What’s in this episode: Street Fighter x Tekken TGI | Mount Olympus Personal Space Preview | French Chateau Personal Space Preview | Cutteridge Estate Update | Saints Row the Third Clothing | Konami Secret Agent Costume | Lockwood Cupcake Dress | War Room Clubhouse | Complimentary Hotel Room Flood Is it me or have there […]

For years, the HomeCast has shined as an example of community-generated Home machinima that’s every bit as good as what developers can produce. HearItWow, the man behind the show, offers his insights into Home filmmaking.

(Editor’s note: If you are at all interested in Home machinima, this article is a must-read.)

Continuing our series on the perceived commercialization of Home, HSM special guest contributor HearItWow asks what our price points are for various virtual commodities, and our reasoning behind it. The *why* behind the number can often provide valuable insights for developers to utilize, which helps us shape the future of Home.

Marketing in Home is a fairly straightforward formula: create a limited-run event in Central Plaza/Home Square, perhaps develop a public space to showcase your wares (possibly with mini-game), and offer ubiquitous T-shirts or other swag to drive visitor participation. Maximize numbers at minimum cost.

Is there, however, another way to cross-culturally market in Home? And might we see it in America or Europe soon?

A special guest contribution from HearItWow, creator of the HomeCast!

(Editor’s note: If you want to film in Home, you *really* need to read this. HearItWow made it into the Community Theater with an outstanding product, and HSM would like to thank him for taking some time out of his schedule to write this.)