Qore is Coming

[saud264]

Qore is Coming
Sony is bringing a downloadable "show" to the PlayStation Network.

Sony has quite the interesting online strategy. While it works to bring the PlayStation Network experience and some of its basics up to the level that you'll find with Xbox Live, it's also trying to provide new things unseen on a console online system. Home is the obvious first one; the second, and first to market, is Qore.

Qore is essentially an online "magazine" of sorts, a collection of multimedia snippets all packaged into a monthly issue. Bundling things like videos, interviews, gameplay snippets, behind-the-scenes clips, themes, wallpapers, demos and even exclusive betas into a single serving, Qore aims to be your home away from IGN.

Qore will be a monthly release, hitting the first Thursday of every month along with the rest of the PlayStation Store updates. It'll be available as a part of the PlayStation Store and will be downloadable just like any other piece of content. Then, after installing, it'll be available on the Cross Media Bar, much like a game would.

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/878/878525/qore-is-coming-20080602050237258-000.jpg

The media page for the Force Unleashed content.After opening an issue, you'll be presented with a sponsored introduction of some sort. These are meant to be something that users would actually want to see, and not just an ad they'd have to watch through. So for instance, the first issue will open with a six-minute extended trailer for the new Hulk movie. If you're not into whatever the content is, you can go ahead and skip it.

Once on the main menu, you'll then see a series of games listed, which each containing a subset of content. With the first issue, you'll find stuff relating to SOCOM: Confrontation, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Soulcalibur IV and Afro Samurai (as one block), Secret Agent Clank and a few others. Clicking on any of these will then open up their listing of content. For the Force Unleashed, you'll find a video interview with Haden Blackman that contains a good deal of new footage, some concept art, a comedy bit from some YouTube "celebrity" (that we've never heard of) related to the game, and more. You'll even be able to read the graphic novel before it hits stores, which is pretty cool.

http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/878/878525/qore-is-coming-20080602050226883-000.jpg

This is what the front-end looks like.The amount of content related to each game looks pretty good from the short demo that we were given, and Sony promises that roughly 90% of each episode should be unique and exclusive. Speaking of exclusives, Qore will also sometimes bring content to the table that you won't be able to get elsewhere, at least easily. For example, the first episode will give you access to the SOCOM: Confrontation beta when it goes live. That's sure to sell a few episodes.

And there's that word: sell. No, Qore is not free as it'll run you $2.99 per episode, or $24.99 for a 13 episode subscription. The subscription will also net you a free copy of Calling All Cars though, which does sweeten the deal a bit. (not free = FAIL :devious: )
However, we're a little miffed at the moment by the fact that even though you have to pay money to buy each episode, it won't be ad-free. You'll be subjected to an interstitial before each segment that you watch. While these ads are only 10 to 15 seconds a piece, we don't see how too many people will be happy with watching ads in something they've paid for. And unlike things like the Hulk trailer, you won't be able to skip them.

The first episode will be available this Thursday.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/878/878525p1.html

[Raitei]

lmae...
i may get in on the first one for the confrontation beta though

[chartwel]

i think this is a pretty good idea. especially when they start to give us exclusive gameplay footage and interviews of many of the upcoming sony games...............

it seems to me, with this coming and the rumored 2.4 firmware not far off, the playstation is about to get a whole lot better.........

[curryking1]

Why can't it just be free!!!?!?!?

WHYYY!!?!?!?

Cool though. They should try to expose this thing on the web as well as through the PS3. It is actually quite an impressive online magazine-thing when you think about it. I'm impressed with this venture even though I won't be participating.

[Raitei]

what i dont understand is the charge.

magazines aren't free because they need to be printed, and then some profit gained.
But with something like this, it's unlikely that a lot of the information within can't be obtained from a seperate source anyway (here, for example)

[Xclusion]

what i dont understand is the charge.

magazines aren't free because they need to be printed, and then some profit gained.
But with something like this, it's unlikely that a lot of the information within can't be obtained from a seperate source anyway (here, for example)

Sony has spoiled you all.

[Rockmond]

I'm buying the first episode out out of sheer curiosity.

[Raitei]

Sony has spoiled you all.

they have?

[Domination]

what i dont understand is the charge.

magazines aren't free because they need to be printed, and then some profit gained.
But with something like this, it's unlikely that a lot of the information within can't be obtained from a seperate source anyway (here, for example)

Here, we occasionally get our information from another source, perhaps one of those magazines. But is it the same as buying the magazine? I say no due to the simple fact that it only covers a very, very small portion of that magazine (mainly what one finds to be the most interesting). Qore covers this and much more - cheats possibly one of them.

It's a BRILLIANT idea.

Qore is essentially an online "magazine" of sorts, a collection of multimedia snippets all packaged into a monthly issue. Bundling things like videos, interviews, gameplay snippets, behind-the-scenes clips, themes, wallpapers, demos and even exclusive betas into a single serving, Qore aims to be your home away from IGN.

nuff said

[Hisham]

It is a great idea, but I won't be paying for it, seeing as I know how to find information on the games I am excited about easily and pretty much for free.

[Raitei]

^ which is the point im making

[Domination]

^ which is the point im making

I understand what you mean, but my point is by having it as a viable option prevents others not so inclined to receive this exclusive information upfront without having to go out of their way to dig for it. With other content, it simply won't be available to dig for.

[Sephiroth_VII]

I'll be waiting to hear i each episode has enough exclusive content to justify the price. If not, I'll just buy the episodes I need for various betas.

I think this is rather well executed though. I don't have to subscribe, I can just buy the one or two episodes that I'm interested in. Apart from being free, the model could hardly be any better for us.

[Diresu]

Personally I think its a great idea. Also they have the ability to really deliver some exclusive content that you can't find online to justify the meager price tag.

More power to Sony for trying something new.

[CreativeWriter]

This is something I suggested a couple years ago. More important for Sony than a subscription service is a medium they can use to bypass traditional gaming journalists. If the outlet becomes successful enough there's the potential to avoid the tenuous business of giving exclusives, moneyhatting, sending out "reviewer guides," etc. I'm sure Sony sees the failure of Heavenly Sword, Lair, and Haze as a product of gaming journalists (perhaps unfairly, but I imagine it'd be a common view internally). Qore, then, becomes a kind of PR/propaganda source (like I thought threespeech would), a "Major Nelson" for Sony.

Perhaps this is cynical thinking on my part, but there is the presumption that PS3 exclusives receive lower scores than their 360 counterparts. Whether that's true or not is immaterial. A direct-to-consumer news source is useful from a corporate standpoint. If you're market leader, you'll probably have media support, since it's vital to the success of the media that they maintain business relationships with the dominant console manufacturer. If, on the other hand, the PS3 continues to run 3rd place (and perhaps Sony sees media reaction to the initial price as one cause for their struggles), we might see increasingly hostile treatment from media outlets, especially ones that have a vested interest in the success of the 360 (or Wii). Perhaps we might want Sony to be above these kinds of manipulative marketing practices, but the competition certainly isn't...

I'll probably buy a few episodes just to see if it's worthwhile from the consumer's POV.

[KRA]

This is something I suggested a couple years ago. More important for Sony than a subscription service is a medium they can use to bypass traditional gaming journalists. If the outlet becomes successful enough there's the potential to avoid the tenuous business of giving exclusives, moneyhatting, sending out "reviewer guides," etc. I'm sure Sony sees the failure of Heavenly Sword, Lair, and Haze as a product of gaming journalists (perhaps unfairly, but I imagine it'd be a common view internally). Qore, then, becomes a kind of PR/propaganda source (like I thought threespeech would), a "Major Nelson" for Sony.

Perhaps this is cynical thinking on my part, but there is the presumption that PS3 exclusives receive lower scores than their 360 counterparts. Whether that's true or not is immaterial. A direct-to-consumer news source is useful from a corporate standpoint. If you're market leader, you'll probably have media support, since it's vital to the success of the media that they maintain business relationships with the dominant console manufacturer. If, on the other hand, the PS3 continues to run 3rd place (and perhaps Sony sees media reaction to the initial price as one cause for their struggles), we might see increasingly hostile treatment from media outlets, especially ones that have a vested interest in the success of the 360 (or Wii). Perhaps we might want Sony to be above these kinds of manipulative marketing practices, but the competition certainly isn't...

I'll probably buy a few episodes just to see if it's worthwhile from the consumer's POV.

how more succesfull would it be for sony if it would be free ?! :)

[Passive]

Wow, thats actually a really good idea for the PSN. I'm all for it =D

[my name is Nobody]

I'll buy a subscription to this gameplay and dev interviews in HD its a pain to view them on PS3 from websites. Oh according to the PR sony is cooperating with future. Then this like a videozine thats probably why the price andto pay the host who is from G4 ugh. I'll still get it but couldn't they find someone better to host.

[Passive]

All i can say is, why not get a subscription? it's pretty cheap for the idea behind it and what you get out of it ^^

[Diresu]

Yea my thoughts exactly Passive. I do like that you have a choice of individual months etc if you prefer that. But even for a subscription 2.99 is nothing, and they could have exclusive announcements and all kinds of cool stuff in it.

[Sephiroth_VII]

Now that I think about it, I guess I'll buy a subscription. It's about the same as what IGN charges anyway.

[Passive]

Yeah im gona buy a subscription, im not signed up the IGN or anything but this concept seems interesting if its bollocks i doubt i'll even cancel the subsciption its not alot of money after all.

[masteratt]

Good to see lots of people are interested, after all services like this is what keeps our online gaming free on the PS3 :thumpsup:

[Jay Gee]

I'll buy a few episodes that have game videos that interest me. I'm not fucking with the subscriptions though.

[jaxmkii]

im willing to give it a shot!

[GTAce]

magazines aren't free because they need to be printed, and then some profit gained.
The stuff for Qore (cool name btw) also have to get produced.
And for a mag with a decent DVD we here in Germany pay ca. 7€ per issue.
I think the price is okay, i would buy it though, cause i cant efford it. lol

[cliffbo]

the name suggests that this is only the beginning of an ever increasing one-stop media hub for all things Sony. if it comes to PC later on then i can delete quite a few of the sites from my bookmarks

[Gegenki]

I used to buy playstation magazines. Not everyone goes online and to 6 different websites to find their information.
£2.99 isn't much for a magazine, and magazines are usually just text so you are getting much more.
Last thing is that I can't see how you don't understand why you would need to be charged for this. People need to be payed to put these things together, write for them, gather interviews and such other things. And with the electronic nature of this, the setup needs to be tested and maintained. Money saved on printing is probably therefor used elsewhere.

[masteratt]

I'll see if I'm interested once the UK price plans are announced.

[cliffbo]

i'll post this here too:

Civilization Revolution joins the demo party this Thursday on the PSN

According to 2K Games, we will be getting a demo of Civilization Revolution this Thursday on the PLAYSTATION Store. Hopefully this doesn’t turn out like the NASCAR 09 demo from last week where EA Sports announced it was coming out but didn’t check with Sony first!

Either way, this Thursday is shaping up to be pretty great. In addition to the first ever episode of Qore (presented by PSN, but not a “paid subscription by Sony” as so many other gaming blogs falsely reported), the Civilization Revolution demo should join demos for Battlefield: Bad Company and NASCAR 09. We might even see a demo/download for Fatal Intertia EX.

Add on top of that the confirmed 6 Rock Band songs, a possible Army of Two FREE map pack, and the Guitar Hero III cross-promotional God of War song, and you have quite a week shaping up!

Remember, this content is always subject to change (there’s definitely more content we haven’t heard about yet and some of the content could always be pushed back).

http://playstationlifestyle.net/2008/06/04/civilization-revolution-joins-the-demo-party-this-thursday-on-the-psn/

[jaxmkii]

^ wow...this will shape up to be like Home's own local newpaper

lol imagine if there was a classfied and local socail pages foe home in Qore?

[GTAce]

But it will cost something.... or not?
No subscription but it will cost something? Or did i get this wrong?

[jaxmkii]

so this having to pay for this might just be FUD

[GTAce]

Im confused.

[Sephiroth_VII]

This is Confusing(TM)

[Segitz]

To get Qore, simply log onto PSN and go to the PLAYSTATION Store, as you would purchase any other form of downloadable content. Once the single Episode or annual subscription is purchased, that month’s episode will be downloaded under the “Game” heading on the Cross Media Bar (XMB). Users who purchase the “Qore Annual Subscription” will notice only that month’s episode is available to download. The following month, the new episode will automatically appear in your download list. The introductory price for Qore is $2.99 for a single episode and $24.99 for an annual subscription of 13 episodes, using your PLAYSTATION Network wallet.

Quote from the Sony Blog...

I dunno, what you guys read, but to me this sounds quite "costly" and not really free...

The first episode is free afaik...

[GTAce]

Screw you internet blogs, i go home!
http://xs128.xs.to/xs128/08233/cartman_ani1667.gif

[Domination]

Quote from the Sony Blog...

I dunno, what you guys read, but to me this sounds quite "costly" and not really free...

The first episode is free afaik...


Of course it's not free, but the fact that you can choose which episodes to buy is where you'll distant yourself from the annual charge. Heck, that's about the same buying the bundled games on PSN or a small fee for one of them. This can also apply to the add-ons for the games you buy. You don't have to buy all of them, but ,rather, those in which you feel that you may be interested in.

[Segitz]

Of course it's not free, but the fact that you can choose which episodes to buy is where you'll distant yourself from the annual charge. Heck, that's about the same buying the bundled games on PSN or a small fee for one of them. This can also apply to the add-ons for the games you buy. You don't have to buy all of them, but ,rather, those in which you feel that you may be interested in.

Then what's all the fuzz about?

[Z]

I am not paying for this. I'd rather they litter it with ads than for me to pay for a beta.
I used to buy mags with the first 6 pages being nothing but ads! no, not three pages with six sides, I have to flip over six fucking pages to reach the first page of the mag. hell, even the cover had an ad cover it! who they hell covers a cover with an ad?!

Qore is great for offering what it is offering. I actually suggested that ages ago. I wanted a dedicated interactive channel just for PSN. but I will not pay for it. I am sure many companies would jump at a chance to put their ads in that- and apparently, there WILL be some ads regardless.

Betas? never pay for them
News? free or die
'exclusive; interviews? never cared for them.
minor things like themes and wallpapers? will be remade for free if they are any good by a lot of people.
good concept? yes
pay for it? hell no.

[Diresu]

I am not paying for this. I'd rather they litter it with ads than for me to pay for a beta.
I used to buy mags with the first 6 pages being nothing but ads! no, not three pages with six sides, I have to flip over six fucking pages to reach the first page of the mag. hell, even the cover had an ad cover it! who they hell covers a cover with an ad?!

Qore is great for offering what it is offering. I actually suggested that ages ago. I wanted a dedicated interactive channel just for PSN. but I will not pay for it. I am sure many companies would jump at a chance to put their ads in that- and apparently, there WILL be some ads regardless.

Betas? never pay for them
News? free or die
'exclusive; interviews? never cared for them.
minor things like themes and wallpapers? will be remade for free if they are any good by a lot of people.
good concept? yes
pay for it? hell no.

You have to keep in mind that we have no idea what it actually consists of. To me, justifying 2.99 of content is not hard. Also, its a choice so I don't get why all these people are throwing a fit. GameTheory had the lead designer of Qore on the last episode and a lot of work by a lot of people went into this. They have a lot planned through this service and to me it makes me wonder how its not a higher price tag. I am all for it, either buy it or don't but I think people trying to crucify Sony over an optional cheap service is stupid at best and pathetic at worst (not directed at you personally, general statement)

[yoshaw]

I agree. Not free equal phail!

[Segitz]

Somehow, only the "beta stuff" would remotely interest me, but since it is (as of now) US only, I am fucked either way.

A podcast about videogames... There are more than enough of those online... FOR FREE

Themes? Same here
Interviews? Again, for free on the web...

So, what does it REALLY offer? Nothing at all, for a price... which is... quite expensive!

[OmniCloud]

This is why the gaming industry will never be on the same level as movie--or held in as high of regard.

Gamers aren't willing to pay for anything. In some situations, understandably so, but sheesh--it's $3! At least see whats in the friggin thing before scoffing at it:shrug: You probably spend $3 on a freakin brand name juice drink without even realizing it:shrug:

It's obvious this isn't targeted at forum goers--and I think it's pretty cool. The broader the content on PSN, well the more people get interested in it.

If we would stop being so closed minded about everything and be just a little objective, then you might realize, there's actually some people out there that might like this very much...yup they might even buy every magazine:shocked:

Sony is always talking about broadening entertainment to more than just games. Little steps like this, movie services, music downloads, are a step in that direction.

If gaming wants to be more than just gaming, more ideas like this need to surface. I see a lot of complaining about Sony turning everything into a media machine, or losing gaming's essence. I dunno, has anyone actually felt different about gaming now that this gen has actually warmed up?

PSN brings you purist gaming...

and then you have crap Madden/GTA/Halo to eat up at the store...

Nintendo gives your purist gaming with a new style of controlling/interacting?

You can already download Nickelodeon cartoons and movies on LIve?

Not only do I think gaming has become better, but I think ideas like this will help it grow even further.

[Segitz]

This is why the gaming industry will never be on the same level as movie--or held in as high of regard.

Gamers aren't willing to pay for anything. In some situations, understandably so, but sheesh--it's $3! At least see whats in the friggin thing before scoffing at it:shrug: You probably spend $3 on a freakin brand name juice drink without even realizing it:shrug:

Well, we pay up to 70€ for ONE freaking game... I am not willing to pay for the promotion of the same again! Not in HELL! And, of course I go out and drink a Coke or a good beer or Whiskey for a higher price, but... that comparison is TOTALLY off... It would stick, if some Sony guy came by my house with a TV and PS3 and showed me the vid and left afterwards (if you get my drift^^)

It's obvious this isn't targeted at forum goers--and I think it's pretty cool. The broader the content on PSN, well the more people get interested in it.

Good point... But who is more likely to pay for (basically) "gaming ads" on their console? I sure as hell know nobody who'd do that, and I know many "casual gamers".

If we would stop being so closed minded about everything and be just a little objective, then you might realize, there's actually some people out there that might like this very much...yup they might even buy every magazine:shocked:

I look at this purely from a "fiscal perspective" from Sony. As I said before, I couldn't care less for an expensive podcast. I think, this is a bad idea to push something. Especially the Beta stuff... But I haven't completely made up my mind about that one, yet.


I say it again... Qore is mostly an ad for Sony, and they try to sell it to me. This is, what puts me off. It's basically what MS does with Live... They want you to pay for something, that everywhere else is free... And I do not like that notion... If you spin that idea further, you will be paying extra money to see the "pre-movie trailers" at the cinema. You "MIGHT" get a free small popcorn for it (betas and extra stuff), but you don't know about it.


I'd rather see Sony drop the act and let me pay for exclusive stuff like betas and the like directly (like 1€ a month), not through some "shady" video service.




And now to Qore itself...

I like to see a good podcast made by Sony, especially since it will be in HD. If those episodes are at least an hour, then I'd consider paying for them... if the content was good AND up to date (and I don't mean "Sony Blog" up to date, I mean e-mpire up to date...). But, we'll see what it brings tomorrow...

[OmniCloud]

I say it again... Qore is mostly an ad for Sony, and they try to sell it to me. This is, what puts me off. It's basically what MS does with Live... They want you to pay for something, that everywhere else is free... And I do not like that notion... If you spin that idea further, you will be paying extra money to see the "pre-movie trailers" at the cinema. You "MIGHT" get a free small popcorn for it (betas and extra stuff), but you don't know about it.


I'd rather see Sony drop the act and let me pay for exclusive stuff like betas and the like directly (like 1€ a month), not through some "shady" video service.




And now to Qore itself...

I like to see a good podcast made by Sony, especially since it will be in HD. If those episodes are at least an hour, then I'd consider paying for them... if the content was good AND up to date (and I don't mean "Sony Blog" up to date, I mean e-mpire up to date...). But, we'll see what it brings tomorrow...
That's all I'm saying...Check stuff out before we right it off as garbage. It could very well be garbage. Maybe the third release isn't garbage. maybe the first one is jammed pack and the rest are utter crap.

all I'm saying is, we should have an open mind about things like this. It's something new, Sony's offering it, check it--might be cool. If it isn't, how many users will voice there opinions about it:huh:

No doubt endless. I'm just saying, in the gaming industry, titles/services/ideas are shot down before there really given a chance.

How many people are already like "whatever' towards Home, simply because it isn't here yet:shrug:

[Z]

we're not talking about how good or bad it will be, we are saying how it is a bad idea to make it a pay per view thing. charging for it is what we're complaining about. now, it is still an option to make, and we are merely giving our opinion on that option.

[Passive]

Introduction video (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/225666.html?playlist=featured)

Well im officially interested in this concept.

[chartwel]

i have no doubts that sony will be dropping many exclusive previews into these episodes to make it worth buying. of course you could always check these videos out on youtube, but wheres the fun in that if these will all be in HD.

i think this will turn out pretty good.

[drakkar]

With the recent news about the cancellation of 8 days and the Getaway, I would really love if Sony could take any finished materials like completed levels or sections of games and pop these up with Qore subscribers/buyers. I really think a 'what could have been' section on Qore could be very interesting to gamers.

[Domination]

Then what's all the fuzz about?

People figure that because it will include a theme or two, a demo or wallpaper that it isn't worth paying for since they are now charging us for something that was once free to us, which also means that we will no longer receive the content we are currently getting for free anymore. Thus leading to a Live subscription and Sony talking out the side of their mouth about PSN being free. What people don't understand is that we will continue to get the content we get for free, but because this special package is including something that we'll likely never see in the store or have access to outside of it, they are giving you these small pieces of content pertaining only to that exclusive content you will pay for in the store as a bonus for purchasing it.

This would be like me giving you a picture of God of War one day at no charge but then turing around to give you a limited edition of the God of War game, movie, and a soundtrack CD at a small price but also include a picture and a strategy guide as a bonus and my appreciation for you purchasing the exclusive content within the package.

[Red]

I'm gonne pay for it to play Socom Confrontation Beta.

[Shogun042]

i'm gonna pay for the first episode then see how it is. if it's really cool, then i'm definitely subscribing. i have no problem subscribing to game informer where they get exclusive screens/interviews/etc and i'm all for an interactive magazine.

it really doesn't cost that much, but it really depends how content packed it is. i think gamers are way to quick to react sometimes, so i'm gonna give it a fair shot.

not all betas are free. the Halo one wasn't free (buy Crackdown) and neither was MGO (bonus DVD + preorder needed). now i know that the preorder fee goes away with your purchase but still, think of this as an interactive magazine.

i think what will get people pissed off is if they are intentionally holding back things that should be free (like demos and trailers) from the regular PS Store and throw it in Qore instead. if they do that a lot of people will get angry and justifiably so, but for now just wait and see...

[Domination]

i'm gonna pay for the first episode then see how it is. if it's really cool, then i'm definitely subscribing. i have no problem subscribing to game informer where they get exclusive screens/interviews/etc and i'm all for an interactive magazine.

it really doesn't cost that much, but it really depends how content packed it is. i think gamers are way to quick to react sometimes, so i'm gonna give it a fair shot.

not all betas are free. the Halo one wasn't free (buy Crackdown) and neither was MGO (bonus DVD + preorder needed). now i know that the preorder fee goes away with your purchase but still, think of this as an interactive magazine.

i think what will get people pissed off is if they are intentionally holding back things that should be free (like demos and trailers) from the regular PS Store and throw it in Qore instead. if they do that a lot of people will get angry and justifiably so, but for now just wait and see...


That's what the whole hooplah is about: I give you a free trailer of Iron Man one week, and then give Qore buyers a different trailer of Iron Man the next week for them purchasing the exclusive content in Core.

[Shogun042]

^^ That's yet to be seen though. so far i see it as no different from GI's online component and magazine with exclusive screens and interviews.

i doubt "exclusive" trailers stay will stay on Qore for that long because devs want their game exposed to as many people as possible. i think Qore will hang on to things like interviews and themes and things like that, which i have no problem with.

[Domination]

^^ That's yet to be seen though. so far i see it as no different from GI's online component and magazine with exclusive screens and interviews.

i doubt "exclusive" trailers stay will stay on Qore for that long because devs want their game exposed to as many people as possible. i think Qore will hang on to things like interviews and themes and things like that, which i have no problem with.


This is what I don't understand. I subscribe to issues all the time and they do this very thing. Does it concern me whether I receive a pices of content moderately different from that I recieved elsewhere for free? No, otherwise every chain displaying a piece of content to this caliber chould also follow this trend, which they don't. It's a silly debate all together, IMO.

[Rockmond]

Uh...why hasn't the PSN US store been updated yet?

[Shogun042]

no clue, i keep checking and getting nothing. i even got a PSU Qore email.

oh well the NBA playoffs are on

[chartwel]

they said on the blog is running a little late, but they will announce on there when it is available.

[wasted]

Seems to be available on the US PSN, but not EU.
Let me know how much content is in there - is it the same as a whole magazine ? Is is just games or are there hardware bits too?

[Sephiroth_VII]

It's only for the US.

[Leedogg]

Seems to be available on the US PSN, but not EU.
Let me know how much content is in there - is it the same as a whole magazine ? Is is just games or are there hardware bits too?

Just games and a incredible Hulk trailer, it includes:

2 Socom confrontation videos (developer overview of game and a clan video)
exclusive socom theme
option to download the socom beta (when it goes live)
Soul Caliber IV developer video
Afro Samari video
Rachet & Clanket psp game video
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed video

Each video is only about 5 mins or less long

Overall for $2.99, or $24.99 for a year subscription. I think its really a good deal. Especially considering the beta.

[Red]

wtf? i want to instal it and i keep waiting to f#### # long. it don't work

[ded5850]

^^No demos?

[Leedogg]

^^No demos?

nope, but like I said it givings you acess to the socom beta when it comes available

[ded5850]

Sounds like a then, and only then purchase to me =\

[Diresu]

For 2.99 I am impressed. Very high production values whats there is quality.

[Jay Gee]

Gonna download it now.
EDIT: Very nice. The interface is nice. Very digital comic-esque. Even the ads were tolerable. I'll definitely be grabbing these when they have other games in the spotlight that I have interest in.

[wasted]

So do we think it's a get individual episode if they are reviewing what we are interested in, or go for the whole year ?

[Sephiroth_VII]

Individual episodes for now. Depends on whether they manage to keep the high quality and amount of content present in this first episode.

[Bsack]

yeah I agree with Sephiroth_VII. I'm honestly only downloading this months "issue" because it is offering the socom beta. All the other crap I could honestly care less about.

[lilkoy123]

There's an easter egg included in the issue just to let you guys know.

[Passive]

is the first issue out yet? cos im lazy and havent checked :P

[Sephiroth_VII]

...Yes.

[Passive]

ha! i love my giant rock i live under.

[Az]

i'm a little dubious about this online mag. couldn't it be construed as PSN gold through the back door?

[OmniCloud]

yeah I agree with Sephiroth_VII. I'm honestly only downloading this months "issue" because it is offering the socom beta. All the other crap I could honestly care less about.hahahhaahhaa...you freakin pixel whore;)

I almost didn't recognize you without the Mario avi...