http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/04/22/home-gets-delayed-again-open-beta-scheduled-for-fall/

Home gets delayed again, open beta scheduled for Fall

Posted Apr 22nd 2008 1:25AM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: PlayStation Network

You're going to have to wait a little bit longer for Home. Sony's much-discussed online service debuted at GDC over a year ago, but it's still been restricted to a number of closed beta participants. According to a new press release by both SCEA and SCEE, the closed beta testing will continue through Summer, with an open beta finally available in the Fall.

"We understand that we are asking PS3 and prospective PS3 users to wait a bit longer, but we have come to the conclusion that we need more time to refine the service to ensure a more focused gaming entertainment experience than what it is today," said Kazuo Hirai, President and Group CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "Our overarching objective is to provide users with new gaming experiences that are available only on PLAYSTATION Home. Spending more time on the development and on the Closed Beta testing reaffirms our commitment to bringing a quality service, maintaining the PlayStation tradition."

It appears that more people will be invited into the closed beta. However, this recent delay of Home is continuing a disturbing trend of promises that are delivered late or not at all, such as in-game XMB and game invites -- these features are far more valuable than an online world to walk through. We're sure everyone will echo the same sentiment: it's been taking Sony much too long to deliver on these promises. Stay tuned for any new developments regarding the Home beta.

 

;_;

http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=24669&start=0
Thread made.
First Metal Gear Mondays, now this? =P

iclim4 said: http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=24669&start=0 Thread made. First Metal Gear Mondays, now this? =P

roflcopoter.

Well, it wasn't in the Hot Topics section.

Sorry MM.

 

Not a surprise, I just hope the delay is worth it.
But they'd better release in-game XMB in the summer like they said, or people will be pissed. Well, even more pissed.

well it's a disappointment to ps3 owners i'm sure but delivering a broken product would be worse imo.

I guess Microsoft was right when they said Sony wouldn't have the resources or know how to do this.

Is it just me, or does Home always look like the Citadel from Mass Effect?

Sony should just copy XBox Live.

starcraft said: I guess Microsoft was right when they said Sony wouldn't have the resources or know how to do this. Is it just me, or does Home always look like the Citadel from Mass Effect?

roflcopter

I don't think it looks like the Citadel too much?

Waitstation is a well deserved name :)