Finding a Home for PS3 owners

Moving day has been delayed again, as Sony has announced that Playstation Home is still not ready. Perhaps there are bugs (cockroaches? termites?) that still need to be eliminated, or maybe Sony executives think users will appreciate it more if they have to wait for it. This isn’t even a case where there is some good news to to go with the bad news. Its more like, bad news with a side dish of more bad news and a glass of mediocrity.

So first the bad news – the closed beta for Home is being extended. Things aren’t ready just yet, so just sit tight and trust that Sony knows what its doing. This also means that the open beta start date has been pushed back to Fall 2008. A specific date isn’t given, probably so Sony can release Home sometime in early November. Then there’s the mediocre news – news so blase that it probably isn’t even worth mentioning – some additional PS3 users who registered for the beta will be allowed into the closed beta. Sony doesn’t say how many people will be allowed in, just that some will be allowed in.

If you’re desperate for some kind of virtual life and social gaming, let’s look over your options PS3 users. I’m sure that there is something we can find for you to play for free that will somewhat simulate the Home experience. Don’t worry, only free programs will be suggested. After spending $400 on a console, you probably don’t want to go spending any more on nonessential games.