I saw that article on IGN, C. M. is a huge Sony fanboy so the objectivity of the article is very close to none.
If anything for this generation, Sony used Microsoft's playbook for the PS4 while Microsoft tried to push for innovation while finally coming back with the same "playbook" they had with the 360.
The only thing being the Live requirement for gold but then again, why call it "Sony" playbook while other players (Nintendo, PC?) are doing the same from years now... Also no mention to Sony adding a paywall for MP, was that originally in Sony's playbook?







