Called Qore, the monthly program will offer news on new PS3 games, game reviews and interviews with game developers. The first episode will be available on June 5.
The show, which can be purchased at the online Play Station store for $2.99 each or annually for $24.99, could be a signal that Sony is preparing to compete with Microsoft's XBox 360 programming service.
In addition to games, XBox 360 offers TV shows and movie downloads over the Internet, something Play Station 3 has not until now. However, Sony has hinted that it might begin offering both SD and HD downloads sometime this year.
And as a studio, Sony could produce original high-def content for the PS3, something that would be difficult for Microsoft to accomplish without partnering with entertainment companies.
"Original content, community-related services and innovative products are a major focus for the Play Station Network this year and we are pleased to introduce Qore exclusively for our customers," Peter Dille, senior vice president of marketing for Play Station Network, said in a statement. "Qore is the first step in providing original content dedicated to the Play Station community and evolving the network into a place where our customers can gather, share and discover new forms of entertainment."
Comment on this article!
_______________________________________________________
Click TVPredictions.com to see today's Swanni Sez.
© TVPredictions.com
______________________________________________________
Phillip Swann is
president and publisher of TVPredictions.com. He has been quoted in
dozens of publications and broadcast outlets, including CNN, Fox
News, Inside Edition, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The
Chicago Tribune, The Financial Times, The Associated Press and The
Hollywood Reporter. He can be reached at swann@tvpredictions.com
or at 703-505-3064.
Click TVPredictions.com to read more news and features on TV
technology.