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News hardware & software 16 May 2019, 23:42

Sony and Microsoft Start Cooperation on Streaming and AI

The news of the launch of wide-ranging cooperation between Sony and Microsoft came out of nowhere. Under the agreement, the companies intend to exchange information and technology, jointly exploring opportunities for development in the fields of streaming and AI.

Microsoft and Sony have entered into a wide-ranging partnership that could affect the future of the entire video game industry. The giants have signed an agreement under which they will exchange information and technology and share certain infrastructure elements for their projects.

We are talking primarily about working on the development of streaming technology and artificial intelligence (Microsoft's AI is to be included in "Sony consumer products"), as well as on expanding the capabilities of the "cloud" itself based on Microsoft Azure. In addition, the companies intend to explore the ability to cooperate in the field of semiconductors.

Although PlayStation and Xbox were not mentioned in the announcement, it follows that the games will be an important element of this cooperation. It will enable Sony to use Microsoft Azure's capabilities both for streaming and to create better tools for creators.

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Sony and Microsoft are establishing a partnership that can have a lasting impact on the video gaming industry.

The president of the Japanese company, Kenichiro Yoshida, has already spoken on the matter, arguing that cooperation with Microsoft is an opportunity to "develop interactive content". He is backed up by Microsoft president Satya Nadella, who believes that the agreement will deliver "new experiences" for gamers. Phil Spencer, who is the "face" of Xbox, spoke about the pursuit of "common ambitions" and the desire to "delight" players from all over the world.

It is not known whether at this year's E3 we will get any information about the fruits of this unexpected cooperation. It is also hard to say what fate awaits PlayStation Now, Sony's streaming platform, which competes with the xCloud project developed by Microsoft.

  1. Microsoft - official website
  2. Sony - official website

Christian Pieniazek

Christian Pieniazek

Started working with Gamepressure.com in August 2016. Although the Game Encyclopedia has been his pride and joy from the beginning, he also writes for the Newsroom and the Editorial section. Gained professional experience through a now-defunct service, in which he worked for almost three years. Graduated in Cultural Studies at the AGH University of Krakow. Runs his own business, jogs, cycles, loves mountain hiking, is a fan of nu metal, is interested in space, and of course, enjoys playing games. Feels best in action games with an open world and RPGs, although won't turn down good racing or shooting games.

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