TGS 2009: Make room for 'PlayStation Room'
Posted by Joystiq Sep 26 2009 04:10 GMT in Room
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Sony has announced a new PSP service for designing 3D avatars and "my room" spaces, along with blog, album, and group gathering and chat support. Um ... does this sound familiar to anyone?Yes, it looks like PlayStation Home is coming to PSP ... sort of. PlayStation Room (officially spelled with an infinity symbol in place of the "oo" in Room) will be added to PSP in an upcoming firmware update this winter and can be launched directly from the PlayStation Network section of the XMB. Just like in Home, PSP owners will be able to invite other PlayStation players into their rooms to "enjoy real time communication." Is that what the kids call it these days?While anything remotely resembling PlayStation Home has us reeling with trepidation, we do think Room's stylized avatars look significantly less creepy than the Home avatars ripped from the uncanny valley. We're also hopeful that the advent of Room will mean the addition of much-needed features, like a friends list and proper messaging services. And just imagine the connectivity possibilities: PlayStation HomeRoom! ... Anybody?

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If it is anything like Home, your PSP battery will be dead by the time it finishes loading.
Reply by Francis Sep 26 2009 04:18 GMT
Eh, I probably won't be able to play it due to my new custom firmware. However, if they do it like they did Home, I won't be missing out on anything.
Reply by Jack Noir Sep 26 2009 17:28 GMT
ALL RIGHT! /falseenthusiasm
Reply by Popple Sep 27 2009 02:12 GMT
Because, you know
Home is a whole lot of fun
Reply by weedlord bonerhitler Sep 27 2009 03:43 GMT
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