Thomas Bidaux had some rather opinionated things to say about PlayStation 3's Home MMO during a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz. NCsoft's director of product development said that while Home is very interesting, it will need to offer something more significant than avatar customization, or it will remain quite limited.
We're not quite sure where Bidaux is getting his information from, but Home will offer gamers much more than changing their in-game character's appearance. However, some of Bidaux's comments did make a little sense. "I don't think you can say you will sell more PS3s because of Home, but if the PS3 had the right penetration in the market, then yes - Home will be very interesting," he said.
We don't believe anyone ever claimed Home to be a PS3 system seller, but if all promises are kept, it will certainly go a long way in helping the PS3 gain back its lost market share.
1. I completely agree, Home won't sell a single system. I can't see anybody holding out to buy a PS3 until Home is released. Home will be a nice bonus for people with a PS3 already, and a treat for those that will eventually buy a PS3, but its not a system mover. Perhaps a few people out there that love dollhouses might consider Home a reason to get a PS3, but the market in general won't get too excited about Home.
Posted at 2:05PM on Oct 19th 2007 by chris.westermann