Submission + - Kotaku Blackballed By Sony For Reporting On Rumor
Imaria writes: "The video game blog, Kotaku reported earlier Thursday regarding a rumor that Sony would be debuting a new PlayStation Home concept to compete with Xbox Live and the Wii's Miis. It seems that, in their attempts to confirm this rumor, Sony informed them that publishing anything about this rumor could put their official relationship at risk.
Kotaku posted the story. Shortly afterwards, David Karraker, SCEA senior director of corporate communications contacted them informing them that their time together was over.
An excerpt from the official SCEA reply:
Kotaku posted the story. Shortly afterwards, David Karraker, SCEA senior director of corporate communications contacted them informing them that their time together was over.
An excerpt from the official SCEA reply:
"I am very disappointed that after trying to work with you as closely as possible and provide you and your team with access and information, you chose to report on this rumor.... I can't defend outlets that can't work cooperatively with us.