Sony isn't giving up on PSN account requirement for PC games: Company president says it's necessary so people can 'safely' play its games

It's fair to say that Sony's insistence on requiring a PlayStation Network account for PC versions of its games is not widely popular. Don't expect Sony to back off on it anytime soon, though. Speaking in today's investors call, Sony president, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer Hiroki Totoki said PSN integration is necessary in order to ensure everyone can "safely" enjoy its games.

"We have learned a lot," Totoki said. "The way to face the issues regarding PC, for instance...