ForwardWorks to bring PlayStation games to Android, iOS

Sony has announced the formation of ForwardWorks. Its purpose is to make apps for smartphones based on PlayStation games and characters. "ForwardWorks will leverage the intellectual property of the numerous PlayStation dedicated software titles and its gaming characters as well as the knowledge and know-how of gaming development expertise which was acquired over the years with PlayStation business to provide gaming application optimised for smart devices including smartphones to users in Japan and Asia.

The company will aim to deliver users with opportunity to casually enjoy full-fledged game titles in the new filed of the smart device market," a press release from the company reads.