PlayStation to Launch Original Online Series

June 9, 2008

Sony PlayStation this week launched Qore, an original series about the PlayStation gaming world. Qore is a highly interactive monthly program featuring exclusive multimedia news, developer interviews, in-depth game previews, and behind-the scene looks at the most popular PlayStation games. The series is hosted by Veronica Belmont of the online video series Tekzilla.

Qore Enables PlayStation Gamers to Customize Viewing

According to PlayStation, Qore will enable members to customize their experience using Sixaxis or Dualshock3 wireless controllers. Gamers will act as directors of the content and control how they view it.

Qore is PlayStation’s First Original Video Series

Qore is PlayStation Network’s first endeavor in the arena of original video on the console. Delivered in high-definition, the series will be available the first Thursday of every month. Customers may purchase the first episode through the PlayStation Store for the introductory price of $2.99 or through an annual subscription for $24.99. Annual subscribers will receive 13 episodes.

Qore is a PlayStation Network Exclusive to its Customers

“Original content, community-related services and innovative products are a major focus for the PlayStation Network this year and we are pleased to introduce Qore exclusively for our customers,” said Peter Dille, PlayStation Network senior vice president of marketing.  “Qore is the first step in providing original content dedicated to the PlayStation community and evolving the network into a place where our customers can gather, share, and discover new forms of entertainment.”

Qore is produced and published by SCEA and under an exclusive development agreement with Future US, Inc., publisher of PlayStation: The Official Magazine.