{"id":3005705,"date":"2012-06-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2012-06-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2012-06-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2012-06-05T00:00:00","slug":"sony-computer-entertainment-announces-htc-as-part-of-the-playstationcertified-license-program-playstationsuite-renamed-playstationmobile","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2012\/sony-computer-entertainment-announces-htc-as-part-of-the-playstationcertified-license-program-playstationsuite-renamed-playstationmobile\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Computer Entertainment Announces\nHTC as Part of the PlayStation\u2122Certified License Program\n\nPlayStation\u00aeSuite Renamed \u201cPlayStation\u00aeMobile\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"container-789bfd3439\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 \">\n<div class=\"container responsivegrid aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0\">\n<div id=\"container-430c32cd7b\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 \">\n<div class=\"embed aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12\">\n<div id=\"embed-a0e0023148\" class=\"cmp-embed\">\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p><strong>Tokyo, June 5, 2012<\/strong>\u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced HTC Corporation (HTC) will join the PlayStation\u2122Certified license program*1.  By collaborating with HTC, a global designer of smartphones and the world\u2019s first company to launch Android-powered devices, SCE aims to deliver the PlayStation\u00ae experience to even more users around the world.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>\u201cHTC is focused on delivering innovative mobile experiences for people everywhere and SCE\u2019s immersive world of gaming will bring compelling entertainment to HTC One customers across the globe,\u201d said Kouji Kodera, Chief Product Officer, HTC Corporation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>In addition to third party developers and publishers as well as a wide range of content developers who have agreed to develop content for PlayStation\u00aeSuite, SCE Worldwide Studios is developing attractive games.  SCE is positioned to proliferate the world of PlayStation across mobile devices with the progress of content development and the expansion of PlayStation Certified devices. In conjunction with this development, SCE will rename PlayStation Suite to PlayStation\u00aeMobile, and position it as a new platform. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>SCE will further accelerate the expansion of PlayStation Certified devices and continue to collaborate with content developers to drive the delivery of compelling entertainment experiences through PlayStation Mobile.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<h3>About PlayStation\u00aeMobile<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<hr size=\"1\" noshade=\"noshade\">\n<p class=\"alignCenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/psm_logo.jpg\" alt=\"PlayStation Mobile logo\" width=\"312\" height=\"70\"><\/p>\n<p>PlayStation\u00aeMobile marries fun, engaging PlayStation-style gaming with the convenience of PlayStation\u2122Certified mobile devices and offers mobile users a superlative store navigation and purchase experience. It allows a wide range of developers to produce PlayStation-like game experiences in an easy, time-efficient development environment.  PlayStation Mobile content is also compatible with PlayStation\u00aeVita.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr size=\"1\" noshade=\"noshade\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/en\/corporate\/release\/pdf\/psm_list_E.pdf\">List of Third Party Game Developers and Publishers (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"notesList\">\n<li><span>*1<\/span>The license program to expand PlayStation Mobile, dedicated for portable hardware manufacturers. SCE will not only license logos but also provide necessary development support. As of June 5, 2012, the line-up of PlayStation\u2122Certified devices include the HTC One series of smartphones, HTC One\u2122 X, HTC One\u2122 S, and HTC One\u2122 V. Content developed with official version of  PlayStation\u00aeMobile SDK will be available on those devices later this year, also Xperia\u2122 arc, Xperia\u2122 acro, Xperia\u2122 PLAY, Xperia\u2122 acro HD, Xperia\u2122 S, Xperia\u2122 ion, Xperia\u2122 acro S from Sony Mobile Communications AB, and &#8220;Sony Tablet&#8221; S and &#8220;Sony Tablet&#8221; P from Sony Corporation. Model name may vary by region. Sales model may vary by area.. Software Development Kit is a set of development tools and software libraries. Developers are able to obtain this SDK by signing a license agreement with SCE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- ====  ==== --><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<h4>About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/h4>\n<p class=\"small\">Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develop and markets the PlayStation\u00ae2 (PS2\u00ae) computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) handheld   entertainment system, the PlayStation\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) computer entertainment system and the PlayStation\u00aeVita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system.  SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since they launched PlayStation in 1994. PS2\u00ae further enhances the PlayStation 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 an advanced 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.  SCEI also delivers the PlayStation\u00ae experience to open operating systems through  PlayStation\u00aeSuite, a cross platform and cross device initiative.  Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, SCEI, along with its affiliated companies, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC., and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and its division companies, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan and Sony Computer Entertainment Asia develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p class=\"alignCenter\">###<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p><span class=\"small\">PlayStation, PS3, PS2 and PSP are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  Xperia is a trademark or a registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB. &#8220;Sony Tablet&#8221; is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 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