S&S News: Sony: Free-to-play could be "big part" of next-gen

Free-to-play games on consoles like the PlayStation 4 could be a "big part" of next-generation gaming, according to Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Andrew House.

"We may well see free-to-play games on console be a much bigger factor," House said during a recent event attended by media, including The Wall Street Journal.

"It will be a big part of the console landscape in this generation," he added. "But it may ramp up first in Japan because there is more experience of developing those free-to-play gaming experiences."