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[GamesIndustry.biz] Do gamers really care about cross-platform play? (GameTrack survey)
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I think crossplay's important because that way, everyone can play together like the 1 big happy family we truly are.
I liked playing with and against players from other platforms in Rocket League because chat was automatically disabled for cross platform play.
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If it creates a bigger pool of people to play against or with, I can't see the harm in it.
My only issue would be with playing against pc players on a console. Purely in case of cheats or hacks being used. Other than that, all for it.
My only issue would be with playing against pc players on a console. Purely in case of cheats or hacks being used. Other than that, all for it.
It's nice on Rocket League.
I wish Sega allowed cross platform play for Puyo Puyo Tetris at least with PS4.
I wish Sega allowed cross platform play for Puyo Puyo Tetris at least with PS4.
I, a gamer, like having a bigger player base. I did not read the article to know this so I went rogue and posted it anyway.
I think just having a more accurate thread title would be more conducive to a good discussion rather than a red text warning.
If you're just going to quote the article title, why not make it obvious in the thread title, with use of quotation marks and an attribution.
If you're just going to quote the article title, why not make it obvious in the thread title, with use of quotation marks and an attribution.
Yes yes yes.
Even if players don't consciously care about cross play, I'm sure many would benefit from games retaining active communities thanks to CP.
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I just put the same title as the article. I don't see the problem but yes there should be Gbiz in it. I will contact a mod.
Edited headline to indicate that this is a news article and not a generic question. And that there are survey conducted.
The general consumer doesn't even know about it, but what's truly ridiculous is how some are dismissive about it for no reason here while knowing what it is.
This.
I'm not too bothered but I support anything that gives games a larger matchmaking selection in the long term.
The problem is that it looks like it's just your voice, not someone else's position that you want to discuss the merit of.
I'd also say that it's a headline designed to grab attention, not to generate worthwhile discussion.
It's one of those if we get it great, but I don't care a great deal either way.
I especially don't care if it just increases the player-pool. I really like Fortnite's way though.
I especially don't care if it just increases the player-pool. I really like Fortnite's way though.
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As i said i just took it from the article, i just forgot to put it that it was GameTrack survey. I contackted a mod and they changed it, If you are not happy with it, report the thread.
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It's desirable that gamers on different platforms can play together, but I personally don't give a f***.
Probably because I don't play many MP games to begin with and the ones I play are very active.
Probably because I don't play many MP games to begin with and the ones I play are very active.
Cross-save is more important, I'd say.
Cross-play might help the player pool of smaller titles, but befriending people only to discover they're not playing on the same platform as me is disheartening.
Without cross-play, I know someone who I'm having a laugh with is in my ecosystem and that I can add them as a friend to play something else on the system.
Cross-play might help the player pool of smaller titles, but befriending people only to discover they're not playing on the same platform as me is disheartening.
Without cross-play, I know someone who I'm having a laugh with is in my ecosystem and that I can add them as a friend to play something else on the system.
I think crossplay itself isn't really a big deal for most people. Having more people to match make with in an online game like fortnite means little when there are so many people playing on your platform.
Using the example of smaller or dead online games doesn't work, because people generally don't play those games for long or have long given up on them :- that's why they have troubles with their player pools in the first place. More people via cross-play won't reverse a game that is trending down in online population. At the very most it might delay the inevitable.
However, I do feel cross-platform co-op would be something that people would be far more open to. Because co-op is generally between actual friends, and not just internet randoms, people are more likely to see the advantages of not having to buy the same hardware.
Using the example of smaller or dead online games doesn't work, because people generally don't play those games for long or have long given up on them :- that's why they have troubles with their player pools in the first place. More people via cross-play won't reverse a game that is trending down in online population. At the very most it might delay the inevitable.
However, I do feel cross-platform co-op would be something that people would be far more open to. Because co-op is generally between actual friends, and not just internet randoms, people are more likely to see the advantages of not having to buy the same hardware.
There have been well over 10 cross-play related posts to this discussion forum since inception. As a general observation, only around 15% of participants seem genuinely interested in the feature without wanting to get involved in a heated debate, while the remaining 75% are either just looking to score points or rationalise a position that is not going to change any time soon. We even had one thread where, for several pages, some members openly discussed how they could help publicize Sony's stance in the hope of selling more Xbox Ones. Farcical.
About a third of those surveyed thought it was a positive according to the article, which is honestly higher than I would have expected given the usual apathy the average person displays to everything.
But yeah, most people not giving a shit shouldn't come as a surprise. It really doesn't effect anything for the vast majority of people. It's definitely better having it than not having it, but it's definitely not really going to be crossing many people's minds when making a purchasing decision.
But yeah, most people not giving a shit shouldn't come as a surprise. It really doesn't effect anything for the vast majority of people. It's definitely better having it than not having it, but it's definitely not really going to be crossing many people's minds when making a purchasing decision.
It's important as a marketing bullet point for Microsoft, and that's where the whole discussion took off. Mostly about platform wars.
I don't doubt that the majority of folks out there genuinely don't care about the feature as long as there's a healthy online community.
I don't doubt that the majority of folks out there genuinely don't care about the feature as long as there's a healthy online community.
I think most people realized that. It's always been a vocal minority.
Not saying that cross play shouldn't happen, but a lot of people still don't even know or care about why they should want it.
Not saying that cross play shouldn't happen, but a lot of people still don't even know or care about why they should want it.
After you use it or have kids who have a million friends at schools who play across any platform you do.
Minecraft, Fortnite and Rocket League are the start of the future.
It not being a factor in purchasing consoles I don't think is the same as not caring.
Minecraft, Fortnite and Rocket League are the start of the future.
It not being a factor in purchasing consoles I don't think is the same as not caring.
I think kids playing Minecraft is the key in this. Not having cross play means ps4 version I s literally inferior
I think that's a very diminishing way to look at it. I've never been an Xbox gamer and I'm fully behind Microsft, Nintendo and all other companies pushing for it. Fact is, places like ERA are just more into hardcore discussion like this. Crossplay has never been a big thing so it's really not something we come to expect from games. Do the people answering know what the future of gaming could be if the floodgates of crossplay opened? That it could mean you can load up your Ultimate Team in FIFA on your pal's console to face off, even if one has PS4 and one has XB1? That it could lead to a more integrated voice chat system without any barriers depending on hardware you use? That you can load up a world in Minecraft on iPad and then show it off on the TV on your PS4 (if they ever allow it)? atm crossplay is often summarized as "you can play with a friend that doesn't have the same console" but that's just the start really.
I'd agree crossplay isn't something that will hinder someone from buying a console, at least for now. Who knows in the future though. The more games that start taking advantage of it the more requested it'll be.
it's not important to smaller developers making niche games with smaller player pools either.
along anything that one console manufacturer does and the others don't, the consumer overestimate the entire thing.
That it may not be a determinant factor in purchasing a console (how could it, anyway, when it's still not very prevalent), doesn't really mean much, in my opinion. I may not ever buy a console based on whether or not it has cross-play, but it's certainly a nice-to-have and if ever given the option, I'd gladly jump at it.
So saying it's not very important to gamers seems at least slightly misleading.
So saying it's not very important to gamers seems at least slightly misleading.
I'm 41 and know two irl gamers, both also on PC so for me it's irrelevant, but for schoolies with loads of gamer mates I'm sure it's like the second coming!
Cross platform is great if there is no drawback, especially important for games with smaller communities. That said, thjs doesn't really concern me as I play mostly single player games.