The September episode of Qore is bringing you details of some of the most anticipated games this year, including Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Gran Turismo PSP. Veronica Belmont sits down with Naughty Dog Creative Director Amy Hennig to discuss her devoted and innovative approach to the Uncharted sequel. Veronica also takes the new PSPgo out for a test drive into the real world.
Episode 15 of Qore is out tomorrow and will feature some highly anticipated PS3 titles. Veronica Belmont heads to Seattle to get the 411 on Zipper Interactive’s MAG. You can also expect coverage on Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Tekken 6 and Katamari Forever. Episode 15 also includes a exclusive Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 XMB Theme and a new Rune Raider level pack in the Qore Arcade.
A small PlayStation Store update for Europe this week with only game add-on content, a few game videos and some themes and wallpaper. The US has received a much bigger update with Episode 13 of Qore now available to download as well as a new playable demo, the PSOne classic Metal Gear Solid and some premium themes. Game add-on content includes new Rock Band and Guitar Hero tracks and a new MotorStorm: Pacific Rift livery pack.
The next issue of Qore has been delayed due to revision of content. Episode 13 was expected to launch last week to coincide with E3 and the announcement of the PSP Go!. As you may have read, the Qore feature covering the PSP Go! was leaked last month prior to the official announcement. “We are currently revising the content of the episode to bring you the most up-to-date information,” states the email from Sony.
Earlier this morning we received an email titled “Here is your UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves Multiplayer Beta voucher“, containing our beta code to access the Uncharted 2 Multiplayer Beta (details below). If you are a Qore subscriber, you should have received your beta code too. The beta is due to start on June 3rd 2009 until June 28th 2009. You won’t be able to redeem your code until June 3rd.
Good news for Qore subscribers this month. Annual subscribers are invited to the upcoming UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves multiplayer Beta commencing on June 3rd 2009. Everyone who becomes a new Qore subscriber on or before May 15 will also receive the Beta invitation. As for the content, Episode 12 will feature Batman: Arkham Asylum, DiRT 2, Ghostbusters and Euphoria. The new episode will be live later today.
The April issue of Qore will hit the US PlayStation Store later today. Episode 11 packed with exclusive features on the music of inFamous and the making of Fat Princess along with a look at the state of the art of innovative and independent games, plus a close look at the upcoming Red Faction: Guerrilla. To conclude PlayStation Network?s Spring Fever campaign, a special FREE version of Qore Episode 11 is available in celebration of the season. Download this episode to view our feature stories. Annual subscribers still receive the usual exclusive downloadable content (detailed below).
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Episode 9 of Qore will be available to download after next week’s PlayStation Store update. Episode 9 will feature a Resident Evil 5 walkthrough video, allowing you to switching between Chris and Sheva in real-time so you can see the differences in view-point for the two playable characters. The February 2009 episode will also cover The Godfather II and MLB 2009: The Show. As for exclusive downloads, two new Killzone XMB Themes will be available to Qore customers.
The issue will be available on February 12th, after the US PlayStation Store update. Annual subscribers can download the episode for free, and non-subscribers can purchase this episode for $2.99.
The January issue of Qore will be available later today after the US PlayStation Store update. Episode 8 begins with a trip to Amsterdam for a inside look at one of this year’s most anticipated titles: Killzone 2. Veronica Belmont heads to Paris to bring us information on Heavy Rain as well as trying out a mo-cap suit. In Seattle, Monolith share the tricks used to create spooky sounds in FEAR 2. Episode 8 also features Street Fighter II HD and exclusive content for subscribers.
Customers of Episode 8 will be able to download the Killzone 2 XMB Theme and get exclusive access to the FEAR 2 demo (which will be live mid-January). Episode 8 will be available to purchase for $2.99 or you can get an annual subscription for $24.99.
The December 2008 issue of Qore is out tomorrow, after the weekly PlayStation Store update. The best part of the new Episode is that it can be downloaded for free. Why? It’s Sony’s way of saying "Happy Holidays". Episode 07 begins with an inside look at EA’s "Skate 2," the sequel to the game that redefined what it means to ride a virtual board. Then, Audrey Cleo rolls over to Skatefest ?08 in San Diego for a spin around the boarding scene. Annual Subscribers to Qore will find their Download Centers filled with a Qore-exclusive "Flock" demo.
Veronica Belmont makes her way to Capcom to check out two of their latest projects – "Bionic Commando", the re-imagining of the classic 8-bit franchise, and "Flock", a really cool PlayStation Network game that definitely does not follow the herd.
Episode 7 also introduces you to the "Steam Punk" sub-culture as they take a look at Codemasters? "Damnation" – a post-modern third person-shooter served with a Jules Verne twist. Episode 7 will also include a exclusive downloadable Killzone 2 theme.
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