By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close

Forums - Sony - Sony Employees Respond to 'PS4 No DRM' Campaign

Attoyou on 27 May 2013
Rafux said:
Wow! xbox fans WANT the DRM nightmare to happen on PS4 too while Playstation and Nintendo fans don't want it to happen on any console no matter if they are not planning to buy it.

Strange.

At least nobody had to beg Nintendo not to screw us all over. 



Atto Suggests...:

Book - Malazan Book of the Fallen series 

Game - Metro Last Light

TV - Deadwood

Music - Forest Swords 

Around the Network
Machiavellian on 27 May 2013
Osc89 said:
Machiavellian said:
DirtyP2002 said:
VGKing said:
NobleTeam360 said:
The fact that they aren't denying it is a little troubling.

""Humbled by the outpouring of passionate PlayStation fans and their willingness to talk to us directly. Please know that we hear you. <3""

If that doesn't tell you anything, I don't know what will. Read between the lines.


They did not listen when Sony was the first manufacturer ever to release online passes for their first party games.

You know what the crazy part is, that people seem to ignore the fact that Sony implemented project 10 dollar, they the ones that actually patented DRM on their console while MS has done neither but some how Sony gets  pass.  At this time, Sony either has DRM or they do not.  At this stage they are waiting to release that Info and they will let the Xbone take all the heat before they state how they do it.  They will make it seem like its fair but it will be the same.

People keep forgetting that Sony sells a lot of content that they want to protect.  From movies to music, TV shows and games.  Sony was the company to put a root kit on peoples PC if no one remember that whole fiasco.  Sony is not this altriistic company but instead a coporation just like MS.  I would highly be surprised if Sony does not have DRM on their console and it will be simular to what MS is doing.  The difference will be that MS will have everyone install the game on their console while I believe Sony is not going this route.


... which is exactly why people are actively trying to stop this from happening. If they didn't think it was possible, why would they be protesting it? No one has forgotten anything.


To be honest, the net is know for these petitions alot.  I put no real stock in them and it would have to be quite a significant amount of people to turn the course of a coporation like Sony.



RenCutypoison on 27 May 2013
Attoyou said:
Rafux said:
Wow! xbox fans WANT the DRM nightmare to happen on PS4 too while Playstation and Nintendo fans don't want it to happen on any console no matter if they are not planning to buy it.

Strange.

At least nobody had to beg Nintendo not to screw us all over. 


Yeah I'm strangely proud of Nintendo, cause they knew third party publishers needed to lick their ass, not the contrary



Osc89 on 27 May 2013
Machiavellian said:
Osc89 said:
Machiavellian said:
You know what the crazy part is, that people seem to ignore the fact that Sony implemented project 10 dollar, they the ones that actually patented DRM on their console while MS has done neither but some how Sony gets  pass.  At this time, Sony either has DRM or they do not.  At this stage they are waiting to release that Info and they will let the Xbone take all the heat before they state how they do it.  They will make it seem like its fair but it will be the same.

People keep forgetting that Sony sells a lot of content that they want to protect.  From movies to music, TV shows and games.  Sony was the company to put a root kit on peoples PC if no one remember that whole fiasco.  Sony is not this altriistic company but instead a coporation just like MS.  I would highly be surprised if Sony does not have DRM on their console and it will be simular to what MS is doing.  The difference will be that MS will have everyone install the game on their console while I believe Sony is not going this route.


... which is exactly why people are actively trying to stop this from happening. If they didn't think it was possible, why would they be protesting it? No one has forgotten anything.


To be honest, the net is know for these petitions alot.  I put no real stock in them and it would have to be quite a significant amount of people to turn the course of a coporation like Sony.


It's better than nothing, and has had a couple of employee responses. I wish someone would do this for XB1 as well.



PSN: Osc89

NNID: Oscar89

Fifaguy360 on 27 May 2013

I'm cautiously optimistic with Sony and the comments in the OP reinforce that.

There does seem to be hints that Sony is being pressured big time by the megadouches. I hope Sony doesn't cave in.

Please Sony. Stand for the gamers. I will cancel my XBL membership and support your console.



Around the Network
Attoyou on 27 May 2013
RenCutypoison said:
Attoyou said:
Rafux said:
Wow! xbox fans WANT the DRM nightmare to happen on PS4 too while Playstation and Nintendo fans don't want it to happen on any console no matter if they are not planning to buy it.

Strange.

At least nobody had to beg Nintendo not to screw us all over. 


Yeah I'm strangely proud of Nintendo, cause they knew third party publishers needed to lick their ass, not the contrary

Very much the same feeling for me since the Xbox One reveal lol. Made the Wii U a hell of a lot more appealing IMO. 



Atto Suggests...:

Book - Malazan Book of the Fallen series 

Game - Metro Last Light

TV - Deadwood

Music - Forest Swords 

Zappykins on 27 May 2013

Remember, this is the same company that invented reviewers for their adds for years. They said things like, "Rob Snider Animal, another Winner!"

They didn't have good DRM on the PS1 and people would rent games, make copies, and sell them at their school. You can bet they have good DRM, but might be back peddling because of the MS reactions.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1368666.stm



 

Really not sure I see any point of Consol over PC's since Kinect, Wii and other alternative ways to play have been abandoned. 

Top 50 'most fun' game list coming soon!

 

Tell me a funny joke!
Nem on 27 May 2013

Ooh... Sony is so gonna trash Microsoft this next gen. This kind of synergy with the fans is a wonderful thing to see.



platformmaster918 on 27 May 2013
PDF said:
Guess: Sony comes out clearly stating they are not forcing DRM on any Publisher. However the Publishers that do want it will be able to put fee on used games or take a percentage from retailers like its rumored MS is doing. Sony will claim this negotiation comes from the effort that they wish to bring you the best 3rd part content available.

They will also note that they themselves as a Publisher is not enacting DRM on their games (to start with) to appease fans a little bit, and to look like they are the good guys.

if they really don't want to implement it and don't do it themselves on anything and leave it up to the publishers than they are the good guys.  I don't see how EA choosing to implement it on their games makes Sony not the good guys.




Get Your Portable ID!Lord of Ratchet and Clank

Duke of Playstation Plus

Warden of Platformers

teigaga on 27 May 2013
sales2099 said:
Somehow I doubt that the employees that are responding aren't nearly high enough on the corporate ladder to make a difference, especially if EA and Activision are putting pressure on Sony.

But this can only go all-or-nothing. Either Sony follows MS and its all cancelled out or Sony doesn't do it and MS would have to follow suit to be on even terms.

Activision are supporting the Wii U, EA will 100% release games on the PS4 regardless of their decision.