A few days ago, Microsoft opened to the possibility of cross-network gameplay between Xbox Live and other consoles and PC networks, extending an open invitation to other manufacturers to jump on the bandwagon. Of course, this immediately prompted many to expect a quick response from Sony Computer Entertainment on that possibility.
GameSpot first, and Eurogamer later inquired with Sony, seeking such an answer. In the latter case, SCE Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida was asked directly. The answers provided were vague and indirect, and were saw by some as Sony being iffy on the whole idea.
Personally, I have championed the possibility a long time ago, so I’m eager to hear something concrete from Sony like anyone else, but looking at it with the necessary filter of realism, I’m surprised that some expected an actual answer just two or three days after the invitation was made.
It’s important to realize that this isn’t Phil Spencer asking Shuhei Yoshida out for dinner. While cross-network gameplay between Xbox Live and PSN is doubtlessly feasible from the technical point of view, a discussion needs to happen, not only between Sony and Microsoft, but also within Sony itself.
Shuhei Yoshida is a high ranked executive within the company, but he does not manage the network, and even if he did, he cannot take the responsibility to make any promises on this on his own initiative.
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