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66-523: Development of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale began in 2009 under the working title of Title Fight . The game's existence was leaked prior to its official announcement in April 2012, along with a significant number of its playable characters. PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale was one of the first games to be included in Sony's cross-buy program, allowing those who purchased the game for PlayStation 3 to receive

132-632: A 74 score for the PlayStation 3 version and a 75 score for the PlayStation Vita version on Metacritic . Video game talk show Good Game ' s two presenters both gave the game a 6 out of 10. While the game's combat mechanics were praised, criticism was drawn towards the "flawed" Super Moves mechanic, saying, "In most fighting games each attack you do is chipping away your opponent's health bar. Or in Smash Bros. it's adding to their damage counter, and

198-434: A character will unlock bonuses such as in-game costumes, victory animations, and profile icons. Prior to the shutdown of its online multiplayer servers, the game featured cross-platform play between the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita versions. Rumors begin circulating that an unknown entity is seeking the strongest warriors in all worlds, gathering many powerful opponents to prove itself superior. Heroes and villains from

264-623: A designer on the UFC series, the Backyard Wrestling franchise, and X-Men: Next Dimension , assumed the role of game director after joining SuperBot. In early 2011, it was discovered that the independent studio based in California, SuperBot Entertainment, was working on an un-announced "combat heavy" multiplayer title for the PlayStation 3. In November 2011, images of the game (then codenamed as Title Fight ) popped up online, showing Sweet Tooth from

330-557: A digital collectible statue in Sony's "PlayStation Stars" loyalty program. In 1995, when preparing for the unveiling of the PlayStation console to North American audiences during that year's Electronic Entertainment Expo , or "E3", regional branches of Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) came into conflict with the Japanese branch over how the console was going to be marketed. Market research had shown their consumers had reacted negatively to

396-475: A fighting game. PaRappa character designer Rodney Greenblat was happy to see PaRappa return to video games, but wasn't happy to see him in a violent game. "I'm very happy that PaRappa is making a bit of a comeback, but not so happy about him being in a weapon filled battle game. Actually the Battle Royal game is fun, and I have to do what I can to get Parappa back in the game scene. My hope is that Sony realizes

462-478: A final boss for the game, several concepts were considered, including the Helghan Army from the franchise Killzone . However upon consideration they decided rather than having a single intellectual property serve as they game's antagonist, "we wanted the final challenge to be against the entire PlayStation brand itself". Describing Polygon Man as "the ultimate manifestation of PlayStation", they felt he represented

528-473: A free copy of the PlayStation Vita port. The game received mixed reviews. Critics praised the game's multiplayer components and gameplay mechanics, but the game was criticized for its lack of content and presentation. PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale is a platform fighter , similar to the style of Nintendo 's Super Smash Bros. series. Up to four players can battle each other using characters from various Sony franchises such as God of War , PaRappa

594-588: A license to a specific piece of software are able to use the versions of the software for different device classes at no additional charge. The term is associated mainly with digital distribution in video games , where cross-buy can span between a video game console and handheld game console , or between a console and a personal computer . Sony Interactive Entertainment introduced cross-buy on PlayStation gaming platforms in August 2012: users who purchased select PlayStation 3 titles would be able to obtain ports for

660-569: A limited roster of characters and stages, and were used to test server loads, matchmaking, and cross-platform play between PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. In late July, files found in one of the multiplayer beta versions of the game pointed to an array of unannounced characters and stages, including levels set in the worlds of Resistance , Uncharted 3 , PaRappa the Rapper , LittleBigPlanet , Killzone , LocoRoco , BioShock Infinite and more. An array of character names were also uncovered inside

726-400: A longtime fan ... I know it’ll be hard for some skeptics to believe, but PlayStation All-Stars is its own game, and it even happens to do some things better than what inspired it." GameSpot gave the game a 6.5/10, commenting "There are better, more fluid games out there for the serious fighter, and there are more accessible ones for those interested in a bit of silliness. In attempting to mix

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792-458: A million copies of the game had been sold by June 12, 2013, though he conceded that, at the time, this was not enough to justify a sequel or developing further DLC for the game. He stated that while he was personally happy with the cross-over implementation of the characters and worlds, he saw more potential for it to come together using different gameplay mechanics. In August 2013, a free-to-play minigame collection, PlayStation All-Stars Island ,

858-455: A new stage, "Graveyard", based on MediEvil and The Unfinished Swan . A voucher to download Zeus and Isaac Clarke was included with all new copies of God of War: Ascension . Shortly after E3 2013 , Shuhei Yoshida of SCE Worldwide Studios commented on future DLC releases, mentioning the game's sale of 1 million units but claiming "it was not enough to have the momentum in terms of a business standpoint to continue to add characters or do

924-404: A power meter at the bottom of the screen. Players can also find orbs scattered across the stage during the match, or can perform throw attacks to remove AP orbs from their opponents. Earning enough power allows players to use one of three levels of special attacks named "Super Moves" which can be used to defeat opponents and earn points. Level 1 super moves have the lowest AP cost but typically cover

990-456: A quip related to the game. Meanwhile, at the event itself, press kits , billboards and booth signage featured the character with a speech balloon stating in Japanese "ハマリ度MAX" ( lit.   ' Addictive to the MAX ' ). However, Ken Kutaragi , global head of the PlayStation brand, reacted particularly harshly to seeing the character for the first time at E3. He was particularly critical of

1056-499: A second time; however, the decision to support cross-buy lies with the game developers. This video game terminology -related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Polygon Man Polygon Man was an early marketing character for Sony 's PlayStation in North America . Created in 1995 by advertising company Chiat/Day and then-Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) president Steve Race,

1122-542: A sequel". Both Abe from the Oddworld series and Dart from The Legend of Dragoon were planned for release as downloadable characters, along with a stage based on Gravity Rush and Journey ; however, due to low sales of previous content, development on this content was cancelled. On August 4, 2013 Santa Monica Studios confirmed that there would be no more DLC characters or stages, but said that they planned on releasing four outfits formerly exclusive to those who pre-ordered

1188-697: A short range and can only hit one character; in contrast, Level 3 supers require significant amounts of AP but have an extended duration time and can potentially defeat multiple opponents before they expire. Battles take place in one of fifteen different battle arenas, with many featuring elements and stage hazards that can damage characters and cause them to lose AP. Each stage is based on a combination of two games, such as "Sandover Village" (based on Jak and Daxter and Hot Shots Golf ), "Dreamscape" (based on LittleBigPlanet and Buzz! ), "Stowaways" (based on Uncharted and BioShock Infinite ), and "Hades" (based on God of War and Patapon ). As time passes,

1254-500: A similar statement, calling the character "a sloppy jumble of spikes whose aim was apparently to depict the system as a home for ugly 3D character models." Jeremy Parish, in an article for Electronic Gaming Monthly , felt that Sony "mercifully came to their senses" by ditching the character prior to the PlayStation's North American release, and further stated "Farewell Polygon Man. We'd miss you, except you sucked." Sebastian Moss and Dan Oravasaari of PlayStation Lifestyle both bemoaned

1320-641: A stage's second representation takes hold, usually introducing an additional hazard into the level. During gameplay, item pick-ups will spawn on the battlefield, such as the Hedgehog Grenade from Resistance , the Gravity Shield from Wipeout , Baumusu's Axe from Rise of the Kasai , and Razor Claws from Ratchet & Clank . These items can be used to augment a player or attack an opponent, causing them to lose AP. Both stage hazards and items can be disabled in

1386-622: A target age for their market of 17, with younger consumers wanting to be that age while older consumers wanted to feel that age again. The American branch sought to aim their advertising at that audience, and created the characters of "Polygon Man" to this end. Influenced by Sega 's successful anarchic "Pirate TV" campaign in the United Kingdom, Polygon Man's appearance was a floating, purple disembodied head with glowing yellow pupils in black eye sockets and spikes protruding from his scalp. In an interview with Electronic Gaming Monthly , Race stated

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1452-417: Is credited as Polygon Man in the game's credits sequence. In 2022, a digital statue of Polygon Man was included in a series of "digital collectibles" as part of Sony's "PlayStation Stars" loyalty program. The collectible was obtainable by partaking in one of the program's campaigns, and afterward could be displayed on one's profile in the related smartphone app. In the 2024 video game Astro Bot , one of

1518-605: Is primarily used on first-party titles, but Resident Evil 7: Biohazard became the first third-party title to support Play Anywhere. Meta Quest, formerly Oculus has a similar concept of cross-buy for Virtual Reality (VR) experiences bought on the Oculus PC VR platform for the Rift and Rift S headsets. PC VR Experiences which have subsequently appeared for the mobile virtual reality headsets Quest and Quest 2 can be made available to Quest/Quest 2 consumers without having to be bought

1584-463: The Twisted Metal series and Kratos from God of War . It was claimed the game features a number of Sony mascots such as Parappa the Rapper, Sly Cooper, Nathan Drake ( Uncharted ), Colonel Mael Radec ( Killzone ) and Fat Princess. Arenas include a Sandover Village stage (from Jak & Daxter ), a Hot Shots Golf stage, a LittleBigPlanet stage and a Buzz! trivia mini-game. SuperBot Entertainment

1650-555: The final boss of the 2012 fighting game PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale , with sources such as PlayStation LifeStyle feeling he was a poor fit for the title and too similar to Smash Bros. character Master Hand , while others such as Edge appreciated the humor brought by the character and the acknowledgement of the schism between the North American and Japanese branches of Sony Computer Entertainment. He has since appeared in other titles and promotions, such as in 2022 for

1716-435: The PlayStation 3 exclusive would be announced at E3 the following June. Shortly after this, Sony registered the domain for www.playstationallstarsbattleroyale.com, alongside the shorter www.playstationallstars.com. On April 23, 2012, a tweet by the newly formed SuperBot Entertainment Twitter page said: "Boot sequence initiated." At the same time, GTTV promised to reveal a major new PlayStation exclusive on April 26. The game

1782-713: The PlayStation 3 version received a voucher for a free copy of the PlayStation Vita version. On May 1, 2012, Sony announced the PlayStation Store Royale Contenders Sale ;– a PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale sale to celebrate the announcement of the game. The sale included discounts on titles such as God of War Collection , God of War: Origins Collection , Killzone 3 Multiplayer , and The Sly Collection . The sale began on May 2 and ran for one week. At Gamescom 2012, Sony Computer Entertainment announced their new cross-buy program, in which players who purchased new PlayStation 3 copies of

1848-426: The PlayStation brand. Race stated on the matter "There was a large disagreement. [...] the Japanese thought it got in the way of the Sony brand. The Sony brand stands on its own—it never uses a character or celebrity endorsement, so culturally I didn't get that." Due to the Japanese branch having the final vote on the matter, the character was shelved and temporarily replaced with Sofia from Battle Arena Toshinden in

1914-585: The PlayStation name and wanted to use "PSX", a contraction of the console's codename. Concerns were raised to SCE president Teruhisa Tokunaka, who dismissed them, noting a similar initial reaction to the Sony Walkman . However, at the American branch (SCEA), president Steve Race was still concerned, and felt the console would need an "edgy feel" to sell it to North American audiences. Chiat/Day , SCEA's advertising agency had conducted consumer research and identified

1980-456: The PlayStation's limited budget being used on an alternative brand, but also the presentation of the character itself, which used flat shading instead of the Gouraud shading the PlayStation utilized. SCE had intended minimalist branding for the console, and according to Chris Deering, former head of PlayStation Europe, they interpreted the advertising campaign as the American branch fighting against

2046-402: The Rapper , Infamous , and Sly Cooper , as well as third-party franchises like BioShock . Battles take place on a 2D plane, with players able to freely move around a stage to approach or escape their opponents. Different attacks are performed by pressing one of three attack buttons in combination with a directional input. Players damage their opponents to receive "AP" orbs that build up

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2112-630: The UK and Ireland, and January 31, 2013 in Japan. Players who pre-ordered the game received a voucher for a downloadable content pack, which included an exclusive set of costumes for all of the game's playable characters. With the exception of the third-party characters, these costumes were later released as premium DLC on the PSN store; the third-party costumes were instead offered as free DLC several months after launch. As part of Sony's cross-buy initiative, players who purchased

2178-438: The beta build's development and that the leaked content did not fully reflect the content found within the final game. The last of the leaked characters were officially announced on August 31, 2012. On August 13, 2012, SuperBot Entertainment announced that the game had been delayed by one month from its original October 2012 release to November 2012. Chan Park claimed that the delay "will let us spend more time polishing and tuning

2244-422: The character "from a U.S. perspective was the kind of spokescharacter that was leading edge. He never was expected to be a central character like a Mario but rather to be a master gamer who was hip and rather edgy". Prior to E3, print advertisements were run featuring the character alongside full two page previews for games that would launch with the PlayStation, with a speech bubble above Polygon Man's head making

2310-464: The character was meant to be an "edgy" spokesperson for the console and target audiences that they feared would be put off by the PlayStation name. Appearing in print advertisements and heavily at the 1995 Electronic Entertainment Expo , global head of the PlayStation brand Ken Kutaragi reacted negatively to the character, feeling it not only misrepresented the PlayStation's abilities but also that funds had been used on an alternative brand. The character

2376-437: The characters called Forgotten Mascot is modeled after Polygon Man. As a mascot, Polygon Man was poorly received, with PlayStation Magazine commenting that "a lot of consumers found him way too creepy." They elaborated further in a later issue, with Randy Nelson calling the campaign one of PlayStation's biggest blunders and adding "We'd bet there are still people at Sony Computer Entertainment that, to this day, still wonder

2442-631: The content. Additional costumes and minions are also available to purchase as DLC. After Sony Computer Entertainment ended its working agreement with Superbot Entertainment in January 2013, it was announced that forthcoming DLC would be handled by Santa Monica Studio. On February 27, 2013, Zeus from the God of War series and Isaac Clarke from the Dead Space series were revealed as the second set of downloadable characters. Zeus and Isaac were released on March 19, along with

2508-499: The demo's files, including DmC: Devil May Cry ' s Dante, Evil Cole from Infamous , Raiden from Metal Gear and others. A number of leaks uncovered the information, which started on Reddit. Resourceful users of the GameFAQs forums and NeoGAF each added more information, which also included a list of in-game items. SuperBot producer Chan Park later acknowledged the leak's legitimacy, though he noted that changes had been made since

2574-464: The first two weeks of their release, though the new stage was not. Killian also mentioned that Kat and Emmett, along with all future potential DLC characters, would be treated "just like the 20 launch characters," complete with single-player story modes, minions, trials, unlockable costumes, and more content. The DLC was released on February 12, 2013. Players are still able to access downloadable content stages in online ranked matches even if they do not own

2640-461: The game would be able to download the PlayStation Vita version at no additional cost. PlayStation All-Stars , along with Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time and Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault , were the first games announced for the program. The music track "Genesis" by Justice was featured in several pieces of promotional material following the game's announcement, while the game's opening uses

2706-510: The game's identity. Not all the reception was negative, with Game Players magazine stating that the campaign had "dominated" E3, and the staff saddened to see it stopped. The book The Golden Age of Video Games cited the ad campaign as a positive example of Sony's willingness to "address the teenage crowd" in a direct and aggressive manner, and the staff of Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine stated that while those who recalled Polygon Man "have few kind words to say about him", in light of

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2772-405: The game's multiplayer and fighting mechanics, but criticized its lack of content, still images in campaign mode and few cutscenes. The use of super moves as the only way to defeat a player had mixed reception. While some critics thought it lacked depth, others believed that filling up the meter to land a knock-out added strategy to an otherwise only decent fighting experience. The game currently holds

2838-546: The game's options menu. The game features a traditional single-player arcade mode, in which players must defeat several randomly-selected opponents, followed by a character-specific rival battle and, ultimately, a battle against the game's main antagonist and final boss , Polygon Man , the former mascot for the Sony PlayStation in North America. Multiplayer modes include time-based matches, where players compete to achieve

2904-612: The game, and it will give us a chance to incorporate some of the great feedback we're receiving from the current limited beta to ensure we are creating the best possible fighting game experience." Originally scheduled for a worldwide release in October 2012, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale was delayed and released on November 20, 2012 in North America, November 21, 2012 in Europe, November 22, 2012 in Australia and New Zealand, November 23, 2012 in

2970-529: The game, as well as skins for Zeus and Isaac. In September 2018, Sony notified players that the multiplayer servers for several of their PlayStation 3 titles, including PlayStation All-Stars , would be shut down the following month. Sales of the game's online pass were also halted in preparation for this change. The shutdown was later pushed back to January 31, 2019, at which point all of the game's online features were disabled. PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale received generally average reviews. Critics praised

3036-405: The golden true potential of Parappa and asks me to design some new games. I've learned a lot, and I think Parappa could be great again," said Greenblat. IGN gave the game an 8/10, declaring "It combines characters, environments and ideas into a tight package that’s worthy of consideration for anyone who owns a PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita and considers themselves a brand loyalist or simply

3102-459: The higher their damage the further your attacks knocked them, but in this game all you have is the super meter! Each attack adds fuel to it. But if you miss with your super, all the attacking you did for the last few minutes amounts to nothing. Essentially all your progress is erased". The selection of playable characters also drew criticism, as the hosts felt many of the characters were added due to their marketing appeal rather than appropriateness for

3168-470: The many worlds begin searching for this new threat, either seeking to protect their worlds or in pursuit of fortune. After crossing many worlds and defeating those they encounter along the way, the player character encounters the source of the challenge, Polygon Man , who attacks them. After Polygon Man is defeated, the victor absorbs his power and returns to their own world, where they decide how to use their newfound power. PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale

3234-428: The most kills within a time limit; stock-based matches, where players attempt to be the last one standing; and kill-limit matches, where players compete to be the first to reach a certain number of kills. The game also features a single-player challenge mode, in which players attempt to complete specific objectives. Completing matches and fulfilling objectives with a character will gain them experience points ; leveling up

3300-553: The next print advertisement. Additionally, previous advertisements were quickly re-run with the same text but Polygon Man removed. Race in an interview with GameFan stated afterward he sought other characters to serve as "spokepeople" for the PlayStation, even reaching out to Marvel Comics before he ultimately left SCEA. In 2012, Polygon Man resurfaced as the main antagonist and final boss of fighting game PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale . In an interview with IGN , game director Omar Kendall stated that while considering

3366-399: The other hand, felt that while those concerns were minor, the character reminded him too much of the character Master Hand from Nintendo 's Smash Bros. , a franchise he felt the game was trying to distance itself from. He further added that while Sony did not have a particular main flagship title, other characters from PlayStation-related titles would have made better choices and still fit

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3432-495: The portable PlayStation Vita console at no additional charge. The initiative was later extended to include PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 . Microsoft unveiled a similar scheme Xbox Play Anywhere in 2016, which is applicable to digital purchases of games on Microsoft Store across Windows 10 , Xbox One , and Xbox Series X/S attached to the same account. This also includes synchronization of content, such as saves and achievements between all platforms. This arrangement

3498-539: The reveal of Polygon Man as the antagonist of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale , with Moss in particular noting that the choice was baffling due to not only the North American exclusivity of the campaign, but also concerns that the reference would go over the heads of much of the game's target demographic. More importantly Moss emphasized that Sony themselves had rejected the character, adding "Polygon Man didn't represent [PlayStation graphics], and he shouldn't represent [ PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale ]." Oravasaari, on

3564-417: The roster. Once the opponent defeated, Polygon Man will revert to his original form and ram the stage at which point the player may damage him. Afterwards the process repeats, with the player fighting now two opponents, then three. After Polygon Man is damaged a third time he explodes and the player character absorbs the energy within him as the game ends. Though the character has spoken dialogue, no voice actor

3630-416: The rumor that they were making a "PlayStation 3 exclusive Smash Bros. rival", Sony declined to comment stating "we do not comment on rumor or speculation". In April 2012, the name PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale was revealed via a Sony survey that asked gamers what they thought of the name of the game, and the game itself, which was uncovered and published by PlayStation Lifestyle . The site claimed

3696-465: The same thing we do: What the hell were they thinking?" Nelson further stated the character "looked scary, displayed no emotion, and shouted meaningless phrases in Japanese. That's how you sell your totally unproven game system". Other outlets shared similar sentiments, with the staff of Edge magazine calling the ad campaign "tacky" and describing Polygon Man as "surely the antithesis of PlayStation's abilities". Kotaku ' s Carolyn Petit echoed

3762-468: The showings from Sony's competitors at E3 1995 they felt the company's advertising "seemed remarkably strong." Eurogamer ' s Simon Parkin praised the character's role as the villain and final boss of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale , and Edge called him "a wonderful symbol of the schisms that characterise both Sony's corporate structure and the game that has been designed to celebrate its output" and demonstrated welcome self-deprecating humor on

3828-561: The song " Finale " by Madeon . The game's advertising included a television commercial produced by the Robot Chicken creative team. On November 15, 2012, Seth Killian announced that the first downloadable content for PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale would arrive in the form of two new playable characters: Kat from Gravity Rush and Emmett Graves from Starhawk , along with a new stage, "Fearless", based on Heavenly Sword and WipEout . The characters were available for free during

3894-449: The system due to his grandiose statements in advertisements that came across not representing him as a villain but "the power and potential and what PlayStation represents", and further representing the game's events as happening within the "world" of the console itself. In game, Polygon Man will transform into a stage hazard seen previously in the game's stages and attack the arena, while the player must fight an AI-controlled opponent from

3960-548: The two, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale merely ends up being competent at both and the master of neither." On December 21, 2012, the game was nominated for IGN' s Best Overall Fighting Game and won the IGN People's Choice Award. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences awarded PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale with Fighting Game of the Year during the 16th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards . Shuhei Yoshida confirmed that over

4026-441: Was confirmed to feature cross-play with the PlayStation 3. In July 2012, it was announced that former Capcom community manager and Evolution Championship Series (Evo) co-founder Seth Killian had taken a role at and Santa Monica Studio , where he would assist PlayStation All-Stars developer Superbot Entertainment. Several public and private multiplayer betas were held between July and October 2012. The multiplayer betas featured

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4092-472: Was linked as developer of the game, who confirmed to be working on a "very amazing PS3 game" for Sony Computer Entertainment America. According to a job advert, SuperBot was after a senior combat designer with "a strong familiarity with fighting games and fighting game theory". Another job advert asked for a lead designer with "a strong familiarity with online mode and matchmaking design as they apply to console gaming". When Eurogamer contacted Sony to ask about

4158-467: Was officially revealed on the April 26, 2012 episode of GTTV as PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale . In May 2012, in an interview to Digital Trends , game director Omar Kendall was asked about the possibility of a PlayStation Vita version of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale , and he simply replied, "Maybe... stay tuned." A Vita version was announced at the E3 2012 , to be developed by Bluepoint Games , and

4224-404: Was originally going to be developed by Naughty Dog , who was in the middle of the development of The Last of Us . Publisher Sony Computer Entertainment therefore decided to form SuperBot Entertainment in 2009 specifically to work on the game. Game development began in 2009 with a creative team that included members from several Sony and former third party development teams. Omar Kendall, formerly

4290-430: Was quickly shelved, replaced with the character Sofia from Battle Arena Toshinden while SCEA considered other character options. Reception to Polygon Man was negative, with publications calling him "scary" and feeling it was a poor way to market the console to consumers. However, others voiced approval for the campaign and saw it as Sony attempting to reach teenage audiences through it. The character later appeared as

4356-489: Was released for iOS devices as a cross-promotion with Coke Zero . The game was later made available for Android platforms as well, but both platforms only saw a limited release in specific European territories. In February 2013, Sony Computer Entertainment cut ties with Superbot and the company was seeking a new publisher. Cross-buy Cross-buy is a feature of some digital distribution systems available across multiple device platforms, where users who purchase

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