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Sony announced its three year $20 Million investment plan to support development of PlayStation Network exclusive titles and a Pub Fund program aimed at independent developers.<\/p>\n

Here’s what Sony had to say: <\/p>\n

\n“PlayStation Network is poised to deliver an enviable line-up of exclusive and imaginative games this year, with highly anticipated first-party titles like thatgamecompany’s Journey and PixelJunk Sidescroller,” <\/p>\n

“We’re doubling down on PlayStation Network software, and under this additional investment over the next three years, we anticipate a steady flow of high-quality titles that can’t be found anywhere else.” <\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Four announced games that are part of the investment so far are Eufloria, Okabu, PayDay: The Heist, and Papo & Yo. <\/p>\n

Pub Fund was first announced at the Game Developers Conference in 2009, the program give funds to independent game developers to make exclusives for PSN.<\/p>\n

Follow @Shockya<\/a> on Twitter for the latest gaming news and trailers.<\/p>\n

By Brent Butler<\/p>\n

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