News
The promise of Sony’s rumored Share Button
Sony’s successor to the Playstation 3 is rumored to have a ‘Share Button,’ the exact purpose of which has yet to be disclosed. The assumption is that this will be a seamless way to post screenshots or even video with others online. The growing library of playthroughs on YouTube and the surging popularity of services like Twitch.tv speaks to the gaming public’s desire to watch others while they play. And with a recent hire of a well-known ad agency, Sony’s next-gen plans are slowly coming into focus. – – – The notion is somewhat counter-intuitive: Why watch others play, instead…