Sega's presumably accidental publication of a confidential talk with PlayStation maker Sony did more than just leak word of
downloadable PS2 games for PS3--it provides a rare glimpse into the workings of the industry and the deals that determine exclusivity, what controller is in a commercial, and whose game will be displayed where at E3.
The document, which inexplicably appeared recently on Sega's Media FTP, covers a number of topics, such as Sega asking Sony for a list of "Sega IP that would work well with the motion controller"--an "easy way to differentiate the PS3 SKU."
Interoperability between PlayStation 3 and PSP games was a major focus--"think of features that would make users want to buy both PS3 and PSP SKUs," wrote Sega. In fact, "SCEA would be really interested in having [Sega] at their booth next E3" should Gearbox's upcoming Aliens: Colonial Marines somehow support such functionality.
The discussion even ventured into marketing, with Sony offering Sega cash should it "show PS3 controller on TV ads" and possibly "helping on ... Read more