Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that PlayStation 2 broadband network gaming will be launched in the Spring of 2003, beginning with the UK. This will be followed by a phased rollout into Germany, France, Spain, Australia other SCEE territories throughout 2003.
Key components of the new PlayStation 2 network gaming experience from SCEE are:
A Broadband Gaming Pack which includes a PlayStation 2 Ethernet Network Adaptor, an online game and a start-up disc featuring demos of upcoming online games This pack will be sold at the same price as a regular PlayStation 2 game through selected retail and B2C channels, and will enable PlayStation 2 owners to access online multiplayer games through a participating Broadband network.
From Spring 2003 going forward, an exciting range of network enhanced games will be launched. These will be available through selected retail and B2C channels and will include 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 from Sony Computer Entertainment studios.
A completely new PlayStation 2 version of Everquest, the world’s most successful on line game, from Sony Online Entertainment.
An exciting range of network enhanced games from key SCEE partner publishers such as Capcom, Electronic Arts, Activision, Take 2 and Eidos.
A highly diverse network platform that enables content companies, games publishers and ISPs to provide gamers with the broadest selection of new online experiences and entertainment. The network will not be constrained by any one company acting as a gatekeeper of the content or the consumer.
Key components of the new PlayStation 2 network gaming experience from SCEE are:
A Broadband Gaming Pack which includes a PlayStation 2 Ethernet Network Adaptor, an online game and a start-up disc featuring demos of upcoming online games This pack will be sold at the same price as a regular PlayStation 2 game through selected retail and B2C channels, and will enable PlayStation 2 owners to access online multiplayer games through a participating Broadband network.
From Spring 2003 going forward, an exciting range of network enhanced games will be launched. These will be available through selected retail and B2C channels and will include 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 from Sony Computer Entertainment studios.
A completely new PlayStation 2 version of Everquest, the world’s most successful on line game, from Sony Online Entertainment.
An exciting range of network enhanced games from key SCEE partner publishers such as Capcom, Electronic Arts, Activision, Take 2 and Eidos.
A highly diverse network platform that enables content companies, games publishers and ISPs to provide gamers with the broadest selection of new online experiences and entertainment. The network will not be constrained by any one company acting as a gatekeeper of the content or the consumer.
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SCEI