It’s very rare that Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft come together on anything significant, as they all have issues with one another, especially in recent times. However, in a special follow-up statement, all three gaming publishers released a message about their continued goals to ensure “player safety” across all their platforms:
We believe gaming is for everyone and strive to provide experiences that are positive and enjoyable for all, especially for our youngest players. We work to accomplish this by pursuing a multidisciplinary approach, integrating advanced technology, research-driven insights, supportive community efforts, and skilled human oversight.
We’ve partnered behind the scenes on these efforts because we can accomplish more when we work toward the same goal. As we continue to invest in, adapt, and amplify our approaches to player safety, we have also evolved our shared principles to ensure they represent our constant efforts to keep our communities safe.
The three “steps” in this updated player safety initiative are “Prevention, Partnership, and Responsibility.” They promise to work hard to keep players safe, while also adapting to the ever-changing landscape that is the gaming space.
Xbox, Nintendo, and PlayStation’s “Player Safety” promise is the three companies basically saying they want to make gaming safer and less toxic, especially for younger players. This isn’t some single new rule or feature, but more of a shared set of goals: stop bad behavior before it gets out of control, work with other groups in the industry, and actually enforce the rules using reporting tools, moderation, suspensions, and bans. At the end of the day, it’s the Big Three admitting player safety is bigger than competition, and they’re committing to better tools and stronger policies to cut down on harassment and toxicity across online gaming.
Be sure to check out the full message from Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft to see how you can be informed about their titles and what to do for children to ensure they’re playing things the right way.
Source: Sony Interactive
