innovative social feature of custom avatars and gaming achievments that's never been done before won't be new news any longer. Before you know it Microsoft and Nintendo will copy Sony and make their own.......

Gizmodo show of support

[TraderJake]

Looks like they made up.

http://kotaku.com/gaming/...-kotaku-makeup-240922.php

[phoenix1967]

I'm with Sony here. If I were them I wouldn't want any possible information about whatever big announcement they are making at GDC next week to get out early.

Oh well, everyone is going to spin this into a negative Sony thing. Whatever, I just don't give a shit anymore. I've gotten to the point where I pretty much ignore almost all negative PS3 news because most of the time it's inaccurate.

Look, basically what Crecente did was say "fuck you" to Sony. No wonder they blackballed him.

Crecente stood up for freedom of the press and freedom of speech instead of dropping his pants so Sony can fuck his website in the ass with their agenda. He took a stand against censorship...and WON!

And you ignore negative PS3 news because you're a Sony fanboy trying to justify them. So you go right ahead and bend over for Sony...and then suck it off when they're  finished...and then pay them 600 dollars for letting them do it to you.

I certainly don't mean to be this insulting...it's nothing personal to you, Tondog. I'm just sick of the blind eye that gets turned to Sony's inherent flaws by their fanboy support base.

Where's the objectivity? Where's the consideration for both sides of the story? If Kotaku didn't run the story, for damn sure there would be another website that would!

[The Metamorphosing Leon]

I'm with Sony here. If I were them I wouldn't want any possible information about whatever big announcement they are making at GDC next week to get out early.

Oh well, everyone is going to spin this into a negative Sony thing. Whatever, I just don't give a shit anymore. I've gotten to the point where I pretty much ignore almost all negative PS3 news because most of the time it's inaccurate.

Look, basically what Crecente did was say "fuck you" to Sony. No wonder they blackballed him.

Crecente stood up for freedom of the press and freedom of speech instead of dropping his pants so Sony can fuck his website in the ass with their agenda. He took a stand against censorship...and WON!

And you ignore negative PS3 news because you're a Sony fanboy trying to justify them. So you go right ahead and bend over for Sony...and then suck it off when they're  finished...and then pay them 600 dollars for letting them do it to you.

I certainly don't mean to be this insulting...it's nothing personal to you, Tondog. I'm just sick of the blind eye that gets turned to Sony's inherent flaws by their fanboy support base.

Where's the objectivity? Where's the consideration for both sides of the story? If Kotaku didn't run the story, for damn sure there would be another website that would!

Oh piss off phoenix. There are two...1+1...of us "Sony Fanboys" on this forum and we aren't even really Sony fanboys. I can't talk for Ton but I for one haven't abandoned Sony because they have delivered for my video game wants and needs in the past and I see no reason to abandon them. This Sony hate which has gripped the internet is downright weird.

Anyways, look around, obviously one will see many more Sony haters than Sony Fanboys out there. Give us a break, don't flame us for giving our side of the story.

I'm sorry if I made you sick with my over exaggerated blatherings.

PS: Kotaku MUST BOW TO THE SONY EMPIRE!!!!!

[captain_nintendo]

I think Phoenix means Sony fanboys in general (not just "you 2").

And it's that way for any fanboy really. They turn the blind eye to any mistake or flaw their precious company has.


Let's keep this debate civil

[cauterize]

....Sony throws the toys out the pram

[The Metamorphosing Leon]

I think Phoenix means Sony fanboys in general (not just "you 2").

And it's that way for any fanboy really. They turn the blind eye to any mistake or flaw their precious company has.


Let's keep this debate civil

It's not my point that it's "us two" that he's attacking, it's that we, as Sony Fans, have, for whatever reason, become a targeted minority. Well I for one am tired of it, this console racism must end. I have a dream...

[phoenix1967]

Yeah. I'd like nothing more than for all of us to get along. Seriously. There's no reason why we can't objectively view each side's position. As long as we're communicating well.

I guess the final straw that pisses me off is when a company wants to censor a story to suit their own ends.

I ABSOLUTELY HATE CENSORSHIP! In all forms. And if anyone tries to defend a censoring position, I'll be the first to attack them...vehemently. Again, it's nothing personal. I just have strong beliefs on the matter.

[The Metamorphosing Leon]

Granted, Sony should go after the source of the leak instead of the recipient but still, I think both sides stepped a little futher outside the  lines than necessary. Sony should have said please and Kotaku should have said OK.

[Tynstar]

I wonder if Sony would of tried to pull the same shit to a major US news paper or gaming magazine. Or if they would of done the same shit to that huge Japanese gaming mag. I can't think of how to spell it. I know it starts with an "F".

Also I started to hate Sony long before the PS3 was talked about. The PS2 is a great machine with great games. I have a PS2 but it doesn't mean I always have to like them. I just hate their arrogance.

Also thank you for stating to play nice.

[captain_nintendo]

I'm with Sony here. If I were them I wouldn't want any possible information about whatever big announcement they are making at GDC next week to get out early.

Oh well, everyone is going to spin this into a negative Sony thing. Whatever, I just don't give a shit anymore. I've gotten to the point where I pretty much ignore almost all negative PS3 news because most of the time it's inaccurate.

Look, basically what Crecente did was say "fuck you" to Sony. No wonder they blackballed him.

I really have to say that Kotaku did the right thing in publishing the information. I read the article, and they even said in the article that "We just received a very interesting tip that, while juicy and quite believable, we're labeling as rumor for now. "


A rumor! The information is probably correct, and was probably leaked. I can see why Sony would be upset, but the stance they took was wrong (IMO).  Kotaku does have the right to publish things like this. (they did label it a rumor afterall)