| V-r0cK said: K he's not a fraud, but just doing his job (which feels like someone a fraud would do) But face it, business is business and the only reason why Phil wants cross-play (now) is because Microsoft owns Minecraft. Simple as that. There were times before when cross play was discussed but MS rejected due to their policy. (ie FFXIV) But now MS sees a way to benefit and make money so now they flipped. Of course, this puts Sony on the spot and why would they now that they're on a hot streak. MS has nothing to lose and what better way to do this than now now that they own Minecraft. I can't deny Sony said some weird sh*t about cross play recently. Instead they should embrace cross-play but only to games that aren't owned by MS/competitors. Also Sony gave Rocket League free to PS Plus members so why not go the extra mile and support cross play for that at least too. Anyways, my main point is that Phil Spencer isn't a saint for wanting cross play. He just wants right it now because its more money for MS with Minecraft. I'm sure this will keep going back and forth where there'll be a time again when Sony will want cross play and MS wont. Each company waiting for the moment that's best for them. Sucks for the gamers, but just like exclusive games, its just business.
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No MS and, by extension, Phil Spencer are not saints. And yes MS has held a similar stance in the past. But this is an opportunity to poke some holes into these walled gardens and if that takes Minecraft, a MS owned IP, to do it I say it's a good thing. I'm not saying either company has to completely open up their online ecosystems but it can only be good for gamers to open up cross platform play where it makes sense.
And for PS oweners of MInecraft (such as my kids), this absolutely will be beneficial. It'll ensure they have an up-to-date full featured version that the other platform users will have and it'll expand their community of players. Sony absolutely must jump on this opportunity. Regardless of MS's motivations.
