Comments on: PlayStation Store Update – 9th July 2009

By: Mike Kebby

Mike Kebby — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:31:24 +0000

The problem is that we can’t force the publishers to release content in every one of our stores/locales, and I know that people will always point to our competitor’s global store, however because we have a different online model (one that does not charge the consumer) we will sometimes see discrepancies in content being available in certain regions.

I certainly appreciate that you, our consumers, will feel frustrated at times when content is not always available, and we will endeavour as much as possible to ensure this does not happen too frequently.

As for your concern about the store updates on the blog, they (and myself) are going nowhere, you can’t get rid of me that easily

By: Mike Kebby

Mike Kebby — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:57:25 +0000

Okay some Puzzle Quest clarification for you. Puzzle Quest Challenge of the Warlords and Galactrix, are both available as PS3 versions on the Irish store. However, the PSP version of Challenge of the Warlords was not released in Ireland.

By: Locke_Tribal

Locke_Tribal — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:45:32 +0000

Cheers for the response Mike. However, it does leave me concerned about the future of this blog (and your participation in it).

Nobody can expect you to issue individual listings for each PAL territory, but if games are only going to be released on certain stores and not others then I can see a heck of a lot more complaints appearing. I mean, look at the anger in here about the disparity between the PAL and US stores.

I know already that your response will be to take up the issue with the publishers, but I just think this sets a worrying precedent for future updates.

By: Mike Kebby

Mike Kebby — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:32:30 +0000

Championship Manager 2006 was not submitted for release in the Irish store I’m afraid, however Puzzle Quest should be showing in your store – we’re looking into that now.

By: Locke_Tribal

Locke_Tribal — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:45:28 +0000

Mike, any chance of finding out anything about my previous issues? Games not appearing on the Irish PSP store – CM 2006 and Puzzle Quest. I’d really appreciate a response.

By: Mike Kebby

Mike Kebby — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:17:06 +0000

Don’t worry, I report the feedback back to those who need to know

Anything I can deal with directly, and try to do from my end I certainly will, anything else gets raised to the appropriate channels.

By: KnizzleHizzle

KnizzleHizzle — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:43:07 +0000

It’s our job as consumers to make Mike aware of what we find frustrating. I’m not saying it’s his fault or anything, but it IS his job to take the heat. Some day, when Sony execs aren’t too busy finding excuses to why they still have job there, they might actually listen and make a better release policy. The fact that Europe has to wait I don’t know how long for almost EVERYTHING is Sony and ONLY Sony’s fault. The could easily DEMAND worldwide release, and they could do even easier on their OWN games. Anyway, good job Mike, I think you’re really doing a good job of answering people and blogging. Know that I don’t blame you, I just find nowhere else the vent my frustration about my PS3 woes

I hope that when and if the higher.ups ask you what the general feel is you also tell them about our frustration when regional releases!

Puuhhhleeze release bomberman!!!

By: Locke_Tribal

Locke_Tribal — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:46:17 +0000

Can anyone confirm my suspicion that Championship Manager 2006 is not actually up on the Irish store? I’ve searched high and low for it and can’t find it. Am I gonna have to set up a UK account to get games now?

By: Bovrillor

Bovrillor — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:29:54 +0000

I don’t think anyone can blame Mike for anything, he’s just working hard to bring us info

While it may be annoying, moaning is often the only way to get things done. Apathy isn’t going to improve the store is it?

Sure things might be great for PS3 owners, but EU PSP owners are getting pretty abysmal service compared to the US…

By: ezzonz13

ezzonz13 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:00:32 +0000

Maybe it’s a late question but do you know any release date for the Vidzone to come to my ps store here in sweden??? my friends over in UK already got it and that’s SCEE too.. please ?