Team 17: UMD never really got going

MCV Staff 3rd June 2009 Publishing

Team 17 Studio Head Martyn Brown has praised Sony’s newest PSP console, adding that the platform holder has made a wise move in embracing digital distribution.

Brown, however, did not offer the same level of praise for Sony’s UMD format.

I think it’s fair to say that the UMD as a media format never really got going,” he said, and I think it’s clever for Sony to embrace digital distribution.”

There’s a lot more on Developmag.com.

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