Speaking in a new PlayStation Blog post Susan Panico, Senior Director of the PlayStation Network, has announced a new interactive digital magazine TV show called Qore. This will feature "exclusive news, developer interviews, in-depth game previews and behind-the-scenes looks at PlayStation games and special access to game demos, special beta invitations, game add-ons and other downloadable game-related content." All content is shot in HD and a new episode will be made available every month.
The first issue of Qore, which will be released this Thursday, comes packed with exclusive content for games such as SOCOM Confrontation (including an invitation to the beta), Secret Agent Clank and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Qore is available on the PlayStation Store for a one-off payment of $2.99 per issue, or for a yearly subscription fee of $24.99 for 13 issues. Check out the video above to see Qore in action. If you want more info, be sure to check out the PlayStation Blog post. We're looking forward to checking it out this Thursday.
There's no word on whether this will be released outside of America, but we have contacted Sony Europe to get an answer either way. [UPDATE] Our SCEE rep has sadly informed us that "Qore is an SCEA only initiative at this time". How disappointing.
The first issue of Qore, which will be released this Thursday, comes packed with exclusive content for games such as SOCOM Confrontation (including an invitation to the beta), Secret Agent Clank and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. Qore is available on the PlayStation Store for a one-off payment of $2.99 per issue, or for a yearly subscription fee of $24.99 for 13 issues. Check out the video above to see Qore in action. If you want more info, be sure to check out the PlayStation Blog post. We're looking forward to checking it out this Thursday.
There's no word on whether this will be released outside of America, but we have contacted Sony Europe to get an answer either way. [UPDATE] Our SCEE rep has sadly informed us that "Qore is an SCEA only initiative at this time". How disappointing.
acted Sony Europe to get an answer either way. [UPDATE] Our SCEE rep has sadly informed us that "Qore is an SCEA only initiative at this time". How disappointing. 
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
6-03-2008 @ 6:52AM
Matthew M said...
At least theyre trying something different. Right?
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6-03-2008 @ 6:55AM
Logion said...
Thats freaking awesome!
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6-03-2008 @ 6:57AM
Geimkisi said...
cool.. I love Veronica Belmont. Hope she hosts some of the videos
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6-03-2008 @ 6:57AM
Nathanical said...
i think its a great idea, although i think the first installment should be free in order to give people an idea about what they will be paying for.
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6-03-2008 @ 7:03AM
Geimkisi said...
She is the host of the show so yes she will be there. duhhh
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6-03-2008 @ 7:04AM
Nathanical said...
also, $2.99... not too bad if what you get is decent, but what im afraid of, being in the UK, when it comes over the pond, how much that price will be inflated. If its more expensive over here just like everything else, im not sure it would be worth it... Roll on the first issue..
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6-03-2008 @ 7:07AM
DaveC said...
*Makes obligitory Inside Xbox copy comment*
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6-03-2008 @ 10:42AM
reson8er said...
Yeah because xbox was the first and only digital content distribution service ever.
/sarcasm off.
6-03-2008 @ 10:45AM
DaveC said...
No because Xbox was the first console to do a service like this.
I'm just making a point, I honestly don't care, it's a good idea on Sony's part.
6-03-2008 @ 2:11PM
Lars said...
Based on what I've heard, Qore seems a bit different.
Inside Xbox is more like the PSN news feed or Nintendo Channel, which is just a fancy advertising delivery service to help you get pumped about upcoming games. That type of thing has been on the PS3 for a while now... remember that News Feed thing we all disabled? (OK, maybe not all, but I sure as heck did.)
6-03-2008 @ 7:21AM
Marky264 said...
Okay so it's US only i live in the UK and i have a US account can i get this Qore thing?
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6-03-2008 @ 7:43AM
Brian Spence said...
ooo hhoo, "I'm miss Veronica Belmont, snob extraordinaire..."
Actually, she seems kinda cool. It's just the name that makes me think she's some sort of snob. Or vampire hunter.
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6-03-2008 @ 7:43AM
Brian Spence said...
Man, I just RTFA, and I see that we have to pay for this??!?!? FOR AN ADVERTISEMENT?!?!?!?!
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6-03-2008 @ 10:25AM
reson8er said...
No you DON'T have to pay for it. Its a subscription based item. You can simply choose not to buy it.
6-03-2008 @ 7:50AM
Ry Tron said...
So it's been lost on everyone that this allows Sony to charge you to
join betas (i.e. lets see how and in how many ways we can make your
ps3 reset itself), download demos, and even charges you for the
privilege of having access to paid DLC? Count me out, I'll wait for
it to hit youtube. This would've been a great opportunity to promote
their content, but man, they sure took a running start at that
slippery slope.
But look at that "Calling Al Cars, Full Game - Available to Annual subscribers only". Now if there's a free network game coming out every month, THAT might be a reason to subscribe! I've been hemming and hawing over CAC for awhile now...
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6-03-2008 @ 8:30AM
powerpac said...
Its optional hows that going to make it a slippery slope if u want it buy it if not dn't why is that such a big deal if it was on 360 u would still have to pay fir live and pay for this. all i know is that i'm getting this
6-03-2008 @ 9:46AM
|MaguS| said...
It's actually alot like buying a magazine from the store that had demos included. They use to include beta's aswell... this is no different except its not on paper, but rather an interactive program on your console.
6-03-2008 @ 2:07PM
Popfrogs said...
If you buy CAC don't expect to play it online. The lobby is permanently empty. It's fun with friends in your living room though.
6-03-2008 @ 8:32AM
The Aggie CEO said...
so if you pay this 2.99 are you GUARANTEED to get the beta tests???
if so that alone is for the subscription fee..........
if not.........they can have it.......lol
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6-03-2008 @ 8:58AM
groovemachine said...
oh what the fuck! why not Europe? this looks so good
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