Home, Sony’s virtual world on PS3, is still on track for a 2008 release, according to
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However, it’s likely that the platform will remain in Beta mode.
PlayStation Network’s Susan Panico noted that the "rollout will be similar to Gmail," describing what will launch this year as an "open, working Beta".
Wired’s journalist jokes in the story: ‘I certainly hope it’s not that similar to Gmail, or it’ll never get out of Beta.’
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The Danish publicly traded computer game company Trophy Games is acquiring the French game developer Playrion from Paradox Interactive. This is the largest acquisition in Trophy Games' history and will form the foundation for a new series of simulation games. At the same time, the company is raising its revenue expectations for the year to €22.8-€24.1 million . With the acquisition of French Playrion, Trophy Games gains 30 new employees and a new foundation for future growth.
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