Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

After more than a year of fits and starts, Sony has finally settled on a rough release window for its PS3 Home service, reports Next Generation, citing an interview with PlayStation Network chief Eric Lempel. Sony will release the virtual world as a "fully robust service" in the autumn, says Lempel, under a "working beta" program.

This is actually confirmation of an earlier Sony statement that the Home beta would likely be opened up this fall. But by having a senior executive verify the timeline, Sony cannot afford to back away. The company has already hurt its credibility too many times with public statements about Home that eventually turned out to be false. The enthusiastic buzz in March 2007 gave way to disappointment and ridicule last December when Sony said Home would be delayed until the spring. The spring release was also cancelled, but now we apparently have a real timeline to work with.

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

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Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

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Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

More news, commentary, and predictions from The Industry Standard:

Prediction: Apple opens a store in Second Life
Prediction: Second Life usage will not break 40 million user hours per month by the end of 2008
Analysis: Sony's PS3 Home timeline goes from bad to worse

Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

More news, commentary, and predictions from The Industry Standard:

Prediction: Apple opens a store in Second Life
Prediction: Second Life usage will not break 40 million user hours per month by the end of 2008
Analysis: Sony's PS3 Home timeline goes from bad to worse

Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

More news, commentary, and predictions from The Industry Standard:

Prediction: Apple opens a store in Second Life
Prediction: Second Life usage will not break 40 million user hours per month by the end of 2008
Analysis: Sony's PS3 Home timeline goes from bad to worse

Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

More news, commentary, and predictions from The Industry Standard:

Prediction: Apple opens a store in Second Life
Prediction: Second Life usage will not break 40 million user hours per month by the end of 2008
Analysis: Sony's PS3 Home timeline goes from bad to worse

Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

More news, commentary, and predictions from The Industry Standard:

Prediction: Apple opens a store in Second Life
Prediction: Second Life usage will not break 40 million user hours per month by the end of 2008
Analysis: Sony's PS3 Home timeline goes from bad to worse

Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

More news, commentary, and predictions from The Industry Standard:

Prediction: Apple opens a store in Second Life
Prediction: Second Life usage will not break 40 million user hours per month by the end of 2008
Analysis: Sony's PS3 Home timeline goes from bad to worse

Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

More news, commentary, and predictions from The Industry Standard:

Prediction: Apple opens a store in Second Life
Prediction: Second Life usage will not break 40 million user hours per month by the end of 2008
Analysis: Sony's PS3 Home timeline goes from bad to worse

Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

More news, commentary, and predictions from The Industry Standard:

Prediction: Apple opens a store in Second Life
Prediction: Second Life usage will not break 40 million user hours per month by the end of 2008
Analysis: Sony's PS3 Home timeline goes from bad to worse

Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

More news, commentary, and predictions from The Industry Standard:

Prediction: Apple opens a store in Second Life
Prediction: Second Life usage will not break 40 million user hours per month by the end of 2008
Analysis: Sony's PS3 Home timeline goes from bad to worse

Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

More news, commentary, and predictions from The Industry Standard:

Prediction: Apple opens a store in Second Life
Prediction: Second Life usage will not break 40 million user hours per month by the end of 2008
Analysis: Sony's PS3 Home timeline goes from bad to worse

Sony PS3 Home finally set for launch, but it's an open beta

Ian Lamont — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:40:52 -0700

The key word here: Apparently. Sarcastic Gamer sums up the skeptical attitude of many PS3 observers in the following post:

(Photo: Japanese PlayStation site)

More news, commentary, and predictions from The Industry Standard:

Prediction: Apple opens a store in Second Life
Prediction: Second Life usage will not break 40 million user hours per month by the end of 2008
Analysis: Sony's PS3 Home timeline goes from bad to worse