Sony has announced, via their US PlayStation Blog, that their long running US PSN Video magazine show is coming to an end. Qore had recently lost its famous host, Veronica Belmont, and April’s edition will be the show’s finale – after almost four years.
The final episode is going to be a celebration of the run though, with a retrospective looking at the show’s history. That’s in addition to the coverage of Prototype 2, Sorcery and Ghost Recon Future Soldier.
They’ve also put together a DLC pack for purchasers called the Qore Ultimate Arcade, which features 11 mini games from throughout the show’s run.
Seems odd, given the power of original video content these days but perhaps Sony is just refocussing and will return with a new show soon.
Source: US PS Blog
bmg_123
Yeah…a refocus on ‘The Tester’, right? RIGHT?!
Nate
I like The Tester! I always feel a bit ashamed watching it though, almost feels too geeky to enjoy. Good fun though.
Rabid-Coot
Must be part of the recently announced job cuts.
hazelam
but Qore is produced by Future publishing though isn’t it?
cam the man
Didn’t think it would last as long as it has as you can find all the game stories, vids and info you want on the web.
GameBoss01
The thing here is that Qore isn’t exactly on Sony’s shoulders, the guys that actually make the show are Future Publishing, (who manage XBOX Official Magazine, the PlayStation OM, and I believe Nintendo Power) and they’re going through harsh times as they are hit with lay-offs and their CEO just resigned.
bunimomike
“Seems odd, given the power of original video content these days but perhaps Sony is just refocussing and will return with a new show soon.”
Creating content is one thing. Turning it into a financially viable commodity is something else (directly or indirectly). I guess this has run its course and is time to pull the plug on.
colossalblue
True, Future made it, I think and they’ve got some problems. Perhaps Sony should invest in making something in-house – it’s not like they haven’t got access to recording equipment, developers and distribution network. The link to fans it gives, if done right, is worth far more than it could possible cost them.
I’d love to work on something like this, I’d love to have the sort of backing they get.
Tuffcub
Sony Abandons the Qore – See what I did there?
Erm. no? *confuzzledbear*
Deathbrin
Ever since Qore was moved to the free PS+ features, it was inevitable.
E8_BALL_
For me, it lost its appeal after Vronica belmont was replaced, by that annoying guy .
E8_BALL_
Veronica B.
GTAV & an edit tool, is all I want for christmas:)
fattonyxxl
Yeah, it’s gotta be because of the lack of a Veronica.
Foxhound_Solid
Never got on with it. Still onwards and upwards…