Sony finally concretes online European plans
Online gaming by numbers as SCEE makes its mark.
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has finally confirmed its plans for online gaming in Europe, confirming what has to be the worst-kept secret in Euro games industry history.
Due to debut in spring of next year, Sony has taken a cue from Microsoft, offering a networking bundle to consumers, consisting of a PlayStation 2 Ethernet adapter, an as yet unannounced free online game and a demo disc of looming Internet ready titles. The whole lot will cost Ł44.95, not bad at all.
Rumour is rife that the free game will be Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3, but you didn’t hear that from us.
Chris Deering, president of SCEE said, "PlayStation 2 owners with broadband Internet access will be able to purchase a Network Adaptor and immediately start playing a great selection of multiplayer games online. It will be simple to set up, exciting to play and affordable. Our philosophy is to have a very diverse and inclusive platform that will enable content companies, games publishers and ISP portals to provide consumers with the broadest selection of new online experiences and entertainment from a variety of sources.”
Thus far the system is confirmed for launch in Germany, France, Spain, Australia, the UK and several other, again as-yet unannounced places.
SOCOM: US Navy Seals, Hardware: Online Arena, Destruction Derby Online Arena, Twisted Metal Online, Frequency 2, My Street, ATV Offroad, This is Football 2004 and World Rally Championship Online will all launch with the system. Good news comes in the announcement that the PlayStation 2 WRC update will feature full rallies, played in real-time online.
We’ll keep you updated on SCEE’s online progress.
Due to debut in spring of next year, Sony has taken a cue from Microsoft, offering a networking bundle to consumers, consisting of a PlayStation 2 Ethernet adapter, an as yet unannounced free online game and a demo disc of looming Internet ready titles. The whole lot will cost Ł44.95, not bad at all.
Rumour is rife that the free game will be Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3, but you didn’t hear that from us.
Chris Deering, president of SCEE said, "PlayStation 2 owners with broadband Internet access will be able to purchase a Network Adaptor and immediately start playing a great selection of multiplayer games online. It will be simple to set up, exciting to play and affordable. Our philosophy is to have a very diverse and inclusive platform that will enable content companies, games publishers and ISP portals to provide consumers with the broadest selection of new online experiences and entertainment from a variety of sources.”
Thus far the system is confirmed for launch in Germany, France, Spain, Australia, the UK and several other, again as-yet unannounced places.
SOCOM: US Navy Seals, Hardware: Online Arena, Destruction Derby Online Arena, Twisted Metal Online, Frequency 2, My Street, ATV Offroad, This is Football 2004 and World Rally Championship Online will all launch with the system. Good news comes in the announcement that the PlayStation 2 WRC update will feature full rallies, played in real-time online.
We’ll keep you updated on SCEE’s online progress.
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