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An Introduction To The Playstation Qore

Krunal | June 03, 2008 | Video | Playstation 3

Qore, presented by the Playstation Network, this is the first in a monthly lifestyle gaming program which will cover everything from whats new to the Playstation Networks to Reviewing the games. Watch the first introductory video (at the source) to Qore which will be going live in two days time (Thursday 5th June).

However be warned, one it goes live, Qore will NOT be free, it will in fact cost gamers $2.99 for a single episode and $24.99 for an anual subscription of 13 episodes... take a look at this video to decide whether or not you'll be getting Qore this thursday.

Today we are announcing that Qore: Presented by the PLAYSTATION Network, a highly interactive, monthly lifestyle gaming program covering the world inside PLAYSTATION is on its way to PS3. Qore has been developed to give PS3 users early access to game related content at a level of quality, interactivity and depth. Everything is filmed in HD. Qore 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.

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SvR2008 | June 03, 2008

Looks pretty good. I'll see other peoples comments (people that will own it) and make my mind up.
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  Krunal | June 03, 2008
  
  I don't know personally... not sure how much it'll retail in the UK if at all... but it's rumoured that they may give those that buy it chance to be part of beta's earlier than those that don't.
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SvR2008 | June 03, 2008

I made a thread about this in General PS3, hope you don't mind.
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  Krunal | June 03, 2008
  
  Nah that's fine, it's always been 'first come first served'
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HisServant77 | June 03, 2008

I don't know if the subscription would be worth it though, because as much info as is leaked, it'll most likely be known already. The main thing, would be beta testing, and the way the info is presented. That, and MAYBE getting the info first.
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  Linkin Park Fan | June 03, 2008
  
  Probably a lot of first exlcusive content. Like "First Gameplay Of such game"
  
  How do you access this? PSN or the web?
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    Krunal | June 05, 2008
    
    It'll be via the PSN... not sure how it'll work just yet, but I guess I wont ever find out, with it being US exclusive
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Gutter_Tech | June 03, 2008

but if one person on neo has it then all they have to do is post it and we'll all have it. maybe if its good enough a group of 13 should take turns buying one episode each and then share it with the community at large.
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  Krunal | June 05, 2008
  
  It's cheaper if one person buys it, and the group just pay their share
  
  But no, I don't think they'll be available for download, maybe just for streaming. If it is available for download then people can upload the videos and so on on YouTube
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tallteen86 | June 03, 2008

As I've said before, I'm a bit worried about the fact that 'demos' were mentioned. Hopefully it'll just be timed exclusive for the Qore thing.

Ditto with in-game content and stuff....I mean seriously, making it so only those that pay for this service can get the content, is just money out of developer's pockets....
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  Krunal | June 05, 2008
  
  I don't want any sort of exclusivity, I'd rather get the Demo's and play the demos the day it's released online. I don't want to wait a further week or twos time for it.
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Bale Fire | June 04, 2008

I don't really see this taking off
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HisServant77 | June 04, 2008

Rethinking this though . . . I think it can be seen as a good thing. A way to better ensure that the PSN remains a free service. Releasing subscriptions like this (all being optional of course) could help with that.
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  tallteen86 | June 05, 2008
  
  Nah, I get that, Sony actually was doing some polling a while ago, about proposing a 'premium' service. Though in that case, it was about paying for an 'unlimited download' limit, on it's content....
  
  What I'm worried about, is some stuff (like demos and stuff) will only be available on Qore....
  
  They can't keep in-game content and stuff, off the regular PSN forever (or else lose a LOT of sales, unless they offer it for free or cheaper on the Qore service, and full price on the regular PSN. And/or offer certain small freebies, like a themed character or something....).
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    HisServant77 | June 05, 2008
    
    Really? I was wondering if they were going the premium service route, I guess I missed out on it when they did the polling there.
    
    I am wondering how the exclusive demos and such work too. I can see the beta thing. Things like unlockables too. I wonder though about demos if they'll simply be early access. But I think regulard DLC for games, perhaps either be discounted or free, or like you said, small stuff. It'll be interesting to find out. Which we will soon!
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Toninho | June 05, 2008

I'd probably pay it. $24 or around £12 in real money is not going to be missed much by me over a year... I pay more than that for the Official PlayStation magazine subscription! lol