In case you've missed it, here is Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's VP of Game Development, Phil Harrison talking to German site Spiegel Online. Importantly, the veteran exec denies accusations that Sony stole the idea of a motion sensing controller from Nintendo:
"On one level I understand why people say that. But it's a little stupid, if you don't mind me saying so. When we launched Playstation in 1994 we introduced the concept of real-time computer-generated 3D graphics for the first time. That was the innovation that drove the platform. When Nintendo released the N64 in 1996 and they had real-time CG 3D graphics, did you hear us say, "Nintendo, you've stolen our idea?" Of course not. These innovations are things that become possible because of a combination of technology, price and manufacturing capability."
There have been some incredulous reactions to this statement across the blogosphere, but then Harrison has a point about the vagaries of innovation and intellectual property in the videogame sector. It is often impossible to pinpoint exactly who came up with an idea and when. But then, claiming that Sony invented 3D gaming is a little cheeky.
Later in the chat, Harrison talks about his admiration for MySpace and hints that a similar social networking system could be introduced on PS3. The Blu-ray issue is briefly tackled, too, although sorting through the intricacies of DRM, security and HDMI compatibility is becoming rather tedious.
