The PlayStation Blackout Was A Failure

Remember the heavily hyped PlayStation Blackout boycott over Sony moving away from physical media and recent price hikes? The official tracking data is in, and it turns out the blackout had virtually zero impact on player counts or engagement. The Side Scrollers crew breaks down why internet boycotts often fizzle out, the growing frustration with Sony’s sterile corporate decisions, why the PlayStation 6 could face serious trouble, and the desperate need for nuance in gaming discourse when trying to "vote with your wallet." Do you think Sony is alienating its core audience, or are online boycotts completely ineffective? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Don't forget to Like, Sub 00:00 - The PlayStation Blackout Boycott Explained 01:21 - The Data Is In: Zero Impact on Player Count 02:20 - Is the PlayStation 6 in Serious Trouble? 03:28 - How Sony's Missteps Fuel Wolverine & PS6 Backlash 04:12 - What Would Happen if Sony Actually Apologized? 05:40 - Could Sony Be Planning a Course Correction? 06:33 - Why the Blackout Failed (Too Much Lead Time) 07:23 - The Death of Nuance & Black-and-White Outrage 08:33 - Phoenix's Take & Finding the Middle Ground 09:32 - Why "Voting With Your Wallet" Is Harder Than Ever If you're a normal man, you've found a home for sanity. Side Scrollers Bits is home to the best (and stupidest) moments from the Side Scrollers Podcast - featuring gaming news, retro gaming, Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, PC gaming, movies, pop culture, internet culture, wrestling, interviews, debates, and the conversations everyone's talking about. ► Watch the full Side Scrollers Podcast for complete episodes & live shows on the main channel    / @sidescrollerspodcast   ► Subscribe for new Bits uploaded throughout the week.