Comments on: Home Outfits: There’s Sexy, and Then There’s…

By: Tyler Jones

Tyler Jones — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 01:29:48 +0000

I agree with this post completely regaurding how racy the clothing has become on Home. It certainly has made Home in a certain sense “not the place” it used to be. (this also having to do with the god-awful redesign) I’ve been on Home about the same time as you have and I honestly can’t stand the skimpy outfits and I’m a seventeen-year-old boy. It just entices the perverted attitudes and stuck up-ness of a lot of the community. In my opinion the developers should have stuck with the idea of Home being a social Hub for gamers, not a game platform.

By: Dr_Do-Little

Dr_Do-Little — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:08:30 +0000

Your first impression of the then new sexy outfit seem to be close to my first impression of home… There is a point where making a profit is just an excuse anymore. Sure sex is a a good marketing strategy… Thats where capitalism will fail, as well as in many other “socialist view” Just because you can make a profit out of something doesn’t mean it’s socially acceptable.

As for the “M rated psnHome” I think it’s the last thing we need. There’s enough mature content on the internet wich is accessibe with a ps3 btw. We dont need that. Sony dont need that. And every kids who own a Ps3 and know how to get around age rating surely dont need that. They already have psHome for that matter…

By: Terra_Cide

Terra_Cide — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:42:46 +0000

Which two outfits are you referring to? If it’s the two in the featured image, the model on the left is from Tekken, and the second is the Amazon outfit, which I believe (not 100% sure, since I don’t own it) is in Costumes. You can also go to Alphazone4.com and search their extensive database for “amazon outfit” to find the exact location.

By: Goku

Goku — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 04:54:10 +0000

What are the names of those 2 outfits?

By: Lennox1235

Lennox1235 — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:05:58 +0000

Loved the article, would just like a home space with adult feel. A place to hang and chat without worrying, its somebodys 13 year old. My is that age and we play online together. But a place to just chat with other adults would be great. Here’s to hoping. Thanks

By: fun-gi

fun-gi — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:45:07 +0000

I don’t think I’d pay to have access to adult sections of Home, simply because it’s not really fair to make someone pay for being old enough to look at barely covered cyber-boobies. I already paid for my machine and the games I own, plus the content I’ve purchased on Home. I don’t need another fee to keep playing with the adults in Home.

Do I think it’s a fantastic idea to have separate adult Home areas? Heck yes… I’ve mentioned this to friends in the past! Do I think SONY are wrong for allowing such content to make it into HOME for kids to see? Heck yes! Do I still look at it and think “WOWZERS! Now THAT’s a SHIRT! O_O ” Heck yes!

Let’s face it folks… SONY are about money, and are just as two faced as any large corporation out there. It’s in their nature. They know sex sells and their morals look much better on paper and in the TOS than they do in action (or lack thereof).

If you ask me, this isn’t going to change until those parents you fear might go screaming about the scantilly clad avatars actually go screaming about it.

By: Bayern_1867

Bayern_1867 — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:07:54 +0000

I also have a HK acct and don’t see there the really extreme stuff available in NA. Maybe this is the way Sony perceives NA culture (note the comment above about EU acct by Joanna_Dark). TV, movies, music videos are—in my opinion—frequently *gross* and—to me—offensive. And what about the clothes sold in RL stores for little girls, inc. high heels and makeup, Yuck!

Would I want an “Adults Only” section? Whether fee-based or free, whether it was meant as a safety zone or an area of greater permissibility, no.

By: CheekyGuy

CheekyGuy — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:06:54 +0000

Agrees with Riverside309, I have ‘Lived’ on SecondLife for a good part of 3 years and the people there are the nicest that you can meet. As Secondlife has been around longer, there is a social etiquette that has been formed and uniquely understood.
True, there are adult areas of which you can ‘play’ with one another, But people there are generally polite because of an old school social etiquette that has been formed. Everyone knows the rules and laws of Second Life and in disobeying them, they will be suspended or banned. So this is why. And I have agreed with Norse from the beginning, in that Sony should get tougher and adopt a more ‘Draconian’ attitude to Harassers. But this is an argument for another time.

By: CheekyGuy

CheekyGuy — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:56:18 +0000

It does make me ask just EXACTLY what age group Sony are targeting. There have been many suggestions for an “Adult” only section of Home which may as well be similar to current online service RLC (Red Light Center)among others, (if they are wanting to go into the titilation direction, the ‘other’ is simply a place adults can hang out without fear of being harrassed by hormonal teenagers) and yes I have been told by friends that they are willing to pay for the use of this service. Which would mean, this could benefit for a more ‘Mature’ gaming. (The arena based fighting area, I did write an article on a little before, would suit this adult area.)

Whatever direction Sony decide to take, I DO agree with you Terra that Sony should seriously sit down and reconsider which target audience Home is aimed at and move on from there.

By: Riverside309

Riverside309 — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:17:10 +0000

Seems to me that the whole “family friendly” thing may be a part of the root cause why Home still can be such a “prev” experience. I believe 85% of the harassment comes from people under 18. People in their mid-twenties and up generally find no fun in acting that way… but your average 13 year old sure does.

The real issue (IMO) is Sony seems clueless what to do… even though several really good suggestions have been made. So they do nothing and the “perv” experience continues.

As for an “adult” area, everyone should know that another major social networking application (Second Life) already does it. They do have a way to qualify, I think it was social security number (not sure exactly what data they get from social security). AND the adult areas go way, way beyond ANYTHING Sony may or may not do. HOWEVER, I have spent a lot of time in such areas and I gotta tell you, the people that inhabit such spaces are the nicest I have ever run across. NEVER been harassed, never see anyone hassling anyone else, it was truly amazing how nice, polite and… adult everyone is. AND they use open mic chat… which everyone here knows would be total chaos in Home… but it isn’t an issue at all there. People in general are very polite, nobody ever talks over someone else, waiting for the other to finish before adding one’s own contribution seems to be how things work.

And by “adult” I mean anatomically accurate avi’s, abilities to “play” with each other (I’m trying to put it politely!), there’s even a place to VERY frankly air one’s sexual experiences; yes, some Home characters may fell it’s too raunchy, but the point is that no matter HOW raunchy, the people frequenting such areas really are some of the nicest folks you’ll run into.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not so sure going that far will ever happen in Home, but you SHOULD know that it does exist and, raunchy though it may be, it’s FAR more polite than anything happening in Home.

By: stevev363

stevev363 — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:19:56 +0000

To me, having an adults only area in home would be like making an adults only area in disneyland. some people would be grateful for an area to get away while others may never go in. but the kids will always be curious and try to find a way in. easiest way would be to make an account and fake the age which many would probably do, enforcement on an area like this would be impossible. Home is about gaming and gaming is for everyone. I personally don’t have any problem with what Avi’s wear currently in Home, the pixelated gear shows off no more than what the Avi’s do in the sims when taking a shower. I think it’s up to the user to moderate themselves and what they wear, if you know that something is completely raunchy then wear it in your personal spaces and not public. I’ve seen a few female Avi’s in full out bondage gear along with the cowgirl whip, somebody who goes to that extreme should find other virtual worlds where that is ok. common sense should be a given but that is also something that many people lack and reasoning with someone who lacks it is absolutely frustrating. but is it the dev’s who make the items or the people who wear them to blame for the lack of common sense? Hhmmm?!?

By: Halday

Halday — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:25:56 +0000

I think that it probably doesn’t matter to some women what men are saying as long as they’re saying it. For some it may be just another element to the game..an extention of their controller. I also wouldn’t be suprised if alot of women dress as they do on Home because its so outrageously different than their real persona. I suppose it can be fun, although I couldn’t take too much of the virtual drooling and chest banging. I should think it gets old real fast. But hey, to each her own. It is afterall a game and meant to be just that. One person’s fantasy is apparently another’s display of art. All I can tell you is that I do not really have wings.

By: Nos

Nos — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:22:09 +0000

While the pure sexy emitted does tend to push the boundaries, personally do not see the echosuit as being over the top.
That said, it’s ok to drool over it a little

By: Keara22hi

Keara22hi — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 07:38:57 +0000

Funniest comment I heard from my husband in awhile was when he cruised past this computer while I was reading this article. He saw the picture of the girl in the black leather dress with the silver chains and said, “Dang, that skirt’s so short you can tell that girl needs a haircut!”

I wonder how many of the female avatars in Home who wear the more outrageous outfits in pubic spaces realize what some of the men are saying behind their backs?

By: Halday

Halday — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 02:58:30 +0000

Yeah,we need a storefront location in Home where we can go and be immersed in gaming rather than just clothing, furniture and companions.. A year round space like the E3 booth that actually focuses on the object of our affections. GAMES!
Selling is fine. Do more presale promos, highlight whats coming, focus on development, artistry and fun.
Celebrate Gaming..

By: LiLBlueEyes

LiLBlueEyes — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:13:53 +0000

If you ask me some of these developers have a bondage fetish, and are projecting that fetish in their work in Home… To me that is just a minor chaffing in my dislike for that look, what really gets me mad is that they pawn the same look over and over, they change a strap here,,, add spikes there, I know people that buy every black strapped outfit that comes out and they mix and match and don’t realize that its just a rip off, there is no dramatic change in their appearance or the variety of choices.
Like I said on the forums, have some balance, bring us colorful summer fashions, hire some women at Sony or something, pick up a Vogue on the way home developers.
But then again Sony is going to follow the money,
they probably sell more of this clothing because people get on Home to live out a fantasy. Lets be realistic, not everyone who wears they clothes are built like enhanced playboy bunnies and have a ponytail that would weight 80 pounds.
I think Home is losing its identity as a platform for gamers, they didn’t spend the resources to bring in the hard core gamers and are constantly trying to reinvent themselves.
Drifting away from a family friendly platform might make a few extra dollars, but I think the price they will pay in the end will not be worth it.

By: Terra_Cide

Terra_Cide — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:59:06 +0000

Personal rule: I don’t get involved with any guy who has bigger “moobs” than my own female equivalent; regardless of whether they are real over developed pectorals or virtual ones.

By: Halday

Halday — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:56:42 +0000

Home Fashion Police, please make some of these guys pull up their pants! And what’s with those grossly overinflated naked man chests? I mean really..

By: Halday

Halday — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:42:57 +0000

Ok,I’ll admit it. I bought and have worn the Streetfighter, Cammi Costume. As a joke on the day it came out. At least 3 of my friends have it as well. And yes, one’s a guy. Anyway, we posed for a picture in our Clubhouse. And I laugh everytime I come across it. That one outfit brought us so much fun. On the other hand, I can also recall responding to an invite that very same night from some friends who were as it turned out, at Seaside of Memories. It was an eventful arrival and one that I’m sure brings my friends alot of laughter when they think back. I made my entrance in the middle of a group of malevatars who very quickly proceeded to make me feel like a dog in heat. I had to immediately sit down to avoid, shall we just say their close up attentions. I quickly left, reminding myself that I should have known better. But now I say, why? Its only a costume. It’s only a video game character. It’s not .. no, my avatar isn’t real. Sure the game may be rated “M”, but I’ll responsibly rate my own behavior, thank you very much. Why do I have to concern myself with someone else’s kids? Why aren’t they worrying about me, Cammi, and Sony? Sony sold it. I bought it. And trust me, they’d be way more offended if their kids saw the real me in a real Cammi costume. Anyway,I’m wearin it (well, not really)when I so choose. But like my sunglasses at night, just not at Seaside.
Anyway, should Home allow certain outfits only to be worn in certain spaces?

By: cthulu93

cthulu93 — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:48:31 +0000

I actually LMAO harder than I have in quite some time in Home earlier today when I saw what I believe is 1 of the newer outfits.It basically looked like a skank cop that had the weirdest walk I’ve ever seen.While I found this thing laughable a female friend with me at the time became,in her words,putrifyingly sick.I found it funny because it instantly brought to my mind the old band “The Village People” and the song “YMCA” for some reason.I think Sony has already made up their mind about what kind of rating they want to have so I expect things will only get skimpier.Btw the Supreme Court just ruled 7to2 that states couldn’t ban underage sales of games based upon an uncomfy for kids idea so if any change is coming it will most likely need to come from Sony itself so as long as these things sell well we will see more and more of these things.I’d like to know who is really buying these things,I have a sneaky suspicion that men are dolling up their female avatars in these types of clothes as most of my really female friends abhor the extremely skimpy outfits while many of my male friends find them quite laughable.