The Future of PlayStation: Exploring Multiplatform Gaming
PlayStation’s future – could it be on PC and mobile devices? (Image: Sony)
Many of us wonder if a career as a video game creator is still attractive, but one reader is excited about the return of Bloodborne.
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A Multiplatform Future
An interesting, albeit rare, interview with the head of Sony, although the answers seemed very rehearsed. It is intriguing to learn that he believes the future of the company will be similar to Microsoft’s strategy of making games available on multiple platforms.
With the potential of cloud computing and streaming, when this becomes a reality, it is inevitable that Sony would want to make its games accessible to as many users as possible. I can imagine it being in the form of a PlayStation Network application available on televisions, tablets, or computers, similar to how Netflix or Spotify are currently available.
However, this is probably many years into the future, but could it be something they introduce with PlayStation 6? Stephen (Switch: SW-0066-5918-0407)
Gaming Available Everywhere
Sony is essentially copying Microsoft’s strategy. It’s not surprising. PlayStation games will be released on PC sooner or later. There are PC gamers who have no interest in owning a console. The market is completely different. So, even though they may lose some console sales, the software sales on PC will compensate for it. A game released a year or two later just doesn’t have the same impact.
I also agree about subscription services. This model only appeals to gamers who play a lot of games. As we get older, with families and responsibilities, time for gaming becomes more precious. As a teenager, Game Pass would have been a godsend. I think subscription services are great, but not for everyone. The industry is changing very fast. I think we’ll see a lot fewer third-party exclusive games. Square Enix is showing signs of such a change.
I believe first-class exclusive games will remain, even from Microsoft’s side. But those days are numbered. Now Xbox games are available on portable devices like the Steam Deck without the need for a portable device production. It’s clear that Sony wants to grab a share of that market. Removing entry barriers can only benefit the industry in the long run. The only company that, in my opinion, won’t change is Nintendo. But I don’t think they have to. I can imagine Microsoft placing some games on their platform.
If the Switch 2 is as successful as I think it will be, we may see Sony following in their footsteps. It’s high time we start associating these companies with games, not just plastic boxes. Anonymous user
Converted to a Portable Platform
I just wanted to give a shoutout to Henshin Agogo for their article about PlayStation Portal and Remote Play. After purchasing a Steam Deck last year, I’ve experienced the joys of gaming on a small screen, and I dare say it has completely changed how I consume video games. What used to be just a few hours per week has turned into several hours daily (either through streaming from PlayStation or Xbox, or through native gaming on the Steam Deck).
Though I don’t see PlayStation or Xbox ever releasing an equivalent of the Switch or Steam Deck, the ability to remote play on a dedicated device can only be a boon for all the desperate gamers who have difficulty accessing a television.
I promise I’m not doing this for commission (yet…), but I consider the Steam Deck to be my favorite gaming purchase in recent times because it gives me easy access to virtually every modern game library I own (except Nintendo) without the need for isolation. I will be keeping an eye on the portable computer market in the future as a full convert. Magnumstache
An Awesome Game
Lately, I’ve been watching videos about Bloodborne, showcasing how much this game captivated me back in 2015.
It turns out that just watching wasn’t enough, so I downloaded it. I also bought the DLC on PlayStation 4, so I have access to that too.
It still looks fantastic, and Papa G is giving me just as much trouble now as he did on my first playthrough. I smile when I see the white specters of players who probably got a PlayStation 5 for Christmas and still don’t know where to find the Hunter’s Hat in the sewers.
My pistol shot timing is back on track, I can’t parry with a shield like a certain cowboy with 1.23 million subscribers.
I know everyone on this site loved Bloodborne just as much as I did in 2015, but let me say that eight years have absolutely not dulled its greatness. It’s my gem or the best game of all time for the uninitiated. Mitchell
Limited Career Options
I don’t know anyone who wants to be a game creator. The number of layoffs is alarming. Take Activision, for example, when creating Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) – they earned over a billion dollars and then said they needed to save money and laid off many employees.
I could never work for a company like that, not knowing if the next game is my last at that company. Everything these people do and get? Fired via email. And yet, without them, gamers would have nothing to play, and companies would have nothing to sell. I feel like it will only get worse before it gets better. David
Difficult Decisions
I have a huge struggle with morality in video games. Don’t worry, it’s not the cause of any exaggerated “moral panics” we encounter. I love Grand Theft Auto just as much as anyone else. It’s just very difficult for me to make choices that I consider immoral to such an extent that it definitely takes away some experiences from me.
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