Sony prepares closed-doors industry event ahead of PS4 reveal

Sony Computer Entertainment America is sending out invites to selected industry partners for a closed-doors event in February.

'Destination PlayStation' is an annual conference hosted by PlayStation's US arm for third-party publishers and a number of retailers. In an invite notice, the two-day event is said to provide a "first look at amazing new releases from SCEA".

"Third-party publishers will be on-hand to discuss their plans for 2013," Sony added.

Set just a few weeks before the annual E3 showcase - where Sony is reportedly set to reveal its PlayStation 4 system - the Destination PlayStation event could provide some initial details for industry partners on the next-gen console.

Sony needs industry relationships to be as strong as ever as it prepares to launch a new system.

While the event will primarily focus on PS3 and Vita titles, the PlayStation 4 is likely to be discussed either formally or informally. It is rumoured, though not confirmed, that Microsoft may reveal its next generation Xbox before E3 - a strategy it adopted with the Xbox 360.

Sony recently turned heads after winning a patent that would eliminate pre-owned games saleson next-gen systems.