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

[Deleted member 6263]

Disappointing but understandable and admirable.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Americans get your shit together ffs

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Man be quiet

 

[Flex1212]

Shit - I didn't realize it was George Floyd's memorial. Good call Sony.

 

[Humidex]

Absolutely the right call in the circumstances.

 

[Gentlemen]

It's disappointing it has had to be postponed, I personally thought they could have gone ahead and used their platform to highlight it further.

Edited to add: I mean use their platform to highlight the injustices further, but I'm of the mind that silence feels complicit

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you realize this was a prerecorded event, yes?

 

[Zeusy]

Smart move. Go Sony!

 

[Metallia]

The right choice, but damn, Sony is not having a good run with event timing for the PS5 huh?

 

[Lashley]

A shame, but understandable.

 

[Dark Knight]

Good on them.

The replies/comments to that tweet are going to be brutal lol

 

[DrKelpo]

Expected and the right move... nonetheless I'm super sad. Having a rough time at the moment and was really looking forward to this.

 

[cantbebothered]

Yes because a PS5 reveal is more important than people protesting against years of injustice

Also people always act like America is the only country with these issues

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yeah that's exactly what I'm referring to
roll eyes

 

[Eeyore]

I'm sorry, but they have a point.

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No they don't. And you aren't sorry.

Americans get your shit together ffs

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You should probably look in the mirror if this is your take.

 

[MysticGon]

Smart move. It definitely adds weight to their earlier statements. Actions speak louder than words.

 

[Rango]

Yeah don't read the comments. Spoilers for TLOU2...

 

[Quinton]

Okay, wow, damn. This deserves some respect. Good move.

 

[EVIL]

sucks, but this is clearly the best move!

 

[The GOAT]

Good on them. Definitely the right move.

 

[Patitoloco]

I'm very sad, but it's also extremely understandable.

It will probably be next week or so.

 

[Cordy]

Wow, I respect that a lot. Props.

 

[Skel1ingt0n]

Good move. Good for PR. I doubt it gets delayed more than a week or so, anyway. I'm bummed - and was looking forward to some good news. But it's a video game system reveal - a few more days won't kill me. Understandable but disappointing.

 

[mentallyinept]

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The event was scheduled the same day as the memorial service for George Floyd, it had to be moved.

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That... I did not know.

Having that knowledge, this was definitely the right move.

 

[RedPanda]

i am super sad, but i 100% understand and respect the decision.

 

[spam flakes]

It's the right call

 

[NinjaScooter]

Good on Sony, this is probably the right decision.

However, there's an argument to be made for the need for some positive/fun news during times of distress. Regardless, the decision is a good one since it can also come off as tone deaf if not treated properly.

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Sony's purpose for this showcase isn't to have fun though. Its a commercial, its to sell people on their product, and a time when people are overwhelmingly angry, and sad, and scared, is usually not a good time sell them shit.

 

[CanisMajoris]

Understandable, but they don't have time for significant delays.

 

[Midas]

Not expecting it to be rescheduled anytime soon.

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No, not even a new date or hint at anything.

 

[Dust]

There is memorial service for Floyd on 4th, they simply cannot stream it then.
Probably moved a week.

 

[Goddo Hando]

full stop .this is the right decision

 

[AllChan7]

I said I wouldn't be surprised if they do but it is disappointing. However, I 100% understand why they did this and support their decision

 

[lino]

Americans get your shit together ffs

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Grow up.

 

[JasoNsider]

This is the right call. There's no rush. More important things are happening.

 

[Luckett_X]

Looks like chinese factory leaks are back on the menu, boys!

 

[JamRock7]

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 they'd do something like that too. Doesnt make sense to just delay a week later though. Things will still be the same. Maybe July

 

[ArcaneFreeze]

Good move Sony. Twitter is losing it in the replies though. Very sad.

 

[Kyra]

Really great stuff

 

[Slayven]

Right and good move

And if you want to be cynical, the impact would be muted if not drown completely out

 

[Sargerus]

Either this was a last minute decision or someone forgot to warn the marketing team.

 

[OneBadMutha]

This is the right move. Not in the best frame of mind for gaming hype right now.

 

[Musubi]

Bummed because I have the entire week off to actually watch it but its fully understandable.

 

[Tace]

Good on them

 

[Masagiwa]

Understandable and a good decision.

 

[HardRojo]

Understandable and perfectly reasonable given the current protests. We've waited this long, we can wait another week or two while all of our focus is on #BlackLivesMatter.

 

[oni-link]

The right move

 

[Strike]

Reset the clock.

 

[SpottieO]

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Thursday June 4th is the George Floyd memorial service.

 

[Tratorn]

Wow, really didn't expect that after seeing the ESPN ad. That must have cost them some pennies.

Respect, Sony.

 

[Raigor]

Good, games can wait

 

[Creation_Scapes]

They might need to address all those ps5 ESPN ads pretty soon.

 

[Azurik]

Disappointing. A lot of people around the world were looking forward to this event as a bit of a cheer up with everything else that's going on in the world.

 

[7threst]

I read the comments beneath the tweet. For some people the world really only revolves around games doen't it?