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Sony Talks About PS3 E-Distribution

Posted Jul 5, 2006 at 8:33AM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: PS3 Tags: Arcade Games, DeVS, Exploit, playstation 3 updates, remote, SCEA, Sony
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E-distribution


We know Sony's developing some sort of counter to Microsoft's successful Xbox Live Arcade program, we've known for a while now, unfortunately we still don't know what it's called, what sorts of pricing plans will be included and what kind of content to expect. Thankfully, Gamasutra sat down with SCEA Santa Monica's John Hight, Director of External Production for a quick interview, and helped shed some light on the subject.

Speaking on the possibility that E-distribution would increase coverage and might help reduce piracy, Hight said the following:

"Certainly being able to sell globally on-line makes it easier to reach international and remote markets. On the business side, it also lowers our cost of sales and eliminates inventory risk. It should help curtail used game sales and piracy."

His statements that "This new form of distribution will lower the barriers of entry for new developers. We can try out new ideas in a low risk, quick feedback environment" are encouraging to indie devs who've been confined to PC releases for a while now, and heartening to smaller developers who might find it difficult to source funding for their projects. When pursued on the topic of whether Sony provides funding for third party developers, Hight responded that "We fund development for 1st party games and we are open to self-funded games."

Height goes on to speak about the kinds of games we'll see on the platform, and speaking as to whether we'll be seeing ports of Xbox Live Arcade games, he remarks, "We're looking for fresh, new ideas that fully exploit the power of PlayStation 3. Our 1st party projects are all unique to PS3. Some of our games, by virtue of their design and hardware demands, simply couldn't work on Xbox 360."

So how would an indie developer with a bright idea or proof of concept contact Sony about getting their title included in the PlayStation library? According to Hight, "Create a high concept or, better yet, build a working prototype of their game. Then register on our developer website www.playstation.com/beyond."

If you're a gamer, this is exciting news because it gives us an idea of the kinds of games we can expect on Sony's version of Xbox Live Arcade, and if you're a potential game designer, the thought of actually getting your ideas manifested probably has you even more excited, so what are you waiting for? Register now!

Via Gamasutra



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# thats goodGuest 2006-07-05 08:03
professional hombrew, nice sony.

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# Awsome news!Guest 2006-07-05 08:15
This is great for small buisness and new developers to get their work out through e-Distribution.

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# I wonder if they will allow applicationsTheProfessor 2006-07-05 09:15
Games are fine and dandy but applications that take advantage of the PS3 multiple features would be groundbreaking. For example, if the Blu-Ray movie player isn't good then simply download a better one through Sony's network.



I am also really hoping Sony includes the new eyetoy with the PS3, just imagine the ideas that will come out from the community from this.



Too bad emulators will never make the cut but then again I'm sure the Linux partition will handle these just fine.



PS1/PS2 game downloads would also make tons of money for them and they should have that from day one. I could finally put my PS2 to rest or give it away.

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# wow, I love thissenjutsu 2006-07-05 11:29
@#3Yeahh, totally right!!!



@#1: yes, well said ( professional homebrew ) this is so cool.



man This is too cool!!! great games in perspective, made by homebrew developpers, wow. Let down your psp homebrew, be paid to brew on ps3, lol. ( or port your games on ps3, like callisto* ).



I suppose it will cost money though, like the wii who have games made by nowhere developpers for 4$, but if the playstation network cost money to play your games on it I hope the "ps3 live arcade" will be included, like 20-30$ per year would be ok for me. OR free network and 4$ games would be really cool =D

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# hmmm...Vecha 2006-07-05 11:31
Doesn't sounds good to me...



" that fully exploit the power of PlayStation 3."



So wait...games that aren't up to par to graphics with other ps3 games won't be chosen?

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# You beat me to it Vecha!ssj3fox 2006-07-05 11:36
I was looking at that... Hopefully that will change...

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# lolzGuest 2006-07-05 12:49
You guys are takeing every little word and setence and taking it to seriously. But why wouldn't game producers make a game that "fully exploits" the power of the ps3? Isn't that what next generation gameing is all about, getting closer and closer to photo realistic game play? I mean you can post and give the bull about game graphics dont matter its all about the story line but then why did you buy a next-gen console when there is plenty of games out there for even snes that i doubt you have that have better storylines and themes then any of these next generation xbox360 games and ps3 games.

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# The thing is...ssj3fox 2006-07-05 14:12
There was a hit game made by just about 3 people...

http://www.introversion.co.uk/

Not every indy developer can make uber graphic games...

If they could there probably would be indy... Still Valve is a indy developer and they made the greatest FPS games ever. Still I hope they let small teams make cheap fun games. I just started playing Punch Out for the first time and it's still fun. I want to see fun games of all kind. Not just $50-100 games...



As a side note after seeing how Nintendo, Valve, and MS are supporting small indy games I have been looking into making one. I have even found an engine and am working on seeing what it can do. All I am ready to say right now is it is going ok at the moment but it's a 2D game. If Sony will let small developer publish cheap games I would look into it if my game gets off the ground...

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# Good luck Fox!Guest 2006-07-05 14:54
I hope it works out for you. As for what the PS3 is aiming for, I guess we're still a little skeptic. However, it sounds good to me. I hope to see your work on the network...If it's affordable and the likes.

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# Fony fanboysGuest 2006-07-05 16:13
Sony copying Microsoft again. Dirty b@stards i hate sony!

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# yayaGuest 2006-07-05 17:52
as long as sony copy it right its cool... i mean who isnt copying nowadays... anything thats make the system works better who care if its original or not right? Lol

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# BOSS how are they copying something thats been her for over a decade now?ffaldkja 2006-07-05 18:18
hey boss, guess what? microsoft copied it off of the dozens of lil sites every bored nerd goes to to play games. yahoo, newgrounds, and other all the same. wait, nintendo is going to have backward compatibility (in a sence, not sure bout gc games yet, though it should), so are they copying sony, what bout the gba and ds, what bout with them, or how bout xbox360's crap job at it? no one is complaining about the ability to play halo on their 360 are they? or their old gba games on their ds? so boss, get off the stupid fony bandwagon, its pathetic and immature. just because sony is at top(current gen) doesnt mean that when the next round comes, i e next gen, and they offer to fight other companies for top dog, doesnt mean that you can throw empty insults at them. you know what you do in a fight? you study your opponents moves, you learn from them and you either emulate them into your own arsenal or you think of counters for their attacks. people who run out after only a lil training and an unwarrented ego, usualy get their asses kicked. same with hunting, business, other sports, and so on. you see something that can one up you, you either emulate it and try to make it better, or you learn how to counter it. while doing so you have to make sure your own arsenal of moves isnt crippled by it. This next gen, sony is trying something more than making a better console, though they are a bit confused, by incorperating what they have in the ps3 they are trying to make it last longer than just 5 years. The console industry will level off with feature for another decade or two with this next gen probably, so why wait till the next gen battle to incorperate what works and will sell now? if you read all this thank you, the whole sony copying is getting old, specially with these 'xbots'. Since you guys are so bent on thinking sony is copying you, ps2 and dreamcast had online support before xbox came out, xbox live worked because it was forced into every game before launch and had dedicated servers. Sony is making their old online better by taking what their customers like and want and incorperating it. Yahoo and newgrounds had online arcades before xb360, specially newgrounds since its all indie/user made. your home button is just something thats needed with consoles with higher media capabilities, oh and dont forget the psp had a home button before your xbox360 came out as well. I know this sounds childish but BOSS are you fearing that sony will 1up xbox again? or dont you realise that microsoft constantly *****s on anything that 1ups them then incorperates it into their own ***** or buys the company out? Lets see tabs, backwards compatibility, firewalls, media capabilities, windows, and the list probably goes on and on. Just because sony is actually taking their time and possibly making a better console than the one you impatiently bought and got ***** on for with crap games(till this fall), doesnt mean you have to vent your fustration out on something that hasnt been released yet. Yes it will be expensive, thats why ill be playing the ps3 demo stand at eb a few weeks before its launched to decide on my end purchase. Then all i have to do is decide on which system will warrent my time and money best, ecspecially since niether of them is crippled like the xb360 basic version. Ok im good now for another month of reading fanboy *****ons and blowholes that have only been playing games for a single generation and dont understand business or how its been since the release of the snes and genesis.

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# chill out FFALDKJAGuest 2006-07-05 19:01
stop *****in and let people express their comments without d ick heads like you b itchin back.

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# you to #13Guest 2006-07-06 01:41
you just did the same thing.

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# Destroying 2nd hand games marketGuest 2006-07-06 04:21
Did no one else pick up on the comment which I interpret to mean that Sony are going to attemp to destroy the second hand games market?



"It should help curtail used game sales"



I buy a lot of 2/3/4 year old games that are sometimes not available new by the time I get around to buying them. But it seems that Sony don't want me doing this anymore. How many future classic games will become unavailable simply because Sony can't be bothered to support them anymore?

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# @ ffaldkjasenjutsu 2006-07-06 05:26
lol, this is a great post to read, I suppose that's right, also the wiiMote is a copy of a dreamcast prototype they never had the time to pull out. ( maybe to high priced by the time ), I suppose the important thing is: will it makes me more happy? will it improve my gaming? if yes I suppose we should all be happy about it =D

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# Nice move SonyMGSROCKS1 2006-07-06 14:30
This will only diverse the PS3's library and attract casual gamers, but it might also help Sony pay for its debts and losses on the PS3.

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