The battle between Sony and Microsoft is among the most well-known rivalries in gaming history. While fans argue over their preferred console, each side has its own perks. Dotted with exclusive titles and features, the argument about what side to take is heated. With banter among the community, it seems there is a new avenue for competition between the two, with Sony making new progress with their development.

Sony has a new patent that allows players to make mini-games from existing games.

Sony brings patent for their games

Mini-games are a fun addition to games. These are fun relievers, allowing you to take a break from questing through an adventure. However, these features in most games only in a limited amount.

Sony decided to expand on this feature, giving freedom to their players. Consequently, this allows players to take into their own hands over how mini-games turn out. Players can make their own take on mini-games. While this feature was available previously, Sony offered a new angle to it.

Sony Patent Wants Players To Make Minigames From Existing Games
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Through this patent, players can design these mini-games based on the legacy game. In other words, the mini-game will serve as an extension of the existing game. This works on two levels. Firstly, because players are already familiar with the features and characters of the game, more people will be willing to try the new game. Additionally, because it is an extension of the game, players can put their own take on where the mini-game leads.

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The addition of this feature will be interesting for many. Most gamers replay titles they finish. However, over time, they desire newer challenges and scenarios to explore within the game. Who better to design these mini-challenges than players of the game itself? They understand what they would like as challenges in the game, and can do so through their own approach.

It increases interaction within games, being able to approach certain missions with a different objective, or competing with friends for a high score on a challenge. It would be cool to see a mini-game inside a title like God Of War: Ragnarok with high scores, similar to the Trials of Muspelheim we saw before!

Microsoft’s similar idea

Microsoft had a similar feature with Halo titles. Titled ‘Forge’, the feature lets players create custom maps and game modes, making use of in-game assets to do so. Other developers such as Valve included this feature with CS:GO, wherein fans could create community maps to explore, compete on, and have a fun time alongside their friends.

What do you think of Sony’s new plan? Would you like to design a mini-game of your own with Sony characters? Let us know in the comments below!

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