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American PSN updates for July 3rd

Posted Jul 3rd 2008 8:30PM by Jem Alexander
Filed under: New Releases, PlayStation Store, News

Enjoy Qore? We hope you replied "yes" to that, because that's all you're really getting this week. Other than the usual rhythm based DLC, there's a whole load of trailers and videos. Most of them are pretty meh-tastic, but Killzone 2 and Valkyria Chronicles is always worth a look. Here's the full release list:

"Playable" content

Qore episode 2 ($2.99 - includes Naruto demo)

Add-on content

Guitar Hero III "Top Gun Anthem" song add-on (free)
Rock Band DLC:

Crüefest Pack ($3)

"Down At The Whisky" - Mötley Crüe ($1)
"Time is Running Out" - Papa Roach ($1)
"Who's Going Home With You Tonight" - Trapt ($1)
"Promised Land" - Vesuvius (Free)

Click through for the rest of the releases.

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Qore Issue 2 out today, features Resistance 2

Posted Jul 3rd 2008 1:00PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: PlayStation Network

Love it or hate it, the second issue of Qore hits the PLAYSTATION Network today. Here's what you can expect:

Resistance 2 - The big cover story for this issue is Insomniac's upcoming PS3-exclusive FPS. Bonus! You get to see host Veronica Belmont don a mo-cap suit just for this game.
Silent Hill: Homecoming - A look at Konami's upcoming horror game.
Madden Twenty Year Retrospective
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm - Exclusive first playable demo.

Qore is available for $2.99 each episode, $24.99 for a 13-episode subscription. (Also, for those waiting for the SOCOM Confrontation beta, you'll need to keep Issue 1. We'll tell all of you when the beta will be available.) Do you think this second issue is worth it?

Naruto demo available exclusively in Qore next month

Posted Jun 27th 2008 4:30PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Videos and Screenshots, Demos

Doesn't Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm look absolutely stunning? Namco Bandai's PS3 exclusive anime fighter brings cel-shaded graphics to a whole new level. While the game isn't scheduled for release until the end of this year, subscribers to Qore will be able to get their hands on an exclusive playable demo next month. Even this early on, the game looks beautiful, with full 3D fights -- new to the Ultimate Ninja series.

Unfortunately, it doesn't appear the game will ship with online multiplayer. But, that's what the inevitable sequels are for, right?

[Thanks, Noshino!]

Gallery: Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm

What? Qore grants late access to SOCOM beta? [Update]

Posted Jun 6th 2008 2:30PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: PlayStation Network, e-Distribution Games

Did you buy Qore solely for access to the SOCOM Confrontation beta? Well, looks like you might've bitten too early. A small comment on the SOCOM official website shows that Qore guarantees access into the beta ... but two weeks after the public beta launches. Wha? According to a comment by David Brothers, "Qore gives access to the public SOCOM beta two weeks after the public beta launches."

Why would they delay beta access to Qore members? We're not entirely sure. However, there are other ways to go about getting access into the beta: "There are other ways to get into the public beta beforehand, like the upcoming preorder program, so don't worry about the ratio of non-SOCOM fans to SOCOM fanatics."

These comments were made three days ago, so it's unclear if the beta's policies have changed since then. We're going to try and find out the latest word -- stay tuned.

Update: Veronica Belmont has updated us: "If you buy the pre-order for SOCOM with the headset, and put $5 down for the beta, you'll get it a bit before ours (and that's depending on if everything ships as planned, too). They're not the same beta. Otherwise, our beta is still before anyone else will get it."

[Thanks, Mike!]

We take an in-depth look at Qore

Posted Jun 6th 2008 10:10AM by Jem Alexander
Filed under: Guides

Qore definitely looks interesting, but is it worth the price of admission? We've gone in depth with the "Digizine" to bring you a taste so that you can decide for yourself. Check out our gallery below to see a large number of screenshots of Qore in action, along with some useful info to help you make your mind up. In our heads, it's a great deal for only $3.

Click here to begin the tour and be sure to let us know what you think.

Don't pay for Qore, wait for demos

Posted Jun 3rd 2008 11:53PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: PlayStation Network

Today's announcement of Qore met a mixed response from internet commenters. While we're excited to see the potential applications of Qore, it's upsetting to see a subscription model applied to the PSN. Qore, which is $3 a month (or $25 a year), will offer gamers more than just video previews of games. Qore will also provide downloadable games and exclusive demos.

However, what about PSN users that refuse to pay for Qore? They'll have to wait for the biggest demos. SCEA's Susan Panico told Wired that in terms of demos, "Qore is like the network broadcast" of a TV show. The PS Store is like "syndication."

This sounds like a practice currently used on Xbox Live. Free Silver account members have to wait one week to access any free content on Xbox Live Marketplace. For example, if a demo of Madden 09 is available on August 10th, Silver members would have to wait until August 17th to download the demo. The introduction of Qore may cause a similar division within the PSN.

We'll have to wait and see how the community responds to Qore once it releases later this week. In spite of this new development, we're still relieved by PSN's free access to online gaming. Unlike Xbox Live, all members of PSN (paid and unpaid) will still be able to play online.

[Thanks, Ether02!]

Gallery: Qore

Sony reveals Qore - an interactive gaming program for the PSN

Posted Jun 3rd 2008 6:45AM by Jem Alexander
Filed under: News

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.

Sony trademarks Qore, an "interactive magazine"

Posted May 5th 2008 7:00PM by Nick Doerr
Filed under: News

Whenever we hear about a new trademark being applied for, we feel we should remind everyone that it doesn't necessarily mean that whatever was trademarked will actually exist. The trademark Qore was filed by SCEA, whose description contains "computer services, namely, providing interactive online magazine and entertainment in the field of video games." Sounds like the PlayStation Blog wasn't enough!

This trademark has something to do with the PlayStation brand, but we aren't sure if it's going to be specifically related to the PS3. It might just be Sony getting ready to push a new online magazine that'll function similar to IGN, or it might be plotting some sort of downloadable magazine onto the PlayStation Store. The information bar that nobody uses might be connected. Then again, Qore could remain unused by Sony for years. Speculate away!

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American PSN updates for July 3rd

Qore Issue 2 out today, features Resistance 2

Naruto demo available exclusively in Qore next month

What? Qore grants late access to SOCOM beta? [Update]

We take an in-depth look at Qore

Don't pay for Qore, wait for demos

Sony reveals Qore - an interactive gaming program for the PSN

Sony trademarks Qore, an "interactive magazine"

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