Sony's Playstation Home virtual world has undergone a few cosmetic changes since we last took a look at it. At the IMAGINA 08 event in Monaco, a session led by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe introduced the changes, which were largely the result of user feedback culled from the beta version.
Rather than entering the world via an enclosed lobby, the Playstation Home experience will now begin in a large outdoor space. Entrances to areas like the Theatre and Bowling Alley have been redesigned to be more easily spotted, and the Theatre's screening rooms have been moved closer together, as testers were complaining about the long walks (lazy gamers).
The talk also revealed the inclusion of balconies in players' in-game apartments, and a choice of around eight different apartment styles at launch. Swanky premium apartments will also be made available, though of course not without a cost. Playstation Home is scheduled to launch on the PS3 in Spring 2008.
Reader Comments (30)
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:17AM (Unverified) said
Wouldn't you need more than chess and a home theater for this to be exciting? I was thinking a bunch of casual online games... music stores... clubs... amusement park... etc...
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:20AM ThornedVenom said
Heh, I dunno how cool it's going to be or not, but I can't complain with free.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:47AM (Unverified) said
sounds cool,
by the way: is called spelled wrong (culled)
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by the way: is called spelled wrong (culled)
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 8:56AM (Unverified) said
"Playstation Home is scheduled to launch on the PS3 in Spring 2008."
LOL Are they joking?
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LOL Are they joking?
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 9:05AM baby sea tuna said
This'll be fun to try out, I guess, but I still can't seem to get excited about it. Maybe I will when I see how the trophy system works though, being the Achievement whore that I am...
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 9:48AM SheppyReturns said
Then don't install it. Period. This is an option and bonus, nothing less or more.
ARGHHH! LOGIC HURT TROLL BRAIN! BACK UNDER YOUR BRIDGE TO CHEW A GOAT!
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ARGHHH! LOGIC HURT TROLL BRAIN! BACK UNDER YOUR BRIDGE TO CHEW A GOAT!
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 9:50AM ReadingRambo said
You must be one of those "realplayer" people.
...buffering...
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...buffering...
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 10:07AM (Unverified) said
It looks like it'll be interesting. Hopefully there's enough content for it to be fun for more than showing off to your friends.
Trophies will be great... finally the #1 reason why most people buy multi-plats on 360 will be balanced out. Plus, it'll be nice for those of us who don't have 360s but still want to show off some :) Hopefully they'll have a web tie-in so you can still have this stuff visible outside Home.
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Trophies will be great... finally the #1 reason why most people buy multi-plats on 360 will be balanced out. Plus, it'll be nice for those of us who don't have 360s but still want to show off some :) Hopefully they'll have a web tie-in so you can still have this stuff visible outside Home.
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 10:35AM SoCoolCurt said
im going to co-sign on that one with you. the trophies should be the main point of this whole thing and should certainly help to balance out that Achievements/No Achievements debate that is so rampant now. ive never experienced Achievements so im eager to see what all the fuss is about. it should at least add another level of replay value to my games which can only be a good thing. id love to suck every bit of value out of my $60 investments.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 10:46AM SoCoolCurt said
im going to co-sign on that one with you. the trophies should be the main point of this whole thing and should certainly help to balance out that Achievements/No Achievements debate that is so rampant now. ive never experienced Achievements so im eager to see what all the fuss is about. it should at least add another level of replay value to my games which can only be a good thing. id love to suck every bit of value out of my $60 investments.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 11:29AM Vidikron said
@B1gC72
Even though I don't consider myself a "gamerscore whore", achievements are oddly addicting. There's an undeniable satisifaction when you see the "Achievement Unlocked" notification pop-up. I don't try to get all the GS points in games, but I'll browse a game's achievement list and if any of them look like they might be fun to get I'll go for them.
And as Nate points out, the achievements are one of the major reasons why I generally buy multiplatform games for my 360 instead of my PS3. Once they get trophies added in to PS3 games then it will be a tougher decision. If they implement it correctly then I'm sure I'll feel the urge to fill my trophy room.
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Even though I don't consider myself a "gamerscore whore", achievements are oddly addicting. There's an undeniable satisifaction when you see the "Achievement Unlocked" notification pop-up. I don't try to get all the GS points in games, but I'll browse a game's achievement list and if any of them look like they might be fun to get I'll go for them.
And as Nate points out, the achievements are one of the major reasons why I generally buy multiplatform games for my 360 instead of my PS3. Once they get trophies added in to PS3 games then it will be a tougher decision. If they implement it correctly then I'm sure I'll feel the urge to fill my trophy room.
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 10:29AM SoCoolCurt said
i dont know how fun this will actually be but i will certainly give it a shot since you cant beat free. i mean social networking is fun and all and i can waste hours on Myspace, Facebook, or YouTbue but im still skeptical. i think the best part of it will be the Trophy system. i just dont know how excited i can get about walking across the map to look at my videos in a fake theater when i can use my same PS3 to look at videos instantly in my real home theater. well that is unless they are going to use said fake theater to unveil a video download service or something which would make sense.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 7:56PM (Unverified) said
It will give the emo kids a place to hang for a bit... until it is run over by the virtual sex fans...
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 9:36PM Supermanisdead said
@samfish
you're wrong, why do you think it was delayed
hint: for more furries
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you're wrong, why do you think it was delayed
hint: for more furries
Posted: Feb 1st 2008 11:08AM ShabazKilla said
As long as I can create my Night Elf Mohawk it's cool.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 11:09AM (Unverified) said
It would be great if there was the possibility to choose several age-related parallel universes. For example a general for everyone, a 16+ for those who want to avoid the raging 11-year-olds, and a 18+ for the virtual dating fans.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 12:18PM shimrra74 said
How is this suppose to make me want a PS3? I mean yeah on paper it sounds alright but this is just really annoying when you sit down and "play" with it. To me this is just myspace/facebook or any other social network but I mean how many young hot girls are going to be opening there wallets to buy a PS3 just to mess around with this? Worst case scenario is that a bunch of guys are going to make themselves as girls and just go and flirt with other guys....shivers. I bet you if anything you are just going to have a bunch of annoying people go around just bugging you to play a game over and over again then go to someone else and repeat. You know whats funny is that all this can be done now and you dont even need a PS3 just turn on your comp and DL Second Life for free and go socialize there.
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Posted: Feb 1st 2008 1:24PM (Unverified) said
Home is not a place to go hang out, though you could if you wanted to, but that is not the main focus. It's a place to go and meet other gamers whereas you can instantly jump from home to games together.
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