^Actually, these updates make it sound as if they're completely skipping over the public beta phase, and are preparing it for final release.

At least that's the way it sounds to me. ^^

Id say public beta might just be a stress test?

Possibly. Wouldn't want the servers crashing on the first day, now would we? Lol.

it seems they are getting ready for the public beta actually. I have a feeling it will be released soon, small chance of release today.

Well that's interesting, I hope they can roll it out. I want to join up with friends and play some games and more importantly, have some in-game XMB already.

Yeah, I noticed the stream-whilst-downloading feature when checking out the Lost Planet trailer (which was actually terrible, not a droplet of gameplay, and cheesy lines a-plenty).

Also, HOME, looks like it's coming on very nicely. I hope that by a "wide range of developers" they mean "more than just our first parties" and "Infinity Ward", as I really REALLY want HOME features in Call of Duty 4.

How can i get in the Home beta? I would luv to be involved.

Me too, I want to see what all the hype is about for myself.  Hope it's good! 

Glad to see sony fanatics really care about this one..

rofl

We should make a Vgchartz "warehouse" or something... that would be cool.