Playstation Network and Discussion Part Deux

[Pared]

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Good points Sliz, EG and Alt.

I echo your worries... but I guess we will just have to sit back and see where this leads.

Like I said I'll probably get tonights "episode" just to try it out but if this becomes the staple then I won't be paying. The XBLM doesn't interest me and the neither with this.

A final thought though... can't you compare this to something like IGN Insider or ESPN Insider? Most content providers offer something like this... and while I understand some are holding Sony's words against them... I thought they always mentioned online play should be free...?

[ChaseB]

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Good points Sliz, EG and Alt.

I echo your worries... but I guess we will just have to sit back and see where this leads.

Like I said I'll probably get tonights "episode" just to try it out but if this becomes the staple then I won't be paying. The XBLM doesn't interest me and the neither with this.

A final thought though... can't you compare this to something like IGN Insider or ESPN Insider? Most content providers offer something like this... and while I understand some are holding Sony's words against them... I thought they always mentioned online play should be free...?

Yea I forget the exact Sony quote, so it could have just been to play. One difference with ESPN and IGN Insider is 1) for IGN that advertising gets removed for most everything which is nice, and besides some special vids/features here and there you can still get most of the regular content you care about...Same goes for ESPN (rumors you don't get but it's not like there aren't a ton of other sites that have the same rumors).

This just seems to be very exclusive content that will shut out some people that it really shouldn't. But like I said if the video content ends up being really cool, then it won't come off as just charging for demos and betas.

[Altimus]

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PixelJunk Eden first game to support trophies and YouTube uploading.

With Sony recently announcing the implementation of YouTube API, developers are already beginning to take advantage of the opportunity. A Japanese site entitled Watch Impress has released new information regarding PixelJunk Eden -- one of the new features expected with the release of the title is the ability to upload gameplay to YouTube. With the ability to record the screen as you play, it doesn't come as too much of a surprise to find out you'll have this opportunity to take advantage of this new developmental feature.

On top of the inclusion of the YouTube uploading, PixelJunk Eden is said to have over 100 minutes of melodies from Baiyon. After having the chance to listen to the full soundtrack of PixelJunk Monsters, we have full trust in PixelJunk Eden to deliver another beautiful score of melodies. Eden is also expected to deliver up to 3-player co-op, unfortunately, it is unknown if this will involve online play as well.

For those of you interested in the Home integration of upcoming titles, you can expect to see full trophy support and integration via this downloadable title. PixelJunk Eden is set to release over the summer break and we'll bring you news surrounding the title as it happens.

[Altimus]

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Store Update for 1st week of June:

Games/Demos:
-Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 - $9.99
-Novastrike - $9.99
-Qore - Episode 1 - $2.99 or $24.99 for a year (13 eps.) subscription - includes open beta download code for SOCOM: Confrontation
-Battlefield: Bad Company demo
-Civilization: Revolution demo
-NASCAR '09 demo

DLC:
-Guitar Hero III - "God of War Theme" track - free
-Guitar Hero III - Motorhead track pack - $6.25

Rock Band tracks:
-Jimmy Buffet Pack - $1.99 for each or $5.49 for the pack
"Margaritaville" (master - new original recording)
"Cheeseburger in Paradise" (master - new original recording)
"Volcano" (master - new original recording)

-Disturbed (from the newly released CD) Pack - $0.99 for each or $2.99 for the pack
"Indestructible" (master)
"Inside the Fire" (master)
"Perfect Insanity" (master)

Trailers:
-Commando 3
-Dead Space - "Story"
-Fracture
-Fracture - "BTS - Story"
-Hail to the Chimp - "3AM"
-Guitar Hero III - "God of War Add-On"
-LEGO: Indiana Jones - "Launch"
-Linger in Shadows
-Resident Evil 5 - "Spring Trailer"

[countryboy]

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Why hasn't the store updated?

[HustlinOwl]

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2.40 possibly?????

[Altimus]

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Why hasn't the store updated?

Hey, everyone. We know you’re waiting for today’s PLAYSTATION Store weekly update, but it’s not quite ready. We will inform you right here when the Store update goes live. In the meantime, please take a look at what will be heading your way this week:

Grace Chen from the Playstation Blog.

[countryboy]

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Grace Chen from the Playstation Blog.

thanks Altimus

Oh well, I'll play Battlefield and Nascar tomorrow I guess.

[Altimus]

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thanks Altimus

Oh well, I'll play Battlefield and Nascar tomorrow I guess.

Yeah it sucks... I was looking forward to the Civilization Revolution demo. I'm assuming their beyond with with the Qore.

[Mintsa]

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Anyone buy Qore yet ??? (I heard it was finally released)

1) Is the Socom beta code there ?? (Is it just a number or an actual download ?)

2) I read somewhere else that if you only purchase episode # 1 instead of the full year there is no option to back and purchase the full year ?? (Basically your stuck buying every month after that.) is this true ??

[ExtremeGamer]

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Anyone buy Qore yet ??? (I heard it was finally released)

1) Is the Socom beta code there ?? (Is it just a number or an actual download ?)

2) I read somewhere else that if you only purchase episode # 1 instead of the full year there is no option to back and purchase the full year ?? (Basically your stuck buying every month after that.) is this true ??

I read impressions in the Koatku comments, sounded pretty lame IMO, a bunch of commercials and 3 interviews. The big get was the SOCOM beta.

I read the same thing, if you buy ep 1, as of now, you can't go back and buy the full year.

[Altimus]

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I read impressions in the Koatku comments, sounded pretty lame IMO, a bunch of commercials and 3 interviews. The big get was the SOCOM beta.

I read the same thing, if you buy ep 1, as of now, you can't go back and buy the full year.

Wasn't that bad.

But this is bad.

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.

[ChaseB]

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I love when I'm right.

[Altimus]

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Spent some more time with Qore. I kind of like it. As others mentioned, it is a interactive magazine which gives you some cool things like exclusives themes/games which isn't bad. The quality is good and the menus are really nice and sleek. Which of course was expected from Sony.

My biggest problem with it... advertisements. Seriously, make it free and put all the ads you want or get rid of them. Paying $2.99 per month or $24.99 or whatever it is should equal no advertisements.

I know there are ads in magazines but with magazines you can just turn the page or look at the ad if you're interested. Here, you can't skip it.

[ExtremeGamer]

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I just watched it on youtube, didn't do much for me. It's a cool concept, I still think that though, taking the magazine online. I find the girl host annoying though.

No "I" in team, but there is a meat and it's delicious? LOL Wow, I hope she didn't write that herself.