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Does it mean we're getting PS4/PC crossplay ?
It's so fucking sad to see regular users defending an anti-consumer instance or getting defensive because this will somehow benefit Microsoft. They shouldn't care about this, only about what is better for them and for other players, which is breaking down the walls between platforms.
Let's hope Sony is not as narrow minded as some people here.
Microsoft blocks crossplay = Microsoft is the bad guy!
Sony blocks crossplay = eh, whatever, we do not need it... #4theplayers!
Makes sense. But not really.
Again - how is it beneficial to PS4 players to not even have the option? Of course it's not going to give you access to the full set of features available within one platform, but there's plenty of workarounds for things like private voice chat rooms.
Gonna quote myself:
Console warriors, man....
Does it mean we're getting PS4/PC crossplay ?
Wasn't Final Fantasy XIV able to go to Xbox One and Sony wouldn't have cared, but Microsoft would not allow cross-platform play yet? I remember reading some quote that SE was interested in bringing it to Xbox One, but because all platforms are connected, they couldn't get MS to go along with it.
Now we find out how much these years and years of lip service are actually worth.
Bullshit, devs always need to get permission. There are tons of guidelines for online and branding. Both Sony and Microsoft have guidelines strictly saying that the game cannot contain branding from its competitors.
You can bet that all three console makers will make sure they don't see competitor branding in this game for this feature if it even happens.
Um, Microsoft went on the record at GDC. Look it up rather than get so territorial about this
Microsoft blocks crossplay = Microsoft is the bad guy!
Sony blocks crossplay = eh, whatever, we do not need it... #4theplayers!
Makes sense. But not really.
Given most PS4 owners use its utter toilet, 56K quality WiFi connection, be careful what you wish for.
Yep. Look on the bright side, Sony doesn't even have the competency to put 5GHZ wifi into their units, Xbox players would get totally cheated with Sony's complete lack of interest in a quality online experience.
This. People need to stop thinking in corporate interests and start thinking in their own.how does crossplay benefit more MS than Sony? imo, this would just benefit players, I don't get it
This is the second dev that states that they're waiting on the green light from Sony.
how does crossplay benefit more MS than Sony? imo, this would just benefit players, I don't get it
It'll never happen. The network effect of console ownership is a huge reason why people choose one over the other. As long as Sony has a market advantage, they are burning money by opening up console cross-ply.
What does Sony have to gain?
Microsoft is the one with half the market share
Exactly.
As much as it would be cool, I really doubt Sony would like to have Microsoft piggybacking off their huge playerbase.
Microsoft are welcoming this because they need it far far more than Sony - where was this talk when Xbox 360 was the leader? Surely it could've been done back then just as easy as now?
Game sales? I'd be more likely to buy mp games if I could play with all of my friends.What does Sony have to gain?
Microsoft is the one with half the market share
They never said PS4 specifically.
Chris Charla said:Cross-Network Play
First, in addition to natively supporting cross-platform play between Xbox One and Windows 10 games that use Xbox Live, were enabling developers to support cross-network play as well. This means players on Xbox One and Windows 10 using Xbox Live will be able to play with players on different online multiplayer networks including other console and PC networks.
Of course, its up to game developers to support this feature, and Xbox Live players will always have the option of choosing to play only with other Xbox Live players. Were thrilled to confirm that Psyonixs Rocket League will be one of the first games to take advantage of this new capability by enabling cross-network play between Xbox One and PC players, with an open invitation for other networks to participate as well.
Read more at http://news.xbox.com/2016/03/14/letter-chris-charla-idxbox-updates-gdc/#Z8Hcvkhu5RDpes8l.99
Lets say you're thinking about buying a new console and all your friends have a PS4, to play with them you'd have to buy a PS4 and get a PSN subscription. However if cross play became a thing you could just get a Xbox One instead (which is cheaper at the moment) and still play with them on there for all third party games at least.What bullshit lol. How does MS gain everything exactly there is nothing monetary involved for them and I am pretty sure even though Xbox is way below PS in terms of userbase it still has a large playerbase.
Lets say you're thinking about buying a new console and all your friends have a PS4, to play with them you'd have to buy a PS4 and get a PSN subscription. However if cross play became a thing you could just get a Xbox One instead (which is cheaper at the moment) and still play with them on there for all third party games at least.
Being "Open" to the idea of cross play doesn't means they will allow anything without meeting requirements. Just building it into your game is not the only thing devs/pubs have to do. They will have to talk to all platform holders when implementing cross-play meaning because of legal/policy requirements.Microsoft opened up Xbox Live for all developers to create a cross play environment this year. No permission needed other than build it into your game.
This. People need to stop thinking in corporate interests and start thinking in their own.
In need? All top games on X1 will have a healthy base for for users to play against, no one will have issues finding games. They're not in need of it but would obviously enjoy access to more users who maybe better suited to be paired with then what the their systems try to match. Not in need of it though, XBL isn't a barren network, not at all.Sadly, if Sony allows this it could be perceived as giving advantage to MS. MS is in more badly need for something like this.
But hopefully it will happen one day.
The thing is dev/pubs will have to implement a party system within their game and I don't see that being a common thing in cross play games because of the extra work needed for it so I don't see those scenarios being common as already mentioned things like larger playerbase benefits everyone including Sony/MS.Lets say you're thinking about buying a new console and all your friends have a PS4, to play with them you'd have to buy a PS4 and get a PSN subscription. However if cross play became a thing you could just get a Xbox One instead (which is cheaper at the moment) and still play with them on there for all third party games at least.
I'd like MS to open up cross play between 360/X1 if possible. That would be great
This would be a far less likely scenario than the one I posted above. Which would advantage Sony. If someone has all their friends with a PS4, they'll buy a PS4.
Microsoft can say they're interested all they like. Sony aren't going to play ball.
MS already publicly said they're interested in cross platform