the mo beats experience Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Just been invited to the beta Anyone else got in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I downloaded it last night but haven't had chance to have a look at it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mo beats experience Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Had half an hour walking round it last night, looks great, the view out of my apartment over the harbour is nice. Took a look at some trailers, then had a dance and a chat with some kiwi's, was funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.os Theory Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 just a quick question...just what is Home all about? Is it like Facebook? I just don't get it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Crazy Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 It's like Second Life but with the ability to play PS3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mo beats experience Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Yeah, from what i can gather its a space where you, literally, walk around looking at stuff, access the ps3 stuff, playing arcade games, bowls, watching trailers for stuff, and chatting to others. Thats all i saw last night anyway, i assume there'll be a lot more to it as time goes on. It's really interesting as it is now, and i can see why there's the excitement in it. There was 4 of us last night in a row doing the running man dance while chatting shite! Small things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I know this might look like ps3 hate, but come on, this really is the most useless pile of crap going isn't it? Why would you walk to a movie theater in a game to watch a trailer, when you could just pick it off a menu? Why would you find a friend in his home and chat to him, rather than just pick his name off your friends list? Really looks like a weird distraction for sony, when they should be adding the features live has to all games rather than messing around with a second life wannabe that nobody wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Playstation hater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I know this might look like ps3 hate, but come on, this really is the most useless pile of crap going isn't it? Why would you walk to a movie theater in a game to watch a trailer, when you could just pick it off a menu? Why would you find a friend in his home and chat to him, rather than just pick his name off your friends list? Really looks like a weird distraction for sony, when they should be adding the features live has to all games rather than messing around with a second life wannabe that nobody wants. But it's a choice Slim to use HOME. It will appeal to some I guess, It just doesn't look like anything I want so I won't use it. Instead I'll pick a name off my friends list or pick a movie trailer off a menu - just like before. So your point is? Nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 But it's a choice Slim to use HOME. It will appeal to some I guess, It just doesn't look like anything I want so I won't use it. Instead I'll pick a name off my friends list or pick a movie trailer off a menu - just like before. So your point is? Nothing. My point is the one I thought I made quite clearly: While it's getting better, the ps3 online stuff still isn't quite up there with live, so they'd be better filling in the gaps than wasting time with Home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannin Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I know this might look like ps3 hate, but come on, this really is the most useless pile of crap going isn't it? Why would you walk to a movie theater in a game to watch a trailer, when you could just pick it off a menu? Why would you find a friend in his home and chat to him, rather than just pick his name off your friends list? Really looks like a weird distraction for sony, when they should be adding the features live has to all games rather than messing around with a second life wannabe that nobody wants. I guess you might ask the question of "Why would I want to leave a message on your wall when I can just email you?" People do the weirdest things, there were those who asked if Facebook could ever really catch on. TBH I've not seen "Home" or used Facebook, but I'm reliably informed the latter seemed to catch on OK, there is no reason the former will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mo beats experience Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 I know this might look like ps3 hate, but come on, this really is the most useless pile of crap going isn't it? Why would you walk to a movie theater in a game to watch a trailer, when you could just pick it off a menu? Why would you find a friend in his home and chat to him, rather than just pick his name off your friends list? Really looks like a weird distraction for sony, when they should be adding the features live has to all games rather than messing around with a second life wannabe that nobody wants. You don't have to download the trailer like you do normally, it is just happening on a wall live. I don't think its strictly for just your own friends either, you can clan build and launch straight into games from it. Also, there is massive interest in home, you need only look at forums, and from playing about in the beta it is extremely well populated even in this early stage. Its only a start, as it tells you when you first load it up, there'll be even more stuff going on in the future, i've read rumours of hosting a few users round your pad, and playing music to them, showing movies and photo's etc, as well as loads more to do in the main area's too. More arcade games due and proper films will be shown in the theatres eventually. So, wrong on most counts there slim imo, i'd say. Tonight i've been playing pool, bowling and watching this fat letch following a female around while she was telling him to feck off, very amusing! And i joined a Warhawk clan with someone i met. I think its a worthwhile addition, will appeal to some more than others obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.os Theory Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 released to all on the PSN tomorrow I believe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 released to all on the PSN tomorrow I believe! Yep full open BETA - http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/12/10/...nches-tomorrow/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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