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[AncientDiety]

4 the playas

You realise sony has allowed this for years right?

 

[ps3ud0]

Loving the 'come on Sony' posts - its not like they havent been doing this for ages already

ps3ud0 8)

 

[Alienous]

And it still doesn't make any sense.

Any reason why? Or is it just a feeling?

 

[Camwi]

How do you know they don't already allow it? Just because you've never seen it in action ?

Sony has allowed this for years lol.

If that's the case, then I take back what I said. Hopefully that means some of the multiplayer games that will come out this year will feature cross-network play.

 

[Haruko]

Wonder what this means for Azure server usage for MP titles.

 

[OnionPowder]

How does it work now with pc?

It doesn't.

They need to implement a friend code system ala Street Fighter V

 

[GnawtyDog]

Yes.

Hehe ok. For your logic to apply competitors would have to be on semi-equal footing - where features of these sorts would be a significant selling point or differentiating factor that drives sales. Since this feature does not do that in any major way and since the competitors are distanced by fair measure...this basically does nothing. It's nice (future wise it has potential and it's good MS got the foot out the door first) and perhaps some games get to benefit from it down the line but, lets not overstate its relevance.

 

[MemoryHumanity]

I feel like this is going to be disappointing.

 

[gamz]

I don't know if i like the idea of introducing mouse and keyboard players into the console space.

Aren't they already doing it with RL?

 

[ethomaz]

Amazing new for gamers overall.

But looks like MS is moving even more from Xbox console brand.

 

[Maintenance]

They're not informed and somehow this awesome news has clouded their memory.

Of course, with your head on the Azure™ clouds it is hard to think.

 

[Hero of Legend]

So from what I gather Microsoft is making it easier for developers to implement this kind of cross platform online multiplayer while simultaneously opening up their network to support it in the first place, with other console networks too. Nice.

I wonder if Sony will accept any invitation (Rocket League is currently PC/XBO cross platform multiplayer at the moment) - since they are in a position of power to leverage sales from more people knowing they can buy a PS4 to play with their friends, over an Xbox One or even PC.



It's fun to take potshots at Nintendo, except the Wii U has had a fair few cross platform multiplayer games, for example Nnooo's Cubemen 2 supported cross-online-multiplayer between Wii U, Linux, Mac OS, PC and iOS.

Also: Pure Chess on Wii U. Nintendo was fine with cross-platform multiplayer even to PSN.




There are a few more Wii U indie titles that do it, but I digress.

Needs to be quoted as much as possible:

They're (Nintendo) changing their policies on the technical side a lot swifter. We're launching Pure Chess and Knytt Underground later this year, and on Pure Chess we asked whether we could do cross-platform multiplayer, expecting it to be the typical closed console platform I've been used to working with for 20 years. Within a couple of days they said, 'yep, no problem. You can have other console players playing against Wii U players. You can have smartphone players play against them. No problem.'

We're still talking to Sony about them relaxing their policies, but we don't think they'll have any issue with it. So when we launch Pure Chess you'll be able to play against Wii U, 3DS, iOS and Android players. And when we patch PlayStation those consoles will be added into the mix as well.

The Pure Chess folks basically confirmed that Nintendo has been perfectly cool with Wii U owners playing against other consoles, but it was Sony and until now MS who wouldn't play along.

This is huge if Nintendo jumps in and reconfirms this and for example works with MS to have Minecraft folks play between Wii U, XBO, 360, and PC players. Actually it's almost likely as not to be forgetting, MS themselves officially publish the Wii U version in Japan, which is their only published non-XB game in their history since entering the market with the OG Xbox.

 

[Syntsui]

This is low key a Final Fntasy XIV announcement haha. Wow what an amazing news, I hope Sony step up and work with them to implement this properly. Or at least authorize the developers to apply it.

 

[krang]

I know Sony has allowed this with PC, but have they ever explicitly said they would allow it with other console networks, like Live?

Not trolling, I'm just wondering if this does genuinely open it up to have XBL vs PSN play. I mean great if so, really.

 

[InsaneTiger]

This is pretty cool. If PSN enables play with Xbox as well it effectively ends the "which console are you getting it on" issue for multiplayer games. Your friend can have one console and you another and still enjoy a game together. That's great.

Already enabled, MS is finally joining the party.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Of course, with your head on the clouds it is hard to think.

Now now hopefully we all have our heads in the clouds...playing together!! Yeaaaaaa

 

[dc89]

Wow this is cool

 

[oti]

Two strangers play Journey. They laugh and they cry together and with the help of each other they beat the odds and reach the end. Now they are friends. The credits start rolling and they can see their names for the first time:




XxXPS4EvarXBs4ckzXxX
xXxXB4EvarPS4s4ckzxXx

 

[HardRojo]

Finally! Good on you XBL. This is going to be the standard come next gen right?

 

[breakfuss]

Whoa! This is huge. So for instance, would this mean I'd be able to play Destiny with people on X1?

 

[RedSparrows]

I'd be really nice if I could play certain games with my PS4 owning friends on my Xbox. That would be cool.

 

[giancarlo123x]

Never thought this would happen, am shocked.

 

[fantomena]

Any reason why? Or is it just a feeling?

Why would any of the choices Sony is gonna do make them "lose" anything? Xbone getting cross-play would be a win for everyone and Sony won't lose anything. Sony had an advatage before? What kind of advantage?

 

[jroc74]

Why do people keep saying this? Sony hasn't been against it. That's why YoshiP (FFXIV producer) has been saying that ball is in Microsoft's court as far as if the game will ever come to the Xbox One because they have to allow cross-platform play between the Xbox One and the PS4/PC. Dragon Quest X was also announced for the PS4, which means it's going to have cross-platform play between it and Nintendo platforms as well as the PC.

Because SonyToo.

This is huge. Like its been mentioned the 'friends play on X console" wall will come tumbling down. I got many sports games last gen for PS3 because thats where most of my friends, co workers played. But I had more games overall on 360.

 

[Trup1aya]

Wonder what this means for Azure server usage for MP titles.

Azure is platform agnostic.

Hopefully it more devs start using Azure for games that aren't MS titles.

 

[TheAutomator]

Wow this is huge. Good job MS.

Your move, Sony.

 

[Tubie]

Never thought MS would change their stance on this, so good on them!

Hope most MP games allow this from now on (at least between consoles).

 

[Flunkie]

Aren't they already doing it with RL?

People who play kb/m have no advantage in RL.

 

[gamz]

Amazing new for gamers overall.

But looks like MS is moving even more from Xbox console brand.

What? Looks like they are expanding the brand. Consoles is part of the equation.

 

[Corpekata]

Loving the 'come on Sony' posts - its not like they having been doing this for ages already

ps3ud0 8)

They're saying that because they read the blog post. It ends with an invitation to basically Sony to agree to it as well. So the come on Sony posts are about Sony also agreeing to full cross play, as currently the reality is for PC to be the neutral ground between them in Rocket League.

 

[RoKKeR]

Damn, great news. Good stuff MS.

 

[Doug Heffernan]

Wow holy fuck, this is HUGE!

 

[uncledonnie]

It was Microsoft!! Lol wth. Until now that is

It wasn't just MS. Show me the Nintendo-Sony cross network games besides small titles here and there.

 

[Numb]

damn

 

[sector4]

How does it work now with pc?

It doesn't. There's no way to party up with your friends on across PS4 and PC in Rocket League, devs explanation here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/RocketLeague/comments/3b20r8/question_about_crossplatform_play/csipzgm

 

[5taquitos]

This announcement is perfect timing for Titanfall 2

 

[InsaneTiger]

Aren't they already doing it with RL?

Yup. Plenty of devices that allow K&M on the consoles.

 

[PeskyToaster]

Aren't they already doing it with RL?

I guess, I'm not sure though I don't play Rocket League. I'm more concerned with shooters.

 

[fantomena]

Your move, Sony.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Wait... Sony already allows for cross play between platforms, specifically Wii U and Xbone? Wasn't aware of that.

Yes, like I mentioned earlier, Dragon Quest X is coming to the PS4 which means it's going to be cross-platform with Nintendo consoles.

 

[pastrami]

Really? It was Microsoft. Sorry guys but Microsoft was the bad guy in this story until today.

I don't understand how people are just ignoring that fact.

It's weird. Microsoft JUST announced it, but everyone seems to think it's retroactive.

We've always been at war with Eastasia.

 

[OnionPowder]

People who play kb/m have no advantage in RL.

They probably have a disadvantage

 

[LAM09]

It was Microsoft!! Lol wth. Until now that is

Microsoft. Like, how many multiplatform multiplayer games are on the Wii U and PS4/Xbox One? MS has been the one that's been stubborn about letting other console players play against those on XBL.

Did you even read that post. It's Microsoft who's been stopping it for "security" reasons

Really? It was Microsoft. Sorry guys but Microsoft was the bad guy in this story until today.

I don't understand how people are just ignoring that fact.

I was aware of that in the first place. My oriignal point was about RL crossplay between the three platforms. I'm right in thinking it's now up to Sony to allow that now (for RL), aren't I?

 

[CollectedDust]

This is big news.

 

[mcrommert]

It doesn't.

They need to implement a friend code system ala Street Fighter V

Yep hence the issues...unless the dev does some serious lifting it just means better populated games

 

[Ricky_R]

Yes, like I mentioned earlier, Dragon Quest X is coming to the PS4 which means it's going to be cross-platform with Nintendo consoles.

Cool, thanks.

 

[Tubie]

It wasn't just MS. Show me the Nintendo-Sony cross network games.

Not that many games (if any) to do cross network multiplayer between the PS4 and WiiU.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

It wasn't just MS. Show me the Nintendo-Sony cross network games.

Dq 10 when it releases on ps4. Microsoft had the policy no one else but we aren't about to do this im here this is good news for everyone

 

[ToyMachine228]

I really hope developers take advantage of this where appropriate. A potentially great feature.

 

[Capella]

No they havent? They've allowed it on about 2 games.

Where have they been actively preventing it like Microsoft has in the past? I think every time cross platform play has been brought up to devs, MS has been the roadblock.


Either way, this is really good and I hope we see a lot of games using this. I'm not sure if we will see games like FFXIV or DQX show up if it requires them to implement a feature that allows them to play with Xbox players only.