The folks over at Next Generation have done some digging at Gamespot to discover that Sony filed a couple of rather interesting patents under Phil Harrison’s name with regard to handheld device technologies.

The chances are, you’ve seen these patents used in other devices before. iPhone type PSP?  More info after the jump.

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In 2005 and 2006, Sony’s conference at the E3 convention in Los Angeles was dedicated to unveiling the PS3 in its final form. During these press conferences, we were shown all kinds of new technologies, from experimenting with the EyeToy’s response, to everyday objects (where Phil Harrison, since departed, scooped water out of a virtual bathtub by physically waving cups around in front of the camera) to the kinds of graphical tricks that the PS3’s GSX chip could throw up. Throw up, in the nicest way possible, of course.

Among those games making their debut over the two years were a PS3 version of London crime game The Getaway, which looked a treat simply because of its photorealistic depiction of the capital, and the shooting game Eight Days. Both have since been scrapped, with more info on this after the jump.

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The game industry has certainly produced its fair share of idiotic comments. One of my favorites came from none other than Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. The head of the Japanese game giant recently said the lack of significant internal storage (512 MB) in the Wii only affected a small group of people. I am sure hardcore gamers, who are expected to support the Virtual Console and newly-launched WiiWare service, loved hearing that. I don’t know if Iwata actually believed what he said, or if he was simply glossing over a monumental mistake made during the Wii’s conception. I suspect, since Iwata is not stupid (I hope not), that it was probably the latter.

However, do not despair Iwata. You have company. Phil Harrison. Yup, he once again said something so stupid, you’ve got to wonder how he kept his job at Sony… um I mean Atari. Check it out, after the jump!

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WACO - The world has been anxiously holding its breath, waiting to find out where Phil Harrison, the self-liberated former president of Sony Computer Entertainment America, would end up next. While wild speculation seemed to indicate he might be headed for the hallways of Atari, Sears Roebbuck Co., has broken the silence regarding Harrison’s newest career opportunity. (more…)

At Sarcastic Gamer, we have certainly enjoyed Phil Harrison’s tenure as head of SCE Worldwide Studios. Since the launch of the PS3, he has provided literally hundreds of juicy sound bites and quotes that helped put us on the map. As a tribute to this fine man and his adept verbal witchery, we humbly remind you of just how quickly a parody song can come back to bite you in the ass. Read my reluctant praise for Mr. Harrison after the jump. (more…)

by Lono

Source: Kotaku and Ps3fanboy

Apparently Sony Executives haven’t hit their “dumbass quota” for September, so they’ve turned up the ridiculousness to 11 for October.

Phil Harrison, ps3 Fester and executive dumbass quote machine, said this about the ridiculously short Heavenly Sword (only 5 hours long!):

“You know what? Not that many people finish games, so I think we shouldn’t criticize a game for being a story, which has an arc with a beginning, a middle and an end… and actually encouraging all gamers to see all of the story, I think that’s something positive.”

Most gamers don’t finish games? Good god. You make it so easy for us to rip your company. No wonder you’re in third place.

Next up? Kaz Hirai, the master dumbass quote machine himself. Here is Kaz on all that nonsense regarding the ps3’s price:

“I think the original price-point was the right price-point, evidenced by the issues we had at launch when we couldn’t supply enough units to consumers in the Japanese market and the North American market, and it was a huge challenge to try and meet that demand because of all the production issues we had. It wasn’t a pricing issue, it was a supply issue.”

Does this guy speak English? I’ve never heard him speak, so I don’t know for sure. If he doesn’t, he needs to fire his interpreter. This is just plain ignorant. What he meant to say was, “Yeah it’s expensive, but I don’t care because I can afford it, Peasants! Now get back to work!”

Why do we rip Sony? Let me count the ways… Can’t wait to hear what these guys have to say in November.

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by Jeromy “Doc” Adams

SOURCE: Joystiq

Phil Harrison buried the media in optimism and confidence, touting the PlayStation 3’s incredible launch titles, like Motorstorm and Resistance.

But a few says ago, Phil told Game Informer that you shouldn’t judge a console by it’s launch lineup. He cited the PS1 as prime example.

Which is it Phil? Was the PS3, as you said yourself, an unconditional success? WERE the titles you launched with truly blockbusters? Seems you’re trying to have your cake and eat it too. Except your cake tastes like Back-Track-Berry.

It seems fairly difficult to believe that the PS3 was BOTH a strong launch AND a weak one. That’s like saying… I’m a brilliant idiot.

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