Because of feedback, Home has undergone changes

by Nick Doerr { Jan 31st 2008 at 1:00PM }

Who said gamers don't have a say in their games? When the Home beta invited certain members into their fold to try out the virtual space, a lot needed worked on. Over time, changes have been implemented not because the developers wanted them (it was probably a start, though) but because you, the gamers, demanded the change.

What changed? No longer in a dome, the central square is outside with chess boards and other draughts games. Entrances to the bowling alley and theater are much more recognizable. The movie theaters themselves have been moved to the ground floor since gamers complained the walk upstairs took too long. Eight or nine basic apartments, all with outdoor balconies, will be available upon launch but premium apartments will be downloadable in the future. We're fairly sure we've heard this all before, but it's still nice to show that changes are made because the gamers asked for it and not a choice out of happenstance by the developers.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

jg274105 @ Jan 31st 2008 1:12PM

Now, can we all ask for them to hurry up and release it to us? :)

Thoas @ Jan 31st 2008 1:19PM

I second that

Kenneth H. @ Jan 31st 2008 1:23PM

I third...

crazypenguin @ Jan 31st 2008 1:28PM

i fourth

maverick_saturn_626 @ Jan 31st 2008 1:33PM

I fifth ;)

Drunkenshaolin @ Jan 31st 2008 1:29PM

if this gets delayed again!!!Can`t be long now

Brett from Atlanta @ Jan 31st 2008 1:34PM

Way to break the chain
I sixth!

Jove @ Jan 31st 2008 5:10PM

LOLZ

I Seventh!!!!

kevin @ Jan 31st 2008 1:35PM

honestly this is one of the main reasons i bought my ps3 last month and for gta 4 and both got delayed but rockband is keeping me busy right now and so is cod 4 so i can wait 3 more months

Nate @ Jan 31st 2008 1:39PM

Can't wait, can't wait. PSN will leapfrog Live in a single bound. It's just taking a really really really long running start.

JAH75157 @ Jan 31st 2008 1:46PM

finally it gets put up

John McPoop @ Jan 31st 2008 1:49PM

This Home is shaping up to be one heck of a service. Pretty neat if you dont really feel like playing games or if you just want to chill you can have a virtual enviornment to interact in. I really think this is a breakthrough idea. Hopefully it isnt delayed much longer and we can get to playing in our own Home(s).

Jon @ Jan 31st 2008 2:34PM

I'm still not getting on the HOME bandwagon, but I am curious about it and how it'll affect PSN gaming. Regardless, any time developers actually listen to the gamers they cater to is always a good thing.

Marc @ Jan 31st 2008 2:10PM

Laugh of the day,man thanks!

kmonei @ Jan 31st 2008 2:33PM

walking up the stairs to watch movie trailers really was annoying.

Neil @ Jan 31st 2008 2:46PM

I wish I could say I was hyped about Home, but I'm not.....in fact I'm far from hyped as can be. Just reminds me of The Sims Online, which was nothing more than a glorified chatroom.....I'm just not sure Home is much different.

Still for sure I'll try it out once it comes out.

Jay @ Jan 31st 2008 3:17PM

Hey, I am not into a free thing that costs me nothing but I will try it? Strange statement.

Eighth!

Nate @ Jan 31st 2008 4:22PM

It's more than just a Second Life or Sims knockoff. There are games and trailers in Home, and it is supposed to bring with it "trophies" which should be like XBox achievements. It will hopefully also include limited XMB access from inside games, to allow text and voice messaging even from games that don't natively support it (and cross game).

bs6268d @ Jan 31st 2008 3:27PM

plz come be 4 gta4 I want my trophies

kentuckyfried @ Jan 31st 2008 5:15PM

Yeah...I'm looking forward to this! I too, hope they don't screw up the interface. The ability to go to and from Home to a game should be really fluid, even more so than Xbox Live.

One of the more painful things about coordinating COD4 games is having to quit out to message somebody. Not a showstopper, but nonetheless annoying.

Jove @ Jan 31st 2008 5:12PM

Its good that they made the changes, i hope now you can go punching around people!

mdChaos @ Feb 11th 2008 10:36AM

i'm not really looking forward to the chat, but the trophies might be pretty cool, personally i think it's better than XBL acheivements, the mini games will be fun too. I just hope that everyone can see acheivements and stats without being invited, otherwise whats the point. i'm looking forward to buying a p3 when i get the cash