Playstation Home

[Dukefrukem]

Supposedly, Home will be available in Episode 6 of Qore...as this screenshot was taken in an e-mail that is sent out to Qore subscribers. If true, I for one will be purchasing episode 6 of Qore.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/mcarson2/untitled.jpg

[violent]

Things have gotten a little more interesting what with the recent inclusion of the gamespaces and the locked doors at Sully's. If I get an extra key, I'll be giving it out here.

[Sandman]

could just be a preview.

[Dukefrukem]

could just be a preview.

did you read it? it says an invitation to all for the closed beta.

[Orca]

I'm not buying that to get into a beta that should have been out a year ago.

[Rogue_hunter]

It also says "Annual Customers", that means you have to have a subscription already in place, it's not just for buying the one episode.

[Dukefrukem]

It also says "Annual Customers", that means you have to have a subscription already in place, it's not just for buying the one episode.

it says Qore Episode 6 AND Annual Customers... jeeze am i the only one who can read here?

[pseudopseudo]

It also says "Annual Customers", that means you have to have a subscription already in place, it's not just for buying the one episode.

That's the part I read as well, but it does say "Episode 6", too.

Given that it's supposed to be free when it comes out... there's no way I'm buying a subscription (or a single episode, for that matter) to Qore just to get into a closed beta. Home's not that big a deal for me.

[OldJadedGamer]

They are really running out of time with this thing if they are going to release it this year. Man, what a cluster fuck this thing has been for them.

[MalReynolds]

someone give me a key will ya :)

[violent]

someone give me a key will ya :)

Just buy the Qore episode.

[GrenMag]

They are really running out of time with this thing if they are going to release it this year. Man, what a cluster fuck this thing has been for them.


I'm sure they'll try to pass off the "expanded" closed beta as a release. Not that I don't love my PS3, I'm just getting tired of playing Pixeljunk Monsters.

[violent]

Let me just say this, if there isn't a vast upgrade prior to this closed beta there are going to be a lot of disappointed tenants.

[OldJadedGamer]

I wonder how many first party games didn't get funded because money was going to this sink hole.

[Dukefrukem]

I wonder how many first party games didn't get funded because money was going to this sink hole.

We get it. You're anti PS Home.

[OldJadedGamer]

We get it. You're anti PS Home.

I'm not anti-home, I'm anti taking funding away from games I would want to play. I'll go into home, create my avatar, walk around for 30 minutes then leave and probably never go back. No one can say that putting money into Home is a better decision then funding new first party games. I'm sorry.

Same with life with Playstation. I installed it checked it out and watched the globe spin a few times... read some news reports then quit and haven't been back. Does this mean I'm "anti-life with Playstation"? No, it's just means what's there is boring.

Now they are charging for the beta where everyone that has been in the beta previously has said how incredibly boring it is? Seriously, you don't have to be "anti" anything to see that Home in it's current form has been a waste of time.

[TheFlyingOrc]

We get it. You're anti PS Home.

So is everyone who has the intelligence of a graham cracker. That's right. If you're interested in Home, you're stupid. You probably should drop out of college and pursue a degree in stupid, because you're so stupid.


Stupid.

[Dukefrukem]

I'm not anti-home, I'm anti taking funding away from games I would want to play. I'll go into home, create my avatar, walk around for 30 minutes then leave and probably never go back. No one can say that putting money into Home is a better decision then funding new first party games. I'm sorry.

Same with life with Playstation. I installed it checked it out and watched the globe spin a few times... read some news reports then quit and haven't been back. Does this mean I'm "anti-life with Playstation"? No, it's just means what's there is boring.

Now they are charging for the beta where everyone that has been in the beta previously has said how incredibly boring it is? Seriously, you don't have to be "anti" anything to see that Home in it's current form has been a waste of time.

Ok and how many times are you going to post the same thing in this thread? a couple dozen more?

[violent]

So is everyone who has the intelligence of a graham cracker. That's right. If you're interested in Home, you're stupid. You probably should drop out of college and pursue a degree in stupid, because you're so stupid.


Stupid.

Gears of War fans have small penises. Man, this is fun.

[TheFlyingOrc]

Gears of War fans have small penises. Man, this is fun.
See? It's easy, and all the cool kids are doing it.

*puts on sunglasses, drives away in ferrari*

[MalReynolds]

Just buy the Qore episode.


no CC and ... i cant fine the PSN cards here yet

only reason i havnt bought any games on PSN yet

[Dukefrukem]

no CC and ... i cant fine the PSN cards here yet

only reason i havnt bought any games on PSN yet

How do you not have a debit or CC?

[Radioguy9698]

who wants my qore code? i've been in the home beta since july

[Dukefrukem]

who wants my qore code? i've been in the home beta since july

me please!!!!!!!!

[Radioguy9698]

New contest..WIn my Qore Code....

simple enough...send me a PM telling me why you deserve my Qore code to be in the Home Closed beta...

[Dukefrukem]

pass, if you didn't want to give it to me you should have just said so.:rolleyes:

[Dukefrukem]

just got the e-mail... It is only for annual subscribers.

As an update to the PLAYSTATION(R)3 News email sent on Friday,
October 24th, the special invitation to PlayStation(R)Home's closed
beta is available only to Qore annual subscribers who purchased
subscriptions by 10/29. Qore Episode 06 purchasers will not be
eligible for the special PlayStation(R)Home beta invitation at
this time. We apologize for the miscommunication.

Participation in PlayStation(R)Home's closed beta is limited to
those 18 years and older and requires agreement with the
PlayStation(R)Home Beta Trial.

[Dukefrukem]

finally got my beta! now to be disappointed...

[OldJadedGamer]

finally got my beta! now to be disappointed...

Got my beta code too... just for being a registered user on PSN. Going to check it out this weekend.

[Dukefrukem]

Got my beta code too... just for being a registered user on PSN. Going to check it out this weekend.

there's supposed to be some sort of gathering between 6pm-8pm pst tonight... think i'll check that out...

[rein]

All I know is all of my avatar attempts make me look like some kind of Buffalo Bob character with whacky hair.

[Dukefrukem]

All I know is all of my avatar attempts make me look like some kind of Buffalo Bob character with whacky hair.

yeh they need to add a lot of options to customize your character

[rein]

For those that have played around, do you have to download an area each time you log in or is it a one time thing? If it is each time you log in, HOME is dead to me already.

I know it is advertising but it is kind of kick ass that I am watching a Socom video right now. It shows the potential if they can get more than advertising displayed on the screen.

BTW, does everyone wear the short sleeve over long sleeve tee? I had to change because I felt like a douche.

[pomeroy]

So is everyone who has the intelligence of a graham cracker. That's right. If you're interested in Home, you're stupid. You probably should drop out of college and pursue a degree in stupid, because you're so stupid.


Stupid.

See? It's easy, and all the cool kids are doing it.

*puts on sunglasses, drives away in ferrari*

Hahahaha. Best posts I've seen on CoG, bar none.

[Dukefrukem]

For those that have played around, do you have to download an area each time you log in or is it a one time thing? If it is each time you log in, HOME is dead to me already.

I know it is advertising but it is kind of kick ass that I am watching a Socom video right now. It shows the potential if they can get more than advertising displayed on the screen.

BTW, does everyone wear the short sleeve over long sleeve tee? I had to change because I felt like a douche.

No. That's why it dedicates memory to your hard drive before hand. Because it knows you're gonna want to access it eventually.

[OldJadedGamer]

Wow, imagine that... I can't sign in because of a server error.

Network Error
The connection to the server was lost
D5027

[Dukefrukem]

same here.

[ReaverX]

I think the stress test was successful, by which I mean that they got enough people on the server to fry it to a crisp.

[cawblen]

got my beta today also...quite disappointed so far but the silver lining is that it does have potential.


the character creator has some nice in depth features but it lacks choices...you know its sad when i can make my Mii look exactly like me in minutes but can't get my Home avatar to look remotely close to my likeness...i was trying for about an hour...it's not possible!

[Dukefrukem]

I think the stress test was successful, by which I mean that they got enough people on the server to fry it to a crisp.

is that why they wanted people on from 6pm-8pm???

[ReaverX]

is that why they wanted people on from 6pm-8pm???

Yup, pretty much. (http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/11/21/100-000-home-beta-invites-sent-out-for-load-test-tonight/)

[pseudopseudo]

So, I know it's just a beta - but I found a staggering lack of things to do in Home. The bowling alley was cool - I played a couple of games of bowling, some pool and some arcade games. However, I was hoping the mall would have some items to get so that I could customize my "space". I mean, I want to have some kind of motivation to get me excited about using Home when it comes out of beta.

</rant>

Sorry. I tried to get excited about it in the hour or so I messed with it today, but I just ended up turning it off and not being very impressed at all.

[pseudopseudo]

Got my beta code too... just for being a registered user on PSN. Going to check it out this weekend.

Did you download the Home theme from PSN when it went up? I know that was the only prerequisite to getting into the beta, as far as I know.

[OldJadedGamer]

Did you download the Home theme from PSN when it went up? I know that was the only prerequisite to getting into the beta, as far as I know.

Nope, didn't download it. Just got a random email. Haven't tried it again yet to see if the servers are back up since I turned off my PS3 when I was getting the errors and turned on my 360 and COD5 and been playing all night. I'll try later but I don't have time to waste on this right now.

[Talanvor]

Woo! I got a code for Home too, going to try now and see what's going on.

[Lutheran]

Got the email too , so far it seems most of you are not too impressed.

[Stmfuller]

got a beta key yesterday too. got in, and played for a couple of hours. It's uh, okay if you're into that kind of stuff. I played some pool and a couple of other games but at the end of it all I was kind of like, well what's the point?
meh, I'll keep trying it as they keep adding shit. Maybe I'm missing the point.

[Talanvor]

I kept expecting Roman to show up and bowl with me.

Then I watched a trailer for SOCOM, which repeated endlessly. Then a bunch of us danced at the bubble machine in front of the screen.

Woo? I don't know, there's not a lot to do yet and the clothing options are limited. I would rather be, you know, playing a game instead.

[violent]

I'm curious to jump back on now that so many of you are in.

[Dukefrukem]

I can see a lot of potential in Home, but right now it just feels unsupported. They need to add more clothing options asap.

[rein]

I can see a lot of potential in Home, but right now it just feels unsupported. They need to add more clothing options asap.

I agree. The potential is there but there is nothing spectacular at the moment.

The Arcade in the bowling ally would be pretty kick ass if they can add a few multiplayer games. Could you imagine logging into home and and hitting up the arcade for some Tekken? I would love something like that.

[Dukefrukem]

I agree. The potential is there but there is nothing spectacular at the moment.

The Arcade in the bowling ally would be pretty kick ass if they can add a few multiplayer games. Could you imagine logging into home and and hitting up the arcade for some Tekken? I would love something like that.

or going to the movie theater and see more than just 1 trailer looping over and over? or going to a clothing shop and buying different clothes? customization is going to be key here.

edit: are we supposed to be talking about Home on an open forum?

[Orca]

That's all stuff you can do from the regular interface - where you can do it faster. So what's the appeal?

[OldJadedGamer]

My Mii looks just like me, my 360 Avatar looks just like me... my Home character doesn't look like me no matter how hard I try.

It was interesting what I played so far, it just seems like it's an idea where their eyes were bigger then their stomachs. I'll go back in and play with it some more but they really better have some more things to do when the launch comes up.

I kept thinking while walking around how many games didn't get funded because of this.

[rein]

My Mii looks just like me, my 360 Avatar looks just like me...

You must look very toonish. :)

I couldn't make my Pii (haha!) not look like a mass murderer or rapist. He just looks creepy no matter what I do. Then again, that probably has more to do with me than it does any limitation of the character creator in Home. Actually, it will be a pretty robust character creator once they get more clothing and hair options available.

[Yeti2005]

The Home beta is incredibly disappointing. I "love" the fact I have to wait to play a game of pool, bowling or use an arcade. The long load times and downloading each area are pain in the ass too. This application is clearly aimed at teens and tweens.

[violent]

The Home beta is incredibly disappointing. I "love" the fact I have to wait to play a game of pool, bowling or use an arcade. The long load times and downloading each area are pain in the ass too. This application is clearly aimed at teens and tweens.

Good news then. Pool sucks and the download only happens once.

[Dukefrukem]

My Mii looks just like me, my 360 Avatar looks just like me... my Home character doesn't look like me no matter how hard I try.

It was interesting what I played so far, it just seems like it's an idea where their eyes were bigger then their stomachs. I'll go back in and play with it some more but they really better have some more things to do when the launch comes up.

I kept thinking while walking around how many games didn't get funded because of this.

Completely agree with everything here.

[KingGorilla]

The further the abstraction, the easier it is to ascribe specific attributes. Case in point, almost all babies look like Yoda and Don Zimmer's love child. But each parent sees features of themselves, or their parents in the fetus. The Miis or 360 Avatars are like Charactatures, if you can find one or two of your own features to accentuate and focus on, it becomes you. I have a big head, pointed "Vulcan" eyebrows, and a smashed in nose.

[Yeti2005]

The further the abstraction, the easier it is to ascribe specific attributes. Case in point, almost all babies look like Yoda and Don Zimmer's love child. But each parent sees features of themselves, or their parents in the fetus. The Miis or 360 Avatars are like Charactatures, if you can find one or two of your own features to accentuate and focus on, it becomes you. I have a big head, pointed "Vulcan" eyebrows, and a smashed in nose.


That's definitely true although I have to say I'm impressed with all the customizations of the "avatar" in Home(what do they call your person in Home anyway?) That being said it seems to go to waste because you can never really see someone close up (or can you and I just missed it?).

Also the only thing that would excite about Home is the game specific areas and I don't see them anywhere.

[MalReynolds]

Damn everyone that got into the home beta -.-

[biosc1]

Damn everyone that got into the home beta -.-

Honestly, it's been said before, you aren't missing anything. There are only a few areas open (home, mall, plaza, bowling alley, theatre)...and it's empty and sparse. Yah, it's still a beta and they are doing a bunch of load testing, but I do not see the "hook" yet.

Then again, I'm old and I felt old walking through a river of "LOL's" and "I luv LBP" and "You need skillz to play SOCOM".

[rvieira]

I have my beta key on my e-mail for 3 day now, and after reading the first impressions I don't feel like leaving Fallout 3 to try this....

[SPBTooL]

I have my beta key on my e-mail for 3 day now, and after reading the first impressions I don't feel like leaving Fallout 3 to try this....
May I have it? My brother has moved in and brought his PS3 with him. I would like to experience as much as I can while it is here.

[rvieira]

C=May I have it? My brother has moved in and brought his PS3 with him. I would like to experience as much as I can while it is here.

I am at work right now but as soon I get home I will send a PM with the key to you.

[Kenzington4short]

C=May I have it? My brother has moved in and brought his PS3 with him. I would like to experience as much as I can while it is here.

Well, it appears that Sony sent me an invite for downloading the Home theme and one for the stress test so it looks like I've got an extra. I've PMed you.

I downloaded it back in early November when I got my initial invite. I found it pretty meh. I ran around the exterior area for a bit and saw a few people standing around in groups doing nothing (at least it appeared that way). I tried entering what I believe was the theater only to be prompted to download the area. I said "screw this" and promptly turned it off and haven't tried again since.

To be fair, I wasn't all that interested in Home to begin with.

EDIT: Whoops, looks like rvieira beat me to the punch. If anyone else is interested in a code, throw me a line.

EDIT EDIT: Code's gone.

[SPBTooL]

I am at work right now but as soon I get home I will send a PM with the key to you.Thanks but kenzington4short already sent me one. Thanks kenz. (for shorter)

I am also at work so I won't be able to try it until Tonight. Luckily the wife works tonight so I will get access to the TV early.

[pseudopseudo]

I ran around the exterior area for a bit and saw a few people standing around in groups doing nothing (at least it appeared that way). I tried entering what I believe was the theater only to be prompted to download the area. I said "screw this" and promptly turned it off and haven't tried again since.

It still matches this description. Perfectly.

It's mindnumbingly boring, and the games available on it are games I could fire up on Pogo. (Albeit, they wouldn't look as fancy.) My biggest gripe is that once it comes out of beta, all the features that will make Home cool are the ones that'll have dollar signs in front of them.

I'm not paying for that shit. Heh.

[rvieira]

Thanks but kenzington4short already sent me one. Thanks kenz. (for shorter)

I am also at work so I won't be able to try it until Tonight. Luckily the wife works tonight so I will get access to the TV early.

OK!

Still have my beta key if anyone wants just ask!

[OldJadedGamer]

I'm not paying for that shit. Heh.

Good thing Home is free because if this was a demo and the full version was pay to play, I'd delete it in seconds and never think about it again.

[Dukefrukem]

Good thing Home is free because if this was a demo and the full version was pay to play, I'd delete it in seconds and never think about it again.

This is exactly true. and Sony better watch what they charge in this thing.

[pseudopseudo]

Good thing Home is free because if this was a demo and the full version was pay to play, I'd delete it in seconds and never think about it again.

I'm not talking about Home in general. Home in general will be free. I'm talking about anything that will make Home a unique experience for each person.

When you go in the mall in Home, all the stores are empty - but EVERY store seemingly brings you to that shop's "page" in the Playstation Store. My guess is that freebies are going to be few and far between, and everything else (clothes, furniture/stuff for your space) is going to cost money.

I know pay-for-customization is all the rage overseas, but it's definitely not for me. Same goes for Microsoft and possible (I'm sure it's already on the way) "premium" avatar clothing. To me, Home is like that, only on a grander scale. In my mind (and I know I'm jumping to conclusions here) they might as well call it "Home (for Microtransactions)".

EDIT: Make no mistake - I seriously hope I'm wrong on this.

[Cpl_Punnishment]

i wouldn't mind giving it a try if someone still has an available Key.

thanks in advance!

[Yeti2005]

I'm tried giving Home a chance three times so far (my wife has tried twice) and as it stands now, I don't see myself ever using this. I know it's been said a billion times before but I wish they spent that money and time on getting the XMB working correctly (i.e. cross game chat, cross game invites, a party system, etc).

[Xydarc]

Good thing Home is free because if this was a demo and the full version was pay to play, I'd delete it in seconds and never think about it again.
We may disagree about LittleBigPlanet, but I completely agree with you on this.

What really stinks is the only interesting areas, the game spaces, have been removed. I'll bet those are going to be "premium" as well.:mad:

[Dukefrukem]

The game spaces?

[Yeti2005]

The game spaces?

Game spaces are virtual places to hang out that tied back into a PS3 game. They've showed a war room for Warhawk where you can actually move miniature pieces across a replica of the levels to plan strategy. There's also a bar for Uncharted. None seem to be available in the Beta.

[Dukefrukem]

Game spaces are virtual places to hang out that tied back into a PS3 game. They've showed a war room for Warhawk where you can actually move miniature pieces across a replica of the levels to plan strategy. There's also a bar for Uncharted. None seem to be available in the Beta.

Oh wow. So you're saying they are going to charge for that?

[MalReynolds]

i wanna just try it thats all -.- and its been hyped to fucking hell i think im gonna be dissapointed

[Vlad]

if anyone has a spare one I'd like to politely throw my name in the hat for a freebie!

[rvieira]

i wanna just try it thats all -.- and its been hyped to fucking hell i think im gonna be dissapointed

I just PM my key to you, have fun!

[MalReynolds]

thanks ill try

[Vlad]

I actually just got one in my email from Sony.

[violent]

I started a club last night called Colony of Gamers. I would suggest you all join.

[DarkDay]

I started a club last night called Colony of Gamers. I would suggest you all join.


Or what?.....sounds like a threat.:eek:

[violent]

Or what?.....sounds like a threat.:eek:

Lest ye be clubless. Actually, I'd like to simply test it's functionality.

[DarkDay]

I find threats work fine, got my attention, hell I was off to buy a ps3 and sign up before I checked myself.

[violent]

I've learned my threats work better lethered in slaps but hey, this is the internet. It's advanced but not that advanced.

[pseudopseudo]

I started a club last night called Colony of Gamers. I would suggest you all join.

I was going to start a club - but then I read the fine print: that all clubs will be deleted upon release of Home, and that the club's name may not be available after that point, if you started it during the beta.

[violent]

I was going to start a club - but then I read the fine print: that all clubs will be deleted upon release of Home, and that the club's name may not be available after that point, if you started it during the beta.

I wouldn't worry too much about it. The ducks would have to be so perfectly lined for this idea to really pick up with the involvement of this community.

[Vlad]

Anyone know how big the Download is?

[violent]

Anyone know how big the Download is?

I think about 77MB but other things download when you enter them for the first time. To be safe, have about 3GB free.

[OldJadedGamer]

I was going to start a club - but then I read the fine print: that all clubs will be deleted upon release of Home, and that the club's name may not be available after that point, if you started it during the beta.

Well, since Home will be in a permanent state of beta you don't have anything to worry about will you?

[pseudopseudo]

Well, since Home will be in a permanent state of beta you don't have anything to worry about will you?

Heyooo... give that man a cigar.

[Cpl_Punnishment]

I'm still looking for a code if anyone has an extra.
I'd like to give it a try too.

It's kinda fallen off my radar. Not because I think it will Blow, but because it keeps getting pushed back and back and back.

Those of you that are in it... are there common areas? do only your friends show as avatars in the common areas or are there "local type hubs"

I'm really curious about the execution.

[violent]

I'm still looking for a code if anyone has an extra.
I'd like to give it a try too.

It's kinda fallen off my radar. Not because I think it will Blow, but because it keeps getting pushed back and back and back.

Those of you that are in it... are there common areas? do only your friends show as avatars in the common areas or are there "local type hubs"

I'm really curious about the execution.

Plenty of open areas where random people gather. Your apartments are invite only as are the private clubs.

[Dukefrukem]

Hope? Promise? (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6204361.html)

[pseudopseudo]

Hope? Promise? (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6204361.html)

Sony doesn't know the meaning of those words. (Even though they use them in their marketing all the time. Like "potential".) ;)

I kid. "Home" is beyond reconciliation for me, though. I deleted it off my hard drive the other night, and I'll be perfectly content with never hearing about it again, honestly.

[Orca]

Hope? Promise? (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6204361.html)

Wasn't that list first revealed months ago?

[TheEpicOfTyler]

I haven't been on Home in awhile. The first few weeks I had a PS3 I would get on to play pool, but that was about it. Have they added anymore game spaces beyond Far Cry 2 and Uncharted?

[Dukefrukem]

Wasn't that list first revealed months ago?

I dunno. It was news today. Its a good lineup of developers.

[Orca]

I dunno. It was news today. Its a good lineup of developers.

I think it was first shown at E3 08, then again at CES. To be fair, I guess they DID say at the time that patience would be rewarded.

[Yeti2005]

Does anyone care about Home? Yes, I'm being serious. Who really uses it now anyway?

[Dukefrukem]

Does anyone care about Home? Yes, I'm being serious. Who really uses it now anyway?

I don't think many people use it, but we are curious to see if Sony will begin supporting it. We want it to succeed.

[OldJadedGamer]

Does anyone care about Home? Yes, I'm being serious. Who really uses it now anyway?

I fired it up the other day and because it was so long that I'd played it, I was met with install screen then loading screen, after install screen then loading screen. It was so annoying that I just turned it off because there was nothing to do and I was tired of just sitting there.

[violent]

Does anyone care about Home? Yes, I'm being serious. Who really uses it now anyway?

I log in every now and again to see if there have been any major developments. The place is always full of people as are the overseas servers. Not sure who these people are but they practically live there.

[Dukefrukem]

I log in every now and again to see if there have been any major developments. The place is always full of people as are the overseas servers. Not sure who these people are but they practically live there.

violent, get your ass in R2

[violent]

violent, get your ass in R2

I would but I gotta start FarCry 2 for the next show.

[Dukefrukem]

I would but I gotta start FarCry 2 for the next show.

What show?

[violent]

What show?

F.U.D.cast (http://www.gameradio.us/)

[Dukefrukem]

F.U.D.cast (http://www.gameradio.us/)

oh duh .

[Gorvi]

I'm just happy to see that the list includes Atlus. I want me a current-gen Persona. :)

[Xydarc]

I fired it up the other day and because it was so long that I'd played it, I was met with install screen then loading screen, after install screen then loading screen. It was so annoying that I just turned it off because there was nothing to do and I was tired of just sitting there.
I haven't logged into Home for the exact same reason. Instead of updating the entire application at once, an area only installs its update when you try to access it. This is a stupid, foolish, and inane way to update Home.

It's strange, I'm a DLC whore for LittleBigPlanet, Disgaea 3, Rock Band 2, etc.; however, I cannot bring myself to purchase a damn thing in Home.

[Telefrog]

I haven't logged into Home for the exact same reason. Instead of updating the entire application at once, an area only installs its update when you try to access it. This is a stupid, foolish, and inane way to update Home.

I think they did that with an eye to the future. Imagine five years from now when every other game released has its own lounge area and a slew of advertisers have made "adutainment" spaces. Would you really want to update the whole thing at once when you logged in?

[Purple Santa]

I'm just happy to see that the list includes Atlus. I want me a current-gen Persona. :)

I had the same thought yesterday when I saw that list. I was like "yes, Atlus is finally ready for the PS3". Now if they only release a game already...

[Orca]

I think they did that with an eye to the future. Imagine five years from now when every other game released has its own lounge area and a slew of advertisers have made "adutainment" spaces. Would you really want to update the whole thing at once when you logged in?

That's still no excuse for not having 'primary' spaces download and install as one unit. Your apartment, the hub, the mall, the theatre - all those should update as if they were one area. It's ridiculous to download your apartment, then have to wait to download the hub.

The next obvious step is to allow it to download in the background while you do other things, with the option to update automatically when the system is on, but the connection is idle.

[DangerousDaze]

Your apartment, the hub, the mall, the theatre - all those should update as if they were one area.
I agree. The core areas should be bundled with the base product. By all means patch them occasionally but do them in a block.

[Yeti2005]

I think Sony just has a strange design philosophy when it comes to downloads/updates.

For example, look how long it takes for freaking firmware updates. It takes seconds for Live (2-5 minutes when it was a major revision) but PS3 firmware updates take at least close to 10.

Another example is game updates. I hadn't played Pain in a while and it made be run through back to back to back updates. Why did I have to go to the update screen 3 times vs just once?!

I too browsed Home recently and ran into update after update before I could get anywhere. I ended up spending more time downloading and updating then actually exploring Home.

Anyway enough of my bitching, when are we going to start to see some of the cool developer areas in Home?

[violent]

This is why I don't bother to hate on Home. The thing requires so much work that every single update on it's way there will simply bring up new complaints and updated frustrations. Too much work.

[biosc1]

Another example is game updates. I hadn't played Pain in a while and it made be run through back to back to back updates. Why did I have to go to the update screen 3 times vs just once?!

I never understood that. When I bought Pain last year, I was immediately greeted with multiple updates before I could even play the game. You would think the version you download from the store would be the most up to date version of the product available.

[OldJadedGamer]

This is why I don't bother to hate on Home. The thing requires so much work that every single update on it's way there will simply bring up new complaints and updated frustrations. Too much work.

It really is silly and as more updates go in the worse it's going to be unless they fix it but as it stands now, the way you update it is broken.

[violent]

It really is silly and as more updates go in the worse it's going to be unless they fix it but as it stands now, the way you update it is broken.

They way they update is broken, the netcode is broken, the whole system is broken. It's one of those rare cases where nothing is better than something at this point.

[Xydarc]

I think they did that with an eye to the future. Imagine five years from now when every other game released has its own lounge area and a slew of advertisers have made "adutainment" spaces. Would you really want to update the whole thing at once when you logged in?
Then stream the updates in the background. If you make me wait for 5-10 minutes before entering your "space", I'm gonna cancel, quit, and go play something else. Like Valkyria Chronicles, a game every PS3 owner needs to purchase.

[Xydarc]

They way they update is broken, the netcode is broken, the whole system is broken. It's one of those rare cases where nothing is better than something at this point.
What's frustrating is my other PSN experiences have been positive for the most part, with LBP's first week online being the only other negative.

[violent]

What's frustrating is my other PSN experiences have been positive for the most part, with LBP's first week online being the only other negative.

I enjoy my PS3 immensely. Probably because I use it for much more than just gaming. Home though, I don't put much thought into it. I hop in every now and again to see if anything big has been implemented but for the most part, I don't really care. I will care if they implement 3D trophies though.

[biosc1]

I will care if they implement 3D trophies though.

A trophy room would be interesting. Even something along the lines of what NHL2K series has implemented (back in 2K5 at least) where you had a trophy room with some games, etc...

[violent]

A trophy room would be interesting. Even something along the lines of what NHL2K series has implemented (back in 2K5 at least) where you had a trophy room with some games, etc...

They claimed it was going to happen back in the heyday before it was actually released. Home that is. Sometimes I think the days of people bitching that it would never come out were actually a blessing in disguise.

[Xydarc]

I will care if they implement 3D trophies though.
This would be cool, but it'd take more than that to pique my interest in Home. Not even pirate and ninja costumes can get me to log in to Home.

[violent]

This would be cool, but it'd take more than that to pique my interest in Home. Not even pirate and ninja costumes can get me to log in to Home.

That's probably the only thing that could get me into Home. 3D renditions of all the trophies I have earned in-game? And if each was modeled to represent the actual achievement? Heavenly.

[OldJadedGamer]

What's frustrating is my other PSN experiences have been positive for the most part, with LBP's first week online being the only other negative.

Socom?

Also, Hot Shots Golf 5 takes on average... no lie about 4 hours to update. I had to update it over night when I slept it too so long.

[violent]

Socom?

Also, Hot Shots Golf 5 takes on average... no lie about 4 hours to update. I had to update it over night when I slept it too so long.

These delays game specific? I know download speeds are one or the other but I'm curious if certain speed issues are game specific. Personally, I'm one of those with fast speeds on his PS3.

[OldJadedGamer]

These delays game specific? I know download speeds are one or the other but I'm curious if certain speed issues are game specific. Personally, I'm one of those with fast speeds on his PS3.

Game specific. That's the thing with most of the PSN, you never know what experience you're going to get. It could be super speedy updates and easy online like Resistance or it could be super buggy games at launch that are barely playable like Socom, or games like MGS4 who have 3 different log ins for you to even start a multiplayer game, to games like Hot Shots Golf 5 which takes 4 hours to update the patch and doesn't matter on your speed.

It's like a crap shoot what you are going to get sometimes.

[Xydarc]

Socom?

Also, Hot Shots Golf 5 takes on average... no lie about 4 hours to update. I had to update it over night when I slept it too so long.
I own neither game, so I haven't experienced their PSN components. PixelJunk's game updates are smooth as buttah. And since it's first week, I've had nary a problem with LBP.

I guess when it comes to game/PSN updates, YMMV.

[violent]

Game specific. That's the thing with most of the PSN, you never know what experience you're going to get. It could be super speedy updates and easy online like Resistance or it could be super buggy games at launch that are barely playable like Socom, or games like MGS4 who have 3 different log ins for you to even start a multiplayer game, to games like Hot Shots Golf 5 which takes 4 hours to update the patch and doesn't matter on your speed.

It's like a crap shoot what you are going to get sometimes.

I'll tell you in all honesty, the only times I have ever had slow downloads were in the early stages of owning my PS3. Since then, everything has been speedy. In-game and otherwise. Though to be fair, I haven't tried Socom or Hot Shots though I really want Hot Shots. Oh, and LBP can be iffy now and again.

[violent]

I own neither game, so I haven't experienced their PSN components. PixelJunk's game updates are smooth as buttah. And since it's first week, I've had nary a problem with LBP.

I guess when it comes to game/PSN updates, YMMV.

What are you playing these days?

[Xydarc]

What are you playing these days?
Savage Moon, Valkyria Chronicles, and Rock Band 2 on the PS3. Unfortunately, I've also gotten hooked on Mass Effect on my PC.

[violent]

Savage Moon, Valkyria Chronicles, and Rock Band 2 on the PS3. Unfortunately, I've also gotten hooked on Mass Effect on my PC.

How is Savage Moon? I've been eyeing it though I'm not big on TD type games.

[Xydarc]

Game specific. That's the thing with most of the PSN, you never know what experience you're going to get. It could be super speedy updates and easy online like Resistance or it could be super buggy games at launch that are barely playable like Socom, or games like MGS4 who have 3 different log ins for you to even start a multiplayer game, to games like Hot Shots Golf 5 which takes 4 hours to update the patch and doesn't matter on your speed.

It's like a crap shoot what you are going to get sometimes.
I think this is due to the open nature of the PSN. Sony is going to let each developer handle updates in their own way, even Sony-owned devs.

[Xydarc]

How is Savage Moon? I've been eyeing it though I'm not big on TD type games.
It's fun so far, but then I really enjoy tower defense games. There is a basic tutorial, but they do let you discover things for yourself, such as when you upgrade the Machine Gun towers to a high enough level, they'll take on both ground and air troops.

I'd download it off of a friend's PSN account and give it a try. That's what I did before buying it myself. I think there's a demo coming soon as well.

[Dukefrukem]

I'm not crazy.. but this looks like it's getting better by the week. Esp with free downloads now.

Tell me this video isn't improved from (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/05/14/new-home-apartment-rent-free/) what we were all complaining about it. I'm not saying it's perfect. But it's getting better.

[Xydarc]

I'm not crazy.. but this looks like it's getting better by the week. Esp with free downloads now.

Tell me this video isn't improved from (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/05/14/new-home-apartment-rent-free/) what we were all complaining about it. I'm not saying it's perfect. But it's getting better.
In the past two months, there have been some neat things done with Home, although my perception is now just lukewarm instead of frosty. Sony should have waited until it had more of the current content (game spaces, etc.) to launch Home. I deleted Home from my PS3 back in Feb., but this new stuff is tempting me to re-install.

[Xydarc]

This would be cool, but it'd take more than that to pique my interest in Home. Not even pirate and ninja costumes can get me to log in to Home.
However, the moment they release Valkyria Chronicles costumes, I'm alllllll over them.:D

[Dukefrukem]

They need to add more character customization options. I have a tattoo sleeve and my character looks so... plain...

[Yeti2005]

Home's problem isn't that there needs to be more costumes or apartments, it's the fact there's NOTHING fun to do in the environment. The interactive parts of Home like the arcade games, pool, bowling, etc. just aren't fun. The game specific rooms are a step in the right direction but really aren't interesting except the Warhawk war room.

Then again I suspect Home isn't aimed at my age range anyway (I'm in my early 30's).

[violent]

The XI thing was interesting for a while. They continue things like that and my interest may grow.

[OldJadedGamer]

This thread reminds me that I need to delete Home. I never go on anymore, it was fun for like 30 seconds doing the running man in peoples faces while they were trying to bowl but now, I never sign on since I don't want to look forward to re-downloading each and every area again all to just walk around for 5 minutes and then turn it off.

[violent]

This thread reminds me that I need to delete Home. I never go on anymore, it was fun for like 30 seconds doing the running man in peoples faces while they were trying to bowl but now, I never sign on since I don't want to look forward to re-downloading each and every area again all to just walk around for 5 minutes and then turn it off.

Then just delete it. Get your 3 gigs back.

[TheEpicOfTyler]

I liked pool and bowling.

I didn't like having to wait to play. Every time I got on there there would be a game going on at every pool table with 5 people waiting around to budge their way in. You finally get in to play and the other guy would keep ending the game until you left so his buddy could play. Dumb.

[violent]

I liked pool and bowling.

I didn't like having to wait to play. Every time I got on there there would be a game going on at every pool table with 5 people waiting around to budge their way in. You finally get in to play and the other guy would keep ending the game until you left so his buddy could play. Dumb.

The only thing I really like in Home is the exploring. I like walking around and looking at shit. That said, I would be just as happy if I were the only person on the thing.

[Xydarc]

The only thing I really like in Home is the exploring. I like walking around and looking at shit. That said, I would be just as happy if I were the only person on the thing.
That would defeat the purpose of Sony's 3D social-gaming network (not my wording, I think I heard that from Qore).

[violent]

That would defeat the purpose of Sony's 3D social-gaming network (not my wording, I think I heard that from Qore).

Well, yeah. Just illustrating my interests on the subject.

[Stmfuller]

I've been messing with it over the last couple of days and honestly there's not much to do....still.
but I'm sure itd be better if I were more of a social butterfly.

[OldJadedGamer]

Then just delete it. Get your 3 gigs back.

But then I'll lose my cowboy hat I got for free!!!!

[violent]

But then I'll lose my cowboy hat I got for free!!!!

No you won't. You don't lose any of your items. I tested this one personally.

[Dukefrukem]

Frankly Im surprised it was that much.

fewer than one third of PS3 systems have connected to Home. That's a surprising figure, considering Edward calls Home "the starting point for PlayStation 3 online."

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/fewer-than-1-in-3-ps3-systems-connected-to-playstation-home/

[inmostlight]

Frankly Im surprised it was that much.

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/25/fewer-than-1-in-3-ps3-systems-connected-to-playstation-home/

I'd be very curious to see how many people have connected only once compared to how many connect regularly.

I know I tried it once at launch, and then not again. Recently heard there were some interesting new zones and thought I'd fire it up....then it said it needed to download a few gigabytes worth of patches and updates. I decided I didn't care that much so cancelled. At this point I guess I should just delete it all entirely.

[OldJadedGamer]

I'd be very curious to see how many people have connected only once compared to how many connect regularly.

I know I tried it once at launch, and then not again. Recently heard there were some interesting new zones and thought I'd fire it up....then it said it needed to download a few gigabytes worth of patches and updates. I decided I didn't care that much so cancelled. At this point I guess I should just delete it all entirely.

I went on a few times, did the running man in peoples face while they were waiting to bowl... laughed a few times then deleted Home from my PS3.

Haven't even noticed.

[mister slim]

I keep meaning to check it out. The ARG they were running seemed interesting. I doubt it will have any real value, other than for a few multiplayer-heavy games, until the PS4, and maybe not even then.

[jeffbax]

I still haven't even installed Home. All I want is an improved XMB experience, frankly. The emphasis on Home is really one of the most baffling things about the PS3, I just feel the effort could be put into far more practical things. I'm guessing some marketing droid came up with it and hammered it into the policy without any actual thought of why a 3D experience would be better than efficient menus.

[Telefrog]

Apparently, some people are really stupid with their money (http://cgi.ebay.com/Killzone-2-HOME-Costume-Code-PS3-Playstation-3_W0QQitemZ120435183036).

http://i41.tinypic.com/2r2lsaw.jpg

[violent]

Apparently, some people are really stupid with their money (http://cgi.ebay.com/Killzone-2-HOME-Costume-Code-PS3-Playstation-3_W0QQitemZ120435183036).

http://i41.tinypic.com/2r2lsaw.jpg

This ain't news. People pay real money for unlocks, fake money, and fake items. They've been doing so for years. Hell, EA is selling Micheal Jackson gear for Heroes as I type this.

[Xydarc]

I still haven't even installed Home. All I want is an improved XMB experience, frankly. The emphasis on Home is really one of the most baffling things about the PS3, I just feel the effort could be put into far more practical things. I'm guessing some marketing droid came up with it and hammered it into the policy without any actual thought of why a 3D experience would be better than efficient menus.
Because you can monetize the 3D experience.

[Dukefrukem]

Today marks the next evolutionary step of the PlayStation Home platform, as we release a massive 50 level vehicle combat game wrapped inside a highly-interactive and expansive social gaming environment known as Sodium One

PSBlog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/12/introducing-sodium-one-the-next-evolution-of-playstation-home/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+PSBlog+(PlayStation.Blog)&utm_content=Google+Reader)

[rein]

PSBlog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/12/introducing-sodium-one-the-next-evolution-of-playstation-home/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+PSBlog+(PlayStation.Blog)&utm_content=Google+Reader)That looks interesting. I'm going to give it a shot when I get some time. I can see stuff like this being the "premium" content Sony is rumored to be wanting to charge for on PSN.

[Dukefrukem]

I want to check this out too. Sounds very interesting.

[Widgetcraft]

I'm gonna go check it out. Also: They apparently have an area for Steven Seagal's Lawman series :D

[Gorvi]

That actually looks pretty interesting. I doubt I'll remember to check it out, but stranger things have happened.

[Telefrog]

That actually does look pretty good. I'm impressed.

[Widgetcraft]

Just tried it out. It's okay, but I don't think I'd ever spend any real time on it. Played up into the third level. It's basically a straight forward vehicle shooter.

After getting bored with that, I explored Home a bit more, and thought I found something cool. In the Namco Bandai section, there is a Namco Arcade, and it said I could go there to play games. I was all like, "Huh, cool, I could go for some arcade games." So, I head over there, and start looking at the machines that were set up. I came across a Dragon Spirit machine, and I was like, "FUCK YES DRAGON SPIRIT!" After trying to play it, the game told me: "Failed to start the game. To play this game inside Playstation@Home, install NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALStm game data to the PLAYSTATION 3 HDD."

Fuck you Namco.

[Yeti2005]

PSBlog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/12/introducing-sodium-one-the-next-evolution-of-playstation-home/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+PSBlog+(PlayStation.Blog)&utm_content=Google+Reader)

Looks like it could be interesting but I wonder if there's more to it than a flat landscape and shooting the same big robot vehicle thing.

[divinechaos]

Just tried it out. It's okay, but I don't think I'd ever spend any real time on it. Played up into the third level. It's basically a straight forward vehicle shooter.

After getting bored with that, I explored Home a bit more, and thought I found something cool. In the Namco Bandai section, there is a Namco Arcade, and it said I could go there to play games. I was all like, "Huh, cool, I could go for some arcade games." So, I head over there, and start looking at the machines that were set up. I came across a Dragon Spirit machine, and I was like, "FUCK YES DRAGON SPIRIT!" After trying to play it, the game told me: "Failed to start the game. To play this game inside Playstation@Home, install NAMCO MUSEUM ESSENTIALStm game data to the PLAYSTATION 3 HDD."

Fuck you Namco.

Hahaha, I went through the same thing but with PacMan. I was walking around and I found the arcade, I was really bored and I just wanted to play some damn PacMan but I needed to install that game. They could've had my money very easily if they just let me play the damn game right there and then but NOOOOOO. Idiots.

[Dukefrukem]

again, not that i use this.. but im sorta half interested in seeing the changes


I am thrilled to be back on the PlayStation.Blog to share some exciting news. Tomorrow we will be launching PlayStation Home 1.35, a new client update that will include some very significant enhancements that will make your PlayStation Home experience even better.

Categories will include:


Favorites: Personalize your own section to make locating your favorite places quick and simple.
Personal Spaces: Your clubhouses and personal spaces are now right at your fingertips. The personal spaces you own and the clubhouses you belong to will be viewable in one convenient location.
Friends: Finding your friends in PlayStation Home has never been easier. View the current location of your friends in PlayStation Home, and then navigate there to enjoy the action together.
Explore: Browse all the spaces PlayStation Home offers. Finding a space that suites your taste and mood has never been easier.
Recommend: Keep up with what’s hot in PlayStation Home. This regularly updated category will feature the newest and most exciting additions to PlayStation Home.

[Dukefrukem]

So I got a PM from [Locust_Star]or at least it looks like that's a user name... saying " Home Private Beta " in the subject line.

"dear PLaystation Plus subscriber, because of your recent visit to PSHome you have been selected for a special Private Beta. How to access:"

And there is an attachment. Is this legit?

[OldJadedGamer]

So I got a PM from [Locust_Star]or at least it looks like that's a user name... saying " Home Private Beta " in the subject line.

"dear PLaystation Plus subscriber, because of your recent visit to PSHome you have been selected for a special Private Beta. How to access:"

And there is an attachment. Is this legit?

I wouldn't trust anything at all that didn't come directly from Sony. All my PS emails come from the same address and have the same format.

[Dukefrukem]

Yeh I'm not going to open it. But no one has ever been messaged on PSN?


http://www.ps3blog.net/wp-content/uploads/DSC01298-e1318016240634.jpg

http://www.ps3blog.net/2011/10/07/playstation-home-private-beta-invites-being-sent-out/

http://forums.n4g.com/tm.aspx?high=&m=996942&mpage=1#996942

[KidCactus]

The username Locust_Star posts on the official PS blog, though.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/author/locust_star/

[Dukefrukem]

So it appears legit?

[KidCactus]

So it appears legit?

Well, it's not like you're opening an attachment in Windows... ;)

[Xydarc]

Yeh I'm not going to open it. But no one has ever been messaged on PSN?


http://www.ps3blog.net/wp-content/uploads/DSC01298-e1318016240634.jpg

http://www.ps3blog.net/2011/10/07/playstation-home-private-beta-invites-being-sent-out/

http://forums.n4g.com/tm.aspx?high=&m=996942&mpage=1#996942
Dude, it's a Beta invite to try out the new central hub they are building for Home.

Where's my fucking roll-eyes smiley?

[Dukefrukem]

Dude, it's a Beta invite to try out the new central hub they are building for Home.

Where's my fucking roll-eyes smiley?

How am I supposed to know? It doesn't look official at all.

[rein]

How am I supposed to know? It doesn't look official at all.

I have received a beta invite over PSN before.

[OldJadedGamer]

How am I supposed to know? It doesn't look official at all.

I totally agree to be leery in situations like this, especially with the hack. You never know...

[Xydarc]

Keep rolling in the FUD OldJadedGamer. It looks good on you.

[OldJadedGamer]

Keep rolling in the FUD OldJadedGamer. It looks good on you.

There is no FUD when someone gets a shady private message.

[KidCactus]

There is no FUD when someone gets a shady private message.
I'd say it's common sense to be wary of attachments from people you don't know.