Countdown E3 2019 - will Sony fill the void of its absence?

Countdown E3 2019 - will Sony fill the void of its absence?

In recent months, many have been dumbfounded when Sony stated that he would not hold his usual showcase at theE3 2019. The Japanese house has in fact adopted a new format to communicate its videogame news, launching the now highly anticipated PlayStation State of Play, direct streaming ideally similar to those of another Japanese giant, which is Nintendo. It is possible that Sony thus wants to maintain more constant contact throughout the year with its users, rather than concentrating many ads during a single large event.



E3 2019 - Sony leaves a void?

The absence of the conference Sony it is even more surprising, given the fact that Microsoft products has already promised to show some news on that occasion Xbox Scarlett. However, no news on the front PlayStation 5, of which we will probably not discover anything new during this E3, except for surprise statements from the manufacturer. But really Sony Will it let the competition take over all the space at the premier fair in the digital entertainment industry? Countdown E3 2019 - will Sony fill the void of its absence?

Given the attention and expectation that gamers around the world are turning towards E3, it is reasonable to expect some moves from the manufacturer of PlayStation 4. We will probably see one new broadcast of the State of Play close to the days of the event or perhaps shortly after. On the other hand, starting from Tuesday 11 June until Friday 14, the attention of gamers from all over the world will be focused on Los Angeles, an opportunity too good to pass up.


PlayStation 4 news and exclusives

The past edition of E3 had brought us, during the Sony conference, the announcement of some new games in development, one above all the highly anticipated Death Stranding. Those who believed they had to wait for the Electronic Entertainment Expo 2019 were certainly pleasantly taken aback, when a few days ago Hideo Kojima surprised everyone by playing in advance and presenting a new trailer with lots of gameplay and announcing the release date. The latest work from Metal Gear's “dad” will be released exclusively for PlayStation, which is why any news on the title at E3 will in fact be a gift to Sony. Countdown E3 2019 - will Sony fill the void of its absence?


Another title highly anticipated by fans is for sure Final Fantasy VII Remake. Although Sony will not take the stage in Los Angeles, a demo version of the much loved RPG will be playable during the days of the event, and it seems that it will also be released for PlayStation Plus users. Furthermore, we remind you that during the last streaming of this format, Sony has clearly said that more news on the remake of the seventh Final Fantasy would arrive in the current month. Together with the news on FFVII Remake we hope for some announcement concerning Ghost of Tsushima, IP announced last year and which could find in the 2019 edition of E3 the suitable setting for a more concrete announcement. In both cases, the most accredited option remains that of a new PlayStation State of Play. Countdown E3 2019 - will Sony fill the void of its absence?


We must then consider the unknown given by the absence of news regarding The Last of Us Part 2. The latest rumors suggest a postponement of the release to 2020, while Amazon has already opened pre-orders. A total silence in this regard in the context of E3 seems very unlikely to us. Certainly Sony he will not miss the opportunity to attract attention by also exploiting the "nostalgia effect" brought by the remake of Medievil, out this year. Also in this case the period of June represents a good showcase to reassure the waiting fans and feed their curiosity. Countdown E3 2019 - will Sony fill the void of its absence?

While competing Microsoft is ready to talk about new hardware for home gaming, Sony is still reticent about it. PlayStation 5. Whether this choice is attributable to prudent action in order not to deceive the public with products that are not yet ready or whether the Japanese want to exploit the surprise effect, we cannot know. The advent of the next generation of consoles will surely influence the next announcements and it is not to be excluded the hypothesis that this will lead to fewer new IPs in the future to be presented as exclusive for PlayStation 4.



Close to users

Sony's choice not to take the stage of E3 2019 could precisely be explained by reconsidering it in the context of wanting to offer a more constant inclusion of users with its services through the aforementioned mini-shows of the PlayStation State of Play. To leave the large group of gamers who use PS brand products and rely on the juicy exclusive promises for PlayStation 4 in June would be a fatal mistake, which we are sure Sony will not commit. Countdown E3 2019 - will Sony fill the void of its absence?

Speaking of digital entertainment, the services that Sony offers (such as PlayStation Plus or PlayStation Now) fit this definition perfectly. Talking to your users (and to the players who could become one) in the days of E3 would mean once more demonstrating the company's commitment to supporting these services, combining the release or announcement of new games with an offer constantly. updated with the growing need to communicate quickly with the players themselves.


While the hypothesis of an imminent new streaming of the State of Play that acts as a counterpoint to the conferences of the Los Angeles event becomes more and more concrete, will Sony be able to get talked about even away from the spotlight of E3 2019? Maybe with some unexpected bombshell announcement or some new IP?

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