Quote:It has been confirmed that Xfire will be providing the online network service for the PS3 and now we have info on one of the networks's new components; online tournaments.
Mike Cassidy, CEO of Xfire stated, "We'll bring professional console teams and let anyone who wants to play with them to do so using Xfire technology. The same thing that you see on the PC, you'll see on the PS3...With our Play With events we think of it as everyone wins, because it's a way for anyone in the world to play with some of the top, professional gamers..."
"It's like playing a hole of golf with Tiger Woods. That's what it's like for gamers, they get to play for five or ten minutes with some of the best gamers in the world. We've had over 100,000 people do these online events," he added.
So far six developers have partnered with Xfire to use the system in there games and those studios include; EA, Activision, VU Games, Ubisoft, 2K Games and Lucas Arts.
From the sounds of it, Xfire and Sony seem to be brewing a very intresting and innovative online network that might give Xbox Live a run for its money.
sounds pretty cool. here is a bit about Xfire if anyone missed it
Quote:Sony and Xfire have confirmed their partnership today, announcing that the PS3 will be using a new cross-platform middleware, developed by Xfire; it will allow users to communicate from PS3 to PC.
The gaming service will include voice/video chat, online rankings, match making, ect.
John Smedley, president of Sony Online Entertainment stated, "Many of our PC game players already use Xfire to find and play with their friends online. By integrating Xfire features into our games we are able to strengthen our online community, making it even easier for our players to remain connected, whether they're on a PC or a PlayStation 3."
Mike Cassidy, CEO of Xfire added, "The opportunity to work with the PlayStation 3 is tremendous...Many Xfire gamers and game publishers have been asking us about a version of Xfire for console play for some time now. Working with SOE on one of their highly anticipated PlayStation 3 launch titles is a very exciting beginning for Xfire's new console game product."
The first PS3 title confirmed to ship with Xfire's new cross-platform network will be first party game Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom. Check in with PS3Land.com as more info on the online service is available.
