PlayStation Home is offline from 8AM GMT on Wednesday 25th January for routine maintenance. Here is what to expect after the update…
Reports of a mysterious cave opening up down by the water in the Winter Event space are rife this week, along with suspected sightings of what some have claimed to be an abominable snowman. Hunters and other enthusiasts are flocking to the area to see if they can catch a glimpse of the mythical yetis in the hopes of bringing back evidence of their existence. Extreme caution is advised to all those intrepid enough to go in search of the yetis and the government is advising that anyone attempting to face them stock up on precautionary ammo and other supplies at the store located at the site.
Here’s an unsubstantiated picture sent in by a local hunter, allegedly in support of these wild claims.
Inside, away from the colder regions of Home, Cucumber aren’t just about eye-popping colours (although there are still some of those in their latest collection). They also have a strong desire to create useable sets that will help you set the scene in your apartment. With Dolly’s Diner, that scene was of a bustling 1950s diner. These latest bedroom ranges are more subtle, but they still allow the creation of a complete, unified look.
Whether the look you’re aiming to achieve is one of contemporary chic, or peaceful comfort that expresses your personality, Cucumber has the furniture for you. Large double beds in a variety of colours with matching drawers and lamps are available in store now!
In other furniture news: it’s that time again! Yes that’s right, MyDeco are back with some more tantalising and tasty treats to decorate your apartments with. Quench your thirst for fruity furniture with the very inviting watermelon chair. Or jazz up your wall with a pair of luscious KissMe Neon Lips. And if you’re feeling a little tired after your trip to the Shopping Centre, why not end the day in the new Xtreme Hot Jacuzzi! Other furniture updates from SCE this week include some sleek and stylish pieces in Modern and Round Rattan styles, or turn your apartment into your very own chocolate factory with the Sweet Treats range which includes Candy Floss Rugs, Donut chairs, and Cake Couches to name a few. Tasty!
Attention, Novus Prime: Vindication fans! Our friends over at Hellfire Games are now giving away EU-region codes for their exclusive Pirate Chainsword avatar item! Originally salvaged from the ruins of an old pirate stronghold, the Novus Prime engineers have re-examined and perfected the pirate technology to bring you this fantastic new item. Since no pilot should ever be caught unarmed, Hellfire Games has decided to outfit everyone with this weapon absolutely free. All you’ve got to do is head over to their promo page and join the Hellfire Games mailing list. Not only will you get a voucher for your own Pirate Chainsword, but you’ll also be kept in the loop about future updates and more free items from the Hellfire Games team.
In the Threads store you can find a selection of new hairstyles to let your avatar stand out from the crowd, ranging from short and spiky to long and wavy styles, and plenty more in between. Alter Ego sees the arrival of more Urban Camo costumes – check out these increasingly inventive disguises and sneak up on your friends undetected.
If you’re looking for a new companion then head to the Stuff store where you can find an adorable fainting goat, a white tiger cub, a miniature robot or a cute dragon who will loyally follow you anywhere you go.
That wraps it up for this week. See you in Home…if the yeti doesn’t get you first!




















33 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 4:35 pm by orton131
With all due respect… Home is boring as hell. Sorry.
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 4:36 pm by loonytoon1982
Hey James,
Is there any word on if Quests 2 and 3 will be made available in the Winter Event Space? This is something that has been an issue amongst the users of Home ever since the end of December. There has been nothing said officially regarding if this is to be fixed, if it was an oversight or if we weren’t to be expecting this to happen at all.
Any info in regards to that would be very helpful.
Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 5:16 pm by James Gallagher
I just spoke with the dev team and they are still working with the questing tools to try and get those live. Sorry it’s not better news…
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 4:39 pm by vonhammer
Can’t support the hunting of yeti’s.All they are trying to do is breed.I remember the outbreak on Piney Ridge back in 05,I can still here their song now
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 4:51 pm by Skookie30
i’m sorry to break this to ppl Yeti/big-Foot doesn’t exist, it a myth unles yeti/big-Foot stomping up behind you & Kill you then it real.
you are safe to know it a myth.
@james i haven’t seen the SCEA home blog post yet, but when is home going into next phase & lose it’s beta status.
thanks
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 5:02 pm by hjm50
Not much stuff this week. Also have the Playstation Unwrapped prizes been sent out yet?
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 5:07 pm by VitalogyPJ
Hmm the quests 2 and 3 didn’t even got available, not sure if this new mini-game will…
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 5:17 pm by Soulman101
I went to the novus prime page and it only allows you to pick US as your region
Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 5:30 pm by James Gallagher
I just emailed Hellfire to ask for advice. Will get back to you when they reply.
Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 10:50 am by James Gallagher
They got back to me and it seems that they were still working on updating their site when this went live. They’re all set up to give out EU codes now so head over.
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 5:21 pm by csddev01
yeti!
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 5:23 pm by Connor_mufc_1985
Why do all ps home games have inverted aiming ? should be an option to at least change it because of inverted aiming the games suck .
Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 11:03 am by James Gallagher
That’s an interesting question. I had a play around and many games (like the new Yeti one) have the option to invert aiming. For others, such as Novus Prime, if you change your native camera settings in the options menu on the Start Pad, the game should detect that change and adjust the controls accordingly.
Hope that helps.
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 5:35 pm by Mrs__OUK
Another Quest probably doomed to fail????
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 5:55 pm by playerX88
hi james is there any hope of ever getting skyrim or fallout costumes on home??
Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 11:04 am by James Gallagher
Nothing in the plans I’m afraid.
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 6:23 pm by DAVIE222
kinda have to agree with orton (at the moment)
since 2012 started its all about companions and clothes! i aint been on home much lately due to there STILL bieng not enough games!
i love ps home but its got soo boaring and that huge update, that was just new spaces! Please ps home team put new games in home!
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 6:33 pm by Immortal-Wolf-
Hey James
christmas holiday from 2010 was better than this christmas holiday 2011 as winter holiday space epic fail to playstation home loyal customers as EU playstation home has major slow update issues its time your playstation home team get of your bumms put more effort into playstation home!
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 7:25 pm by nfskingrlinworld
cool cooming out
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 8:02 pm by Picadilly68
James-where will see info. about your e-mail reply from Hellfire that you mentioned?
Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 10:54 am by James Gallagher
They got back to me over night and their site has been updated so you can head over now and register as an EU user.
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 8:13 pm by Stefan882
When will be the new Clubhouse designs availabe like the US ones?
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 8:24 pm by Mr-Quest
1st off all im having alot of question and hope to get answers.
1. is there any info about the quest’s..?
2. when do we get the new clubhouse.?
3. when do we get new personal space’s like USA has..?
4. Why do we in EU get a small update against a huge update for USA..?
Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 11:05 am by James Gallagher
Which clubhouses and personal spaces were you after? We quite often get the same spaces come to EU once we have had a little more time to localise them.
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 8:29 pm by matthewgardiner
yes i agree sony seem to think that they can just give NA all the best updates and the best we can hope for is to get these updates months down the line i used to be a huge fan of home nowadays i pop on for 5mins once on a blue moom thanks to sonys bad form
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 9:35 pm by Retro_1973
The FREE Novus Prime Pirate Chainsword link is now working for EU everyone – Get yours now!
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Posted on 24 January, 2012 at 9:52 pm by SirJake_Brookes
Well another good update and I love PSH and James is home square going to be updated for 14Th February
Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 11:05 am by James Gallagher
I hear there might be something romantic happening in Pier Park…
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Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 12:16 am by DCS-UK1
Novus Prime for EU works i just got mine… So it works! YAY!
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Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 12:47 am by Bonyman
I haven’t been a regular visitor to Home after the first 12 months of daily visits … I must have a look in to see if the picture frames have arrived yet.
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Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 11:14 am by playerX88
ok thas disappointing but ty for answering james if yous did ever get them on home i know they would sell really well
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Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 11:34 am by playerX88
why is there no store update 2day??
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Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 2:37 pm by SirJake_Brookes
James thanks for reply
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Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 4:14 pm by Soulman101
Thanks for answering my query. I’ll check out the NV website now.
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Posted on 25 January, 2012 at 9:56 pm by miattyheat
Will the ps vita get a play station home or something similar
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Posted on 26 January, 2012 at 3:46 am by Passos713
Kill all yeti’s they want our hot chocolate with marshmellows , I will fight till death !!!
Lol
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Posted on 26 January, 2012 at 10:12 am by shedboy90
ppl that go on a ps home valentines space need to go find a real bf/gf
sry but its true ppl
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Posted on 28 January, 2012 at 4:52 pm by InDaFunkyHouse
has this maintenance been finished then? as I cant even get on the store it tells me its still offline, sick to the back teeth of this why does the store always have to go offline!
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Posted on 29 January, 2012 at 2:43 am by the-extreme900
sry to say but people are saying that they are getting bored and they would like a theme park place with rollercoasters and so would i so if you could i would like you to do this a make more games wih better prizes.
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Posted on 29 January, 2012 at 1:25 pm by Blood-Red-RoseUK
When will the spirit quest games become available for the Edo space, anyone?
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Posted on 29 January, 2012 at 7:53 pm by the-extreme900
oh and i found out that a few people iv talked to is complaining that the people who are making up gangs are not happy because the people in the gangs are trying to act clever by being racist and perverted and tbh im sick of it to.
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