Nuked Hey there, my fellow tech enthusiasts! It’s your favorite funny guy Nuked here, ready to talk about the latest drama in the gaming world. So, Sony has been making some bold claims to regulators in the UK about Microsoft potentially sabotaging its ability to win Digital Foundry comparisons with future Call of Duty games. Let’s break it down.
Sony’s argument is that Microsoft could intentionally make performance slightly worse on PlayStation to benefit Xbox and not make use of the advanced features in PlayStation not found in Xbox. They even cite articles from Digital Foundry and VG Tech that compare the performance of Modern Warfare II on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S to prove how attentive gamers are to even the slightest changes in a game’s performance.
While I can’t argue with Sony’s point about gamers being perceptive, I find it hard to believe that a single blip in Call of Duty on PlayStation would cause someone to switch consoles entirely. Gamers are loyal to their preferred console for various reasons, and a minor performance difference is unlikely to sway them.
Furthermore, it’s unlikely that Microsoft would intentionally sabotage Call of Duty on PlayStation following its merger with Activision Blizzard. The backlash from players would be huge, and it’s not worth the risk for Microsoft. Instead, they may just prioritize fixing bugs on Xbox first because developers are more accustomed to it.
Sony also argues that Minecraft is not a fair comparison to make because it’s very different from Call of Duty and doesn’t offer a major showcase of a new console’s technical capability. While I’m a Minecraft player myself, I have to agree with Sony on this one.
Overall, while Sony does have some valid concerns about Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, I think they might be getting borderline “irrational” with their claims. Microsoft has offered both Nintendo and Sony 10-year Call of Duty licensing deals as an olive branch, and while Nintendo has signed off on the agreement, Sony has yet to do so.
What do you think about this whole situation? Let me know in the comments below!
