Year in Review: October
Don't worry: you don't need a PS3 to download PSone games
Then: "We have the PSP downloads site now, and you're right; these PS1 games will be available either from the PSP downloads site directly, so you don't need a PS3 to get them."
Now: Uhh ... We're hoping Sony will make good on this promise one of these days.
Lik-Sang goes out of business, tells their side of the story
Then: "Lik-Sang.com, the popular gaming retailer from Hong Kong, has today announced that it is forced to close down due to multiple legal actions brought against it by Sony Computer Entertainment."
Now: This certainly hasn't helped Sony's image among the hardcore gamer crowd. Some have even boycotted PlayStation due to Sony's harsh battle against importers.
PSP gains touch screen support
Then: "PSPTouchMe as it's called will not only give you touch screen capabilities, but it'll provide a new, completely customizable XMB that's far more flexible than Sony's official one."
Sony to get a marketing makeover
Then: "Sony is finally re-examining their brand, and will try to completely makeover their corporate identity. With the all-important PlayStation 3 about to launch, Sony better get their act together... fast."
Now: The PLAY B3YOND campaign for the PLAYSTATION 3 was certainly an interesting (and creepy) one, but sluggish sales of the new console may show that Sony hasn't done a very good job.
See entire year in review so far.
