PlayStation Home is over two years old now, and the platform has evolved a lot from its roots as a PS3 virtual world to a platform for numerous free games. While Home didn’t necessarily make the great first impression on many, PlayStation Home s platform director Peter Edward says that PS3 users should give it another shot.
“I hear all the time I logged on when it first launched but there was nothing there but I urge people to go back on there,” said Edward. “It’s been two years. We were always very proud of what we had achieved for launch, but we’re the first to admit it was basic back then. Two years down the line it has come on in leaps and bounds, is vibrant, full of cool content and great games to play. It s free those who aren t going in there are really missing out. If you think Home is what it was two years ago, do yourself a favor and have another look, you won t be disappointed.”
He notes that a large part of the success with the game has to do with brands coming in and launching successful projects. “Take Audi, they worked with a third-party to create some games in Home. Users kept playing, and Audi has since put more games in. Actual, decent fun games,” details Edward. “Red Bull has seen the same results. What doesn t work is just creating a showroom but Home wasn t really about that in the first place, and the smarter companies get that.”
Source: Develop
