So, earlier today we reported on the Sodium One MMO for PlayStation Home and pointed out that we'd not heard if it is coming to Europe. It is. And here are the details:
The game starts on on 17th December (why that's today), when "PlayStation Home users can access Sodium One from the World Map". The first section of the game is called 'Salt Shooter'. You can "play through the first five levels of Salt Shooter for free, or unlock additional levels and experiences with the purchase the virtual items, ranging from €0.99 to €4.99."
Darren Cairns, Head of Online Marketing, SCEE states, "Today we take this evolution to the next level with the launch of PlayStation Home’s Sodium One, the first self contained, multiplayer space. Sodium One, not only leverages the power of PS3 to deliver a truly unique, and visually stunning gaming experience, but is also a perfect example of how social interaction and gaming can combine in a way that cannot be replicated on any other platform."
Yup, he manages to get 'leverages' and 'truly unique' and 'social interaction' into the same slice of puff. Of course, he means 'uses', 'unique', 'playing a game'.
What's the game? "In Sodium One, a new technological era has dawned bringing with it interstellar travel, rapid colonisation of the galaxy, inexhaustible energy, advanced Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and the power to travel between quantum realities. This new age has also brought a host of new challenges where players must battle for harmony with their environment and sometime survival."
"Players must check in with A.I. life-force 'VICKIE' to obtain their objectives, and then battle through multiple levels for a spot on the leader board, either in individual combat or as a multi-player experience, while earning credits and rewards to be redeemed in within the game. Sodium One features objective-based meta-games, full arcade-style games and community events.
"Players looking for a more social experience can become a bartender and serve virtual drinks to friends at the 'Sodium Hub', or compete with friends in mini games. PS3 owners can customise their PlayStation Home avatar with Sodium One gear while exploring the virtual community in real time, and communicating freely through text."
We're having a look. Tell us what you think in the Forum.
The game starts on on 17th December (why that's today), when "PlayStation Home users can access Sodium One from the World Map". The first section of the game is called 'Salt Shooter'. You can "play through the first five levels of Salt Shooter for free, or unlock additional levels and experiences with the purchase the virtual items, ranging from €0.99 to €4.99."
Darren Cairns, Head of Online Marketing, SCEE states, "Today we take this evolution to the next level with the launch of PlayStation Home’s Sodium One, the first self contained, multiplayer space. Sodium One, not only leverages the power of PS3 to deliver a truly unique, and visually stunning gaming experience, but is also a perfect example of how social interaction and gaming can combine in a way that cannot be replicated on any other platform."
Yup, he manages to get 'leverages' and 'truly unique' and 'social interaction' into the same slice of puff. Of course, he means 'uses', 'unique', 'playing a game'.
What's the game? "In Sodium One, a new technological era has dawned bringing with it interstellar travel, rapid colonisation of the galaxy, inexhaustible energy, advanced Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) and the power to travel between quantum realities. This new age has also brought a host of new challenges where players must battle for harmony with their environment and sometime survival."
"Players must check in with A.I. life-force 'VICKIE' to obtain their objectives, and then battle through multiple levels for a spot on the leader board, either in individual combat or as a multi-player experience, while earning credits and rewards to be redeemed in within the game. Sodium One features objective-based meta-games, full arcade-style games and community events.
"Players looking for a more social experience can become a bartender and serve virtual drinks to friends at the 'Sodium Hub', or compete with friends in mini games. PS3 owners can customise their PlayStation Home avatar with Sodium One gear while exploring the virtual community in real time, and communicating freely through text."
We're having a look. Tell us what you think in the Forum.
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jane doe 17 Dec 2009 14:36
1/5
This is FREKKIN AWESOME!!!!!!!
jane doe 17 Dec 2009 14:40
2/5
Okay, okay! that would be FRICKIN AWESOME!!!
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Jean Noël 17 Dec 2009 14:54
3/5
@jane_doe I would say freaking awesome
Jables 17 Dec 2009 14:57
4/5
This is the best thing in Home by a long, long way. More stuff like this please! :D
jane doe 17 Dec 2009 15:18
5/5
Jables wrote:
This is the best thing in Home by a long, long way. More stuff like this please! :D
Agreed - home was so
meh
until this hit! :) Guess where I'll be spending my time...