Sony says the era of the closed PlayStation platform is over...anyone read this?

[Liquid]

are we closer to PC and PS3 cross multiplayer? Steam and PS4 games cross compatible?

Sony Europe's chief says that Sony is having to redefine its gaming business in the era of cross-platform functionality.

The days of the closed platform are over according to Sony. The era of a PlayStation made by Sony that only plays games approved by Sony (at least out of the box before modders get in the guts) and doesn’t interact with other manufacturers’ devices is at an end. The future is in connectivity and cross-platform functionality.

Speaking with MCV, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe head honcho Jim Ryan discussed how Sony’s place in the entertainment technology market is changing.

“[The] old model of these very siloed platforms is breaking down a bit,” said Ryan, “PS2 was not a connected device. PSP was not really a proper connected device. PS3 is and PS Vita most definitely is. So we have the ability now to have devices talk to each other. We are having to reset a lot of our thinking. And I am enjoying that. But it is a challenge, because we’ve been pushing PS1, PS2, and PS3, basically the same way, and then all of a sudden we are like ‘You have to forget that and think differently.’”

Hence why Sony is transforming its previously closed and segmented game business into something more modern. Dust 514, the first-person shooter based on MMO EVE Online, follows Valve’s Portal 2 in letting console and PC gamers play together. The company also recently acquired cloud-based streaming video game business Gaikai, leading many to believe that the rumored PlayStation 4 will be the first major game console to pursue streaming as a core service. Then there’s PlayStation Mobile, the unified banner for Sony games on both PlayStation Vita and Google Android tablets and phones.

For weary shareholders shocked by Sony’s significant losses, especially those incurred by the PlayStation division, Ryan’s statements should be encouraging. SCE is exploring every possible avenue of expansion.

For game makers though, it’s likely hard to believe the hype. While the era of the traditional closed console, a device that does one thing and one thing only, may be over, the massive popularity of Apple’s iOS devices is spurring a new sort of closed development environment. Microsoft’s Windows 8 is, like the operating system that powers the iPhone and iPad, likely going to restrict whose and what products can run on those machines using it. Developers like Valve and Blizzard are upset by what these new closed platforms will do to the games industry.

@ the possibilities

 

[Kodie]

Sony of Europe is always the most progressive. Too bad the other 2 major entities don't take them seriously (see how SCEJ and SCEA treat PS Minis like 4th class citizens).

 

[Ricky Church]

Sony >>>

 

[courtdog]

are we closer to PC and PS3 cross multiplayer? Steam and PS4 games cross compatible?



@ the possibilities

Last time I seen somebody this hyped over nuthin was when that one nikka said "The psychological prowess is just "

You American dreamin over there liquid?
The ONLY fukkin thing this article said was MMO EVE online spin off.. ps3... thats about it bruh

 

[MR. SNIFLES]

Last time I seen somebody this hyped over nuthin was when that one nikka said "The psychological prowess is just "

You American dreamin over there liquid?
The ONLY fukkin thing this article said was MMO EVE online spin off.. ps3... thats about it bruh

I'M KINDA CURIOUS TO SEE HOW THIS DUST THING WORKS OUT. I PLAY EVE ONLINE FOR PC SO I WANT TO SEE IT WORK OUT.

 

[Rarely-Wrong Liggins]

Originally Posted by Cockmeat Sandwich<br />
Last time I seen somebody this hyped over nuthin was when that one nikka said "The psychological prowess is just "<br />
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You American dreamin over there liquid?<br />
The ONLY fukkin thing this article said was MMO EVE online spin off.. ps3... thats about it bruh

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I'M KINDA CURIOUS TO SEE HOW THIS DUST THING WORKS OUT. I PLAY EVE ONLINE FOR PC SO I WANT TO SEE IT WORK OUT.

I read the learning curve for EVE Online is

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[Silkk]

fukk All That. Where The Good Games

 

[PIFF101]

fukk All That. Where The Good Games

I agree. Kingdom Hearts 3 better come out for PS3.

 

[AquaCityBoy]

Thank you, Based Sony

 

[courtdog]

I agree. Kingdom Hearts 3 better come out for PS3.

Its like, how are you guys STILL waiting for shyt that aint comin?
All this gen sony basically said fukk the games you nikkaz really want
The exclusive they had bounced to xbox
Sony as a gaming giant is almost over with.. they not the same dudes anymore.
They'd rather resell you the same games just like there countrymen counterpart... Nintendo (Think about it)

They been copying Xbox and nintendo this entire gen. And they not excelling at either.
But game wise, they had more rereleases than new ip's
You guys been EXPECTING KH3 all along, but once this gen is basically done?
They like "Yo, we gonna give you the old one and the handheld one you didn't play"
KH3 will be multiplat, and it'll be next gen, not this gen.
Sorry if you didn't realize it...

 

[MR. SNIFLES]

I read the learning curve for EVE Online is

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I FEEL LIKE I'VE ENROLLED IN COLLEGE CLASSES. I HAVEN'T DONE THIS MUCH MATH IN YEARS. THERE IS AN "IN GAME CALCULATOR" BREH. HARDEST GAME YOU'LL EVER LOVE TO PLAY. MAXING EVERY SKILL IN THE GAME WILL TAKE 18 YEARS WITH BEST EQUIPMENT. THE GAME HAS ONLY BEEN OUT FOR JUST UNDER 10.

I'M LOOKING AT ABOUT 9 MONTHS BEFORE I CAN FLY THIS SUPER CARRIER AND IT WILL COST ME ABOUT 50 BILLION ISK.