The E-Distribution Initiative

News from Sony

The E-Distribution Initiative (EDI) will provide an alternative publishing opportunity for the direct download of games and other content to the user.

The EDI will be managed by Sony Computer Entertainment's development and studio organizations in North America, Europe, Japan and Asia (collectively known as SCE Worldwide Studios).

Partnerships resulting from EDI will allow the developers' downloadable games to be published for individual purchase or subscription over SCE's direct distribution methods.

The EDI will review potential partnership opportunities on a case-by-case basis with our studios in North America, Europe, Japan and Asia, and will be designed to promote innovation in downloadable games and to benefit both the developer and SCE.

Is this Sonys way of getting new amateur developers onto their systems ?