Who is to say Sony won't do the same?
I still haven't forgiven them for saying the PS3 was backwards compatible, then snatching it away from everybody due to pirates.
I'll send you a PM about how you can get started in games journalism (freelance) later on. Never managed to crack film and music, PR companies are VERY reluctant to talk to people who they don't know in that industry.
As for the PS4 v Xbox battle, well, I am going for Xbox. The main reason...
I am a freelance journalist. In the past I have had links with gaming companies who sent me review copies from time to time. I am not as active in it as I once was (onto better paid things), but I still talk with the people who gave me my 'big break' so to speak.
Was in touch with their PR team for a while, this was never something that was on the table (we weren't allowed to share that at the time, hence why the rumour persisted). No information about the playing games on a second account, waiting for them to get in touch with me. From what I have been...