Sony Computer Entertainment To Offer Official Version Of "Unity For Playstation®Mobile" Starting Today

"Unity for PSM" Allows a Broader Range of Developers to Create Dedicated Content For PlayStation®Vita

News provided by

Jun 20, 2014, 02:00 ET

TOKYO, June 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today announced that the official version of "Unity for PlayStation®Mobile" (Unity for PSM) will be available starting today.

"Unity for PSM" is a fully integrated solution of "Unity" from Unity Technologies, and is optimized for the creation of PSM content for PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) and PlayStation®TV (PS TV)^*1. The official version of "Unity for PSM" removes the need for extensive re-coding, allowing developers to easily port their games created for iPhone, iPad, and Android™ based devices to launch on PSM. This opens up the PS Vita platform to a broader range of mobile developers and will help fuel the expansion of the gaming lineup for both the PS Vita and PS TV systems.

Additionally, "Unity for PSM" makes it easier for developers to create games that incorporate unique features of the PS Vita system, such as its dual analog sticks and the rear touchpad.

The "PSM Developer Program," which is aimed at providing support to developers creating dedicated content for PSM, has expanded to a total of 32 countries and regions. This program allows developers to distribute their content easily through PlayStation®Store to PSM users worldwide.

Please refer to the below website for detailed information on this program: https://psm.playstation.net/portal/

SCE will continue to collaborate with content developers to deliver compelling entertainment experiences only available on PlayStation® through PSM.

*1 "PlayStation®Vita TV" is supported in Japan and other Asian regions, instead of PS TV.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes, develops and markets the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the PlayStation®3 (PS3®) computer entertainment system and the PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system. SCEI has revolutionized home entertainment since they launched PlayStation in 1994. PlayStation®2 further enhanced the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP® broadens the entertainment experiences into the portable arena. PS3® is an advanced computer system, incorporating the powerful Cell Broadband Engine and RSX processors. PSN^SM, that includes PlayStation®Store, delivers unparalleled online gaming experience to PlayStation users. PS Vita is an ultimate portable entertainment system that offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity. SCEI also delivers the PlayStation® experience to open operating systems through PlayStation®Mobile, a cross device platform. PlayStation®4, available this holiday season, is the next generation computer entertainment system that redefines rich and immersive gameplay with powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization and deeply integrated social capabilities. 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 Asia develops, publishes, markets and distributes hardware and software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.

"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark or registered trademark of Google.Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020701/SFM066LOGO

SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.