The PlayStation 4 was announced last week, but Sterling wasn't quite feeling the buzz.
The PS4 is interesting, Sony's plans are promising, but the industry itself, and the culture of business around console games? THAT is what needs a new generation. Hardware is just a placebo if the attitudes showcased at the big PS4 reveal are anything to go by.
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