"A lot of new PS3 features to come," says Eric Lempel

by Jem Alexander { Jan 11th 2008 at 1:30PM }

In a recent interview with Next-Gen.biz, Eric Lempel - Director of PlayStation Network Operations - gives a few hints regarding the expansion of the PlayStation Network this year. A lot of the things he discusses specifically we've already heard about, but it's the stuff he doesn't say which intrigues us the most.

The interview includes mentions of an upcoming digital distribution method for providing PS3 owners with TV shows and films. Lempel also talks about some "very exciting programs planned to recognize our consumers gaming skills and loyalty in new ways that go well beyond a single score." Sounds good to us. This should arrive when Home finally launches. When is that? We haven't a clue, but Lempel says it's now coming along very nicely, as opposed to the disappointment it apparently was late last year.

We're looking forward to seeing more of these "features in different stages of development that users will be very excited about." 2008 should be an interesting year for the PlayStation Network.

Tags: Eric-Lempel, interview

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

GamerGuyX @ Jan 11th 2008 1:38PM

The only feature that matterss to me is the ability to decode DTS-HD Master Audio.

NaCHOburger @ Jan 11th 2008 1:40PM

2007 should of been what 2006 was. That being said I am extermely hyped to what is to come in 2008.

Dan @ Jan 11th 2008 1:54PM

they should hook up directly with ge's hulu.com
streaming full eps of tv shows. awesome.

Beano @ Jan 11th 2008 2:18PM

More promises... I would really like Sony to begin to deliver on their promises instead of keep pushing dates for LBP, Home, PSN games, in-game messaging, etc.

HAAS599 @ Jan 11th 2008 2:25PM

if the ps3 doesnt shine in 08 then it never will.

I got my shades ready

bs6268d @ Jan 11th 2008 2:46PM

prvt chat while playing a game

Fivespot @ Jan 11th 2008 3:02PM

Here, here to the DTS master audio decoding. I want that bad.

Ruben @ Jan 11th 2008 4:00PM

If home was a dissapointment last year and I loved it, I can't wait to see it now. GDC!

OTAM @ Jan 11th 2008 6:29PM

All we kept getting is promises and promises,but i've yet to see any of it. They need to start putting this stuff OUT instead of just telling us they're planning on it. You can't plan forever when you're getting beat out by all your competition. Stop pushing Home further away,stop pushing Little Big Planet,in the PS3's position this stuff needs to drop TODAY.