Sony PlayStation is investigating the incorporation of NFTs into gaming environments along with blockchain applications.

Sony PlayStation has  filed a patent This technology aims to leverage blockchain and NFTs to monitor in-game resources, which may range from character assets to various digital media, including clips and images.

The patent, named 'Tracking Unique In-Game Digital Assets Using Tokens on a Distributed Ledger,' was officially published in the United States on November 10. However, it's important to note that this does not guarantee the implementation of NFTs in PlayStation titles, as the company has previously filed numerous patents that didn’t come to fruition.

The documentation attributed to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. outlines the company's exploration into creating, modifying, and transferring tokens associated with games via a decentralized ledger. The abstract elaborates on the patent's function:

A digital asset is generated, and the ledger maintains a comprehensive history of it across multiple devices. Each asset receives a unique token, complete with distinct identifiers and metadata that describe its features. Any modifications in the asset's attributes—like ownership or visual identity—are recorded in requests prompting history updates. A new block is created to add to the ledger documenting these changes and includes hashes of previous blocks.

In the summer, the company  introduced PlayStation Stars The company also runs a loyalty program, PlayStation Stars, rewarding gamers with digital collectibles themed around PlayStation, which are not developed using NFT technology. Sony maintains a cautious distance from NFTs, acknowledging their controversial status within the gaming community.

Sony has expressed interest in the metaverse concept previously, with CEO Kenichiro Yoshida describing it as a convergence point where games, music, film, and anime interact in a shared social and live network setting. Other gaming industry giants such as Square Enix, Ubisoft, Sega, and Konami are also on board with utilizing NFTs in their ventures or are planning to incorporate them soon. PlayStation Stars is a loyalty initiative presenting digital collectibles, clearly distinguishing itself from NFTs.

Apple has applied for a patent for a self-driving vehicle equipped with integrated VR capabilities.

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