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03-22-2008, 9:45 AM CrazayFoxx Joined on 12-27-2007 Tennessee The Official Playstation Home Information Thread (*Updated*v. 3.0) Home will have its own icon between the Game and Network icons. *General Information Described as "the first of its kind," Home is an avatar-based virtual neighborhood built on the shoulders of every PS3 owner who participates. Offered as a free download from the PlayStation Store, the new networked feature installs a unique icon to your XMB and then launches just like a game does. Once connected, users are able to join online games, go shopping, talk with other people, and mess around with various media types for as long as they see fit. And to be honest, it's actually pretty cool. Published By: Sony Computer Entertainment Developed By: SCE Studios London Number of Players: Unlimited Price: Free (option to purchase premium content via Playstation Store) Media: Download from the Playstation Store Release Date: Global-TBD (to be determined) Platform: Playstation 3 (of course) Website: Home Beta Home Development Q&A SCE DevNet Japanese Home Official Site Virtual PSP "Your Virtual PSP gives you access to all the navigation, features and options of Home." Our first taste of Home was a brief look at the 3D world that represents it. Bright and colorful, the environments look similar to a bare bones Grand Theft Auto title, only the surroundings were serene and centered on a garden and water motif. But before we could study the architecture any further, Phil keyed up the "Virtual PSP" component and we were on our way. Used as a quick navigational tool, the Virtual PSP allows users to hop between bookmarked spaces in their Home universe. Over the course of the entire 30-minute presentation, the PSP was only ever used to transition to new areas, so how much functionality this digital portable actually offers is still a mystery. Character Customization "Each person can customize their clothes and facial characteristics, with millions of potential combinations." Not only do character models look legitimately "next-gen," they're also highly modifiable. Heads, torsos, legs, feet, and accessories (plus gender swaps) serve as base edit types, while an indeterminate number of options can be selected from there. It is also confirmed that items and clothing will be both free and premium depending on the piece, and that playing certain games unlocks even more bonuses. The Central Lounge "The Central Lounge is the large social meeting space and is your initial starting point in Home. Communication is key in Home, and there are many simple ways to get to know people. Emotes are animations that get your point across fast. You can access short phrases using Quick Write, or if you have something big to say you can type with a Virtual or USB keyboard, or talk with a Bluetooth headset." Once an avatar has been chosen, it can then move about the world freely and its first stop will likely be "The Central Lounge." Here, patrons will be able to see other people moving about and conversing with one another, and Sony has truly thought of everything when it comes to communicating (Quick Write options, USB keyboard support, and Bluetooth voice chat seem to integrate seamlessly). Clients can also use emotes to convey moods or just be ridiculous with motions like disco dancing, shoulder shrugs, pointing, waving, and plenty more. One of the more interesting aspects of Home is actually made for businesses as opposed to users. That is, every wall can be used for dynamic content -- or more specifically -- advertising. Posters, HD-quality imbedded video, and eventually even websites can be slapped on the walls like a coat of paint. "Free through advertising' is obviously the model being used here (it's pretty non-invasive too). Games Space "The Games Space is where you can meet and relax with your friends with free casual games such as bowling, pool and retro arcade games." If hanging out and talking to strangers or reading ads isn't your thing, the main lobby comes stocked with a couple of neat little mini-games. "HomePool" and "HomeBowling" were the examples shown off in the demo, but Phil also revealed a mini-arcade where you could play new downloadable titles that would be updated frequently. What's particularly cool about this setup is that you never leave the world when playing since you're free to look around your surroundings and zoom in and out of the arcade screen at any time. Apartment Space "Your Apartment Space is your private apartment where you can invite your friends and family. Your free, initial apartment can be decorated and upgraded to the height of luxury with furniture, accessories, pictures and videos from your own collection." If there's one area where people will spend most of their time, it's definitely going to be "Home Space." Here, users can design their own apartment and modify their living quarters into a quaint little hideaway or a lavish two-story pimp pad. Plus, just like the outside areas are customizable for a paying businesses, your own home can likewise be customized by you. Pictures, movies, and even websites can be imported from your hard drive or removable memory stick and put onto virtual television sets or picture frames in a matter of seconds. Wallpapers can be customized as well (some selections are even game-themed), and any furniture you buy is entirely physics-based (so there aren't any arbitrary slot restrictions in how many items you can have). Sony is hopeful that friends and (more importantly) clans will use these apartments to get together and talk about strategies or setup gaming sessions. Users will be able hang out and listen to MP3s or audio CDs via virtual stereos if they choose, or can launch a group multiplayer game without having to leave their space. Eventually, players will even be able to add personal pool tables and arcade units of their own should they not want to venture out into the Lobbies. It's definitely a cool feature (we just wonder how effective it will be in pulling people in and keeping them there). Hall of Fame "The Hall of Fame is the space where your game accomplishments are stored as 3D Trophies and video for public and private display." This is Sony's answer to the Xbox 360's achievement system, the HOF gives users the ability to view trophies they've earned from playing games in a real 3D way (some trophies even have audio or video aspects to them). What's more, is that patrons can even modify trophy cabinets and pick which trophies they want to show to friends. Star Wars Episode III fans should also be happy to learn that you can view trophies for games that you haven't even earned yet in another room. Why would they be happy? Because those unearned trophies look like they're sitting in the floating soapboxes from the senate scenes of the last Lucas flick (it's a vast high-tech warehouse). Also of note: among the games scattered throughout the Hall of Fame, titles that have already been released, like Resistance and MotorStorm, had accessible trophies as well. Whether or not that means that you'll get these accomplishments retroactively or through a patch that comes later is unknown. Sports Lobby "Both game and non-game brands can strengthen their user communities in Home by custom building their own spaces." Known as the "Sports Lobby" in this demo, it was an area was where fans of a particular type could congregate for specific games, franchises, characters, or even publishers. The example we saw, while not officially EA, looked a lot like an Electronic Arts room -- with a dedicated sports theme and plenty of mini-games (including a three-point basketball challenge). Home Theatre "The Home Theatre is a shared viewing area for the latest trailers, films and user-created content." It's pretty straightforward, though pretty flexible too. Here you can watch DVD or Blu-ray movies you already own, view movies off your hard drive or memory stick, or simply stream content from the PlayStation Store and view it in a room with others while you do so. Communication There will be at least four ways to communicate with other users in the environment. Users will be able to type on the virtual keyboard, a USB or Bluetooth keyboard, talk using a USB or Bluetooth headset, and use e-motions, which are movements such as waves or a dance. These e-motions are based on emoticons. For convenience, there is also a library of textual messages to choose from via the controller or keyboard, such as "Hi" or "How to do.. ". Commerce and Content Although the service itself will be free of charge, content will be available on the PlayStation Store, such as clothes, furniture and game specific accessories, which can be purchased, but some might be available free of charge. Content can also be unlocked on specific games. Larger apartments can be purchased that come with games such as billiards or a swimming pool. Advertising will be a big part of Home, and Sony expects retailers to create their own lobbies and deploy them for commercial purposes. At first, Sony will stream advertising from their own Home servers. Later, other companies will be allowed to insert their own ads into the network, including dynamic advertising targeted at particular users. All transactions within PlayStation Home will use the Sony Wallet system within the PlayStation Store, although ultimately transactions will be possible without leaving Home. Users will be able to make money in Home by using an auction service that will be implemented which will allow users to sell their Home assets and user-created content to other users. In addition to content sold, users will be able to earn certain content based on certain milestones in a game. Updates Playstation Home will feature updates that expand the social and gameplay aspects of Home. The closed beta has received an update from Sony that have given the users the ability to access their patio and upload photos inside their virtual space. Another feature of the update is a purple and blue building outside in Home Square was recently opened to reveal the Home Marketplace. Other features, such as the much speculated monorail transport system as well as Home Trophies, have yet to be released to the beta testers. Sony will, in the future, release more updates to expand Playstation Home into a larger, more interactive world. Videos Official Home Trailer Demonstration Part1/2 Demonstration Part 2/2 Other PlaystationHome Forums @ Playstation.com Article concerning Home's release date It is rumored that it will appear in beta form sometime next month(April) and that a full version will be available to every one possibly this fall. I will keep updating. *new info Excited about Home? Look here for info and discussion. Excited about WWE: Smackdown! vs RAW 2009? Look here for info and discussion. Current game status: Cod4: 21 2nd prestige Resistance: I don't remember, I'll check later Rock Band: Working on getting past expert. Svr08: Beaten entirely    Report     03-22-2008, 9:46 AM CiPrIaNiSoLdIeR Joined on 04-26-2007 Made of pure Criptonite Rank NA Re: The Official Home Information Thread I guess you don't pay attention much eh?    Report     03-22-2008, 9:51 AM CrazayFoxx Joined on 12-27-2007 Tennessee Re: The Official Home Information Thread Didn't see that there a while ago. Excited about Home? Look here for info and discussion. Excited about WWE: Smackdown! vs RAW 2009? Look here for info and discussion. Current game status: Cod4: 21 2nd prestige Resistance: I don't remember, I'll check later Rock Band: Working on getting past expert. Svr08: Beaten entirely    Report     03-22-2008, 9:52 AM CiPrIaNiSoLdIeR Joined on 04-26-2007 Made of pure Criptonite Rank NA Re: The Official Home Information Thread Well, you saw it now. I'm kind of irked on whether or not this should be locked, because this is two times as informative as the other one...    Report     03-22-2008, 9:58 AM CrazayFoxx Joined on 12-27-2007 Tennessee Re: The Official Home Information Thread When was the other one stickied? Because I didn't see that there yesterday or today. Excited about Home? Look here for info and discussion. Excited about WWE: Smackdown! vs RAW 2009? Look here for info and discussion. Current game status: Cod4: 21 2nd prestige Resistance: I don't remember, I'll check later Rock Band: Working on getting past expert. Svr08: Beaten entirely    Report     03-22-2008, 10:01 AM CiPrIaNiSoLdIeR Joined on 04-26-2007 Made of pure Criptonite Rank NA Re: The Official Home Information Thread It was stickied on February 27th. I'm surprised you missed it...    Report     03-22-2008, 10:06 AM CrazayFoxx Joined on 12-27-2007 Tennessee Re: The Official Home Information Thread I was gone for 2 weeks around that time. I'm surprised that I didn't see it myself. Anyways I will be updating this when I have more info or someone else finds info and posts it in this thread. Excited about Home? Look here for info and discussion. Excited about WWE: Smackdown! vs RAW 2009? Look here for info and discussion. Current game status: Cod4: 21 2nd prestige Resistance: I don't remember, I'll check later Rock Band: Working on getting past expert. Svr08: Beaten entirely    Report     03-22-2008, 2:56 PM CiPrIaNiSoLdIeR Joined on 04-26-2007 Made of pure Criptonite Rank NA Re: The Official Home Information Thread Frig it, I'm unstickying the other Home thread and stickying this one. This is a lot more informative, and actually provides a few images as well. I am going to unsticky it when Home is released though...    Report     03-22-2008, 3:52 PM cheatmaster27 Joined on 10-07-2006 Home? Re: The Official Home Information Thread Im pretty sure there has been no indication tobelieve that the "game" releases in fall. It's still on track for spring and since spring isnt over yet you should change it to that. Please tell me if you have GTA IV on either system so I can put you on the list. Need to find cheats? Click the link. Link    Report     03-22-2008, 4:07 PM CrazayFoxx Joined on 12-27-2007 Tennessee Re: The Official Home Information Thread I don't think I should change it because home still hasn't appeared in open-beta. Sony has selected not many PS3 owners to be beta testers. Excited about Home? Look here for info and discussion. Excited about WWE: Smackdown! vs RAW 2009? Look here for info and discussion. Current game status: Cod4: 21 2nd prestige Resistance: I don't remember, I'll check later Rock Band: Working on getting past expert. Svr08: Beaten entirely    Report     03-22-2008, 4:10 PM CiPrIaNiSoLdIeR Joined on 04-26-2007 Made of pure Criptonite Rank NA Re: The Official Home Information Thread Still, it is no "game", and why not just say the game releases on (Insert date release here) rather than what season, and state that this is the supposed release date? Okay, don't put "supposed" up there, but we've been pretty screwed in the "Home's release date" department for awhile now.    Report     03-22-2008, 4:15 PM CrazayFoxx Joined on 12-27-2007 Tennessee Re: The Official Home Information Thread There is no definite release date at the moment. Excited about Home? Look here for info and discussion. Excited about WWE: Smackdown! vs RAW 2009? Look here for info and discussion. Current game status: Cod4: 21 2nd prestige Resistance: I don't remember, I'll check later Rock Band: Working on getting past expert. Svr08: Beaten entirely    Report     03-22-2008, 4:16 PM cheatmaster27 Joined on 10-07-2006 Home? Re: The Official Home Information Thread Maybe so but I can gurentee if its delayed again then it wont be until the fall. The Beta is going to end sometime in may and games are already preparing updates for Home compatibility so its safe to say we will be seeing Home in spring. Please tell me if you have GTA IV on either system so I can put you on the list. Need to find cheats? Click the link. Link    Report     03-22-2008, 4:50 PM CrazayFoxx Joined on 12-27-2007 Tennessee Re: The Official Home Information Thread Okay, I have found an article concerning the release date and other info about home. Plus, I've added some more info. Excited about Home? Look here for info and discussion. Excited about WWE: Smackdown! vs RAW 2009? Look here for info and discussion. Current game status: Cod4: 21 2nd prestige Resistance: I don't remember, I'll check later Rock Band: Working on getting past expert. Svr08: Beaten entirely    Report     03-22-2008, 4:56 PM blades Joined on 02-17-2006 Re: The Official Home Information Thread  CiPrIaNiSoLdIeR wrote: I'm unstickying the other Home thread and stickying this one. ......*** R.I.P. Collin Rabon 1995-2006 i be pwning on yo' noob ass tom sawyer personal best on drums on xpert ( practice ): 70% AH I WENT UP 1% my hands and wrists hurt so bad i could barely type this sentence.    Report

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