A new Sony patent has been discovered, dating back to 2011, which covers the detection of pirated games based on its loading times. The patent describes methods that can be used to detect if a game is pirated by measuring it’s average load time and comparing it to a central database. If the load times fall outside of the acceptable range, the game is blocked.
The XMB has become a common interface for Sony’s devices, first appearing on the PSX (in Japan) before becoming the standard OS on the PSP and PS3. Sony’s 2013 range of TV sets boast a new, revised version of the same interface.
Publishers and console manufactures have been battling with the second hand games market for a while now, but a recent patent filing by Sony could soon change the fight in favor of publishers. The patent, filed by Sony on December 9th 2012, uses NFC technology to recognise if the inserted game has been played by another user, using a different account.
Sony Japan has posted up a message on their website warning users of the dangers of using custom firmware on their PS3 consoles, dubbing it “malware”. The message (according to Google Translate) also warns that using unofficial software breaks the console’s Terms of Use and may result is the user getting banned from the PlayStation Network.
Gaikai has updated its Q&A page to answer questions over the recent Sony acquisition, answering questions that many gamers may have. Gaikai reveals that the team is “working on a number of exciting initiatives.” When asked about Gaikai on Sony platforms, the company said it “cannot share any details at this point in time.”
Sony’s Press Conference at Gamescom features a number of new announcements and information for both the PS Vita and PS3. Several new titles were announced for both platforms as well as new trailers to previously announced titles. Read our summary of the conference below.
After Sony revealed its Gamescom line-up, more details about the two unannounced games have surfaced. Sony will be revealing two new titles at the event in Germany, one of which is a game from Japan Studio.
Sony will be going “family friendly” with the PlayStation 3 this Christmas, according to the latest Game Informer magazine, which features an interview with Shuhei Yoshida. “Our strategy for Christmas is to go big on family-friendly titles,” he said.
Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, Andrew House, president and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, has revealed Sony’s plans on how the company will use cloud streaming service Gaikai. Sony announced that it will be acquiring Gaikai early this week.
Sony will be attending the Tokyo Game Show scheduled to be held in September, however, Microsoft and Nintendo won’t be showing up. Microsoft and Nintendo are both missing from the exhibitors list on the TGS website.
