Most won’t be able to attend this year’s GamesCom which happens in Cologne, Germany from August 18-21, but if you own a PS3, and you’re interested in Sony’s press conference, you’re in luck, as the full thing will be broadcast live from the console’s virtual world dubbed PlayStation HOME.
The PS3′s Home has been on an upswing recently according to Sony, with the giant claiming the service has been a “huge success”. It’s garnered over 14 million users since its launch back in 2008, with more gamers registering with each passing minute.
So with it’s apparent success, many would think Microsoft would be prepping a similar service for the Xbox 360, but according to Xbox UK chief Stephen McGill, that’s not the case.
It’s Sony, it’s the PlayStation brand, and in North America, SCEA’s celebrating 15 years of success.
When Sony launched home back in 2007, Sony intended to build it with a social networking theme. Essentially, PS3 owners who play games online would come to the space and become friends, hence connecting on PSN to play games together.
Sony’s Second Life-type online space dubbed Home, has been the recipient of much criticism. I’m not that of a big fan either, but who cares? Sony’s making a profit.
Tomorrow Home 1.3 will be launched and some “significant enhancements” will be included, this according to a post on the US PS Blog.
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