The rumour mill has officially reached fever pitch, and some PlayStation fans on social media are beginning to lose their heads. Sony will be thrilled to see the pent-up demand for fresh PlayStation 5 information – after all, it’s this kind of anticipation which led to the next-gen system’s predictable logo becoming the most liked gaming-related image ever uploaded to Instagram.
But between false prophets and the Japanese giant’s general reluctance to confirm some kind of reveal roadmap, the speculation is becoming irritating. Take this story that’s doing the rounds: the PS5 will be showcased in New York City in a couple of weeks. The source? So-called “industry insider” Tidux, who’s been falsely predicting ambiguous PlayStation news since the beginning of time.
This story gets increasingly laughable when you trace it back to the source. Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad – who has genuine knowledge of industry goings-on – joked on Twitter that Sony’s new console could be announced in Fortnite. It seems this information has since been twisted and extrapolated to mean it’ll be confirmed in a fortnight. Tidux has since claimed that he's merely going on holiday in early February.
Look, we’re still relatively confident that the Japanese giant will showcase the PS5 at some point in February, and it’ll probably host the event somewhere in New York City – but this is all educated guesswork based on its actions in the past. We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: be sceptical until you hear news direct from the horse’s mouth.
[source twitter.com]
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Okay then buddy.
Sh#t is starting to get irritating. The longer this new Sony waits and let's ppl get the hopes up higher and higher the less likely there gonna be able to live up to there expectations.
While the event may be in NYC in won't be in the Playstation Theater which shut it's doors 3 weeks ago.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Theater
I thought all those guys were out in San Fran for the event?
Another "News" like this and you can count me out.
In other words, no one knows sh*t and Jim Ryan's probably sitting there laughing as Twitter (rightfully) burns.
Sony has decided to setup it's own version of burning man to announce the launch. Sony zealots will be out there burning Xbox One and Nintendo Switch consoles while chanting PlayStation 5 over and over.
Sony will then have a "UFO" "fly in" and the PS5 will get hand delivered by grey "aliens" who walk in the same manner as the "Naruto run".
A magic stone I painted with a PS5 Logo showed me this vision while I was on the toilet.
@andreoni79
@get2sammyb This lady looks way better then Tailor Swift.
At this point I'll assume any rumors as entertainment only, the only one that I trust is sony official statement.
It's kind of annoying though, I want to see the ps5 already
@get2sammyb And to think Pushsquare was one of the few sites for which I disabled AdBlock...
Thanks, but I can get any more, on any site, of those "someone on social media said..." news.
Bye!
@rjejr True but now they have the Sony Hall a few blocks away. It's schedule also has it closed for 'private event' on the 24th and 29th of Feb!?
I don't actually think this means anything as there are loads of these all over the calendar. They could have it there though as there seems to be plenty of free days.
I admit that it's getting tiresome with all these speculations but at least Push Square actually tell people that these things are probably bogus or give a reasonable view on it. It would be very easy for them to put up far more clickbaity articles but they don't.
@Ken_Kaniff - so sony should basically just rush in to announce its plans to appease every rumour, report, hoax, outlandish claim on twitter, "the grapevine", or wherever else?. it does that and it loses all control of its message and cadence. for all these "insiders", etc. it's like feeding time at the zoo..
@andreoni79 You're entitled to your opinion and of course we take into account your feedback. There are large sites reporting these kind of stories as fact, though, and I've always taken the view that it's our job to clear up whatever fake news we can.
I do understand that there's a balance to this kind of thing, but I still feel there's a homepage filled with content that mostly isn't rumour busting.
That there's been an increase of this kind of thing recently is just indicative of where we're at right now, ahead of the PS5 reveal. It should all slow down soon.
People are just being impatient. We know it's coming holiday, we know the reveal event is coming soon. Just wait and stop stressing over it. I want all million details just like everyone else but people are getting too wound up about this imo! Info will come when it comes!
Tidux was the person to out Ni No Kuni 2 way before it was revealed despite there being no reason whatsoever to think a sequel would be happening, dismiss him all you want but someone can't just claim to be an insider without SOME knowledge of the inner workings of the industry.
@viciousarcanum "Someone can't just claim to be an insider without SOME knowledge of the inner workings of the industry."
Any one of us could go on Twitter right now and claim to be an insider — literally nothing stopping anyone.
@viciousarcanum the authors of this site have a pretty longstanding grudge against Tidux for whatever reason.
@leucocyte I'm not saying they have to do anything, but as the article states these "leaks" have built up hype that I almost guarantee Sony wont live up to. Their gonna do therr basic s*** at launch with a FPS, a new GT, and Godfall. All I was stating is for there sakes I would come out with the info sooner rather than later. Bc if they dont live up to the hype of these rumors there will be backlash their always is.
Language! - Quintumply
@andreoni79 you realise that pushsquare.com isn't a news outlet, it's a gaming website 🙄
Maybe ps5 will be revealed in a fortnight on fortnite...
I'm tiredux of these rumours.
So after having a go at FoxyGamesUk, pushsquare is up on their high horse with Tidux, yea I think I'm done with this site, bye.
@ShogunRok
Guilty here is more PSU who (mis)'report's anything for clicks somethimes weeks later recycles.
Tidux simply is going to NYC and is free to say it.
Again Twitter users arent responsible for the press jumping the gun. I actually like how he makes them run.
It's easy to hate and attack individuals.
@get2sammyb
Theres a classy way to 'clear up fake news' it's to report correctly who make the fake new I.e. the gaming news site. No need to stir up hate against an individual who is free to use Twitter and actually didnt say what the site reports.
Edit
I got to say when I saw his tweet, I immediately thought it was related to his vacation (and of course a wink at the rumours) because he said yesterday that he was going and that would be amazing if the rumours were correct and happen at the same time.
I love how the people claiming to be done with pushsquare because of the numerous "leaks" and "rumors" actually took the time to click the link and then took even more time to say peace out. Listen it's that time where leaks and rumors are on a daily basis. Read the headline, and if your not interested, don't click the link. Children....
Site is really going downhill, attacking people on twitter for their lack of "credibility" bit rich coming from pushsquare.
@ShogunRok yet it would serve absolutely no purpose, if he truly knows nothing then it would be obvious...not everything Schreier or Ahmad say is true 100% everytime, yet you treat them like gospel but the constant putting down of this specific individual is borderline gross tbh and this is coming from someone who doesn't even follow Tidux, just seems like you guys have a personal issue with him. 🤷♂️
@JJ2 Some of these people have gigantic followings and are feeding them lies on a daily basis.
@get2sammyb you mean just like corporations and the media, oh gee whiz...
@CmShepard You say that as if we put tons of our own unsubstantiated leaks on Twitter every day. That’s what these “insiders” do all day every day and there comes a point where they need to be held accountable. Tidux is known to be incredibly unreliable.
@get2sammyb
True. Many you dont report on daily play the experts. Some crazy fanatic stuff. . That's nothing to do with this case in particular which was wrongly attacking an individual instead of pointing out the poor job gaming news sites do.
Invitations for the PS4 reveal didn’t go out until February first.
This is why they don't need e3 or anything else big. I'm seeing ps5 rumors everywhere, even non gaming places. It will be a huge announcement when ever and how ever they do it.
@Ken_Kaniff Agree, massive PS fan here but it's clear that people are gonna expect to much and Sony won't be able to deliver the goods.
@CmShepard But Tidux and Foxy are fakes, they spew crap for clicks, plus Foxy is a vein arrogant Man, and Tidux is a PS fan boy who lies and spins things to his own needs, both are untrustworthy and should rightfully be called out and exposed.
@andreoni79 Don't let the door hit you on your way out.
I am getting excited But I just want to know NOW!!! Thank God I still got loads to play on my PS4(which I still LOVE) to keep me going
Yeah, this is a really bad article sorry. You have taken a Tweet thread and spun it up into an article basically saying it has no credibility.
This is nearly as bad as when you 1st posted the "what we know about the PS5" a while back and the article contained nothing useful!
The comments are more entertaining that this body and that was worth the click!
@BearsEatBeets Forgot all about Sony Hall, haven't been into Manhattan in awhile. Seems like as good a place as any.
This is all getting a bit ridiculous. I guess this is what Sony wants though and it shows how hungry people are for info. I think this console is going to blow everything before out of the water.
@get2sammyb I think you guys are actually pretty good with this sort of thing. Sure there’s plenty of nonsense floating about, I’d rather read about it here and you guys confirm it’s nonsense than off the likes of IGN which is a complete sh!t show
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