Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) boss David Reeves has assured consumers that “everything is absolutely on track,” in regards to the release of PlayStation Home, following the online social platform’s absence at the Leipzig Games Convention last week.
“The reason is that was nothing new to say,” stated Reeves. “Everything is absolutely on track. I can look you in the eyes and tell you everything is on track.”
“The closed beta has been expanding, the open beta will come in autumn. It will be announced by the Home Group, either in London or Tokyo. I don’t know when exactly, but they are in control of it. We’ve got more third parties on board, and as far as I know it’s all on track.”
“There’s nothing sinister at all. All I’ve heard about it is good news, and I’m very close to it as it’s being developed in the next building.”
Home has endured numerous delays since its unveiling at the Game Developers Conference in March 2007, with Sony having originally planned to release the service in October 2007, before moving the launch date to Spring 2008, and finally, Fall 2008.