Sony announced this week during the GDC that they would be bringing to PS3 owners around the world a new free “game” that is essentially a virtual world. What you are looking at above is that world. Dubbed “Home”, each PS3 owner will now get a chance to be represented in this virtual world with thier own customizable avatar. Other features of the world will include mini games (for example bowling) or the ability to connect with other users and launch directly into PS3 games (ie find your buddy and challenge him to a game of madden). Its an interesting idea to say the least and I’m all for pretty free things. I guess you could think of this as a cross between the Sims, Second Life and your souped up PS3. I’m sure the reality is that this is Sony’s shot back at the wildley successfull Mii campaign for Nintendo. Wonder if the Big N will do something similar in retaliation…
PlayStation Home, the free virtual world of PlayStation 3 – Joystiq
That sounds pretty cool. When will it be available?
Beta soon, full release in the fall.