When we heard Home was pitting Hamsters (Read: Virtual Furries) against Humans in a virtual world dance-off, we were intrigued. Actually, first we re-read our news feed to make sure we weren't hallucinating and then we became intrigued. Last night we decided to log onto Home and find out what all the fuss was about. Like cars slowing past a train wreck, we were unable to look away as dozens of PlayStation 3 users came together for the "ultimate dance-off."
The winning faction has not been officially revealed, but humans appeared to be the clear winner during our multiple login sessions. If you're wondering what the point was: based on which side showed the most support, Home users would receive a different free item. If Hamsters are the decided winner, the PlayStation Home community will receive Viking and Valkyrie helmets. If Humans win, Home users net free Fedoras and Aviator headwear.
It's easy for us to be dismissive of the wacky promotion, but users involved seemed to be enjoying themselves. Seriously. As avatars bumped (also, grinded), users would motivate and compliment each other on their "sick moves" ... it was one of the strangest things we've ever seen on a gaming console. The horrors of a giant hamster "shakin' its money maker" can be viewed above. Fair warning it's 3 minutes and 41 seconds that cannot be unseen, nor is it time you can ever get back.
Watch as hamsters 'dance-off' against humans for Home superiority
by Xav de Matos 
on Jun 21st 2009 2:45PM
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Reader Comments (117)
Posted: Jun 21st 2009 5:59PM (Unverified) said
I like Home, and its things like this that make it fun to come back on, you guys expect a revolutionary gaming experience from a social networking app for gamers,
quit whining!
quit whining!
Posted: Jun 21st 2009 6:08PM Ashitaka said
I sometimes get this weird error, but that's only when the servers are down.
Just google the error you get. Maybe you'll find some answers that way.
Just google the error you get. Maybe you'll find some answers that way.
Posted: Jun 21st 2009 6:59PM (Unverified) said
you guys should have checked the other servers. i participated in this event. and in the server i was on hamsters won on that one. line of hamsters started from where the music station is curving around the watter fountain.
Posted: Jun 21st 2009 7:05PM Ethan said
oh dear.
Posted: Jun 21st 2009 8:22PM Newfiescreech16 said
LOL at the Closing Statement made in Home
"Whoever Wins,.... We All lose" = Aliens VS Predators
"Whoever Wins,.... We All lose" = Aliens VS Predators
Posted: Jun 21st 2009 8:56PM GGCAN said
@_LarZen_
Couldn't agree with you more....most people I've met on Home are great people and like you said. I'm glad too that many of these people posting negative comments don't bother to get onto Home.
And for people saying it's a waste of time, you know a lot of non gamers pretty much say the same thing about gamers.
I guess socializing is a waste of time then too.
Oh well, to each their own....the people that do visit Home so far have been very nice and I'm glad I've met many of them.
Couldn't agree with you more....most people I've met on Home are great people and like you said. I'm glad too that many of these people posting negative comments don't bother to get onto Home.
And for people saying it's a waste of time, you know a lot of non gamers pretty much say the same thing about gamers.
I guess socializing is a waste of time then too.
Oh well, to each their own....the people that do visit Home so far have been very nice and I'm glad I've met many of them.
Posted: Jun 22nd 2009 1:47PM (Unverified) said
No, socializing in a virtual world, doing the same things you can do in real life is what's lame.
Try going outside for once.
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Try going outside for once.
Posted: Jun 21st 2009 10:24PM (Unverified) said
anyone know the same of the second song with the robot voice?
Posted: Jun 21st 2009 10:40PM KwietStorm said
PlayStation Home...le sigh
Posted: Jun 21st 2009 11:21PM Sly C said
maybe home support isn't in your area?
Posted: Jun 22nd 2009 12:04AM BiggRapp313 said
that's fine and all but i just can't believe the video was so LONG!!! really? WOW!!
Posted: Jun 22nd 2009 1:41AM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I think the idea of Home itself is grandiose and has endless potential. However, the execution has been pretty abysmal for the most part. They need to make ti so that when you are in Home you feel like you are actually playing a game. I haven't touched it much in a long time and the way the console works with having to re-download spaces after updates isn't streamlined. I would akin it to loading each chapter in MGS4 instead of everything all at once.
I try to look at Home in the long term and what it could be in a few years or even next generation. I haven't tried the new spaces but I had issues with having to wait in line to use that spaces features. I'm not sure if they have done so yet but another good source of revenue would be to allow players to purchase those games and have them in my home space. How about having trophies for Home as well to encourage activity.
It has potential to be a great platform but thus far it has been pretty underwhelming.
I try to look at Home in the long term and what it could be in a few years or even next generation. I haven't tried the new spaces but I had issues with having to wait in line to use that spaces features. I'm not sure if they have done so yet but another good source of revenue would be to allow players to purchase those games and have them in my home space. How about having trophies for Home as well to encourage activity.
It has potential to be a great platform but thus far it has been pretty underwhelming.
Posted: Jun 22nd 2009 8:04AM Ashitaka said
Johnny, I really don't know what you're talking about.. You don't have to update all home spaces when you enter. You only have to update a certain space when you try to enter it and it has been updated.
However, I do agree when you say that Home "has potential to be a great platform but thus far it has been pretty underwhelming."
The key is this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyquAXKeEI0
If what is said at 1:10 and 2:10 was true, then surely Home would be great. Who wouldn't like to be able to show-off their trophies and to share pictures, videos and music with their friends?
But this idea is doomed. If you have to pay $2.99 for a single frame to share a stupid photo you could just send your friend by message, then I can't imagine what a tv set will cost -_-'
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However, I do agree when you say that Home "has potential to be a great platform but thus far it has been pretty underwhelming."
The key is this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyquAXKeEI0
If what is said at 1:10 and 2:10 was true, then surely Home would be great. Who wouldn't like to be able to show-off their trophies and to share pictures, videos and music with their friends?
But this idea is doomed. If you have to pay $2.99 for a single frame to share a stupid photo you could just send your friend by message, then I can't imagine what a tv set will cost -_-'
Posted: Jun 22nd 2009 6:59AM sonicspike41 said
"But you screw one goat..."
And you get goatse.cx?
And you get goatse.cx?
Posted: Jun 22nd 2009 1:11PM (Unverified) said
LOL that was funny ... please what is the name of the first Song ?
Posted: Jun 22nd 2009 1:33PM (Unverified) said
That was an awesome dance off
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