Ars jumps into the latest PlayStation Home space, dubbed Sodium One, to see if it really is the evolutionary step for the service that Sony claims it to be.
Since launching as an open beta in 2008, PlayStation Home has come a long way, evolving from a social hub into its very own games platform. Having developed hundreds of virtual goods, a whole host of Home spaces and the fantastic Sodium game series, Lockwood Publishing are easily the foremost developers for the service. To catch up with the developer after interviewing them last year, and to learn about Sodium2, the rise of social gaming and the perils of free-to-play, PSLS talked to Jamie Riding, producer of Sodium.
I've been meaning to check this out, I just keep forgetting! Sodium was a lot of fun though, it really surprised me, so Sodium2 should be worth my time too...
Sodium One has reached a milestone number of player’s in the Sodium universe by reaching the most impressive 1 million players.
To celebrate, free players can now have extended free access up to level 9 and there are many more great bonuses.
This week's highlights:
Europe and America both get the Trigger Happy In-A-Box arcade cabinet as well as American finally getting it’s hands on the Darts and Pool games.
Europe gets Andy’s Room and a bunch of Toy Story 3 furniture and clothing (also check out the V Store for some really awesome Batman shirts).
Japan gets a big collection of Lockwood clothing and a massive bundle of new Hudson content, including Dolphy apartment and Bomberman costumes.
Hmmm they should do more like this. They could really integrate an MMO into HOME.
Dont these guys have a history on hating on the PS3?