User-generated content to help drive Home
- Posted March 12th, 2008 at 11:36 EDT by
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After all of the recent Home news spanning the last couple of months, we understand its only causing you, the reader, to become more anxious in wanting to get your hands on the highly anticipated online social platform.
Chances are, the comment section will be littered with remarks such as, "Hurry up and release it already." We apologize, but this isn't going to contain a release date, just more information to keep you salivating for the hype machine that is PlayStation Home.
The Creative Director and Lead Artist of Home, John Venables, had the following to say on the forthcoming online service:
"From day one we're going to give [users] basic customization, analogous with other games, but we will hopefully be increasing the tools that we give to users over time, to give them more control, maybe to ultimately provide their own content."
One of the things concerning user-generated content that is an obvious issue is the opportunity for people to submit content inappropriate for a younger audience. This is why the Home creators have decided to implement the user-generated content permissions in baby steps.
Creative director, Ron Festejo, understand these concerns and it's refreshing to know Sony acknowledges them, "[F]or PlayStation, and the type of audiences we appeal to, I think there's a certain level of responsibility that we have to ensure that offensive stuff isn't in the universe that we create."
However, this doesn't take away from them realizing how important user-generated content will be to the community, "User-created content is the Holy Grail, with games like LittleBigPlanet that's all about user-created content”, added Festejo.
“That’s going to be an interesting litmus test for us to see the kinds of things generated by users because those guys are also pushing the boundaries in that area."
As more information is released on Home, it does make you want it that much sooner. Regardless, it is comforting to know that Sony is taking the cautionary steps in providing a service that will not only be appropriate but acceptable for users of all ages.
Keep checking back here at PSU.com, as we will be bringing you all of the latest news on Home as it happens.
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LordSheogorath
- 11:45am GMT - March 12th, 2008
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I'm glad they are looking out for the younger gamers, kudos Sony & Mister John Venables. I've seen too much bare butt's in Burnout Paradise Online, and nope, not from the women, unfortunantly.
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frank_magnet |
Frank_Magnt- 11:48am GMT - March 12th, 2008
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Gay!
Dont hurry up with the release, dont want it rushed and sh!te.
Would rather it take ages and be the bo!!ocks!
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DantheMan_69
- 1:23pm GMT - March 12th, 2008
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@ HazdoTT Yes u can do all that plus so much more lol. Really can't wait for this going to b the boss also wid this on the way HOME can only get better.
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Mattchewie |
Mattchewie- 1:58pm GMT - March 12th, 2008
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Limanima, I agree. I wouldn't midn so much if it wasn't for the almost daily HOME news.
I'm done hearing, I want to see, touch and feel dizamit!
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stairhopper |
STAIRHOPPER- 2:40pm GMT - March 12th, 2008
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sounds good and havig kids myself means they too can join in so keep giving us the goss psn id : stairhopper
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terminator12259 |
tacitassassin25- 2:48pm GMT - March 12th, 2008
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home is going to be sweet i wish it would come out already
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TheCh0sen01 |
TheChosen01- 3:32pm GMT - March 12th, 2008
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I Agree, I think sony should take its time to make the product they feel is ready 100% for an intial release! Yes, the wait is gonna suck but it will def. be worth it when sony decides its ready for the users.
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Redrider |
Warhawk1- 8:31pm GMT - March 12th, 2008
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I'm sorry but if you call this new news on HOME you are living on a different planet. We have know this DAY ONE, really old stuff. This is typical of recent HOME "news" that lacks any meaningful content. BTW as he said, don't look for this anytime soon.
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robbinator |
cowkong- 8:43pm GMT - March 12th, 2008
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This game really needs to come out already, they hav been working on it since 05. They need to release a basic version and then another version a month or two later. I need this now, so i can finally call PS3's online surperior.
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Alpha2
- 10:33pm GMT - March 12th, 2008
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The first user created content for home will be a t-shirt with a Penis on it. I guarantee it. The first user generated level for LBP will be one where youhave to ride a giant penis... that or Super Mario Bros level 1-1... kinda a toss up. but if it's SMB then the flag pole at the end of the level will be a penis.
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