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===Episode 3 (August 2008)===


==Criticism==
==Criticism==

Revision as of 00:08, 8 August 2008

Qore
DeveloperSony Computer Entertainment America
TypeVOD

Qore (pronounced "core") is a subscription-based interactive online magazine for the PlayStation Network. Currently only available in North America, the service offers high definition videos, interviews and behind the scenes footage pertaining to upcoming and recently released PlayStation games. It also offers exclusive access to game demos and betas. The product is available from the PlayStation Store where users can choose to purchase a single episode for $2.99 or an annual, 13-episode subscription for $24.99[1].

History

On 3 June 2008 SCEA announced a new service, Qore, which launched on the PlayStation Store in North America on 6 June 2008. In the press release published on the Official PlayStation Blog, Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network was described as "a highly interactive, monthly lifestyle gaming program covering the world inside PlayStation"[1].

Service

Game Videos

Each episode includes a selection of behind-the-scenes videos, previews, interviews and news related to PlayStation products. Videos are hosted by Veronica Belmont and are presented in 720p high definition[1]. Broken-up into several videos, each episode contains beteween 25 and 30 minutes of video content, not including advertisements, the opening trailer, or introduction videos by Veronica Belmont.

Download Center

Exclusive playable demos, betas, and themes, along with a free download of the PSN game Calling All Cars! to those who purchase a one year subscription to Qore. All content can be downloaded through the Playstation Network while signed in through Qore's Download Center.

Access

Once purchased Qore programs become available on the PlayStation Store's Download List. If an annual subscription has been purchased, episodes are automatically added to the user's Download List[1].

Episodes

Episode 1 (June 2008)

  • SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation
    • The Ultimate Team (Video) [~4:05]
    • SOCOM Gallery
    • SOCOM Theme
    • Clan Warfare (Video) [~2:10]
    • SOCOM Beta
  • Soul Calibur IV
    • A Fighting Game With Soul (Video) [~3:30]
  • Afro Samurai
    • Out For Justice (Video) [~3:50]
  • Secret Agent Clank
    • Gadgetry of Robot (Video) [~4:15]
    • Sneak Clank (Video) [~1:45]
    • Gadgets and More (Gallery)
  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
    • This Ain't Yoda's Force (Video) [~3:35]
    • Explore the Galaxy (Video) [~2:30]
    • The Rancor Battle (Video) [~0:45]
    • Graphic Novel (Gallery)
    • Game Art Gallery
    • Darth Katers (Video) [~2:10]

Episode 2 (July 2008)

  • Resistance 2
    • Long Road To Victory (Video) [~4:45]
    • All Suited Up (Video) [~3:15]
    • WTF Tech: InterSense (Video) [~1:20]
    • New and Improved (Video) [1:35]
    • Gallery de Resistance
    • Resistance 2 Theme
  • Silent Hill: Homecoming
    • Inside Silent Hill (Video) [~3:00]
    • Creepin' it Real (Video) [~4:20]
    • Fright Gallery
  • Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm
    • Behind the Academy (Video) [~2:25]
    • Anime Instincts (Video) [~2:10]
    • Ninja Yearbook (Gallery)
    • Naruto Demo
  • Madden NFL 09
    • For the Love of the Game (Video) [~2:45]
    • Through the Years (Gallery)


Episode 3 (August 2008)

Criticism

The announcement that Qore subscribers will have advanced access to exclusive betas and demos has triggered a mixed reaction from the gaming community. Many users believe this is a covert way of introducing a premium PlayStation Network subscription model, similar to that used on Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace service where premium subscribers get game demos one week before they are fully released[2]. Criticism has also been made of the way that advertising is being incorporated into the service[3].

Gaming commentators have also attacked Qore for being light on content, and for containing too many advertisements which cannot be skipped by the viewer, suggesting that because Qore is a paid-for, premium service, it should not contain so many intrusive adverts[4][5].

References

  1. ^ a b c d Susan Panico (2008-06-03). "PlayStation.Blog » Introducing Qore: Taking you behind the curtain with PlayStation". Sony Computer Entertainment. Retrieved 2008-06-07.
  2. ^ TheSixthAxis.com (2008-06-03). "Paid PSN Subscriptions Arrive". TheSixthAxis.com. Retrieved 2008-06-07.
  3. ^ TheSixthAxis.com (2008-06-04). "Qore, The Fine Print". TheSixthAxis.com. Retrieved 2008-06-07.
  4. ^ PS3 News Blog (2008-06-10). "Qore - PS3 Attitude community review". PS3 News Blog. Retrieved 2008-06-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Daniel Terdiman (2008-06-03). "Sony to introduce 'Qore', a PlayStation video program". CNET Networks. Retrieved 2008-06-23.

External links

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