I hope it's true. Lol the perfect way to start of the reveal.As much as I really dont get the fuss about crossplay, this right here is a PR / Public mic drop moment. For that sake, would be hilarious if it's true.
I hope it's true. Lol the perfect way to start of the reveal.As much as I really dont get the fuss about crossplay, this right here is a PR / Public mic drop moment. For that sake, would be hilarious if it's true.
As long as they don't use it it's all good. There's no point in arguing about whether they were going to use it or not because we will never know.Ok, I can't prove it.
But to claim that patents get published and mean absolutely nothing regarding this patent on blocking used games is also something you can't prove because it's baseless.
This patent to block used games was published a month before the PS4 event in February 2013. The #PS4NoDRM movement happened after Xbox One's reveal event before E3 and, at E3 Sony made videos on sharing used games to knock against Xbox One and gain positive sentiment with fans because of the DRM movement.
All a coincidence because they never, ever, ever, planned to do anything with that patent on blocking used games. They just happened to spend money on publishing a patent and without having any plans to do anything with it, they just wasted money and called it a day.
Why are devs of F2P games not complaining to MS about their games being forced behind the XBL paywall. To me that's a bigger issue and it will actually affect the number of people who download and play the F2P games.
Yeah, really weird of them.Why are devs of F2P games not complaining to MS about their games being forced behind the XBL paywall. To me that's a bigger issue and it will actually affect the number of people who download and play the F2P games.
Surprised but happy to see a developer publicly out them like this, how the "Beta" is still going is beyond me.
Edit: Worth noting that the game did previously have crossplay between PS4/Xbox One till I made a thread about it and Gaijin disabled it as it was a "bug". Article and my thread on it's crossplay.
happens every time. every damn time.Gotta love how all these cross play threads now turn into "w-w-what about needing Gold to play F2P games on Xbox!" Like it's some kind of competition or people feel the need to defend Sony with this or something? Truly baffling.
Dude, you don't patent something like that without the intent, even if it hasn't happened. That's just common sense whether or not you believe they'll do it. Like you're even letting them off with HAVING THE OPTION to begin with. That's some loyalty.
It's not like Sony was like "Oh man, Mondays right? Better patent a method to lock out used media as an option."
Seriously. That requires effort, resources and money to patent stuff. Does anyone bother to patent shit just to piss their valuable time and money away for nothing? If there was no intention of doing it at any point then why waste the resources at all?
AgreeWhy are devs of F2P games not complaining to MS about their games being forced behind the XBL paywall. To me that's a bigger issue and it will actually affect the number of people who download and play the F2P games.
That's disappointing to hear.Gaijin CEO told me in an interview that he was still wary of whether Sony would actually open to all games. It seems that's still the case.
I know, I'm also a corporate apologist using an IP from said corporation as my avatar
Why are devs of F2P games not complaining to MS about their games being forced behind the XBL paywall. To me that's a bigger issue and it will actually affect the number of people who download and play the F2P games.
Why are posts like this justifying Sony's anti-consumer stance on this?How come? Because they're the leaders of the market, same as it was how come Microsoft last gen, it's such a stupid question with an obvious answer and it's cool that people are finally demanding it but it doesn't need to be presented in such a silly manner when everyone knows
Also, holy shit War Thunder is still alive?! How is it nowadays?
And Sony isn't advocating it now or much at all anymore. And we're far removed from the heads who were running the show at those times.Because it's easier to scapegoat Sony when MS is putting the pressure on them. Anyone with common sense knows it's a power play from behind for MS. They have nothing to lose. This way, they make Sony look like the bad guy and come out looking like the hero of the industry. People jump on Sony, but let's not forget that Sony has been doing crossplay with PC since the start of the gen no to mention advocated for it in the last generation when MS held the cards and they didn't want to play either. It's all a business move.
There's a different thread to discuss that very issue. No need to derail.Why are devs of F2P games not complaining to MS about their games being forced behind the XBL paywall. To me that's a bigger issue and it will actually affect the number of people who download and play the F2P games.
And Sony isn't advocating it now or much at all anymore. And we're far removed from the heads who were running the show at those times.
You're focusing on the wrong things. Instead of looking at the corporations point of view and what is great for their profits and bottom line. Look at what some consumers want or what developers want. Why are they wanting crossplay.My point is that Sony doesn't see a need business wise to allow full scale crossplay the same way MS didn't see the need last generation either. The reaction that everyone in this thread is having? It's exactly what MS hoped for. Sony is wary because they see MS wanting to crossplay as encroaching on their "turf" so to speak which sounds silly, until you see MS getting ready to talk about their new SDK at GDC which will be able to run on smartphones, tablets, oh and the Switch. What they plan on doing with that ability, I'm not sure, but people would have to be naive to not think that MS would love nothing more than to grab people from Nintendo and Sony and bring them to MS. That's what Sony's entire stance is based upon. Why combine our player pool if my pool is doing just fine without you?
Funny to see the reverse with people (like you) trying to scapegoat MS in a thread about Sony though.Because it's easier to scapegoat Sony when MS is putting the pressure on them. Anyone with common sense knows it's a power play from behind for MS. They have nothing to lose. This way, they make Sony look like the bad guy and come out looking like the hero of the industry. People jump on Sony, but let's not forget that Sony has been doing crossplay with PC since the start of the gen no to mention advocated for it in the last generation when MS held the cards and they didn't want to play either. It's all a business move.
I'm sorry but why does that matter? Who cares if poor Sony is being made to look like a bad guy or whatever you think is going on. The real issue is Sony blocking cross play which is of great benefit to everyone, including users who don't even care. Why should we be settling for "fine" playerbases when we could be joining them?My point is that Sony doesn't see a need business wise to allow full scale crossplay the same way MS didn't see the need last generation either. The reaction that everyone in this thread is having? It's exactly what MS hoped for. Sony is wary because they see MS wanting to crossplay as encroaching on their "turf" so to speak which sounds silly, until you see MS getting ready to talk about their new SDK at GDC which will be able to run on smartphones, tablets, oh and the Switch. What they plan on doing with that ability, I'm not sure, but people would have to be naive to not think that MS would love nothing more than to grab people from Nintendo and Sony and bring them to MS. That's what Sony's entire stance is based upon. Why combine our player pool if my pool is doing just fine without you?
Yet Sony still has trouble allowing crossplay for other games not related to Xbox Live service. No one can seem to explain that one because it doesn't line up with anything you or others repeat. Are Paladins or Power Rangers trying to steal away a userbase to somewhere else? No, they are not.My point is that Sony doesn't see a need business wise to allow full scale crossplay the same way MS didn't see the need last generation either. The reaction that everyone in this thread is having? It's exactly what MS hoped for. Sony is wary because they see MS wanting to crossplay as encroaching on their "turf" so to speak which sounds silly, until you see MS getting ready to talk about their new SDK at GDC which will be able to run on smartphones, tablets, oh and the Switch. What they plan on doing with that ability, I'm not sure, but people would have to be naive to not think that MS would love nothing more than to grab people from Nintendo and Sony and bring them to MS. That's what Sony's entire stance is based upon. Why combine our player pool if my pool is doing just fine without you?
You're focusing on the wrong things. Instead of looking at the corporations point of view and what is great for their profits and bottom line. Look at what some consumers want or what developers want. Why are they wanting crossplay.
Yet Sony still has trouble allowing crossplay for other games not related to Xbox Live service. No one can seem to explain that one because it doesn't line up with anything you or others repeat. Are Paladins or Power Rangers trying to steal away a userbase to somewhere else? No, they are not.
Plenty of devs want crossplay and cross progression, Sony won't give it to them regardless of whatever conspiracy theory y'all keep coming up with.
Crossplay isn't something hard to work on. You allow it with some basic policies or you don't.
But that's how you come across with your conspiracy theories.Hey, I never said I was siding with the corporations. I fully understand why consumers want the initiative. At the same time, people are coming into this situation with the impression like Sony is just being a meanie head and won't share their toys with MS. This isn't a stance that Sony takes lightly.
I thought it was established that it isn't as easy as flipping a switch? Like when Bethesda whined about it then decided they aren't interested. I'd rather Sony take their time to perfect it than rush it out allowing every game to do it.Crossplay isn't something hard to work on. You allow it with some basic policies or you don't.
Like when Bethesda whined about it then decided they aren't interested.
From what I understand from several devs they are able to do so. Sony is just blocking their way. Their policies on this is confusing. Why are some devs able to but others cannot have crossplay. Baffling.I thought it was established that it isn't as easy as flipping a switch? Like when Bethesda whined about it then decided they aren't interested. I'd rather Sony take their time to perfect it than rush it out allowing every game to do it.
It's not as easy as flipping a switch for the dev (well, unless they've planned it from the start).I thought it was established that it isn't as easy as flipping a switch? Like when Bethesda whined about it then decided they aren't interested. I'd rather Sony take their time to perfect it than rush it out allowing every game to do it.
Yes, Rocket League was vocal about being ready and now it's the second title in the crossplay beta.From what I understand from several devs they are able to do so. Sony is just blocking their way.
It's in beta. They are allowing it with large games they can trust and learn from before allowing it for smaller games.It's not as easy as flipping a switch for the dev (well, unless they've planned it from the start).
But it's pretty easy for Sony, and why players and devs are mad about that. They're only allowing select titles since a few months, and nobody knows why some are allowed and some not.
Obviously allowing crossplay doesn't mean the dev is forced to do it.
What about war thunder devs. When can they get into the beta? They are putting this in the public spotlight for all to see for a reason.Yes, Rocket League was vocal about being ready and now it's the second title in the crossplay beta.
wow, this hits all the notes in corporate apologism 101My point is that Sony doesn't see a need business wise to allow full scale crossplay the same way MS didn't see the need last generation either. The reaction that everyone in this thread is having? It's exactly what MS hoped for. Sony is wary because they see MS wanting to crossplay as encroaching on their "turf" so to speak which sounds silly, until you see MS getting ready to talk about their new SDK at GDC which will be able to run on smartphones, tablets, oh and the Switch. What they plan on doing with that ability, I'm not sure, but people would have to be naive to not think that MS would love nothing more than to grab people from Nintendo and Sony and bring them to MS. That's what Sony's entire stance is based upon. Why combine our player pool if my pool is doing just fine without you?
MS is putting the pressure? Are they running ad campaigns about this? I'm mostly seeing this from consumers and developers.I'd rather you actually discuss the topic at hand instead of throwing "conspiracy theory" around. Nothing I said is conspiratorial. Sony doesn't want to open their playerbase to MS because they see no need while MS is putting the pressure on them for the free PR. If you think that is a such a controversial point of view, then I don't know what to tell you. I would like nothing more that to have a wider player base for a whole variety of games I play. However, until Sony changes their stance, all I can do is sit here and try to understand why.