Sony, Xbox, Nintendo Publish Shared Statement on Player Safety in Games

I wonder what caused them to put this out randomly. Not that I don't support the cause of course.

And yet Roblox still exists...

My guess is this is all related to the online safety act. Probably means the end of things like proximity chat in the future and maybe requirements for providing ID when playing games of a certain age rating.

@Boxmonkey Interesting take. Personally I don't play online games, but I wouldn't mind the necessity for ID if it means more safety.

There’s so many entry points for nonces. Kids are online from a young age and while I absolutely do not support the complete ban on under 18s using these services, parent accounts should be given more controls than they are. It’s up to the parents to be responsible and schools should be having lessons on online safety that are kept up to date.

"We share a responsibility to not regulate our online shops. We have no inclination to stop endless and dubious AI, low budget crap infiltrating our stores because we're far too interested in releasing meaningless statements that dissolve upon impact with air"

@Korgon Different groups and organizations have been approaching all three with reasons and examples to prioritize child safety. It's on-going. When something does happen, it's too late. There's a push to be more proactive, it's necessary. Parents need to be educated too, siblings, and schools. It's a start.

I miss XBox Live and PSN circa 2008 and I am not ashamed to admit it. You could say anything and send pm's to anyone insulting their noob tubing skills. It is no coincidence imo that the golden age of COD on YouTube was from this era.

I'm not against safety features in principle. Of course there need to be protections. But you know what? You can take things too far in the opposite direction. The phrase "you think you do but you don't" springs to mind.

But don't worry Roblox ain't going no where because money will always come first.

@Bigumamiflavor yeah I agree! The internet needs to be made a lot safer for kids. The power Ofcom now have is op. All online platforms will comply no matter how much trump and Elon shake their fists.

@nessisonett They should and some organizations do send out packs and information, most schools won't do it. The material is too taboo for them and they feel (going from an actual response) that it's not their responsibility, it's the parents. That's for America, we haven't sent any to schools in England, it's a complicated situation. Some schools think it introduces an element that they aren't comfortable discussing.

I think had they been through it themselves they'd change their tune. I think it rests mostly with the parents, every parents I've talked to who was on that receiving end were absent in some way and turned to a console as a babysitter, mine too. That's the attitude, and when it does happen they button up and rarely share, which buries the issue even deeper. Gaming is a great hobby, but it's an entry point like you said and the main one we saw throughout last year. You already know which game.

"The video game industry has a strong legacy of prioritizing player safety, especially for children. At the same time, we recognize that these challenges require collaboration and shared values, and so we welcome others to commit to the safety and well-being of players everywhere."

*Cough *Cough TWITTER 😑

*cough *cough Roblox 👀

@LifeGirl 2005-2010 were certainly the golden age of the internet imo. It was nerve going to last though. All information channels always get controlled by governments eventually.

Talk is cheap.

It’s pretty sad that they would HAVE to put out a statement like this. That said, this sounds a lot like CYA before more government intervention happens. I’m glad that they acknowledge this. but let’s be real this is about positive publicity and signaling. Wait until they actually have to start banning Roblox whales (as they should) due to inappropriate conduct with children. See how fast they try the “ we are just a 3rd party platform” garbage. At least my kids schools have online safety woven into lessons. Still parent NEED to pay better attention on the whole.

@LifeGirl I’m not sure this is entirely what’s being said. I think it’s more to WHOM it’s being said. I am a free speech advocate, however when a grown adult is messaging someone under 10 on a game made for kids (see also Roblox) something needs to be done. In Person a dad like me would step in and make an example of them-over the internet that’s not as easy. Prevention would be better.

@Leetware1 I wish there were more parents like you. I do work for an organization that prevents exactly what you just said and if every parent were like you it would be so much easier. There would be far less children who need to be put back together. And I say children, not people, they aren't developed enough to understand why a grown adult would want to talk to them in the first place. They instead see the reward system, which so many modern games offer now.

A bunch of shovelware was pulled off PSN today. Wonder if it’s connected.