DUST Search - The New Build and PSN Content Approval

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'We're continuing to evolve our policies to meet industry demand', says Adam Boyes

Sony is working on changing its PS3 online approval policies as it looks to create a more open platform, SCEA exec Adam Boyes has claimed.

Speaking to Venturebeat, the VP of public relations said the console giant had already taken lengths to improve the direct connection between developer and consumer.

Whilst the PSN still charges developers fees for game updates and patches, Boyes felt Sony had become more lenient in recent years, such as opening itself up to the freemium model.

GÇ£Originally, we had a different policy on free-to-play. Now we have free-to-play content and microtransactions,GÇ¥ said Boyes.

GÇ£We used to have certain requirements for publishing. Now we have none for developers to publish other content.

"You have to go through the process of submitting for concept approval, but all of these things are things that have naturally evolved over the console life-cycle. WeGÇÖre evolving more than ever now because the industry is evolving."

He added: GÇ£WeGÇÖre continuing to evolve our policies and improve the openness of the platform. I think weGÇÖve done a great job of evolving policies and the platform and allowing these guys to have a direct path to the consumer.GÇ¥

Console manufacturers have come under fire in the past for excessive update fees and stringent approval processes, with Microsoft recently being accused by developer Polytron of blocking its Fez patch, which the indie studio claimed it couldnGÇÖt afford.

One of the biggest examples however of SonyGÇÖs potential willingness to open up its platform and relent on many of its online policies is the upcoming release of CCPGÇÖs Dust 514.

The studioGÇÖs executive producer Brand Laurino previously said that many of the barriers that could have prevented it from easily updating the free-to-play MMO had been completely removed.

"Relaxed is not even the word - they have 'removed'," said Laurino.

"Together we've worked to identify all the barriers that need to be removed to properly operate a service such as this on a console. We have complete ability to service and update the game as much as needed.GÇ¥

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Zion Shad ZionTCD Legacy Rising 1620	Posted - 2012.12.13 13:37:00 - [1] - Quote This last week David Ried (CMO of CCP) came on both GÇ£PodsideGÇ¥ and GÇ£CAST 514GÇ¥ (both on iTunes) to talk Dust/EVE. During the discussions David announced that DUST Merc would get an early Christmas, meaning the new build should drop before Christmas. During CAST 514 interview David brought up the fact that CCP doesnGÇÖt just release the build whenever they want, but that they have to be submitted to PSN first for approval and then GÇ£OKGÇ¥ before release. He went on to say that the submission had happen before both interviews took place. Here was a recent article I found about the submission process of Game DEVs to PSN that may shed some light for you guys on how and maybe when the build will fully launch. SONY Aiming to make PS3 more open to DEVs Quote: 'We're continuing to evolve our policies to meet industry demand', says Adam Boyes Sony is working on changing its PS3 online approval policies as it looks to create a more open platform, SCEA exec Adam Boyes has claimed. Speaking to Venturebeat, the VP of public relations said the console giant had already taken lengths to improve the direct connection between developer and consumer. Whilst the PSN still charges developers fees for game updates and patches, Boyes felt Sony had become more lenient in recent years, such as opening itself up to the freemium model. GÇ£Originally, we had a different policy on free-to-play. Now we have free-to-play content and microtransactions,GÇ¥ said Boyes. GÇ£We used to have certain requirements for publishing. Now we have none for developers to publish other content. "You have to go through the process of submitting for concept approval, but all of these things are things that have naturally evolved over the console life-cycle. WeGÇÖre evolving more than ever now because the industry is evolving." He added: GÇ£WeGÇÖre continuing to evolve our policies and improve the openness of the platform. I think weGÇÖve done a great job of evolving policies and the platform and allowing these guys to have a direct path to the consumer.GÇ¥ Console manufacturers have come under fire in the past for excessive update fees and stringent approval processes, with Microsoft recently being accused by developer Polytron of blocking its Fez patch, which the indie studio claimed it couldnGÇÖt afford. One of the biggest examples however of SonyGÇÖs potential willingness to open up its platform and relent on many of its online policies is the upcoming release of CCPGÇÖs Dust 514. The studioGÇÖs executive producer Brand Laurino previously said that many of the barriers that could have prevented it from easily updating the free-to-play MMO had been completely removed. "Relaxed is not even the word - they have 'removed'," said Laurino. "Together we've worked to identify all the barriers that need to be removed to properly operate a service such as this on a console. We have complete ability to service and update the game as much as needed.GÇ¥ Original article found here http://www.develop-online.net/news/41580/Sony-aiming-to-make-the-PS3-more-open-for-devs#after_ad
DEADPOOL5241 Doomheim 212	Posted - 2012.12.13 15:26:00 - [2] - Quote Thanks Zion, Good post +1
Ops Fox ZionTCD Legacy Rising 197	Posted - 2012.12.13 15:35:00 - [3] - Quote early x-mas woo!!
Dro2072 Doomheim 35	Posted - 2012.12.13 16:33:00 - [4] - Quote Hopefully it is next week early i would be the happiest person this side of the sector if i could play in the next build before i go on my vacation thank Zion Shad
Aeon Amadi Maverick Conflict Solutions 1003	Posted - 2012.12.13 19:08:00 - [5] - Quote And thus Skynet was born.
J'Jor Da'Wg KILL-EM-QUICK RISE of LEGION 648	Posted - 2012.12.13 20:22:00 - [6] - Quote The "removed barriers" rings hollow when there is a 2 week QA process for it from Sony also... But maybe the update process was REALLY bad before...
Cross Atu Conspiratus Immortalis 775	Posted - 2012.12.13 20:25:00 - [7] - Quote Good info, thanks for the post +1
Ima Leet Imperfects Negative-Feedback 321	Posted - 2012.12.13 20:27:00 - [8] - Quote so we can expect the build next week? sweet
Cyn Bruin Imperfects Negative-Feedback 651	Posted - 2012.12.13 20:28:00 - [9] - Quote Ima Leet wrote: so we can expect the build next week? sweet You think you'll be done with FC3 by then Leet and actually come play some.
ZeHealingHurts HurtingHeals Seituoda Taskforce Command Caldari State 108	Posted - 2012.12.13 21:25:00 - [10] - Quote What's is this thing that has conveniently fallen into my hand? Is this a...like? Well, I guess I should just drop this off here, certainly not because of any information that was brought to my attention that I am TOTALLY thankful for. Nope, I definitely wouldn't do that.

Ima Leet Imperfects Negative-Feedback 321	Posted - 2012.12.13 22:53:00 - [11] - Quote Cyn Bruin wrote: Ima Leet wrote: so we can expect the build next week? sweet You think you'll be done with FC3 by then Leet and actually come play some. lol yea its beat now. i'm not playing a lot, i want the new build lol
EARL-HARDWOOD Bragian Order Amarr Empire 1	Posted - 2012.12.13 23:42:00 - [12] - Quote nice baby sounds like something i can get stuck in to. a real man NEEDS some thing new to dip in to now and then you feel me
Stinker Butt Kang Lo Directorate Gallente Federation 103	Posted - 2012.12.14 02:08:00 - [13] - Quote I didn't know developers had to go through so many hoops. Sounds like it's time for google to make a console to really open things up. :)


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