Today the project I’ve been working on for the past two months (other than Tekzilla, of course!) is being announced to the world: Qore, an interactive program on the Playstation Network. I’m really excited about it, and also a little nervous, because it’s unlike anything I’ve done before. As we all know, video can be a lot better at explaining something than text, so here’s the preview video:
Honestly? It’s one of the coolest looking things I’ve seen in a long time, and I’m not just saying that because we’ve been working our asses off on it! Unfortunately, I don’t get to be in the first episode as much as we’d like, since I came into the project towards the end of the shooting cycle. But the stuff we’ve done already for episodes two and three is very fun.
Everyone is already fixating on the free demos, themes and betas, but it will take them until Thursday (when it goes live) to see how the video segments and behind the scenes clips are really what I think this whole thing is about. I’m just psyched that I get to be a part of it, and talk to the developers and artists behind some truly cool upcoming games.
There’s way more info on the Playstation Blog, but if you have any questions for me drop them in the comments and maybe I’ll whip up a FAQ for the next post!
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84 Responses for "Introducing Qore!"
Congrats!!! I’ll instant message you in a little to get the layman’s explanation since I some how got old and don’t understand words anymore
Mucho Exito!!!
awesome!!
Wow. Sony needed something like this for a while. I love my PS3 but the social aspect about it just stunk. A show about the PS3 is something I’d definitely be interested in.
Congratulations, V!
Congratulations, ps3 will sell like crazy now!
Alex/Tales
this is awesome!
qongrats!!!
Er, they want me to pay $25/year to view promotional content? Am I missing something here?
Okey, I’ll ask the question everyone’s dying to ask: will people without Playstations be able to watch it? :p
All the luck to you, Veronica! Congratulations directly from Portugal!
Based on the Sony blog post, it sounds like a paid internet tv show covering PS3 games. I love ya Veronica but I’m just not going to pay Sony to market to me at $2/3 per episode.
They should take a page from the 1up guys who have already been doing this type of thing for awhile now and it’s all free! (Behind the scenes of games, interviews with devs and roundtable discussions in video and audio form etc.)
Is it possibly to have you on this week for an audio podcast interview about this via Skype?
Coolumundo. Just read this over at mashable, can’t wait.
Why are you going to work for the dark side?
woohoo! as a ps3 owner and longtime veronica belmont fan i am very excited
Thanks for finally spilling the secret beans. No one is better fit for the job. CONGRATS!
VERY cool!
“The introductory price for Qore is $2.99 for a single episode and $24.99 for an annual subscription of 13 episodes, using your PLAYSTATION Network wallet.”
Ouch.
Can’t see this going anywhere unfortunately. But.. um… congratulations.
Unfortunately I’d have to agree with Dom. I have a feeling though it won’t be long til Sony wises up and makes the show ad-based or something. Considering PSN is their first foray into this kinda thing, I figure it’ll take them about as long as it did MS to get their XBL roadworthy. the 360 just got started down that painful path a lot earlier.
@Dom Are you serious? It’s $2.99 an episode? No way! That’s robbery!
Almost makes me want to get a PS3. I like where media is going…
Might have to give you the ol’ quizzical eye when you start talking consoles on Tekzilla.
CONGRATS VERONICA i’ve always been a fan of all your endeavors and this one was the best news you made my day looking forward to each and every episode. You have a way of captivating your audience with a sincere and humble voice that makes you an incredible host for anything you could do a podcast of the yellow book and i would listen (AI reference sort of) LOL Congrats wooohooo
But… but… I have an Xbox.
(Seriously, though, looks like a great gig, congrats!!)
Was going to ask why Crackle, and not YouTube, but then remembered Sony bought Crackle ( Do’h! ).
I am about to by a PlayStation solely for Metal Gear Solid 4, so I actually will check this out.
REQUEST: Veronica interviews Old Snake, and made available via Qore.
Congratulations at first I was confused as to what it is exactly then I found out and was excited, then I saw you have to pay why isn’t it add supported?
Good Luck!
[...] Qore: Taking you behind the curtain with PlayStation- The concept is innovative, it’s hosted by Veronica Belmont, BUT it is not free. What gives? I feel Sony should have offered this free to PS3 users however [...]
Congrats Veronica
Another reason to get a PS3! That’s makes, like 3 I think
In all seriousness though, you do great work with everything you do, so I’m sure this will be no exception… Looking forward to seeing more!
Great Opportunity! Don’t have a PS3, and weirdly, I’m still one of those dude’s that prefers tube technology to blocky pictures. I’m hoping that Blu-Ray display in Target is just bad quality, because the picture on that HDTV looks awful.
So is Rev3 involved in any way? Or are you working for both Rev3 and Sony’s Playstation unit now?
Just one question, how long can we expect the episodes to be?
BTW, I see this as a digital version of some the Playstation magazines you get at the book store. $25 seems a little high, but considering you would pay more for an equivalent magazine for a year, maybe it isn’t too high. It would appear that you get interactive comics, demos, etc with the subscription, which is really cool. Personally, I see this being a pretty big hit.
Looks good and I am definitely interested in seeing more. Can you give us any hints on what episodes 2 and 3 have in store?
Qongrats!
That’s pretty cool news, Xbox has had this stuff for a while so it doesn’t really excite me all that much but its freakin cool that you are going to be hosting some episodes for it. Probably one of my fav hosts at Rev3 so it’s bound to be good. I still hate the PS3 compared but I may try to watch the show anyway cuz never know…maybe you could show me the error of my ways.
Hmm looks interesting. The ps3 sure needs something like this. Will keep an eye out come Thursday.
This looks interesting. Too bad I don’t own a PS3. Is this done in Revision3 for PSN?
This is pretty interesting, I can’t promise I’ll get an annual subscription but I’ll at least check the first episode out and blog about it. I think PSN is really shaping up, even turning out to be a bit better than then Live Marketplace from an interface standpoint.
I’m no Xbox-fanboi, but I’ve gotta say charging for this is lame. Xbox has basically the same thing for free via their dashboard (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/community/insidexbox/ for info)
This looks great, then again anything you’re a part of usually is. I can’t wait.
[...] al año. Podrían haber ofrecido una versión gratis del puro contenido en video. Conducido por Vernonica Belmont, a quien podemos ver haciendo una breve introducción — a [...]
YES!!! Take that Microsoft! I’m so glad I made the choice of a PS3 for my next-gen console!!!
Ooh, sounds like a great job. Congrats!
[...] it seriously by pulling in the host of Revision3’s Tekzilla and former Mahalo Daily host Veronica Belmont to anchor the series. The show is filmed in HD and will offer gamers a behind-the-scenes look at [...]
You have to pay for these? But the things are entirely advertistements! You’re being taken again Sony fanboys. Time to sell your memory sticks, UMD’s, minidisks, and beta tapes and get with the rest of the party.
Congrats Veronica!! I can’t wait to see all the cool behind-the-scenes stuff you cover on Qore.
Can’t wait for Qore 2!
Veronica, this is really cool. I wish you very well and now I want a PS3 so I can check it out.
Congrats Veronica!
I´ll be sure to “tune in” when it begins.
All my best,
Roger
Wow, Veronica,
You are so cool. Always pushing on and finding new challenges. You are a great role-model for so many!
I must admit I’m not a gamer, but wow, you folks are really drinking this ‘I’ll pay for anything proprietary’ kool aid – aren’t you?
Veronica, please be aware; it doesn’t get any more ‘big media’ than Sony (think rootkits and DRM) and that’s a strong dichotomy between true digital freedom of the Rev3 (think torrent downloads, HD downloads, etc.) company.
You’ve had one foot firmly planted in new media and you’ve just put your other foot in old media and to many that’s a big step backwards. These fan boys will stick with you (very loyal to your brand and that’s wonderful) but the new folks may look at you with a cautious eye.
Those good folks who are fans of Tekzilla remember what happened to their precious TechTV; it was sold out and became a pathetic excuse for a gamer channel.
Good luck and I know you’re wise enough to have already thoroughly thought this one out.
Mike Rentas wrote:
“Er, they want me to pay $25/year to view promotional content? Am I missing something here?”
I too don’t understand. How does this differ from the ordinary Playstation Network? Will this be available outside the US? :/
I am so glad I bought a PS3 now
Coolio. Never have enuff of Veronica video online :-p
Cool! Can’t wait to see more.
Awesome! Congrats
V, i want you to work with the Mythbusters, that will kick ass, anyway, congratulations, thats a kick ass job to!!!!!
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As usual, I’m excited for you in this new venture. I’m sure you will weather the stormy backlash from some PS3 fans for having to pay for this content and from your own fans about you going to work for Sony.
I personally think you should do what you think is best, and if you’re excited about this, then I’m excited for you!
Very impressive!
First time i hear of u and ur hot and i might buy this show =]]]
the ppl that are talkin like o its to much it really isnt much..
jus think about it as it being a Magazine being read to you and lasting 40 min to 2 hr i heard thats how long its gonna be… and its cheaper then a mag thats great some ppl are jus wieners
Mike Rentas has it right. This is promotional stuff I will stick with Tekzilla. Thanks.
I can’t wait to learn more
Best of luck with your new adventure
Mwah
Looks nice. Congrats
Very cool… too bad it is on Lamestation. Will not now, nor ever purchase any Sony products.
Damn, this Veronica Belmont girl is becoming really famous…
AAAAAAAARRRRRRRRGGHHHHHHH!
Now I’ll have to go buy a PS3!
Nahh, I’ll probably not do that (quite happy with our PS2 for casual gaming), but would love to be able to see the show – hopefully it will be online somewhere eventually.
How about selling episodes on iTunes, maybe at a slightly lower price since there will be no bundled content.
Oh, wait – you don’t control the pricing – anyway, just an idea.
Congratulations on another exciting adventure, it seems your video-host career is really starting to take off – I wish you the best of luck (not that you’ll need it
)
Just wanted to say ; “Thank you” to Veronica for coming to TheTechNewsBlog.com and putting her side of things across.
All the very best Veronica!
Jim Connolly
Congrats Veronica! I’ll be watching!
The video doesn’t work. The link says “Crackle is getting a makeover.”
[...] last thing: it’s hosted by Veronica Belmont, first lady of the internet. Not bad, Sony. Not [...]
Good for you, Veronica!
But honestly I don’t want to pay $$$ for promotional contents and demos, which I’m getting for free. This is just lame beyond belief, unless I’m missing something here?
@Rebecca – Yeah, you are missing something. We have EXCLUSIVE content, stuff that you can’t get anywhere else, and other things that you’ll be the first to see.
Plus, we have 40 minutes of original video content. It’s not reviews, no, but it’s exclusive behinds the scenes coverage of how games are made, and the people behind them.
We’ll have art galleries, hidden easter eggs, full free games, etc. I don’t know, if that sounds lame to you then I don’t know how to change your mind about that. Don’t buy it then. But I think a lot of gamers are going to find value in it.
Kick ass. Another awesome project you’re associated with. Congrats.
Well, if you say it’ll be worth it I believe you. You’ve done excellent in everything you did before.
Personally, I’d pay a subscription fee for full free games, discounted games, discounted TV episodes (like iTunes store) and movies. I hope they won’t reduce the quality of free content on PSN store just to accommodate Qore.
As a matter of fact, discounts on PS3 games would be an excellent idea. I know I’ll be sucked into buying too many games than I can handle if I know i can get it for a better price, which will be great for Sony and other game companies.
[...] big, long awaited project Qore launched last night — we downloaded it this morning to see how the final version looks. Very [...]
We can always Veronica’s (good) look when we want to know something is making her feeling weird or uncomfortable.
Veronica, why is your uncomfortable look chosen to be the frozen frame for the clip?
Hello from Taiwan!
Missing a verb (WHAT WAS I THINKING?)
Please dismiss my previous post.
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We can always count on Veronica’s (good) look when we want to know something is making her feeling weird or uncomfortable.
Veronica, why is your uncomfortable look chosen to be the frozen frame for the clip?
Hello from Taiwan!
BR,
George
twitter.com/georgelien
hey…. congratz!! finally something new 2look 4ward 4.
Gr8 intro except u did kinda blurt out d word ‘welcome’.
Hehehe…. Gdluck hope to check it out soon.
Hi, Qore looks great…. Too bad I’m from Ireland and have to put up with SCEE…. So I heard that they might be bringing another service to Europeans similar to Qore.. In other words they will waste money and time making another show because they don’t think that qore is relevant to european gamers.
Whats not relevant about it?
I for one would just like qore to be available everywhere where english is the native tongue, Ireland and England come to mind. Would be a shame to not have Veronica Belmont hosting it, she was great on crankygeeks
But then again, I must have not watched crankygeeks because according to SCEE it shouldn’t be relevant to me
Rant over, for the time being.
Congratulations on the show by the way.
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Those paying now a one year subscription are going to be very disappointed when you do not receive one year of Veronica. She has gone from CNet to Mahalo to Revision3 in one years time. What are the chances she will be at Qore in a year? What are the chances Qore will be around in a year? To the poster that said advertisements should be added so it is free—well, isn’t it a Sony vehicle to promote the PS3. I would call the whole show an advertisement. I hope Veronica does not go from someone who gives her honest opinion to a corporate shill. She stated in a recent podcast with Leo and Major Nelson “I don’t technical work for Sony. Sony does not pay my paychecks or anything. I work for a 3rd party the produces Qore”. If Sony is paying the 3rd party company to produce Qore than she can’t expect us to believe that her comments will be unbiased. I glad to see some unknown like Veronica move around and hopefully move up over the past two years.
yay. ps3 getting crazy but sadly, i didnt own it yet. congrats from malaysia.
Veronica: I have a technical question for you. Will the Qore episodes that have been purchased and downloaded on the ps3 hard drive, backup to an external hard drive using the ps3 backup utility? I have backed-up my 60gig ps3 HD to an external HD in preparation of upgrading the 60gig HD to a 500. I want the Qore episodes to transfer. If not do you know what the options are. This might be a good question for Tekzilla. The Qore episodes are great! Worth the annual fee.
Thanks,
Bob
interesting
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