{"id":3005762,"date":"2013-12-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-12-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2013-12-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-12-11T00:00:00","slug":"gamers-embrace-live-broadcasting-on-playstation-4-ps4-with-nearly-800000-gameplay-broadcasts-and-more-than-71-million-spectate-sessions","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sie-stag.altis.cloud\/en\/press-releases\/2013\/gamers-embrace-live-broadcasting-on-playstation-4-ps4-with-nearly-800000-gameplay-broadcasts-and-more-than-71-million-spectate-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Gamers Embrace Live Broadcasting on PlayStation \u00ae4 (PS4\u2122)\nwith Nearly 800,000 Gameplay Broadcasts and More than \n7.1 Million Spectate Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SAN MATEO\/LONDON, DEC. 10, 2013 –<\/strong>Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) today announced that hundreds of thousands of PlayStation \u00ae4 (PS4\u2122) owners have embraced the integrated streaming capabilities of the PS4 computer entertainment system. There have been nearly 800,000 gameplay broadcasts and more than 7.1 million spectate sessions via video streaming platforms, Twitch and Ustream, totaling more than 20 million minutes of live gameplay streamed from PS4\u2122 systems.*1 <\/p>\n

Ten percent of all content on Twitch has come from PS4 systems since the November 15 launch in the U.S. and Canada and the November 29 launch in Europe, Australasia and Latin America, based on average minutes broadcast.*2 Ustream is reporting an average of 31 minutes of streaming per broadcaster.*3 A few of the top games broadcasted are Battlefield 4\u2122 from Electronic Arts Inc., Killzone\u2122 Shadow Fall from Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS), and Call of Duty \u00ae: Ghosts from Activision. <\/p>\n

\u201cPlayStation 4 is specifically designed so people can share their gaming experiences and interest in streaming live gameplay has surpassed our wildest expectations,\u201d said Shuhei Yoshida, President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios. \u201cWe\u2019re very excited to see gamers embrace live streaming from their PS4 system and we look forward to seeing how PlayStation gamers advance social gaming in the coming years.\u201d <\/p>\n

Following the most successful launch in PlayStation \u00ae history with more than 2.1 million estimated PS4 units sold globally, many PS4 owners are exploring and utilizing the system\u2019s streaming features, which are available for free, to share their gaming triumphs, connect with friends and form new communities. Broadcasting and other social features can be easily accessed through the dedicated \u201cSHARE\u201d button on the DUALSHOCK \u00ae4 Wireless Controller, which has been a hit with fans who have pressed it and accessed the Share Menu more than 10.9 million times*4.<\/p>\n

The PS4 system in 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n

The PS4 system\u2019s social capabilities will expand in 2014 as the PS4 games portfolio expands with games like the highly anticipated inFAMOUS\u2122: Second Son and MLB 2014: The Show from SCE WWS, as well as brand new franchises including Destiny\u2122 from Activision, Watch_Dogs\u2122 from Ubisoft Entertainment, and The Order 1886TM,and DriveClub\u2122 from SCE WWS. All of these titles showcase the power of the PS4 system with breathtaking graphics and breakthrough gameplay experiences. <\/p>\n


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About Sony Computer Entertainment America:<\/h4>\n

Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) has revolutionized home entertainment since the first PlayStation \u00ae console launched in 1995 in the United States, followed by the PlayStation \u00ae2 computer entertainment system launch in 2000. SCEA continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with the PSP \u00ae (PlayStation \u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation \u00ae3 (PS3\u2122) computer entertainment system, PSN\u2120, PlayStation \u00aeVita (PS Vita) handheld entertainment system, and the recently launched PlayStation \u00ae4 (PS4\u2122) computer entertainment system. SCEA also launched PlayStation \u00aeMobile, a cross device mobile platform using Android-based PlayStation \u00ae certified devices in October 2012. Recognized as an undisputed industry leader, SCEA markets the PlayStation \u00ae family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for PSP, PS3, PS Vita, and PS4 systems in North and South America. Based in San Mateo, California, SCEA serves as headquarters for all North and South American operations. <\/p>\n

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About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe:<\/h4>\n

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PSP\u2122 (PlayStation \u00aePortable) handheld entertainment system, PlayStation \u00ae3 (PS3 \u00ae) computer entertainment system,  PlayStation \u00aeVita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system,  and PSN software and hardware in 109 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. SCEE has revolutionised home entertainment since they launched PlayStation \u00ae in 1994. PlayStation \u00ae2 further enhances the PlayStation \u00ae legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP \u00ae is a handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games with high-quality full-motion video and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 \u00ae is a computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context. SCEE also delivers the PlayStation \u00ae experience to open operating systems through PlayStation \u00aeMobile, a cross device platform. SCEE also develops, publishes, markets and distributes entertainment software for these formats, and manages the third party licensing programs for the formats in these territories.
\n More information about PlayStation \u00ae products can be found at www.playstation.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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