Sony Worldwide Studios VP Scott Rohde, has revealed some rather interesting information regarding PlayStation MOVE during an interview with Joystiq.
First off he revealed that PSN will be an integral part of distributing software for the new device when he said,
I think the PlayStation Network is an integrated part of what we do, it’s a great distribution channel for us. It’s a great way for if we happen to have a smaller idea that doesn’t make sense to put on a Blu-ray.
Furthermore, he also went on to reveal that Sony are working with a new studio in San Diego to help create games for the device, specifically the Sports Champions game that was revealed at GDC.
The final piece of information we found interesting from the interview was in regards to concerns over minigames, to which the VP answered,
It’s obviously a concern of ours as well. But, we’ve taken advantage of the fact that it is a PS3. Sports Champions, for example, has been in development for a while. We’re not announcing it yet, but I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the scope that’s offered in that title. These are not just one-off, “hey, play table tennis for fun.” There’s an overall objective that crosses over all the different events in that title, and there’s a lot of long-term play value in there.
So it sounds like Sony are out to look after their core audience, by providing fun challenging games, instead of cheap gimmicks that soon get boring after they have graced your machine once. Let’s just hope they stick to their word.