Why aren't these forums truly multiplat-centric?

[Sufi]

Why are we PS-centric? What's the gain there? Wouldn't it be better if we were a true multiplatform forum?

If it's all about money in the end, it would make more sense to go multiplatform. So what's the reason?

[MonkeyClaw]

Because...

[radgamer420]

Because this is Playstation Universe?

[Tutankhamun]

I don't know that it would make sense to broaden the focus of the forum. It seems nowadays niche forums have a better rate of success than broad general forums. Probably because forums are dropping in popularity.

[Fon]

I registered solely because this is a Playstation focused site. I can't speak for everyone else nor the owners but I'm guessing that their reason is similar.

[T0PGUN]

because xbox sucks arse!!

[claud3]

It has Multi-platform appeal, the name means a lot... But it is how you feel about the forum that makes it unique

The name does not always sell the forum... It is the members

[Kuro]

I registered solely because this is a Playstation focused site. I can't speak for everyone else nor the owners but I'm guessing that their reason is similar.

Likewise was just looking for a site to talk about playstation and make some friends.

[TGO]

Because PSU is a dedicated PlayStation site when the creator made the site it was for PlayStation coverage ( more then likely because how popular PlayStation is), not gonna change that just because Xbox fans reside here and the Xbox fans are here because....well who else would have them? lol

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[radgamer420]

Not sure why somebody would join here knowing full well that this is a Playstation fansite and then try to change it into something else. Thats like walking into somebodys house while theyre in the middle of watching something on TV and changing the channel to a show that you want to watch.

[John25]

because xbox sucks arse!!

Admit it you were in the Middle of renewing your LIVE Subscription when you made that Post :P

[ash91]

Not sure if serious...

[Chille]

Not sure why somebody would join here knowing full well that this is a Playstation fansite and then try to change it into something else. Thats like walking into somebodys house while theyre in the middle of watching something on TV and changing the channel to a show that you want to watch.

Wait wait your not supposed to let them?

anyway I agree I love this site because its playstation focused at the core.

[Sufi]

You guys misunderstand. I know it's a PS-centric website and it started out as that...I'm saying why can't we just make it an all-gaming website. That way we won't get a lot of hardcore fans that end up getting banned anyway and why all these wars start. Think about it, fanboys bring out fanboys in others...so if there are less PS3 fanboys, there are less fanboys of other consoles.

If you call it a PS whatever, it will attract radical fans and this is why the forums can get a bit out of hands at times due to all the wars. Still we're not as bad as places like NEOGAF.

I don't know that it would make sense to broaden the focus of the forum. It seems nowadays niche forums have a better rate of success than broad general forums. Probably because forums are dropping in popularity.

Why is NEOGAF so popular then?

[Tutankhamun]

Why is NEOGAF so popular then?

I think GAF is the exception to the rule. They've been around for so long their core audience is tremendously big. Reaching that level for a forum in 2013 would be very difficult.

[RyanGT]

Well it is called PSU..

Like most people, I joined because it was mostly focused on Playstation.

There is an "Other Gaming" section so it's not like they can't talk about other stuff in there,

[Sufi]

Well it is called PSU..

Like most people, I joined because it was mostly focused on Playstation.

There is an "Other Gaming" section so it's not like they can't talk about other stuff in there,

But if you were a Nintendo or MS fan, you would likely not join the website seeing how dead it is there.

[claud3]

I would have left here the week i signed up if it was just Playstation only, but since i have seen the forum expand and i have enjoyed my stay and will never leave...

[Two4DaMoney]

Noo. noo...nop, uh unn! Those guys are not going to get treated any better on other forums unless they are dedicated MS/nin forums.

It's not dead in the MS and nintendo threads due to less fans in those sections. They're dead because MS and Nintendo are bullshitting around.

Nintendo has a new console out and it's getting hit heavy because they took a risk and it's not paying off yet. Multiplats aren't worth talking about and their 1st party titles are a bit off. There's nothing to really talk about.

MS is doing the same shit they've been doing for years now. Release 2 big budget exclusives, rely on multiplats and kinect. Nothing to really talk about when it's the same tired story. I might add that there is 720 rumors out there and you can't discuss it before being run off by a pro Ms fan due to them not wanting to talk about a possible future of their console being weaker than the ps4.

[T0PGUN]

You guys misunderstand. I know it's a PS-centric website and it started out as that...I'm saying why can't we just make it an all-gaming website. That way we won't get a lot of hardcore fans that end up getting banned anyway and why all these wars start. Think about it, fanboys bring out fanboys in others...so if there are less PS3 fanboys, there are less fanboys of other consoles.

If you call it a PS whatever, it will attract radical fans and this is why the forums can get a bit out of hands at times due to all the wars. Still we're not as bad as places like NEOGAF.
Why is NEOGAF so popular then?

All the ps3 fanboys were wiped out in 2008!

[Sufi]

Noo. noo...nop, uh unn! Those guys are not going to get treated any better on other forums unless they are dedicated MS/nin forums.

It's not dead in the MS and nintendo threads due to less fans in those sections. They're dead because MS and Nintendo are bullshitting around.

Nintendo has a new console out and it's getting hit heavy because they took a risk and it's not paying off yet. Multiplats aren't worth talking about and their 1st party titles are a bit off. There's nothing to really talk about.

MS is doing the same shit they've been doing for years now. Release 2 big budget exclusives, rely on multiplats and kinect. Nothing to really talk about when it's the same tired story. I might add that there is 720 rumors out there and you can't discuss it before being run off by a pro Ms fan due to them not wanting to talk about a possible future of their console being weaker than the ps4.

Then why are these forums full of Wii U fans? http://www.ign.com/boards/forums/nin...i-wii-u.80041/

and this for 360 fans http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_forums/g...n/default.aspx

I would have left here the week i signed up if it was just Playstation only, but since i have seen the forum expand and i have enjoyed my stay and will never leave...

So you agree with my view then.

All the ps3 fanboys were wiped out in 2008!

lol exactly so now all we have are about a 100 dedicated people left. Because we should've been a multiplat forum so more people would join that aren't fanboys and more variety joins.

[Lethal_NFS]

Because this forum is part of Playstation Universe. It is not All Video Games Universe.

[Sufi]

I meant to say, why don't we go towards that direction.

[claud3]

@Sufi, in a way yes... But again over the years it has grown to be more that PLAYSTATION FOCUSED anymore

It is much more than that now... It is a family and a collection of great minds now...

[RaY_210]

But if you were a Nintendo or MS fan, you would likely not join the website seeing how dead it is there.

Not true. I joined lol