New Direction For PlayStation LifeStyle
Written by Sev1512 
Hello to our loyal readers…
We are proud to announce our new direction for PlayStation LifeStyle. We will be focusing more on the “LifeStyle” aspect of our name. You can look forward to articles, thoughts, and opinions coming from lifelong gamers. We will cover how gaming plays a role in our everyday lives and how PlayStation has grown up along side us authors, along with many other subjects.
Instead of bringing you the same daily news as other sites, we will bring you our take on the day’s news and how it will affect the gaming industry, as well as your average PlayStation fan.
Another thing you will notice is that there will be no more “insider news”, less “rumors”, etc. Instead of working against developers/publishers, we will be working with them to bring you a inside look at the games they are producing. We apologize, since we know a lot of you first came here for our insider news. However, we will be focusing less on hits and more on quality journalism, as well as keeping PlayStation LifeStyle’s integrity intact throughout the gaming industry.
So this doesn’t mean we won’t BREAK news, we just won’t LEAK news.
We invite you to comment below and let us know what you think of our new plans for the site!
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I hope since you have the screens of Hardware 2 in your possession you will end up releasing these screens to the public according to the date that was posted. From what I understand, Incognito is aware of your activities regarding them and you’ve stated they’ll allow you to post the shots of the current build. Assuming what I just said was true, then I think that’s what you should do. People don’t know this site and the extent of each author’s credibility; so prove it to them as you move forward in your new direction.
@z,
Biting away and letting consumers know leaked information does exist in traditional journalism… in books. Not in a scenario where you need to continue to contact and work with the folks. I think you’ll see some VERY interesting information continue to be released here. Not to worry.
Hope it turns out well. Hold on……. absolutely no insider news? I mean…….come on..
No one’s coming here anymore. No offense. The only way you got popular was by pushing insider news, and the only way you will stay popular is by your crazy rumors.
but what about the weekly PLaystation updates???? This is the place I would visit every Wednesday to see what “might” show up at the store. I love leaks and rumors, this sucks. Well I’ll be analyzing future post to see if this new direction will actually work out.
ha , you are not getting rid of me.
Im 100% with you guys on the change of direction, i prefer to try to have good relationship with developers , that just screwing them with news and stuff.
‘You can count with me’
cell989,
As Stalking Silence has previously stated, the rumored PS Store content will still be posted.
Although i enjoyed the “inside info” alot and it was the reason I came here for the first time a month or so ago, I completely understand and support what u guys are trying to do.
It´s just a shame that there is no good place to get inside info going forward, this was THE place.
but as someone stated before, you shouldn´t bite the hand that feeds you (the developers/publishers)
This Sucks! That is the only thing I came here for. Your off my live bookmarks now!
So, um, this means no more building up massive hype for something that turns out to be completely meh-tastic like Hardware 2? Because that would definitely be a good move.
Amazing ,a lot of people is mad because they will not post this kind of insider info, but their were mad when they did post it… the strange world of the internetz….
Awwww…But the leaks were so much fun! I’ll admit that’s what brought me to this site, but I’ll still be a daily visitor even without those. Can’t wait to see what you guys do with it.
I really enjoyed reading your insider Information, But I guess this will give your site much more credibility and Hopefully you will still bring more Information then the other sites.
Oh man, I love the rumors and leaks. Still will be reading the site daily. Is there going to be a bigger focus on Blu-ray then?
Hey, I still love you.
*sigh*
Well its been a great couple of months coming here, and i guess this is where we part ways, PSLS.
I came here for insider news and thought your name was purely metaphoric, guess not. Thanks again for your “leak” of Hardware 2, or lack thereof. And the FFVII game, or again, lack thereof. For everyone else, have fun reading about how “Krazy Kaz” dresses and what cologne he wears and all the other lackluster “Lifestyle” tips they are about to give us gamers…wait…what? Lifestyle tips for gamers? Again, *sigh*
as Sev knows, i am a HUGE FAN of PlayStation LifeStyle and I LOVE THE NEW IDEAS!!!!! 10/10!!!! working with the developers!!!!!
Honestly I can’t say this comes as a surprise. Its bound to happen because you can’t please the public without angering your informers. I know you don’t care about hits, because it’s about the returning viewers, as it should be. But switching directions will not only lose hits, but many viewers that came solely for the insider info. But you know all of this already.
That said, I do like the direction you are intending to take, and agree with your reasons on doing so. You guys need to make sure to stay unique and not just fall into the big group of similar sites, though.
All in all, this changes nothing for me. Its not just about the insider info, yada yada. Relationships with the people here and unique content is what will always keep me, and probably many other people, here.
Sev- check your PMs on the forums soon!
@Devon
We fully plan on bring as much Blu-Ray coverage as possible. That is a major part of the Playstation lifestyle. We will be sure that it is addressed properly
Sounds good Chris, you guys should try to get in as a press reviewer so you get BD’s free and before street date for your reviews. I also assume lifestyle could pertain to the upcoming launch of Home and lifestlye’s w/in Home.
@Chris/Sev
You guys wouldn’t happen to have an opening for an intern would ya?
Moderator:
We don't make any money doing what we do here, so the term "intern" wouldn't need to be used when asking for an opening. Go ahead and send an email to linuxguru@playstationlifestyle.net, and I'll forward your questions to Sev1512 immediately =)I’ll be honest, exclusive rumors and insider info were my reasons why I visit this site. Now with that gone, I guess I’m going to have to remove PSLifestyle from my bookmarks. Without those awesome and mostly accurate inside info, the site is just another of the many gaming news site out there.
Playstation Lifestyle is now DEAD to me.
So, what your trying to say is that your not going to be showing any hardware 2 info or screens with us, because you guys arent truely insiders? Good try, but if you dont show the info and screens on August 3rd than im sure alot of people arent going to be coming back here.
@Linuxguru
I’m not referring to a paid internship, I’m referring to an unpaid internship/ volunteer work for one of my favorite sites, primarily helping contribute to you guys. I have spoken to sev before about things I’ve heard in the pipeline (for example in-game video chat) months before you guys posted it. I just love the site and would love to help you guys out.
geeze cheese thats harsh. You should read N4G.com then, which gets a lot of these readers and admins already
Devon, just send an email to that address, and I’ll bring your questions to his attention. He’s going to be unavailable for a day or so, so I’ll give him the heads up when the timing is proper.
@Linuxguru
Fo Sho
I’m not a regular poster on this site but I can understand your position.
By working more with developers you can establish a strong connection with with the gaming industry. Meaning that developers will recognize this site and will be more than willing to give out exclusive info and interviews… which in no way is a step down.
As for me I think I’m interested enough to stick around and see where this new direction takes this site.
Although I did want to see those Hardware2 screens… you got me all hyped, it would be pure evil not to.
Yeh, I’m not down with this either.
So what if the producers dont want leaks. We have a demand for it.
I’ll stick around for a few days. But I CAME HERE FOR LEAKS and insider information. There’s a demand for what ya’ll we’re doing. And if you won’t supply the demand, readers will have to go somewhere else to get their fix.
PSLS has a lot to gain from this change. The readers…no so much I think.
Keep up the work guys. I’m still reading FOR NOW. I dare ya’ll to keep me coming.
were*
Sorry, its late.
@Matt Haggard,
Check out my RUMOR post for today on the upcoming content. Before anyone else has it. We’ve always been pretty spot on with those in the past. I’ll be breaking some other news too.
We aren’t conforming to become like every other site, we’re just *apologizing* for some inaccuracies and refocusing. We’re still going to give you what you want. Just shhh… calm down a little bit and stay tuned.
Im waiting for August 3rd… that may or may not be my last day here. that is if you do or dont give us the info and screens you promised.
Thank you kindly for your hard work. May the new direction work for you the best way possible. I shall visit your website either way
The the people with mental problems – you shall not be missed
I’ll be staying. This is a great site, whether or not it has insider news.
TOO LATE, BYE BYE
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