Ubisoft holding first third-party media event in PlayStation Home

by Griffin McElroy { May 29th 2008 at 8:00PM }

There are a number of negative traits associated with video game press events and conventions, the most obvious of which being the time and expense required to haul one's widely dispersed blogging crew to the west coast (or in some cases, overseas). However, not many know about a phenomenon known widely in our circle as "Blogger Stench", a condition brought on by packing a convention hall with tired, sweaty, uncomfortably close gaming writers. Luckily, Ubisoft is taking measures to avoid this putrid odor -- simply by bringing one of their events into an odorless space.

Okay, they're still holding their Ubidays press event in Paris today -- but for the next five days, the PlayStation Home's Media and Events space will be dedicated to previewing new Ubisoft titles, such as Prince of Persia, Tom Clancy's HAWX, and Soul Calibur IV. Those blessed with a closed beta account can check out these new titles from the comfort of their own homes -- those who attended the brick-and-mortar Ubidays event will likely spend the next five days replacing their overseas wardrobe and attempting to remove their outermost layer of skin with a Brillo pad.

Tags: bloggerstench, home, mediaandeventsspace, playstation-home, playstation3, playstationhome, sony, ubidays, ubisoft

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

DMeisterJ @ May 29th 2008 8:19PM

It's a pretty cool idea, they could probably do E3 or TGS in the same way, which would be awesome.

But, you know what'd be awesomer?

Release the damn application, so all PS3 owners can do that, instead of adding new stuff to something that keeps on getting delayed. If you delayed it to make sure it's all going good, why add more things that could mess it up? Sheesh.

/rant

BIGGEN (LIVE-PSN: BIGGEN1103) @ May 29th 2008 8:31PM

yep, agreed

velocitySTRIKE @ May 29th 2008 8:34PM

He/she needs to iron his/her trousers.

Noshino @ May 29th 2008 8:37PM

"...new Ubisoft titles, such as Prince of Persia, Tom Clancy's HAWX, and Soul Calibur IV"?

Soul Calibur IV an Ubisoft title?...

Einhanderkiller @ May 29th 2008 8:57PM

Ubisoft is publishing Soul Calibur IV for Europe.

Noshino @ May 29th 2008 9:05PM

oh alright, thanks dude

RoboChamp @ May 29th 2008 9:50PM

I don't think E3 will exist by the time Home is released.

John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ May 29th 2008 9:50PM

another great application for HOME ... I know the delays are nausiating at this point but I have kept an open mind and much like the often delayed Haze I am going into it with no expectations what so ever ... If its good then thats awesome but if it sucks oh well no big deal ... It does seem very promising