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Qore qoncludes this month

JC Fletcher — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:00:00 EST

Qore completes its run with this month's episode, with an April installment focused on Sorcery, Ghost Recon: Future Soldier, Prototype 2, and, naturally, a retrospective on Qore itself. The downloadable show launched in summer 2008, providing previews of upcoming PS3 games and interactive minigame content, and was available as a subscription service, a per-episode purchase, or a PlayStation Plus perk.

Speaking of minigame content, the final episode contains an "Ultimate Arqade" that compiles 11 minigames included with previous episodes. Seeing this show go away two weeks after the finale of Nintendo Week makes us feel like the console generation is starting to wrap up.

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New Batman: Arkham City villain found in Qore

JC Fletcher — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:30:00 EST

Batman: Arkham City's character roster is starting to get a little crowded! The new episode of Qore, added to PSN last night, offers a look at yet another villain that will stalk the locked-down streets of Gotham.

YouTube user MrKQGaming captured the relevant segment of Qore, which you'll have to watch closely to catch the new villain (amongst all those other villains). We've got a screencap after the break, just for those of you daring enough to see the villain's identity before the game launches later this month.

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Qore subscribers to receive free .deTuned

Andrew Yoon — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:15:00 EST

While the first year of Qore was filled with free downloadable games, the second year has been quite lackluster. New and current subscribers have a little something to look forward to with the latest episode, number 25: a free download of the PSN music visualizer, .deTuned.

It's not a game per se, but it's a fine bonus for subscribers looking for easy Trophies to attain. A Qore subscription currently goes for $24.99 on the PlayStation Store; .deTuned can be purchased for $2.99.

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LittleBigPlanet crashes into PlayStation Home today

Andrew Yoon — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:15:00 EST

This week's PlayStation Home update promises to be the LittleBig-gest ever. It will add the LittleBigPlanet PlayGround space, which features the King's Snap Happy Photo Challenge, a new Home-exclusive minigame that lets you take pictures to unlock rewards. There's also a Creator minigame that has you building a custom LBP-themed wallpaper for the XMB using a variety of stickers you can place, stick and combine. (Check out the trailer after the break.)

Finally, Qore fans will want to pay attention to this: show hosts Veronica Belmont and Audrey Cleo will be making an appearance in Home to chat with fans of the PSN video magazine. For more details, check out the PlayStation.Blog.

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PSN Thursday: Get stuffed by 'The Taxidermist'

Alexander Sliwinski — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:35:00 EST

Heavy Rain's "The Taxidermist" DLC is ready to fill you up with more suspense for $5. To access your wallet, you'll have to flick your analog stick up and to the right.

PSP owners can download titles like BlazBlue Calamity Trigger and Perv Simu ... ok, fine, Dead or Alive Paradise -- we still contend we were going down the right path the first time. As is pretty common, the latest deluge of PSP comics is the real draw for the handheld.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

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Latest episode of Qore features God of War 3 E3 demo

Griffin McElroy — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:15:00 EST

Wait, you're telling us you still haven't played that demo for God of War III which we got our hands on like, eight months ago? What, did you not get one of the download codes that came bundled with District 9 and the God of War Collection? We're trying not to be too condescending, it's just ... look, we're already playing the demo for God of War IV. If you don't make the effort to catch up, then what are we even doing here?

Consider this your last chance: According to a recent Playstation.Blog post, the next episode of Qore will land on the PSN alongside a God of War III demo, which will be available to the program's subscribers. Why not pick it up, and attempt to close the ever-widening gap between us, dear readers? We miss you.

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Qore: Heavy Rain forecast for February 16

JC Fletcher — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:35:00 EST

The latest issue of PS3's interactive monthly show-thing, Qore, offers a release date of February 16 for Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain. In this Qore menu screen captured by Examiner (pictured above), the release date -- presumably for North America -- is listed as fact, just like that's what it's always been.

However, we shouldn't take this as an official announcement. Since Sony chose to reveal the European collector's edition of the game with a big post on the PlayStation Blog and a press release, we would expect something similarly flashy for the official launch date reveal, and not just a low-key, incidental listing as seen in Qore. At best, this is the sort of unintentional "leak" that makes Qore a can't-miss publication.

As for a UK date, CVG's shadowy sources indicate that the best guess for the PAL version release is still February 26.

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Qore subscribers to receive entry into ModNation Racers beta

Andrew Yoon — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:15:00 EST

Let's be honest: the second year of Qore hasn't been too great. The first year was filled with tons of bonus content, such as free downloads of Spyro, Linger in Shadows, High Velocity Bowling, Syphon Filter, and the Uncharted 2 beta. Tomorrow's issue, however, will finally end the freebie dry spell.

In addition to previews of Dark Void, White Knight Chronicles and The Saboteur, subscribers will be able to get free entry into the ModNation Racers beta. The deal will be available to all current and new subscribers, provided you join up before December 15th. Will this beta code push you to get the $25 annual subscription?

See a preview of the next episode after the break.

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September Qore heads to Skywalker Ranch, subscribers get MAG beta

Xav de Matos — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:00:00 EST

September's episode of Qore features a view from Skywalker Ranch, as the soundtrack to Naughty Dog's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is mixed and mastered at George Lucas' famous estate. Qore also sits down with gear head Jay "Retired for 10 Seconds" Leno and talks about his involvement with PSP's long-in-development installment of Gran Turismo. But, the real meat of this month's episode is access to the upcoming MAG beta -- for gamers not lucky enough to have been invited already.

Users are automatically entered into the beta test -- set to begin later this month -- if they are Qore subscribers. If you're thirsty for large-scale online battles, users who subscribe to Qore on or before September 17 will also be invited. Sadly, purchasing September's episode alone will not net you the beta access. Even sadder, we're used to having to pay our way into these exciting bonuses.

Check out a preview for this month's episode after the break.

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Qore Episode 13 includes free Spyro, removes PSP Go feature

Andrew Yoon — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:15:00 EST

Qore's first year is coming to an end with Episode 13. The delayed anniversary issue will focus on inFamous, Fight Night Round 4 ~~and the PSPgo~~. Wait! It looks like the leaked feature has been removed from this upcoming issue. Strange, considering the damage has already been done.

Digital bonuses included with this month's issue include a free Qore t-shirt for PlayStation Home, and a free download of the PSone classic, Spyro (playable on both PS3 and PSP). Episode 13 will be available on the PlayStation Store this Thursday. Check out a trailer after the break.

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Qore leak reveals new PSP Metal Gear and more

Xav de Matos — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:40:00 EST

In a leaked interview in the June issue of Qore, Sony's John Koller revealed new game announcements Sony is set to make at its E3 2009 press briefing. Among the titles mentioned are (a previously revealed) Jak & Daxter PSP and a re-emergence of Gran Turismo for the handheld -- first revealed when the PSP was announced.

Koller also mentions a new Metal Gear Solid for PSP is in the works, which may be the subject of the current Kojima Productions countdown nonsense (seriously, stop). Also, around the 15 second mark of the leaked Qore video, footage appears that bares a striking resemblance to Warhawk -- but (as comments have pointed out) the ship appears apart of the Jak & Daxter footage reel. Other clips include footage of LittleBigPlanet and Jak & Daxter.

Let's hope, for Sony's sake, this video doesn't encapsulate the lion's share of announcements the company was planning for June 2. Incidentally, crack out those bingo cards and a big red marker ... you have a few things to cross off.

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Qore subscribers get access to Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta

Andrew Yoon — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:15:00 EST

Here's another way to get into the upcoming Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta. If you're on the fence about inFamous and don't want to pick it up, all you have the option of becoming a Qore subscriber. New and existing subscribers will receive an e-mail voucher granting access to the multiplayer trial on June 3rd. However, you must subscribe by May 15th to receive the invitation.

Episode 12 of Sony's e-magazine features previews of Ghostbusters and Batman: Arkham Asylum. In addition, the episode will also include a bonus inFamous theme that "evolves over time." Check out a preview after the break.

Gallery: Uncharted 2: Multiplayer

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Qore Episode 11 is free, subscribers get Linger in Shadows

Andrew Yoon — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:30:00 EST

Qore Episode 11 will be available tomorrow on the PlayStation Store. And guess what? It'll be FREE for everyone. The upcoming issue will feature a behind-the-scenes look at inFamous, Fat Princess and Red Faction: Guerrilla.

If you're a subscriber, don't feel too left out. You'll be getting free access to Linger in Shadows and you'll get early access to the Red Faction demo -- no need to pre-order. For a preview of tomorrow's episode, click past the break.

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inFamous soundtrack hitting iTunes in May [Update]

Andrew Yoon — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EST

Update: The soundtrack will be available on iTunes, not the PlayStation Store, as previously reported.

Trash cans, water jugs and broken glass are just some of the instruments being used in the musical score of inFamous, the upcoming PS3-exclusive adventure. SCEA Music Manager Jonathan Mayer is using his experience with God of War II and Uncharted to overlook the game's distinct sound, one that "encapsulate[s] the gritty and decimated nature of Empire City." Not only are unconventional instruments being used, traditional orchestral instruments are being played in very non-traditional ways. "Bungie cords were stretched across a concert bass drum and strummed, wire brushes were beat on a suspended tuba and shakers were constructed of broken glass."

The score will be created by electronic musician Amon Tobin, composers James Dooley and Mel Wesson, and electric cellist Martin Tillman. The April issue of Qore will feature a further look into the creation of the game's soundtrack. Finally, fans will be able to download the complete soundtrack off iTunes on May 21st for $9.99.

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Burnout Paradise may receive 3D upgrade on PS3

Andrew Yoon — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:45:00 EST

Sony's 3D technology impressed gamers that attended CES earlier this year. Games like WipEout HD and Gran Turismo 5 Prologue were used to demonstrate the PS3's ability to render 3D images that pop out of the screen -- provided you don special 3D glasses. The latest episode of Qore suggests Burnout Paradise might also implement this feature. The end of their Burnout video special shows the host, 3D glasses equipped, staring an oddly distorted image on the screen. Really, there's no other conclusion to be made: she was certainly playing Burnout Paradise in 3D.

The tech is currently implemented in the PC version of the game and can only operate on special TVs and computer monitors with a speed of 100Hz or higher. To check out what hardware works for the PC version, check out Nvidia's website.

[Thanks, Jason!]

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Qore subscribers get free access to High Velocity Bowling

Andrew Yoon — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST

Are you a Qore subscriber? Well, you can stop playing Calling All Cars! as you'll be receiving a brand new downloadable game from Sony. New and old subscribers to Qore will receive a voucher, granting free access to High Velocity Bowling, a SIXAXIS-controlled bowling game.

Episode 10 of the PSN video magazine, available today, will include previews of Burnout Paradise: Big Surf Island, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, and Alpha Protocol. In addition to the standard overview of Blu-ray releases, this episode will also highlight some user-generated levels from LittleBigPlanet. To see a video preview, click past the break.

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PSN Thursday: Don't be a Qore, give Flower a chance

Jem Alexander — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:00:00 EST

Flower is now available to download from the US PSN Store. What are you still doing here? Fine, there is some other stuff, but you should really look into fixing your priorities. Disgaea 3 gets even more DLC today, along with all the normal rhythm games. There's no LittleBigPlanet DLC, despite Europe getting some, but there is a new episode of Qore, which includes a free copy of PS1 classic Syphon Filter, playable on both PS3 and PSP.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

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Qore Episode 9 features Syphon Filter download

Andrew Yoon — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:30:00 EST

The next issue of Qore offers video features on Resident Evil 5, Godfather II and MLB 09 The Show. However, the included download for this month's episode has nothing to do with any of these games. In fact, the download for this month's Qore is a legacy PS1 title, Syphon Filter. The classic PS1 title will be bundled with the next episode, and it'll be playable on both your PS3 and PSP. * Download will be provided through e-mail vouchers, to be mailed on or before March 31.

Check out a video preview after the break.

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PSN Thursday: Qore drills deep into Killzone 2

Alexander Sliwinski — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:47:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3

If you listened carefully, you might have heard the PSN update this week. It was really small and didn't make much noise, but we assure you ... it happened. It added a new episode of Qore and two new DLC games, including Cuboid. Beyond that, there's new tracks for everyone's favorite plastic instrument games. The complete North American PSN update can be found after the break.

PS3 Fanboy has the European PSN update, but it isn't much better over there either.

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Qore episode 8 brings a Heavy Rain of F.E.A.R into the Killzone

Jem Alexander — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:10:00 EST

Filed under: News

Ready for another episode of Qore? This one is not to be missed as it will have footage and info from two of 2009's biggest PS3 exclusives, Killzone 2 and Heavy Rain. Veronica does some globetrotting as she visits the developers from these games (situated in Amsterdam and Paris, respectively). There's also some info on FEAR 2 and a look at what Street Fighter fans do to each other behind closed doors.

If you enjoyed your free Christmas episode last month you can pick up the latest episode on Thursday when it releases on the American PSN Store. It will cost you $2.99 for a single episode or $24.99 for an annual subscription (13 episodes). Check out the trailer for episode 8 above for some more footage of Veronica Belmont in a motion capture suit.

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Sony puts finger on the Pulse of PSN releases

Griffin McElroy — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:56:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3

If you find yourself wishing there was a dedicated news source to keep you abreast of the latest releases on the PlayStation Network, then you're probably not the most attentive person in the world. Seriously, between Sony's pay-per-view "interactive magazine" Qore, and our very own Blu-ray-lovin' sister site, you should know about these things before they cross Kaz Hirai's desk.

If you find yourself with a profound, unquenchable thirst for PSN info, Sony recently unveiled yet another news source from which to drink -- a biweekly (see: every other week), five-minute program titled Pulse. These updates, which are hosted by Christina Lee, will only air on PlayStation.com -- which makes sense, we guess. If it aired on the PlayStation Network, it would have to report about itself, creating an infinite feedback loop which would effectively turn your PS3 into a sentient killing machine.

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American PSN releases for December 4th

Jem Alexander — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:30:00 EST

Filed under: New Releases, PlayStation Store, PlayStation Network

Another episode of Qore this week, but this one's a little different -- everyone can enjoy it because it's absolutely free. If you'd rather spend a bit of money, there's plenty to choose from here, including co-op side-scrolling shmup Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer. Other than that, there's a whole load of DLC for all your favorite games, along with a load of trailers. Here's the full release list:

Playable Content

Qore episode 7 (free!)
Soldner-X: Himmelssturmer ($9.99)

Add-on Content

LittleBigPlanet "Kabuki Actor" costume (free)
3x Age of Booty map packs (free)
Far Cry 2 "Fortunes pack" ($9.99)
GRID "8-ball" pack ($9.99)
Karaoke Revolution: American Idol 2 DLC (listed after the break)
Rock Band 2 DLC (listed after the break)
Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (listed after the break)
SoulCalibur IV "character customization pack 3" ($1.99)

You fight like a maniac! Keep it up!

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Sony looks to expand Qore audience with free episode on Dec. 4

Randy Nelson — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:30:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Business

While Nintendo's lack of focus on its core audience is affecting one publication adversely, Sony's focusing on building its audience for Qore by offering the seventh episode of the Future US-produced digital magazine free of charge via the PlayStation Store. The episode will be available tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 4.

The free single-episode offering was announced on the PlayStation Blog, which details its contents, including host Veronica Belmont's visits to EA and Capcom to see Skate 2, Bionic Commando, and Flock, respectively. This episode also contains a playable Flock demo for annual subscribers, along with a Killzone 2 theme and "ArQade" game, Blast Qore, available to anyone who downloads it.

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Qore Episode 7 is free

Andrew Yoon — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:49:00 EST

Filed under: PlayStation Network

For those that you haven't jumped into PS3's video magazine, Qore, you'll have your chance this week. Episode 7 will be available on the PlayStation Store this Thursday -- and best of all, it'll be free. This month's issue will focus on Skate 2 (read our preview here) and Flock. A Killzone 2 theme will also be included with the issue.

We're wondering if subscribers will get an extra issue appended to their purchase, considering this issue is free for all. If not, annual subscribers can at least celebrate their exclusive access to a Flock demo.

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Qore's Veronica Belmont puts PS3 Fanboy in her top 10 blogs

Andrew Yoon — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST

Filed under: Community

Oh, that qrazy Veronica Belmont (pictured, above). The host of Future's PS3 vidzine, Qore, has written a list of her 10 favorite blogs on the aptly-named blogs.com. She calls these sites "time well spent," and the list includes PS3 Fanboy. In fact, it's the only PlayStation-related blog on her list. Wow! Thanks so much, Veronica! We'll totally invite you into our super-secret Home club. High-fives!

Here's the breakdown:

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PSN Thursday: Qore and some free LBP garbs

Alexander Sliwinski — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:30:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Online

This week's PSN update brings us a new Qore, which travels to Tokyo for its latest episode. Also, as promised, LittleBigPlanet owners can grab themselves two free outfits (pictured above). Enjoy the free stuff while it lasts, the nickel and dime LBP strategy starts soon. What else? Oh yeah, so, there's this game called Metal Gear Solid 4. No, no, there's no DLC ... but a demo for it is available now. Apparently that little demo was so stealthy, it took almost five months to find the thing. The full North American update is listed after the break.

PS3 Fanboy informs us the European PSN update wins this week, check it out on their site. Apparently we're supposed to keep a tally on who wins from now on.

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American PSN releases for November 6th

Jem Alexander — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:00:00 EST

Filed under: PlayStation Store, PlayStation Network, News

Ready for today's American PSN update? It's actually fairly similar to the European update, but without a few key items such as Theme Park, the MotorStorm costume and the "Week 1" rare t-shirt for LittleBigPlanet. You guys do get an episode of Qore, though, which promises to show off some interesting Home footage. There's also the usual bunch of DLC packs. Honestly, these update posts are taking longer and longer to write up each week. Less content, please! We kid, we kid ...

Playable Content

Qore episode 6 ($3 each or $25 for annual subscription)
Metal Gear Solid 4 demo (free)
NCAA Basketball 09 demo (free)

Add-on Content

LittleBigPlanet Spaceman costume (free)
LittleBigPlanet Halloween Mask costume (free)
Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm "Storm Pack 3" (free)
Buzz! Quiz TV Comedy Pack ($5.99)
Rock Band DLC (listed after the break)
Guitar Hero World Tour DLC (listed after the break)
Tom Clancy's EndWar "Enlistment Pack" (free)

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European Home beta expansion imminent, open beta 'within weeks'

Jem Alexander — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: News

Qore subscribers will be given the keys to Home today so, naturally, the assumption was that European beta invites will be sent out around the same time. While it seems that won't be happening today it shouldn't be too long. TedTheDog, community manager at the official European PlayStation forums, has said that a new wave of beta invites will be sent out once Home gets to version 1.0

The names of those who will be receiving invites have already been chosen, so it can't be too far away. If you're not on the list, though, Ted says not to worry as "Open Beta will be along within weeks of" the invites being sent out. Things are looking good for a beta launch happening before Christmas. Did you ever doubt it? Yeah, so did we.

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PS3 Home beta only for Qore subscribers

Justin McElroy — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:15:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3

Remember when Sony said that those who purchased Episode 6 of Qore would get entrance into the Home beta? Well, that's not exactly the case, by which we mean not the case at all. According to several disgruntled tipsters, the beta invites will apparently only be sent to year-long subscribers who signed up before Oct. 29, as opposed to those just buying episode 6.

That ... well, we don't have any witty analysis here -- it's just wack. If our new user-friendly interface was about to be beaten to the punch by the other guy's new user-friendly interface, we'd probably let anybody in who wanted in. But that's just us.

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Sony corrects Qore ad, Home access for subscribers only

Majed Athab — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:45:00 EST

Filed under: News

Excitement ran high when we posted that Home closed beta access would be included in the next issue of Qore. It's still very much true -- only now, the content is exclusively available for annual subscribers and not for all purchasers like previously advertised.

Sony sent out a correction via e-mail stating that the "closed beta is available only to Qore annual subscribers who purchased subscriptions by 10/29." That date just happens to be yesterday; so it looks like it's too late to sign up for a sub and get into Home. Read the full e-mail after the break.

[Thanks everyone who sent this in!]

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Europe's Qore dubbed Official PlayStation Magazine HD

Majed Athab — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:30:00 EST

Filed under: Downloads, PlayStation Network, News

Back in September we got word that a European version of Qore would hit sometime in 2009. We now know a few more details regarding the service. Revealed by a Future Publishing job listing, the digizine will be called "Official PlayStation Magazine HD." It's not as original as "Qore," but at least it'll easily find its audience.

The service, as described by the job listing, will be a "new weekly paid-for download delivered direct to PS3 owners via the PlayStation Network Store." It sounds a lot like Qore, except for that "weekly" bit.

[Via Kotaku, thanks Wilester!]

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November issue of Qore to include Home closed beta invite

Griffin McElroy — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Casual

Those who've been anxiously awaiting their chance to virtually mingle with fellow PS3 owners in Sony's much-anticipated Home, but have been unable to procure an invite to the closed beta would be well-served by checking out the November issue of Qore. The sixth edition of the "interactive magazine" will not only feature a comprehensive tour of Sony's social networking tool (given by the incomparable Veronica Belmont), but will reportedly also include an invite into the Home closed beta for both annual Qore subscribers, and one-time purchasers.

The next issue, and your best chance to get an early look at Sony's Second Life-esque service, will be coming early next month.

November issue of Qore to include Home closed beta invite originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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November issue of Qore takes us Home

Majed Athab — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EST

Filed under: News

Veronica Belmont will take us Home in the next issue of Qore. No, she's not taking us to her house, you silly people; she's going to show us what's up with PlayStation Home. That's much more exciting, isn't it?

If being shown Home, just so happens to not appease you enough ... then how does getting into the closed beta sound? Yeah, the November issue of Qore will also give both annual subscribers and one-off purchasers an invite into the Home closed beta to sweeten the pot. Qore's new issue will hit early next month.

November issue of Qore takes us Home originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PSN Thursday: Qore, Linger in Shadows, much more

Alexander Sliwinski — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:00:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Online

Time to bring out fat kitty again as the PSN update drops a bunch of new content on us this week. There's interactive art piece Linger in Shadows, a bunch of new add-on content, a new Qore, the level pack for echochrome PSP and a whole truckload of premium themes. Check it all out after the break.

The European PSN update can be found over with those Tokyo socialites at PS3 Fanboy.

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PSN Thursday: Qore, Linger in Shadows, much more originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Qore Ep. 5 available on PSN tomorrow

Alexander Sliwinski — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Sony PSP, Business

October's episode of Qore goes deep into the heart of horror with segments on Dead Space, Resident Evil 5, Fallout 3 and Shaun White Snowboarding. Yes, that last one fits into the horror category.

Purchasers of this edition of the online magazine gain access to Sega's Valkyria Chronicles demo and there's also interactive "shooting galleries," which open up extra video segments. Qore is $3 per episode or $25 for an annual subscription.

Qore Ep. 5 available on PSN tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You can go Home, with Qore (perhaps)

Andrew Yoon — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:22:00 EST

Filed under: PlayStation Network

Qore, Future's monthly PS3 video magazine, has a history of delivering (with questionable timeliness) betas for many popular Sony titles. Well, it looks like they may also grant access to the open beta of Home. A comment on the PlayStation.Blog from Sony's Kevin Furuichi hints at the possibility. "We're working on this for the current Extended Closed Beta. We are trying to get you guys [Qore subscribers] into Home before the official public beta. We hope to have more information in about two weeks."

[Via Edge]

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Play Valkyria Chronicles in next Qore issue

Majed Athab — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:00:00 EST

Filed under: PlayStation Network, News

Just what else is going into the already fantastic October issue of Qore? Why it's a playable demo of Valkyria Chronicles. It's the latest S-RPG from SEGA and it's set for release on November 11. If you missed the San Francisco event this past Friday, the Qore issue demo -- which will be available on October 9 -- is your next alternative to an early sneak peek.

[Thanks Gambit07!]

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Next month's issue of Qore: RE5, Dead Space & Fallout 3

Majed Athab — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:30:00 EST

Filed under: News

The monthly PlayStation Underground newsletter is always a great source when it comes to revealing what to expect in next issue of Qore. The October issue of the digi-zine will feature three somewhat 'scary' titles, all of which are multiplatform games. Capcom's Resident Evil 5, Bethesda Softworks' Fallout 3 and EA's Dead Space are all featured.

There's also going to be more on Shaun White Snowboarding. That one is not particularly horrific enough to fit in with the Halloween-vibe theme, but snowboarding can be quite a suspenseful spectacle. We guess it's a shoo-in in that way. Look out for the fifth episode of Qore early next month.

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Future making Qore-like PS3 product for UK

Alexander Sliwinski — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:55:00 EST

Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3

Future Publishing and Sony UK announced today that it will deliver an "on-console digital magazine" for Europe in early 2009. The thing doesn't have a name, but for all intents and purposes it sounds like Future's US digital magazine, Qore.

This would explains why Qore hasn't been available to the European audience since it launched back in June. No word yet if the UK version will have a new host or if Veronica Belmont will be taking lessons from a dialect coach for the gig.

Future making Qore-like PS3 product for UK originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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European Qore-a-like coming in 2009

Jem Alexander — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:20:00 EST

Filed under: News

Sony UK and Future Publishing have today announced that they will be working together to deliver an "on-console digital magazine" for the PSN in the region. It doesn't have a name yet, but chances are it will be very similar to Qore, which is also produced by Future Publishing in the US. This magazine will be made available in the UK in early 2009, with other European countries getting their hands on it later in the year. Hopefully we'll get some more solid date and price info soon.

It will feature "news, reviews, features and downloadable content on games, movies and more." Which sounds very similar to Qore (except for reviews, perhaps). We suspect this will be well received once it's released. Europeans have been asking for a Qore of their own for months, and it seems Sony has been listening. We're just wondering who the British equivilent of Veronica Belmont is going to be ...

[Via press release]

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