At EVO 2022, a survey by PlayStation asked players their thoughts and opinions on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). A Twitter user posted a screenshot of one of the questions from âPlayStation Questâ.Â
For context, Evo is an annual esports tournament with an exclusive focuse on fighting games. In 2021, Sony signed a deal to became a part-owner of the prestigious event.Â
At this yearâs venue that PlayStation asked attendees about NFTs. Twitter user âSnorlax Ownzâ tweeted one of the questions, which asked if respondents would be interested in purchasing NFTs or digital collectibles from the choices given.
NFTs and Video Games: An On-and-Off Affair
NFTs havenât exactly been welcomed into the video games community with open arms, and leading companies like Valve and Electronic Arts have sworn off them entirely. On the other hand, industry giants Square Enix and Ubisoft decided to take the leap of faith, diving headfirst into NFTs.Â
To date, PlayStation had maintained neutral, making no determinations to either side. While the purpose of the PlayStation survey is not yet clear, many are speculating that the company is considering daliance with the tokens. Online discussions even suggest that the NFT survey may have something to do with âPlayStation Starsâ.Â
Before anyone gets too excited though, it should be noted that a survey does not necessarily mean that PlayStation will act upon it, or even that it has any plans for an NFT collection. As experienced game industry analyst Daniel âZhugeEXâ Ahmad pointed out, the terms âdigital collectiblesâ and âNFTsâ are often used interchangeably.
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