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  • home

    Let's Take A PlayStation Home Survey!

    Let's! Sony is asking questions, and you are giving answers. What Sony wants to know: More »
    06/30/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by zach a mac rack alack: At the end I put "maybe if you made it so people under 18 could use it, I would!" 24 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    PlayStation Home: By The Numbers

    The director of PlayStation Home, Sony's Peter Edward, has disclosed to Gamasutra a number of interesting facts about the platform/service, including the registered userbase, demographics and advertising statistics. More »
    06/25/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Dope boy hero - on a sabbatical.: I wish my trophies can do stuff on home. 480 of them for what? 12 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    PlayStation Home Has Finally Lost The Plot

    But in a good way. See, my biggest criticism of PlayStation Home is that it's sterile. Boring. But this Saturday night, that sterility will be temporarily relieved. By this...dance-off...thing. More »
    06/19/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by xajoc: t's stll brng nd strl. My PS3 s stll ppr wght / Bl-Ry plyr. 34 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation home

    SOCOM, Ghostbusters Move Into Home This Week

    It's moving day over at PlayStation Home tomorrow, as the PlayStation 3 virtual hang out space welcomes some high profile new additions: SOCOM: Confrontation and Ghostbusters: The Video Game. Both are functional and fun! More »
    06/17/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by FunkyMunxy: Yeah but I hear the graphics in the 360 version of Home are slightly better 18 Responses | Other threads

  • e3

    Home Now Supports Photo Sharing

    While it's not quite "the most exciting news to hit PlayStation Home since Open Beta", as Sony would like you to believe, the addition of photo sharing to the service is still appreciated. More »
    06/04/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by woons: The most exciting thing to hit home would be a nuclear bomb. 11 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    Home Is About "Community", Not "Money"

    Speaking with GI.biz, Peter Edward - PlayStation Home's director - reckons that despite costing a bucket to develop, the priority with Home at the moment is not to make money. It's to build a community. More »
    05/27/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by FrankieViturello: Wow...it had been a few months since Kotaku had taken a pointed jab at Home. I was beginning to think... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    PlayStation Home Getting A Machinima Movie-Maker


    Introducing SceneSet, the movie-making add-on for PlayStation Home that will finally allow users to create something exciting within the service. More »
    05/04/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Archaotic: *facepalm* So much money being wasted...no wonder Sony can't keep anything exclusive this gen. Bleh. 115 Responses | Other threads

  • star trek

    Home's Virtual Star Trek Contest Wins You Virtual Star Trek Stuff

    While PlayStation Home may not have the power to immerse on par with Star Trek's holodeck technology, at least your PlayStation 3 avatar can look the part, thanks to free digital Starfleet uniforms. More »
    04/27/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by SituatedDread: Here before people start to say "People still go on this?". Home rocks. 14 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    There's Prinny In My PlayStation Home

    This month sees an update for PlayStation Home. That update sees new things, like this Disgaea lounge where folks can play mini-games like a Disgaea test, a card game and a block game. More »
    04/23/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by JDotCDot: I never really got into Home because I couldn't get my avatar to look like me. Has anyone figured out a... 11 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    Expect Lots More Spaces For Home

    The "spaces" that come with Home are...well, they're fairly basic. The service's real potential lies in spaces that can do more, like the Warhawk Command Centre. Thankfully, lots more new spaces are on their way. More »
    03/26/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Zolbrod: If I keep spamming every post here on Home, do you think we'll finally get trophy-related unlockables to spice things... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • gdc09

    Activision Moves In To Home With 'Backstage With Guitar Hero'

    PlayStation Home has a new tenant in Activision. The publisher is bringing the Guitar Hero franchise to the halls of Home with "Backstage With Guitar Hero," a space for fans of the ultra-popular rhythm game. More »
    03/25/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by chuffhoncho: OOOOOOH! I can't wait to see wall-to-wall ad space! Axe branded strippers, please! 4 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    So, How Many People Have Used PlayStation Home? [UPDATE]

    Sony's Home has weathered its fair share of insults since launch. But putting arguments over the service's usefulness aside for a moment, lets today look at some numbers. More »
    03/19/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by bableebooblah-new and improved.: sorry to see playstatiion home getting abandoned by so many people, i guess they should change the name to playstation... 17 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    Please, Go Check Out The Warhawk Space In Home

    We've been a little down on Home from time to time. Frankly, because most of the time, it deserves it. But today, as mentioned, sees the release of something that gives the service a purpose. More »
    02/26/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Roufuss: The expansion packs are also $4.99, with all three being $9.99 at the moment, forgot that part. The Warhawk sale is... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    Warhawk Command Center Coming to Home

    Finally! That amazing sandbox for Warhawk's in-Home presence we first heard about last year is coming to the Playstation 3. More »
    02/24/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Methusalah: Well, I haven't played warhawk yet, but based on my experiences with similar multiplayer games, I find it hard to... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation home

    Watch The Watchmen Invade PlayStation Home

    Paramount Pictures is readying a major marketing push into Sony's PlayStation Home service for the upcoming film Watchmen, with exclusive footage, a filmmaker Q&A session, and of course, Watchmen costumes for your avatar. More »
    02/16/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Jandlecack: And here were we (the gaming crowd) thinking Home had no appeal. Heh. It definitely does the job as marketing... 12 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    Sony Brings iDOLM@STER To Home (And Creeps People Out)

    Hey, that's not to say Namco Bandai's franchise THE iDOLM@STER isn't creepy, Home's version of iDOLM@STER character Haruka Amami is just, well, creepier. More »
    02/11/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Archaotic: This, along with Star Ocean 4, is exactly why "anime" designs don't work this generation without cel shading. It... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    Home Wardrobe Expands To Include Ninja Cosplay

    Ninja fanboys have been bombarding forums asking for it, and finally, Sony have acquiesced. Given up fighting it. So starting this Thursday, ninja costumes are to be made available for your Home avatar. More »
    02/10/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by ZenGaijin: There is still no reason for me to boot up this stupid program. Unless I want to bust out a... 17 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    Only These Publishers May Work On The PS3's Home

    If it lives up to Sony's expectations, Home will end a money-printing extravaganza. If. So Sony won't just let any old chum with a dev kit work on it! They're only letting these developers. More »
    02/09/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by KamikazeSailor: Square Enix betrayed Sony by putting the Final Fantasy games on Xbox. Sony will never forgive them, even though Square... 50 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    Home Updated To 1.10

    Remember, everyone, Home is not finished. It's still in "beta". So there's plenty of room for improvements! Some of which have just been made, with the updating of the service to version 1.10. More »
    02/06/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Ruffstik: Has anyone even used HOME since it first came out? This whole idea is just lame. 22 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    XEVIOUS Resurrected In PlayStation Home

    Namco Bandai is ready to roll out NamcoMuseum.comm in PlayStation Home. Included in it is a new version of classic shooter XEVIOUS called XEVIOUS Resurrection. More »
    01/29/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by All the ladies love Mister Jack!: Finally Playstation Home is starting to have something to do! I just hope you don't have to still wait... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • dress

    Here's What PlayStation 3's Dress Looks Like

    Sony introduced Dress to Japanese PlayStation 3 owners today, the fashion application that allows users to design new clothing and dress up their avatars — for a price, of course. How does it look? More »
    01/14/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Telecinision: I don't know, I can't help but think that the money and resources spent to make this . . .... 17 Responses | Other threads

  • ps3

    Sony: We Announced Home Too Early

    As far as consumers go, I think Sony showed Home too early. Allowed it to build expectations for too long, to the point where the finished product was never going to meet said expectations. More »
    01/08/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by FrankieViturello: Christ. Last week Kotaku writes a totally objective, completely well written editorial about Home (and Second Life) and this week... 34 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation home

    CES 09: Hands-On With Home's EA Sports Complex

    Sony dedicated one of the PlayStation 3s at its CES booth this year to show off its new partnership with Electronic Arts. The publisher's newly announced space in Home, the EA Sports Complex, was playable. More »
    01/08/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by poochdogg: i would much rather buy a racing game, golf game, and poker game individually then creep around home and play... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    Red Bull Coming to Home This Week

    Red Bull island, complete with Red Bull air racing, is coming to Home this week, hopefully free of the lines that have made bowling feel so restrictive in the virtual Playstation 3 world. More »
    01/07/09
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by HueyFreeman: Home is so... 16 Responses | Other threads

  • playstation 3

    Microsoft Denies It's Using PlayStation Home To Virtually Hang Out

    Despite reports to the contrary, Microsoft says that it won't be using the PlayStation Home service to hold virtual meetings. It has all the virtual meeting solutions it needs, thank you very much, Sony. More »
    01/05/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by KotakuLicksBalls: "Thnk y vry mch Sny"?????? Srsly? Ktk s s bsd, spclly Lk... 30 Responses | Other threads

  • business

    Well, At Least Microsoft Are Using Home

    After the first few days, how many of you are still using Home? Hands up? Yeah. That's what I thought. Ah well. Hey, Sony, look on the bright side; at least Microsoft are using it! More »
    01/01/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Nightshift Nurse: After the first few days, how many of you are still using Home? Hands up? Yeah. That's what I thought.... 62 Responses | Other threads

  • mega64

    Mega64 Brings It Home

    Anthony Funn from Sony tries to re-convince the general public that Playstation Home is indeed very fun. He highlights some of its actives, like waiting in line, beards, and moving stuff. More »
    12/31/08
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    By Jim Reilly

    Comment by bfwings55: Wait, people still subscribe to IGN Insider? 6 Responses | Other threads

  • podcast

    Home Could Remain in Beta Indefinitely

    Jack Buser, director of Home, was kind enough to join us for this podcast. More »
    12/30/08
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by jriga: Who cares? I was excited for Home, got my Beta Invitation, installed, and 15 minutes later I realized that... 10 Responses | Other threads

  • culture

    Four Titles Most Likely To Make You Throw Your Controller

    It's that time of the year. Time for lists. Website Bits, Bytes, Pixels & Sprites has a list of this year's most frustrating titles. They are: More »
    12/30/08
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by simi510: mst brk lt f cntrllrs 30 Responses | Other threads

  • wired's vaporware 2008

    Wired's Annual Vaporware List In Need Of Retiring Or An Overhaul

    Like many gamers and gadget junkies Wired's annual Vaporware list has long been a must read for me. But this year, not so much. More »
    12/29/08
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by akashhhhh: Why does this article even exist? No, not Wired's, this one, on Kotaku. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    Killzone 2 Cosplay Comes Home

    Sick of the bog-standard avatar outfits for Home on the PS3? You could always preorder Killzone 2, and do it through Amazon, because doing that will get you some new, free kit. More »
    12/29/08
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Obey__: I'll get excited when they give us guns! 9 Responses | Other threads

  • kotaku holiday special

    A Very Special Kotaku Holiday Podcast

    Forgive us if we went a little overboard, or maybe underboard, with this first Holiday podcast. It started out with us doing an in-game interview and then sort of took on a life of its own. More »
    12/25/08
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by QualityJeverage: Is that really how you pronounce your last name Brian? I've been saying "Creshentay"... 24 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    Home Already Rakin' In The Dough

    Sony must have taken a lesson from Nintendo and decided to go out and get their own license to print money. Where can I get one of those? More »
    12/23/08
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    By Jim Reilly

    Comment by Daizaru1: Yeah the home business model disgusts me, charging even for holiday outfits is crazy. Home is just a chatroom where... 30 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    Home US vs Home Europe vs Home Japan

    Home's out. Hurray! (?) Did you know, however, that in other parts of the world, Home is different? Well it is. In some cases for the better, in some cases not for the better. More »
    12/22/08
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Jordan William Pennekamp: PS3 Hm n gnrl, s sht. 21 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    Home Beta Gets Beards, Loses Voice With Latest Patch

    Early this morning Home Beta version 1.04 hit, bringing with it some much needed beards. But it took away voice chat. More »
    12/18/08
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by Andrzej Matuch: See, I'm trying to find a reason to buy a PS3 (because I can't rely on the Xbox 360 and... 23 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    Stop the Presses: Bandai-Namco give a Tekken, Soul Calibur-themed lounge to Japanese PlayStation Home users

    Bandai-Namco announced today that, starting tomorrow, Japanese users of PlayStation Home will be able to enjoy casual chats with viral marketers and Sony employees in a room decorated with beloved Namco game characters. More »
    12/17/08
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    By tim rogers

    Comment by get2sammyb: Oh look... Kotaku post another HEAVILY biased article regarding Home (the other trend are sales). You're all entitled to make... 37 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    First Of The Home Fixes Coming This Week

    Home launched broken. Since then, things have improved, as servers stabilised and less people tried to kick down the door. It's still far from perfect, however, so Sony are rolling up their sleeves. More »
    12/17/08
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by One Man Freak Show: Home is an over-hyped mess. There's absolutely nothing to do, nowhere to go, and it's far too crowded. The only redeeming... 15 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    OK, Home Is Good For SOMETHING


    Home is only boring if you're relying on Sony to provide the good times. Cobble together your own good times, though, and even the most sterile 3D community can bring a smile to your face. More »
    12/15/08
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Spidery_Yoda: It's quite pathetic how people gravitate towards female avatars like that. The vast majority of them will be guys anyway... 20 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    So, Home Is Broken

    Home's out! Great news for tired Home programmers and Sony marketing types alike. But is it great news for you? Not yet! Because, it seems, many of you can't actually use the thing. More »
    12/12/08
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by MrMcdoobie: I don't do drugs: And this is why paying for an online service is worth it. All my years on Xbox Live I've only... 58 Responses | Other threads

  • home

    Home, She's Live

    The Home open beta for the Playstation 3 is...open. More »
    12/11/08
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    By Brian Crecente

    Comment by DaveKap: Note to all: Everything in Home costs money. There are no freebies. Making clubs costs 5 bucks, bits... 10 Responses | Other threads

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