We reported yesterday on Microsoft’s E3 press conference and the subsequent Twitter reaction. Needless to say, denizens of the Twitterverse were not amused or entertained. This led to many of us wondering if Twitter would give the same treatment to Sony’s E3 press conference. It seems that it’s more of a mixed bag this time around.
Sony definitely won more people over by sticking to games and only games. I remember the days when Sony used to just tout sales numbers and tell us how awesome the PS2 was still doing instead of focusing on actual games. It seems becoming second to Microsoft earned them some humble pie. Instead of focusing on sales and content acquisitions like Microsoft, Sony spent most of their time on games and only games.
Unfortunately, not all was good with the Twitterverse. Just like Microsoft’s over excited pitch for Internet Explorer on Xbox 360, Sony killed all momentum by presenting a demo for its admittedly cool Wonderbook. The only problem was that the demo was boring and did not present the technology in the best light.
Despite what I may think, Twitter is more in tune with the cosmos of gaming. Let’s look to them to find true insight into how Sony fared during their showing at E3 2012:
Follow @JimSterling 
Jim Sterling
@JimSterling Sony presser starts with a montage of games. You hear that, Microsoft? GAMES. #E3
Follow @carolynmichelle 
Carolyn Petit
@carolynmichelle “What if books let you explore other worlds?” BOOKS DO THAT! THAT’S WHAT BOOKS ARE ALREADY! #Sony #E3
Follow @jwhdavison 
John Davison
@jwhdavison Sony are putting on a better Ubisoft show than Ubisoft did #E3
Follow @JimSterling Jim Sterling
@JimSterling I love that Sony is sticking to games so far. I respect a company just showing its wares and being all, ”Yep.” #E3
Follow @LikChan
Lik Chan @LikChan
I’m still kinda bummed Sony presser didn’t have a Vita trailer montage. #E3
Follow @AlanRappa 
Alan Rappaport
@AlanRappa @LikChan same here. Actually really surprised #Sony didn’t even mention Gravity Rush. Has me a bit bummed about the #PSVita‘s horizon. #e3
Follow @MatthewWebbUK 
Matthew Webb
@MatthewWebbUK I think Sony stole the show at #E3 some cool exclusives.
Follow @larrymadill 
Larry Madill
@larrymadill This #E3 has convinced me that Sony is finally back on track and that Microsoft is about to blow it.
Follow @BlkGhostKing 
King
@BlkGhostKing Caught up with all of the #E3 stuff last night and this morning. Ubisoft impressed me. Sony? Not so much.
Follow @Oskar2525 
Steve
@Oskar2525 Last night’s Sony press conference was awesome! Beyond, The Last of Us and God of War all look amazing! #E3
Follow @ReporterDemelza 
Demelza Ward
@ReporterDemelza Staying up to watch Sony at #E3 was a bad choice purely for how tired I am now, but good for getting to see them fail with Wonderbook :p
Follow @rpepper 
rpepper
@rpepper Sony’s Wonderbook demo had promise, and then executed on stage with the finesse of Ron Weasley using his broken wand. #E3 #E3onG4
Follow @ObvItsAmy 
Amy Marie Graves
@ObvItsAmy Sony have JK Rowling. Instant millions. #E3
Follow @NathiasWGNET 
Josh
@NathiasWGNET For a company that actually has a 3D TV meant for gamers, Sony really showed no interest in 3D yesterday at their press conference. #E3