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Half of Australia will be bunking work after the PS4 launch

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Oi, Mr Prime Minister!

Ever had a new piece of technology in your hands that you just cannot wait to plug in at home, but instead found yourself staring at it while doing work? We’ve all been there, and on December 13 that feeling is going to be magnified with the Playstation 4. At least our Australian gaming counterparts are prepared with sick notes for their PS4 launch.

A recent poll from SCE Australia revealed that more than half of potential new owners will be coming down with 24 hour flu on Friday. Of the 1278 employed people polled, 52% said that they would be taking Friday off after the midnight launch.

“The PS4 launch is set to be the biggest in our industry’s history,” SCE Australia managing director Michael Ephraim said to VG247.

This is not only because of the volume of Australians that have been clamouring to get their hands on one this side of Christmas, but now also because of the expectation of a huge number of gamers planning to stay home and play with their new PS4 on Friday. Sounds to me likes it’s almost a national play day.

I’m pretty certain that there will be plenty of doctor’s certificates circulating around offices come this side of the ocean, next month. I’d bunk off as well, but the downside to me being genuinely healthy and having never taken a sick day off in the least two years means that the crew at LG will never ever believe me.

That, and I shouldn’t have signed my note as “Regards, Mrs Darryn’s Mom”.

Last Updated: November 28, 2013

42 Comments

  1. 50% of Australia’s gamers, all playing PG-13 games on launch day! FTW!

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    • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

      November 28, 2013 at 12:08

      You’d made a mad villain.

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      • RyseandRepeat

        November 28, 2013 at 12:09

        HAHAHA!

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        • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

          November 28, 2013 at 12:12

          Isn’t it MWAHAHAH?

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          • RyseandRepeat

            November 28, 2013 at 12:13

            Hahaha, Bwahahaha. MWAHAHAHA! Tehehe? No, wait.

          • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

            November 28, 2013 at 12:14

            Practice makes perfect.

          • RyseandRepeat

            November 28, 2013 at 12:15

            That’s what she said!? No? Oh dear…

          • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

            November 28, 2013 at 12:19

            No. That’s pure talent.

    • Captain GUZ

      November 28, 2013 at 12:11

      They are quite heavy with their age restrictions that side

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      • RyseandRepeat

        November 28, 2013 at 12:11

        That they are… Government knows better than the adults… Hang about 0-O

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  2. Martin du preez

    November 28, 2013 at 12:14

    I’m going on leave for a whole month on the 13th! #blessed

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    • RyseandRepeat

      November 28, 2013 at 12:19

      You lucky, lucky bstd. Me from 23rd to 6th 🙁

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      • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

        November 28, 2013 at 12:19

        Haha. Funny. I get the 27th

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        November 28, 2013 at 12:56

        if I am lucky will be the 13th otherwise 18th. Wife is in same boat as you though.

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        • RyseandRepeat

          November 28, 2013 at 13:08

          They are also forcing us to take leave. Have to use 7 days of yearly 21.

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    • ToshZA

      November 28, 2013 at 12:22

      I’ve been on leave since the 15th. I go back to work when I get a new job. Which, I’m not quite sure when that’ll be.

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      • TiMsTeR1033

        November 28, 2013 at 12:55

        get a new job…. You a contracted person?

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        • ToshZA

          November 28, 2013 at 12:59

          Been trying man. For 2 months. Its rough.

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          • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

            November 28, 2013 at 13:01

            It really is rough out there now. Good luck dude.

          • ToshZA

            November 28, 2013 at 13:08

            Thanks man.

          • TiMsTeR1033

            November 28, 2013 at 13:08

            what field you looking for work? could pass some stuff your way if you like.

          • ToshZA

            November 28, 2013 at 13:10

            Design (Print or digital, I do both) and animation, but more broadcast animation than say gaming and such. I also do video filming and editing. Front end web development.

            I know a lot of shiz.

          • ProtestTheMossel

            November 28, 2013 at 13:54

            What about the visual aspects of apps or websites?

          • ToshZA

            November 28, 2013 at 14:00

            Falls under digital design. Yes, I do web design. Which includes front end development. ie: taking that photoshop wickedness and making it work in a browser with clicky things and stuff.

          • ProtestTheMossel

            November 28, 2013 at 14:07

            This is good to know. Im working on an app and also want to start some businesses that will be needing websites. If I ever need your services I will message you. What province are you in? Not that it really matters that much.

          • ToshZA

            November 28, 2013 at 14:09

            I’m in Joburg, is there a way to pm you my details?

          • ProtestTheMossel

            November 28, 2013 at 14:13

            Sure, just find me on Steam. My nickname is Mossel, add me as a friend and pm me.

          • ToshZA

            November 28, 2013 at 14:15

            Done man, thanks. Edit: I’m -Pariah- on Steam

    • Captain GUZ

      November 28, 2013 at 12:25

      What is this leave thing your talking about? My company sucks ass when it comes to taking leave only allowed a day or 2 at a time in case something goes wrong and I’m needed to fix it

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      • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

        November 28, 2013 at 12:26

        Us two can keep the comments section alive this December.

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        • Captain GUZ

          November 28, 2013 at 12:28

          Haven’t had a December off in 6 years…… Boss”you can have Christmas and news years day off that should be fine, now go write up some TPS reports….. “

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          • Alien Emperor Trevor

            November 28, 2013 at 12:33

            I never minded working over xmas. It’s quiet & no traffic in the mornings.

          • John's (JJ's) finest excuse

            November 28, 2013 at 12:41

            That’s quite true. I actually have so little to do over that time that I often just sit and watch series on my pc.

          • Captain GUZ

            November 28, 2013 at 12:43

            Shhhh!!!!!! You giving away trade secrets

      • Martin du preez

        November 28, 2013 at 12:35

        The thing is we don’t get leave during the year so our company does an annual shut down every December. So it’s pretty much grafting the whole year. 🙁

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  3. Hammersteyn

    November 28, 2013 at 12:14

    We get ours on Friday the 13th! Ominous. So If its not bricked I might not be here on that Monday and Tuesday……………and Wednesday……….maybe Thursday too.

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  4. Deano

    November 28, 2013 at 12:29

    Im on Holiday from 13 Dec 🙂

    But wont be getting a PS4 yet, would of been perfect.

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  5. Hendrik

    November 28, 2013 at 12:49

    I’m only going to buy mine when Watchdogs and the Witcher arrive.

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    • Hendrik

      November 28, 2013 at 12:50

      O yes, and MGS V

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      • oVg

        November 28, 2013 at 12:59

        Uncharted 4?

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  6. oVg

    November 28, 2013 at 12:49

    You mean 2 days sick.
    1 day for all the firmware, patches, updates and support phone calls.
    1 day to play on social media. like at work.

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    • ToshZA

      November 28, 2013 at 13:00

      Killzone before breakfast.

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