The patent, detailed by Eurogamer, is called Tracking Unique In-Game Digital Assets Utilizing Tokens on a Distributed Record, and the included diagram spreads out mechanics for tracking changes in possession, visual appearance, or metadata of digital assets. The patent says the digital assets could go from gameplay moments to in-game items or characters.
Sony’s patent portrays innovation that could follow the historical backdrop of an in-game item as it’s passed from one player to another, which is one of the core ideas behind NFTs. According to the Sony patent, “there is no way to differentiate a specific instance of an in-game item that a famous player of the video game used to win a famous tournament from any other instance of the in-game item.”
The patent portrayal additionally says individuals find it “meaningful” to possess or utilize unique items related to respected celebrities or activities. It’s worth bringing up that PlayStation documented this patent in July of 2021 before the greater controversy encompassing NFTs came to the very front.
PlayStation recently dunked its toe into the universe of NFTs at EVO 2022. In a player survey, PlayStation asked fans what sorts of NFTs they would be keen on purchase. The potential responses recorded included NFTs based on Evo, music artists, esports, PlayStation items, and most loved game characters.
Sony’s new PlayStation Stars rewards program includes a form of digital collectibles, however, the organization said the prizes are “definitely not NFTs” because “you can’t trade them or sell them.”
NFT speculation has been a major piece of the video game news cycle in 2022 other than just PlayStation. GameStop presented a crypto/NFT wallet and EA keeps on assessing the innovation. Numerous studios have stood in opposition to NFTs, with numerous developers marking an enemy of NFT pledge and Minecraft trying not to implement NFTs or blockchain innovation.
