In an interview with Game Informer, Valve Software's chief Gabe Newell has attacked the PS3, saying that Sony should cancel it altogether and start again. Newell said:

"The PS3 is a total disaster on so many levels, I think It's really clear that Sony lost track of what customers and what developers wanted.

I'd say, even at this late date, they should just cancel it and do a do over. Just say, 'This was a horrible disaster and we're sorry and we're going to stop selling this and stop trying to convince people to develop for it."

Newell was quick to point out that despite his disappointment with the PS3, it was a completely different story regarding Nintendo, saying he likes "everything that Nintendo is doing".

Newell continued,

"The happy story is the Wii, I'm betting that by Christmas of next year the Wii has a larger installed base than the 360. Other people think I'm crazy."

While the PS3 launch and game line-up has been far from impressive thus far, it's rediculous for Newell to claim Sony should cancel the PS3 altogether. We can understand his sentiment, but for a company like Sony to screw over all their customers by cancelling their most important product of the last few years would surely spell suicide. Apparently, it would seem Gabe Newell doesn't realise this, which is surprising given that he is supposed to be a pretty smart guy.

Even if Sony did cancel the PS3 and issue an apology, no one would buy whatever it is they came up with next, because all trust in the Sony brand would be instantly eradicated. Sony's best option now is to try to fix the PS3's issues, such as lack of a cohesive online multiplayer environment, and lack of quality, innovative games in the line-up.