I'm not certain what answer you are looking for. I am sure they could update the PS4 version without the online components but that is not their goal with the new versions. To make unique versions for Sony would cost them extra time and money and go against the goals of the project. As it is the PS4 version will still be supported by the original devs but probably be a lower priority.I did read it.
I just don't buy the "separate code base" stuff.
FFXIV is actually the exception to this. Last we heard that wasn't going to be on XBO because MS requires games to have an opt out if the user chooses. But again this is the exception most games not having crossplay is on Sony.
At what point does the brand reputation outweigh the potential console sales?
Everyone else is playing together: Xbox, Switch, PC.
Playstation players are left out, and I imagine that isn't good for the brand long term.
It's that simple. And in both cases it was/is 'fair enough'.
The problem is Minecraft and rocket league are going to be the exceptions. Most companies seem happy keeping audiences separate and unless a company with a great deal of power like EA or Activision decide they want it not much is going to get done.Because apparently Sony doesn't care about their consumers. I understand some choices if it could actually hurt the business, but in terms of cross play, Sony's just shooting themselves in the foot. I'm sure if cross play becomes popularized, some might move to Xbox, switch or PC to play the exclusives of their choice while playing online with friends regardless of platform. This is really going to hurt Sony if they don't allow this.
The problem is Minecraft and rocket league are going to be the exceptions. Most companies seem happy keeping audiences separate and unless a company with a great deal of power like EA or Activision decide they want it not much is going to get done.
Lol at people in here being mad phil is telling the truth instead of a pr bs response. The press asked him he answered . Unless you're some big fanboy i don't see how you would be mad at him answering this.
The problem is Minecraft and rocket league are going to be the exceptions. Most companies seem happy keeping audiences separate and unless a company with a great deal of power like EA or Activision decide they want it not much is going to get done.
From a business perspective, maybe. As a consumer, nobody should actively campaign against this from happening.
Just as yourself if Microsoft would entertain this proposal last generation.
Nah, they were against it and rightfully got shit on. Now they're for it and it seems Sony isn't. Should we give Sony a pass because "mmm, PlayStation"?
I understand why Sony doesn't want to do it. As a consumer I think it sucks, I don't work for them.
Hearthstone is on consoles? Yes I meant they are the exceptions pushing Sony to add cross platform console the other companies aren't pushing like they are.No it is not the exception. Here's a quick list I found. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Video_games_with_cross-platform_play
Fortnite, Ark, Hearthstone.
All of Xbox's new titles: Gears of War, Sea of Thieves, Crackdown 3.
PUBG wants to add crossplay. http://www.pcgamer.com/playerunknow...ts-to-add-cross-play-between-pc-and-xbox-one/
And this is just the beginning.
I would rather ask "is this good for me as a gamer?" Not play "he hit me first" playground bullshit.Just as yourself if Microsoft would entertain this proposal last generation.
Gwent, also titanfall 2 wanted to add it tooNo it is not the exception. Here's a quick list I found. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Video_games_with_cross-platform_play
Fortnite, Ark, Hearthstone.
All of Xbox's new titles: Gears of War, Sea of Thieves, Crackdown 3.
PUBG wants to add crossplay. http://www.pcgamer.com/playerunknow...ts-to-add-cross-play-between-pc-and-xbox-one/
And this is just the beginning.
At what point does the brand reputation outweigh the potential console sales?
Everyone else is playing together: Xbox, Switch, PC.
Playstation players are left out, and I imagine that isn't good for the brand long term.
So people saying because MS didn't do it last gen, Sony doesn't have to this gen?
Don't you people see how stupid that sounds? Both sides need to stop being stupid and agree that gamers matter most, and sales are still going to be made based on hardware.
Are some of you just not able to take off your console war hats for a minute and actually be forward thinking for a change? This is bigger than Sony, or Microsoft. And I'm saying this as a PC gamer.
While I agree that MS doing it first argument is non sense I cant agree that the whole idea of crossplay is going forward.
Yeah it can work on some cases but all games going cross play? Nah, thanks.
why no thanks? you dont have to talk to the dirty dude bros on xbox. a bigger player base is good. not every game has a cod population even on the market leader ps4While I agree that MS doing it first argument is non sense I cant agree that the whole idea of crossplay is going forward.
Yeah it can work on some cases but all games going cross play? Nah, thanks.
What argument do you have for any specific game not being cross play? just curious.
The best argument I heard in the past is:
- Dont' want to play with pc keyboard users
- If given the option to opt out of playing with keyboard users, the userbase to play from is much smaller then before, since most people will be playing against everyone.
I don't think I agree, but it makes some sense. Of course it is pointless, no one is saying every game should, just that developers should be able to if they think it is good for their game.
They have, they said if it requires an xbox live account to play on a PS4 then they are noping the fuck out of it.
How bout this guy does his job and actually opens some new first party studios, rather than moaning that they are not letting the trojan horse into their fort.
It's easier for him to complain. He's a true American.
Have you read the entire thread? LolI'll always be in support of cross platform play. With having different friends on PSN and XBL, it would be nice to not being forced to pick one group over the other.
You two realize he was asked about it, right? He's not moaning or complaining. He's answering a question in an interview, that's it. Maybe read the article next time instead of rushing to troll.
And console cross platform?
They have, they said if it requires an xbox live account to play on a PS4 then they are noping the fuck out of it.
How bout this guy does his job and actually opens some new first party studios, rather than moaning that they are not letting the trojan horse into their fort.
I really want crossplay on that 100 year old game for babbys. That would complete my life. Thank you Phil for fighting the good fight.
I really want crossplay on that 100 year old game for babbys. That would complete my life. Thank you Phil for fighting the good fight.
The benifits of enabling this is so lopsided in favor of Xbox who has the much smaller player base. And is of limited even questionable vale to Playstation.
Xbox fans are going to argue till they are blue in the face that this is going to benifit all sides. But its a fallacy.
Sony has no reason to help MS out here. The begging by Xbox fans and even Xbox execs is getting embarassing.
The benifits of enabling this is so lopsided in favor of Xbox who has the much smaller player base. And is of limited even questionable vale to Playstation.
Xbox fans are going to argue till they are blue in the face that this is going to benifit all sides. But its a fallacy.
Sony has no reason to help MS out here. The begging by Xbox fans and even Xbox execs is getting embarassing.
do you think everyone will just switch to xbox if there was crossplay? is that what was keeping everyone on the fence all this time?The benifits of enabling this is so lopsided in favor of Xbox who has the much smaller player base. And is of limited even questionable vale to Playstation.
Xbox fans are going to argue till they are blue in the face that this is going to benifit all sides. But its a fallacy.
Sony has no reason to help MS out here. The begging by Xbox fans and even Xbox execs is getting embarassing.
The best argument I heard in the past is:
- Dont' want to play with pc keyboard users
- If given the option to opt out of playing with keyboard users, the userbase to play from is much smaller then before, since most people will be playing against everyone.
I don't think I agree, but it makes some sense. Of course it is pointless, no one is saying every game should, just that developers should be able to if they think it is good for their game.
Have you read the entire thread? Lol
The benifits of enabling this is so lopsided in favor of Xbox who has the much smaller player base. And is of limited even questionable vale to Playstation.
Xbox fans are going to argue till they are blue in the face that this is going to benifit all sides. But its a fallacy.
Sony has no reason to help MS out here. The begging by Xbox fans and even Xbox execs is getting embarassing.
The benifits of enabling this is so lopsided in favor of Xbox who has the much smaller player base. And is of limited even questionable vale to Playstation.
Xbox fans are going to argue till they are blue in the face that this is going to benifit all sides. But its a fallacy.
Sony has no reason to help MS out here. The begging by Xbox fans and even Xbox execs is getting embarassing.
The actual embarrassing thing is seeing people defend a corporation's decision to limit consumers.The benifits of enabling this is so lopsided in favor of Xbox who has the much smaller player base. And is of limited even questionable vale to Playstation.
Xbox fans are going to argue till they are blue in the face that this is going to benifit all sides. But its a fallacy.
Sony has no reason to help MS out here. The begging by Xbox fans and even Xbox execs is getting embarassing.
Sony have nothing to fear. Don't more people buy PlayStation for the games and they have more games, so what's the problem?
Lol lots of odd drive bye shit posting.No I read the first page and didn't notice how large it was until posting. What did I miss?