Sony Interactive Entertainment might be adding a game-changing feature to your gaming experience! A recently spotted patent suggests that if implemented, gamers could replay specific parts of a game via streaming from selected ‘trigger points’ in their campaigns. Imagine wanting to revisit that epic boss fight without replaying the entire lead-up – this patent might make it happen.
The patent, officially known as “Content Streaming with Gameplay Launch,” is making waves online. Available on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) website, it promises a more “interactive user experience.” The patent dives into the nitty-gritty, describing “trigger points” as sections like battles, bosses, alternative endings, storylines, or essential quests. It doesn’t stop there – it could also cover things like alternative loadouts, talent trees, or different player configurations.
Sure, replaying specific missions or moments isn’t entirely new, but this patent seems to take it up a notch. It’s like having a personalized gaming highlight reel. And hey, in a happy coincidence, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 announced last month that mission replay is on the horizon in a future update.
