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{{Short description|Interactive online magazine for the PlayStation Network}}
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'''Qore''' ({{IPAc-en|icon|ˈ|k|ɔər}} {{respell|core}}) is a subscription-based interactive [[online magazine]] for the [[PlayStation Network]] and replaces the [[Jampack]] series of disks offered by PlayStation Underground. Currently only available in North America, the service offers [[High-definition video|high definition]] videos, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage pertaining to upcoming and recently released [[PlayStation (series)|PlayStation]] games. It also offers exclusive access to game demos and [[wiktionary:beta#Adjective|betas]]. The product is available to download to the [[PlayStation 3]] from the [[PlayStation Store]], where users can choose to purchase individual episodes or an annual, 13-episode subscription.<ref name="announcement">{{Cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/06/03/introducing-qore-taking-you-behind-the-curtain-with-playstation| title=PlayStation.Blog » Introducing Qore: Taking you behind the curtain with PlayStation| author=Susan Panico| publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]]| date=2008-06-03| accessdate=2008-06-07}}</ref>
'''Qore''' (pronounced "core") was a monthly subscription-based interactive [[online magazine]] for the [[PlayStation Network]] and replaces the [[Jampack]] series of disks offered by [[PlayStation Underground]]. Available only in North America, the service offered [[High-definition video|high definition]] videos, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage pertaining to upcoming and recently released [[PlayStation (series)|PlayStation]] games. It also offered exclusive access to game demos and [[wiktionary:beta#Adjective|betas]]. The product was available to download to the [[PlayStation 3]] from the [[PlayStation Store]], where users were able to choose to purchase individual episodes or an annual, 13-episode subscription.<ref name="announcement">{{Cite web|url=http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/06/03/introducing-qore-taking-you-behind-the-curtain-with-playstation| title=PlayStation.Blog » Introducing Qore: Taking you behind the curtain with PlayStation| author=Susan Panico| publisher=[[Sony Computer Entertainment]]| date=2008-06-03| access-date=2008-06-07}}</ref> PlayStation Plus subscribers received Qore free of charge for the duration of their subscription. The magazine was presented by Veronica Belmont & Audrey Cleo and later [[Jesse Blaze Snider]] & Tiffany Smith.

Qore aired its 47th and final episode on April 10, 2012.<ref name="blog.us.playstation.com">[http://blog.us.playstation.com/2012/04/10/qore-in-april-sorcery-tom-clancys-ghost-recon-future-soldier-prototype-2 Qore in April: Sorcery, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier, Prototype 2 – PlayStation Blog]</ref>


==History==
==History==
On June 3, 2008, [[Sony Computer Entertainment America|Sony]] announced a new service, ''Qore'', which launched on the PlayStation Store in North America on June 6, 2008. In the press release published on the Official PlayStation Blog, ''Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network'' was described as "a highly interactive, monthly lifestyle gaming program covering the world inside PlayStation".<ref name="announcement" />
On June 3, 2008, [[Sony Computer Entertainment America|Sony]] announced a new service, ''Qore'', which launched on the PlayStation Store in North America on June 6, 2008. In the press release published on the Official PlayStation Blog, ''Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network'' was described as "a highly interactive, monthly lifestyle gaming program covering the world inside PlayStation".<ref name="announcement" />
[[Image:Qore sccenshot.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Qore for the PlayStation Network]]
[[File:Qore sccenshot.jpg|thumb|right|190px|Qore for the PlayStation Network]]


==Service==
==Service==

===Game videos===
===Game videos===
Each episode includes a selection of behind-the-scenes videos, previews, interviews and news related to [[PlayStation (series)|PlayStation]] products. Videos are hosted by [[Veronica Belmont]] and are presented in [[720p]].<ref name="announcement" /> Each episode contains between 25 and 30 minutes of video content, not including advertisements, the opening trailer, or introduction videos by Veronica Belmont.
Each episode included a selection of behind-the-scenes videos, previews, interviews and news related to [[PlayStation (series)|PlayStation]] products. Videos were presented in [[720p]].<ref name="announcement" /> Each episode contains between 25 and 30 minutes of video content, not including advertisements, the opening trailer, or introduction videos.


===Download center===
===Download center===
People who purchase a one year subscription to Qore will get exclusive playable demos, betas, and themes. All content can be downloaded through the PlayStation Network while signed in through Qore's Download Center.
People who purchased a one-year subscription to Qore gained access to exclusive playable and downloadable PSone games, demos, betas, and themes. All content was to be downloaded through the PlayStation Network while signed in through Qore's Download Center.


===Access===
===Access===
Once purchased, Qore programs become available on the PlayStation Store's Download List. If an annual subscription has been purchased, episodes are automatically added to the user's Download List.<ref name="announcement" /> Redeemable codes for Qore episodes have also been included free with each issue of the [[PSM (magazine)|PlayStation Magazine]].
Once purchased, Qore programs became available on the PlayStation Store's Download List. If an annual subscription was purchased, episodes were automatically added to the user's Download List.<ref name="announcement" /> Redeemable codes for Qore episodes have also been included free with each issue of the [[PSM (magazine)|PlayStation Magazine]].


==Notable Content==
==Notable Content==
* June 2008, Episode 1 - ''[[SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation]]'' beta invitation
* June 2008, Episode 1 - ''[[SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Confrontation]]'' beta invitation
* July 2008, Episode 2 - ''[[Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm]]'' demo early access
* July 2008, Episode 2 - ''[[Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm]]'' demo early access
* August 2008, Episode 3 - ''[[Resistance 2]]'' beta invitation
* August 2008, Episode 3 - ''[[Resistance 2]]'' beta invitation
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* October 2008, Episode 5 - ''[[Valkyria Chronicles]]'' demo early access
* October 2008, Episode 5 - ''[[Valkyria Chronicles]]'' demo early access
* November 2008, Episode 6 - [[PlayStation Home]] closed beta invitation for annual subscribers
* November 2008, Episode 6 - [[PlayStation Home]] closed beta invitation for annual subscribers
* December 2008, Episode 7, Free episode - ''[[Flock (video game)|Flock]]'' demo early access for annual subscribers
* December 2008, Episode 7, Free episode - ''[[Flock!]]'' demo early access for annual subscribers
* January 2009, Episode 8 - ''[[F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin]]'' demo early access
* January 2009, Episode 8 - ''[[F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin]]'' demo early access
* February 2009, Episode 9 - ''[[Syphon Filter]]'' PS1 classic voucher
* February 2009, Episode 9 - ''[[Syphon Filter]]'' PS1 classic voucher
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* September 2009, Episode 16 - ''[[MAG (video game)|MAG]]'' beta invitation for annual subscribers
* September 2009, Episode 16 - ''[[MAG (video game)|MAG]]'' beta invitation for annual subscribers
* December 2009, Episode 19 - ''[[ModNation Racers]]'' Beta invitation for annual subscribers
* December 2009, Episode 19 - ''[[ModNation Racers]]'' Beta invitation for annual subscribers
*May 2010, Episode 42 - LittleBigPlanet Cap


==Access==
==Access==
''[[FirstPlay]]'' (previously known as ''Official PlayStation Magazine HD'' or ''OPMHD'') was an electronic magazine similar to Qore, produced by [[Future Publishing]]. Released in April 2010, it is available to PlayStation 3 users via the PlayStation Store in the UK. Like Qore, ''FirstPlay'' offered exclusive videos, demos and downloads.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2010/02/15/sony-announces-firstplay/|title=Sony Announces FirstPlay|publisher=TheSixthAxis}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.opmhd.co.uk/|title=PlayStation Official Magazine HD|publisher=Future Publishing|accessdate=2008-12-22}}</ref> but is released weekly instead of monthly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5069013/europes-version-of-qore-the-details|title=Europe's Version Of Qore: The Details}}</ref> In July 2011 [[SCEE]] announced<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spong.com/article/24889/FirstPlay-Shut-Down-New-PS3-Programme-Emerges|title=FirstPlay Shut Down, New PS3 Programme Emerges|publisher=SPOnG}}</ref> that the FirstPlay service was to end, leaving the 6th July episode as the final FirstPlay to be released. The announcement went on to confirm that a new, then yet-to-be-named service would replace FirstPlay, its focus shifting to SCEE's PlayStation Access events. ''[[Access (PlayStation)|Access]]'' is produced by [[Future Publishing]] and delivered via the PSN Store, however unlike its predecessor, is free of charge.
''[[FirstPlay]]'' (previously known as ''Official PlayStation Magazine HD'' or ''OPMHD'') was an electronic magazine similar to Qore, produced by [[Future Publishing]]. Released in April 2010, it is available to PlayStation 3 users via the PlayStation Store in the UK. Like Qore, ''FirstPlay'' offered exclusive videos, demos and downloads.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2010/02/15/sony-announces-firstplay/|title=Sony Announces FirstPlay|date=15 February 2010 |publisher=TheSixthAxis}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.opmhd.co.uk/|title=PlayStation Official Magazine HD|publisher=Future Publishing|access-date=2008-12-22|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081218133402/http://www.opmhd.co.uk/|archive-date=2008-12-18}}</ref> but is released weekly instead of monthly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5069013/europes-version-of-qore-the-details|title=Europe's Version Of Qore: The Details|date=27 October 2008 }}</ref> In July 2011 [[Sony Computer Entertainment|SCEE]] announced<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spong.com/article/24889/FirstPlay-Shut-Down-New-PS3-Programme-Emerges|title=FirstPlay Shut Down, New PS3 Programme Emerges|publisher=SPOnG}}</ref> that the FirstPlay service was to end, leaving the 6 July episode as the final FirstPlay to be released. The announcement went on to confirm that a new, then yet-to-be-named service would replace FirstPlay, its focus shifting to SCEE's PlayStation Access events. ''[[Access (PlayStation)|Access]]'' is produced by [[Future Publishing]] and delivered via the PSN Store, however unlike its predecessor, is free of charge.{{fact|date=June 2023}}


==Criticism==
==Criticism==
The announcement that Qore subscribers will have advanced access to exclusive betas and demos has triggered a mixed reaction from the gaming community. Many users believe this is a covert way of introducing a premium PlayStation Network subscription model, similar to that used on Microsoft's [[Xbox Live Marketplace]] service where premium subscribers get game demos one week before they are fully released.<ref name="paidpsn">{{Citeweb|url=http://www.thesixthaxis.com/paid_psn_subscriptions_arrive_news_1101_tsa.aspx| title=Paid PSN Subscriptions Arrive| author=TheSixthAxis.com| publisher=TheSixthAxis.com| date=2008-06-03| accessdate=2008-06-07}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Criticism has also been made of the way that advertising is being incorporated into the service.<ref name="fineprint">{{Citeweb|url=http://www.thesixthaxis.com/qore,_the_fine_print_news_1108_tsa.aspx| title=Qore, The Fine Print| author=TheSixthAxis.com| publisher=TheSixthAxis.com| date=2008-06-04| accessdate=2008-06-07 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080609080426/http://www.thesixthaxis.com/qore,_the_fine_print_news_1108_tsa.aspx <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2008-06-09}}</ref>
The announcement that Qore subscribers will have advanced access to exclusive betas and demos has triggered a mixed reaction from the gaming community. Many users believe this is a covert way of introducing a premium PlayStation Network subscription model, similar to that used on Microsoft's [[Xbox Live Marketplace]] service where premium subscribers get game demos one week before they are fully released.<ref name="paidpsn">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesixthaxis.com/paid_psn_subscriptions_arrive_news_1101_tsa.aspx |title=Paid PSN Subscriptions Arrive |author=TheSixthAxis.com |publisher=TheSixthAxis.com |date=2008-06-03 |access-date=2008-06-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607041519/http://thesixthaxis.com/paid_psn_subscriptions_arrive_news_1101_tsa.aspx |archive-date=June 7, 2008 }}</ref> Criticism has also been made of the way that advertising is being incorporated into the service.<ref name="fineprint">{{Cite web|url=http://www.thesixthaxis.com/qore,_the_fine_print_news_1108_tsa.aspx| title=Qore, The Fine Print| author=TheSixthAxis.com| publisher=TheSixthAxis.com| date=2008-06-04| access-date=2008-06-07 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080609080426/http://www.thesixthaxis.com/qore,_the_fine_print_news_1108_tsa.aspx <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2008-06-09}}</ref>


Gaming commentators have also attacked Qore for being light on content, and for containing too many advertisements (two 20-second spots that can be skipped after the first 5 seconds, and one 15 second spot in the "download section" which cannot be skipped by the viewer). Critics have said that because Qore is a paid-for, premium service, it should not contain so many intrusive adverts.<ref>{{Citeweb|url=http://www.ps3attitude.com/2008/06/qore-ps3-attitude-community-review.html| title=Qore - PS3 Attitude community review| author=PS3 Attitude| publisher=PS3 Attitude| date=2008-06-10| accessdate=2008-06-23}}</ref><ref>{{Citeweb|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-9958484-52.html| title=Sony to introduce 'Qore', a PlayStation video program| author=[[Daniel Terdiman]]| publisher=[[CNET Networks]]| date=2008-06-03| accessdate=2008-06-23}}</ref>
Gaming commentators have also attacked Qore for being light on content, and for containing too many advertisements (two 20-second spots that can be skipped after the first 5 seconds, and one 15 second spot in the "download section" which cannot be skipped by the viewer). Critics have said that because Qore is a paid-for, premium service, it should not contain so many "intrusive" adverts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ps3attitude.com/2008/06/qore-ps3-attitude-community-review.html| title=Qore - PS3 Attitude community review| author=PS3 Attitude| publisher=PS3 Attitude| date=2008-06-10| access-date=2008-06-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-9958484-52.html| title=Sony to introduce 'Qore', a PlayStation video program| author=[[Daniel Terdiman]]| publisher=[[CNET Networks]]| date=2008-06-03| access-date=2008-06-23}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:27, 15 July 2024

Qore
DeveloperFuture Publishing
TypeVOD
Launch dateJune 6, 2008
Platform(s)PlayStation 3
StatusEnded on April 10, 2012[1]

Qore (pronounced "core") was a monthly subscription-based interactive online magazine for the PlayStation Network and replaces the Jampack series of disks offered by PlayStation Underground. Available only in North America, the service offered high definition videos, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage pertaining to upcoming and recently released PlayStation games. It also offered exclusive access to game demos and betas. The product was available to download to the PlayStation 3 from the PlayStation Store, where users were able to choose to purchase individual episodes or an annual, 13-episode subscription.[2] PlayStation Plus subscribers received Qore free of charge for the duration of their subscription. The magazine was presented by Veronica Belmont & Audrey Cleo and later Jesse Blaze Snider & Tiffany Smith.

Qore aired its 47th and final episode on April 10, 2012.[1]

History

[edit]

On June 3, 2008, Sony announced a new service, Qore, which launched on the PlayStation Store in North America on June 6, 2008. In the press release published on the Official PlayStation Blog, Qore: Presented by the PlayStation Network was described as "a highly interactive, monthly lifestyle gaming program covering the world inside PlayStation".[2]

Qore for the PlayStation Network

Service

[edit]

Game videos

[edit]

Each episode included a selection of behind-the-scenes videos, previews, interviews and news related to PlayStation products. Videos were presented in 720p.[2] Each episode contains between 25 and 30 minutes of video content, not including advertisements, the opening trailer, or introduction videos.

Download center

[edit]

People who purchased a one-year subscription to Qore gained access to exclusive playable and downloadable PSone games, demos, betas, and themes. All content was to be downloaded through the PlayStation Network while signed in through Qore's Download Center.

Access

[edit]

Once purchased, Qore programs became available on the PlayStation Store's Download List. If an annual subscription was purchased, episodes were automatically added to the user's Download List.[2] Redeemable codes for Qore episodes have also been included free with each issue of the PlayStation Magazine.

Notable Content

[edit]

Access

[edit]

FirstPlay (previously known as Official PlayStation Magazine HD or OPMHD) was an electronic magazine similar to Qore, produced by Future Publishing. Released in April 2010, it is available to PlayStation 3 users via the PlayStation Store in the UK. Like Qore, FirstPlay offered exclusive videos, demos and downloads.[3][4] but is released weekly instead of monthly.[5] In July 2011 SCEE announced[6] that the FirstPlay service was to end, leaving the 6 July episode as the final FirstPlay to be released. The announcement went on to confirm that a new, then yet-to-be-named service would replace FirstPlay, its focus shifting to SCEE's PlayStation Access events. Access is produced by Future Publishing and delivered via the PSN Store, however unlike its predecessor, is free of charge.[citation needed]

Criticism

[edit]

The announcement that Qore subscribers will have advanced access to exclusive betas and demos has triggered a mixed reaction from the gaming community. Many users believe this is a covert way of introducing a premium PlayStation Network subscription model, similar to that used on Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace service where premium subscribers get game demos one week before they are fully released.[7] Criticism has also been made of the way that advertising is being incorporated into the service.[8]

Gaming commentators have also attacked Qore for being light on content, and for containing too many advertisements (two 20-second spots that can be skipped after the first 5 seconds, and one 15 second spot in the "download section" which cannot be skipped by the viewer). Critics have said that because Qore is a paid-for, premium service, it should not contain so many "intrusive" adverts.[9][10]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Qore in April: Sorcery, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier, Prototype 2 – PlayStation Blog
  2. ^ a b c d Susan Panico (3 June 2008). "PlayStation.Blog » Introducing Qore: Taking you behind the curtain with PlayStation". Sony Computer Entertainment. Retrieved 7 June 2008.
  3. ^ "Sony Announces FirstPlay". TheSixthAxis. 15 February 2010.
  4. ^ "PlayStation Official Magazine HD". Future Publishing. Archived from the original on 18 December 2008. Retrieved 22 December 2008.
  5. ^ "Europe's Version Of Qore: The Details". 27 October 2008.
  6. ^ "FirstPlay Shut Down, New PS3 Programme Emerges". SPOnG.
  7. ^ TheSixthAxis.com (3 June 2008). "Paid PSN Subscriptions Arrive". TheSixthAxis.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2008. Retrieved 7 June 2008.
  8. ^ TheSixthAxis.com (4 June 2008). "Qore, The Fine Print". TheSixthAxis.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2008. Retrieved 7 June 2008.
  9. ^ PS3 Attitude (10 June 2008). "Qore - PS3 Attitude community review". PS3 Attitude. Retrieved 23 June 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ Daniel Terdiman (3 June 2008). "Sony to introduce 'Qore', a PlayStation video program". CNET Networks. Retrieved 23 June 2008.
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