A recent Sony patent revealed that the company could be working on AI-generated podcasts featuring iconic stars PlayStation characters that would provide players with news and updates about the games they enjoy. Sony regularly files new patents for the PlayStation, giving gamers some idea of what the company may be planning for the future.
It's fairly common for PlayStation to introduce new features to help players and guide them to experiences they'll enjoy. Currently, Sony uses PlayStation dashboards and various widgets to provide players with information that may be relevant to their interests. For example, players can check in with their friends and view their latest game achievements. PlayStation also shows players news and updates for games they own or have recently played. The dashboard gives gamers a way to stay on top of all their favorite titles, but it looks like Sony has potentially found an even more convenient way to package that information.
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AI-generated Playstation podcasts could be tailored to individual interests
PlayStation has been awarded a new patent (recorded by PushSquare) that will allow the company to use LLM-based AI technology to “generate unique, personalized podcasts with messages that would engage a specific player.” The patent also explains that the generated podcast could feature PlayStation characters from games the user has played. The podcast would be designed to match the interests of each individual player. This means it can let a player know about major updates coming to games they like, discuss friends' recent activity, or even provide an extra layer of marketing for things like DLC. While all of this information is usually available through widgets and the PlayStation dashboard, this podcast approach could bring all of this information together. The fact that such a podcast could feature PlayStation characters is even more interesting, as all this information could provide the player with iconic characters such as God of War's Kratos or Horizon Zero Dawnit's Aloy.
This isn't the first time Sony has sought an AI patent, as it was recently revealed that PlayStation had patented AI ghost players to assist users. The concept is quite unique as it would allow one of these ghost players to appear in a human player's game and guide them when they get stuck. PlayStation already offers helpful tips and guides for many games, but this would increase how much help a player can get. The patent actually explains that these AI ghost players can help players by completing entire sections of the game itself. This could be a useful feature for players who find themselves stuck on a particular boss or puzzle and just want to move forward.
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In addition to its AI-focused patents, PlayStation has patented a new controller. While many controllers tend to look like updated versions of previous designs, this new hardware seems to be something else entirely. Instead of using traditional buttons, this design focuses on touchscreens that can track the position and movement of the player's fingers. The player can use many traditional inputs such as taps and swipes, but there is no physical button to work with. It's possible that this design could allow for more customization, as players could potentially use the touchscreen to adjust various settings to suit different hand sizes or other needs. However, the patent does not limit the hardware to just using a touch screen. So it is possible that this controller and its functions could be implemented with a different design that includes physical inputs.
While the patents may provide some insight into the future, gamers shouldn't expect these concepts to come to market in the near future. The design can always change, and it's possible that Sony may decide to abandon some of these ideas before they actually reach gamers. While some concepts may never come to fruition, many gamers find it interesting to see what ideas game companies may pursue in the future.
Source: PushSquare
