Difference between revisions of "Platform features overview"
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− | ==Launcher/Client features== | + | ==Common features== |
+ | ===Launcher/Client features=== | ||
{{ii}} Supported features and such of the launcher/client of a platform. | {{ii}} Supported features and such of the launcher/client of a platform. | ||
{{mm}} Note that features not exclusive to the launcher/client (e.g. they are also accessible through a web browser) is better listed in another section. | {{mm}} Note that features not exclusive to the launcher/client (e.g. they are also accessible through a web browser) is better listed in another section. | ||
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{{ii}} Supported features of the store of a platform. | {{ii}} Supported features of the store of a platform. | ||
{{mm}} This section tries to be launcher/client agnostic, as in '''Early Access''' is listed here because the store allows for a game to be released in such a state, regardless of how the game files themselves might be downloaded. | {{mm}} This section tries to be launcher/client agnostic, as in '''Early Access''' is listed here because the store allows for a game to be released in such a state, regardless of how the game files themselves might be downloaded. | ||
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{{ii}} Features that games of a platform might use. This section is highly tied to the '''Developer features''' section. | {{ii}} Features that games of a platform might use. This section is highly tied to the '''Developer features''' section. | ||
{{Game launchers table|content= | {{Game launchers table|content= | ||
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− | ==Video | + | ===Video content features=== |
{{Game launchers table|content= | {{Game launchers table|content= | ||
{{Game launchers table/row | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Developer features== | + | ===Developer features=== |
{{ii}} Features that are available to developers to use in their games. This section is highly tied to the '''Game features''' section. | {{ii}} Features that are available to developers to use in their games. This section is highly tied to the '''Game features''' section. | ||
{{Game launchers table|content= | {{Game launchers table|content= | ||
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|Steam=Yes | |Steam=Yes | ||
|Uplay=Yes | |Uplay=Yes | ||
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+ | ==Unique features== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Features found on only one platform. | ||
+ | ===Launcher/Client features=== | ||
+ | {{Game launchers table|content= | ||
+ | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
+ | |Feature=Create installers from installed games | ||
+ | |Arc= | ||
+ | |Battle.net=No | ||
+ | |Bethesda.net=No | ||
+ | |Epic Store=No | ||
+ | |Discord=No | ||
+ | |GOG=No | ||
+ | |Itch=No | ||
+ | |Kartridge= | ||
+ | |Mac Store= | ||
+ | |Microsoft Store= | ||
+ | |Oculus Store= | ||
+ | |Origin=No | ||
+ | |Rockstar Social Club= | ||
+ | |Steam=Yes | ||
+ | |Uplay= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
+ | |Feature=TV Mode | ||
+ | |Arc= | ||
+ | |Battle.net=No | ||
+ | |Bethesda.net=No | ||
+ | |Epic Store=No | ||
+ | |Discord=No | ||
+ | |GOG=No | ||
+ | |Itch=No | ||
+ | |Kartridge= | ||
+ | |Mac Store=No | ||
+ | |Microsoft Store=No | ||
+ | |Oculus Store=No | ||
+ | |Origin=No | ||
+ | |Rockstar Social Club=No | ||
+ | |Steam=Yes | ||
+ | |Uplay=No | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
+ | |Feature=Remote play | ||
+ | |Arc= | ||
+ | |Battle.net=No | ||
+ | |Bethesda.net=No | ||
+ | |Epic Store=No | ||
+ | |Discord=No | ||
+ | |GOG=No | ||
+ | |Itch=No | ||
+ | |Kartridge= | ||
+ | |Mac Store=No | ||
+ | |Microsoft Store= | ||
+ | |Oculus Store=No | ||
+ | |Origin=No | ||
+ | |Rockstar Social Club=No | ||
+ | |Steam=Yes | ||
+ | |Uplay=No | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Social features=== | ||
+ | {{Game launchers table|content= | ||
+ | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
+ | |Feature=Community guides | ||
+ | |Arc= | ||
+ | |Battle.net=No | ||
+ | |Bethesda.net=No | ||
+ | |Epic Store=No | ||
+ | |Discord=No | ||
+ | |GOG=No | ||
+ | |Itch=No | ||
+ | |Kartridge= | ||
+ | |Mac Store=No | ||
+ | |Microsoft Store=No | ||
+ | |Oculus Store=No | ||
+ | |Origin=No | ||
+ | |Rockstar Social Club=No | ||
+ | |Steam=Yes | ||
+ | |Uplay=No | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
+ | |Feature={{Abbr|Player-driven Marketplace*|Including child features that ties into it such as trading cards, badges, etc.}} | ||
+ | |Arc= | ||
+ | |Battle.net=No | ||
+ | |Bethesda.net=No | ||
+ | |Epic Store=No | ||
+ | |Discord=No | ||
+ | |GOG=No | ||
+ | |Itch=No | ||
+ | |Kartridge= | ||
+ | |Mac Store=No | ||
+ | |Microsoft Store=No | ||
+ | |Oculus Store=No | ||
+ | |Origin=No | ||
+ | |Rockstar Social Club=No | ||
+ | |Steam=Yes | ||
+ | |Uplay=No | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
+ | |Feature=Screenshot cloud | ||
+ | |Arc= | ||
+ | |Battle.net=No | ||
+ | |Bethesda.net=No | ||
+ | |Epic Store=No | ||
+ | |Discord=No | ||
+ | |GOG=No | ||
+ | |Itch=No | ||
+ | |Kartridge= | ||
+ | |Mac Store=No | ||
+ | |Microsoft Store= | ||
+ | |Oculus Store= | ||
+ | |Origin=No | ||
+ | |Rockstar Social Club=No | ||
+ | |Steam=Yes | ||
+ | |Uplay=No | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Developer features=== | ||
+ | {{Game launchers table|content= | ||
+ | {{Game launchers table/row | ||
+ | |Feature=Inventory support | ||
+ | |Arc= | ||
+ | |Battle.net=No | ||
+ | |Bethesda.net=No | ||
+ | |Epic Store=No | ||
+ | |Discord=No | ||
+ | |GOG=No | ||
+ | |Itch=No | ||
+ | |Kartridge= | ||
+ | |Mac Store=No | ||
+ | |Microsoft Store=No | ||
+ | |Oculus Store= | ||
+ | |Origin=No | ||
+ | |Rockstar Social Club=No | ||
+ | |Steam=Yes | ||
+ | |Uplay=No | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
__NOTOC__ | __NOTOC__ | ||
[[Category:Lists]] | [[Category:Lists]] |
Revision as of 16:11, 19 June 2021
This page may require cleanup to meet basic quality standards. The specific problem is: A lot of rows can probably be merged into each others, and in general some form of objective way of measuring whether a feature is worth mentioning would be good to have.. You can help by modifying
the article. The discussion page may contain useful suggestions.
Common features
Launcher/Client features
- Supported features and such of the launcher/client of a platform.
- Note that features not exclusive to the launcher/client (e.g. they are also accessible through a web browser) is better listed in another section.
Feature | |||||||||||||||
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Offline mode* | |||||||||||||||
Offline launch* | |||||||||||||||
Preloading games | |||||||||||||||
Incomplete download launch | |||||||||||||||
Supports installing games from disk | |||||||||||||||
VR support |
Store features
- Supported features of the store of a platform.
- This section tries to be launcher/client agnostic, as in Early Access is listed here because the store allows for a game to be released in such a state, regardless of how the game files themselves might be downloaded.
Feature | |||||||||||||||
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Shopping cart | |||||||||||||||
Regional pricing | |||||||||||||||
Simple refunds | |||||||||||||||
Curators | |||||||||||||||
Early Access | |||||||||||||||
DRM-free installers | |||||||||||||||
Demo and/or trial versions | |||||||||||||||
Subscription-exclusive features | |||||||||||||||
Cross-purchase with phones or consoles |
Social features
- Social features; generally simplified as in "all features of a platform that allows two or more users of the platform to interact with one another," with the exception of game-based interactions (multiplayer etc).
Feature | |||||||||||||||
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Nickname change | |||||||||||||||
Friends list | |||||||||||||||
Friends activity | |||||||||||||||
Chat | |||||||||||||||
Customizable profile | |||||||||||||||
Community forums* | |||||||||||||||
Game gifting* | |||||||||||||||
User reviews | |||||||||||||||
Library sharing |
Game features
- Features that games of a platform might use. This section is highly tied to the Developer features section.
Video content features
Developer features
- Features that are available to developers to use in their games. This section is highly tied to the Game features section.
Feature | |||||||||||||||
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Opened submissions | |||||||||||||||
Matchmaking / master servers | |||||||||||||||
Account tied Anti-cheat | |||||||||||||||
Microtransactions support | |||||||||||||||
Cloud storage |
Unique features
- Features found on only one platform.