Following its announcement that Devcom, the developer event that runs prior to Gamescom, would be digital event this year, the organisers have followed up with details of they hope to “deliver an unforgettable experience online instead of on-site.” The result will consist not just of the event itself but a …
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Only explanantion is a single vague statement about how it will "provide an additional layer of security for players."
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"If our studios are managing the production of these games and working with an external developer, it will still come out under the PlayStation Studios brand"
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