Burbie52's Archive

Burbie52 is a 62 year-old published author and founder of the Grey Gamers group within Home. Born and raised in Michigan, she has lived there her entire life, with the exception of a twelve-year residency on the Big Island of Hawaii. She enjoys reading and writing, as well as video games, especially RPG's. She has one son in his twenties.

The End of the Beginning

Posted October 12th, 2014 in News and Articles
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For some, Home was their first step into virtual MMO worlds. As such, their last steps in Home are especially poignant.

Grey Gamers: the End of an Era

Posted October 2nd, 2014 in News and Articles
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The beating heart of Home was its social experience, and clubs formed the backbone of this. For some of Home’s larger clubs, the final sunset of this virtual world is especially bittersweet.

Chocobo: Final Fantasy’s Favorite Mount

Posted September 25th, 2014 in News and Articles
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Kweh!

Final Fantasy XIV — A Crafter’s Tale

Posted August 29th, 2014 in News and Articles
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For some, Final Fantasy XIV is currently as close to a PlayStation Home successor as can be found. One former Home user chronicles her continuing journey through this new MMORPG.

Lockwood’s Latest: the Dream Adventure

Posted August 19th, 2014 in Reviews
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Lockwood’s Dream Adventure is a strong contender for the best Home estate of 2014.

Stack Genius: How Does It Stack Up?

Posted August 5th, 2014 in Developer PR, News and Articles
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Atom Republic’s Stack Genius: when estates themselves become games.

Finding Your Place In A Virtual Society

Posted July 29th, 2014 in News and Articles
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In any human society, the people involved inevitably segregate themselves into various social strata. This is true even in virtual worlds.

Landscapes: Home

Posted July 22nd, 2014 in News and Articles, Video
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A video compilation of some of Home’s most breathtaking digital vistas.

Phases

Posted July 18th, 2014 in News and Articles
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We all go through phases. Some last for days, or weeks. Even months.

Some, though, last for years. But, like all things, those phases come to an end. And life goes on.

The Art of Video Gaming

Posted June 26th, 2014 in News and Articles, Video
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Ever stopped to admire the amazing artwork in a video game?

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