Playstation has decided to postpone the June 4th PS5 Event [was same day as George Floyd memorial service]

[NattyBo]

I'm sorry, but they have a point.

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What point is that exactly?

 

[dancingphlower]

I understand people wanting to see something good in light of all that's going on in the world, but I respect their decision here.

 

[Diarrhea Day-Lewis]

I get it. I was really looking forward to some positive Videogame news this week but i understand.

 

[shem]

Another corp trotting out the "And in these difficult times we need to come together blah blah blah" followed by an hour long ad would not be ideal.

What a year it's been.

 

[Mary Celeste]

The right move.

 

[hydruxo]

Definitely the right move. There's no rush to get this event out despite how badly people want to see games. More important things going on right now.

 

[TheTyrantShow]

Games help me get away from real life but damn, guess I'll wait

 

[MykonosFan]

I respect it.

 

[LAM09]

I didn't expect that, but it's a good decision.

 

[est1992]

lmao at the jingoistic behavior in the other thread accusing people of being US centric for asking if important real world events would delay this.

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People act like racism against blacks and police brutality only exists in the US.

Spoiler

It doesn't.

 

[Bear]

Yeah, smart move on their part to stand down for now.

 

[cantbebothered]

Americans get your shit together ffs

 

[secretanchitman]

Great move!

 

[Yuntu]

Kinda bummed because it would fit amazingly well into my schedule this week (timezones are a bitch) but I absolutly get their reasoning.

 

[SilverX]

I knew it was coming, good to see them do this move out of respect and support. The reveals will still be there but there are more important things going on right now

 

[Neko_No_Naku]

Great fucking move. Well done Sony execs.

 

[Deleted member 56266]

Guessing a week delay.

 

[JamRock7]

But I was told this was impossible and would make no sense

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well the latter is still true but i dont recall saying it was impossible ;)

 

[a916]

Games are an escape for me but this hands down the right move and right message. There's more important things happening right now.

 

[Legacy]

Well done Sony, this is the right move.

But I was told this was impossible and would make no sense

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Lol exactly, where are those people bow

 

[Arion]

One of the few things I was looking forward to in the immediate future but I get it.

 

[El_Chino]

I understand the move, just surprised because of the TV ads running showing the June 4th date.

 

[Kouriozan]

Completely understandable.

 

[Deleted member 1003]

I was personally hoping for an event with a powerful statement of support for the protests at the beginning, but I'm not going to fault them for delaying one bit.

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Hopefully they can show up next week or so and also have a statement before the show.

Honestly, there isn't a "good" time.

 

[Illusion]

Kind of bummed. But this is for the best.

 

[Sems4arsenal]

What point is that exactly?

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If this was happening in a third world country, will this event have been delayed?

 

[7threst]

Totally understandable seeing the current state of the world. This is not the time to celebrate the introduction of a new console.

 

[Laserbeam]

Completely understandable and logical.

 

[Black_Red]

Sad, "events" like this are only postponed when something happen in America, I could understand it if it was a live event, but not for a video.
(Its not like I wanted the same to happen when thing were happening here too)

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

This is great, good show Sony.

 

[Deleted member 9584]

They could've used this event as a platform to take a stand and say something meaningful, instead they just push it out of the way. So they're choosing to stay silent instead of using their reveal to send a message to millions of people watching? I know they said their stance on Twitter, but restating it at the start of this highly anticipated conference would've spoke loudly.

 

[Secretofmateria]

Ok

 

[SpottieO]

FYI Thursday June 4th is the George Floyd memorial service

 

[bsigg]

Americans get your shit together ffs

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Do you think racism is limited to the US?

 

[ASilentProtagonist]

Respect

 

[NinjaScooter]

I'm sorry, but they have a point.

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Someone should tell that to all of those people all over the world engaging in protests in the name of George Floyd that this issue doesn't actually affect them and they should just stop. Maybe they weren't aware.

 

[N.Domixis]

Thank you sony

 

[ahdurian]

the comments on that tweet are fucking horrible

 

[Gedi]

Yeah probably a smart thing as more people will have there eyes glued to what's happening outside than Sony's event.

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I don't think they would have had any problems getting attention on their event, rather that it's right that they try not to.

 

[Grimmy11]

I was looking forward to some good news but it makes sense. The right move.

 

[Napalm_Frank]

Reset the clock

 

[SheriffMcDuck]

Smart decision! I'm pumped to see what's cooking, but will still be pumped whenever it does come around.

 

[iFirez]

I think it's likely they'll only move it back a week or two - we'll still see it in June. Still, sucks that it had to be done... but it had to be done.

 

[thePopaShots]

I am more than OK with this.

 

[CD_93]

Not unsurprising, though we could all do with some escapism right about now.

 

[VinFTW]

Good move Sony.

 

[jelly]

Perfectly understandable.

 

[darkslayer101]

I was personally hoping for an event with a powerful statement of support for the protests at the beginning, but I'm not going to fault them for delaying one bit.

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I was thinking the same.

At least now Sony is vocal so we are not completely in the dark in terms of gaming news

FYI Thursday June 4th is the George Floyd memorial service

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All the more reason to delay it

 

[Lant_War]

Sad, but it's what they had to do.

 

[manzoman96]

A bummer for sure but totally understandable. Hopefully it isn't pushed back too far.