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Phoenix writes poetry and is a photography enthusiast, along with writing for HomeStation Magazine. She is currently studying for a BFA in Creative Writing and BA with concentration in Photography. psn ID phoenixstorm21 youtube.com/user/phoenixstorm21

Art Deco and Home

Posted March 23rd, 2014 in News and Articles
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Have any interior decorators in Home tried an art deco theme? The results can be surprisingly excellent.

Life Support Mentality

Posted March 19th, 2014 in News and Articles
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Home’s sending a lot of mixed messages lately. On one hand, there are Challenges, Trophies and the News Reader. On the other hand, there are fire sales, comparatively little in the way of new content, and still no answer to the PS4 question.

Enter Lockwood, with a consumer loyalty program. A bold — if perhaps overdue — move?

On-the-Shelf Spaces

Posted February 16th, 2014 in News and Articles
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Are there soft-published personal estates from SCEA/SCEE sitting in the wings, waiting for some unknown release date?

Gothic Style

Posted February 8th, 2014 in News and Articles
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Why do Gothic-themed clothing and furnishings tend to be so popular in Home?

Video Gaming, and How it Benefits Us

Posted January 23rd, 2014 in News and Articles
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Gaming is consistently viewed as a source of entertainment, but can it provide more? Can it help overcome one’s struggles in real life?

PlayStation Plus is a Plus

Posted January 19th, 2014 in News and Articles
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Among men, Lu Bu. Among horses, Red Hare. Among services, PlayStation Plus. Playful, deliberate exaggeration aside, PlayStation Plus does serve up some welcome services for any PS3, PS4, and PSP/Vita owner.

Touching Snow

Posted January 14th, 2014 in News and Articles
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Of all the weather a person can experience in a lifetime, snow is perhaps the most tactile. And although Home is a virtual world, it can stir some powerful emotions.

PlayStation Now Rollout

Posted January 11th, 2014 in News and Articles
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PlayStation Now is not a new concept, nor is it even the first implementation of said concept. However, what is has over previous efforts is technological advances across the board. How is the prognosis?

What “Beta” Means for Home

Posted December 27th, 2013 in News and Articles
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Every so often, someone will ask, “When is Home coming out of beta?”

We have a better question: why does it even matter?

Re-skinning: Old is New Again

Posted December 21st, 2013 in News and Articles
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Reskins are not new to Home’s infrastructure. Reproducing content with color variations (if not more) is a means of filling in gaps and allowing better matching where applicable – and personal spaces are no exception. Does Hollyridge’s Christmas re-skin of Cutteridge make it worth the purchase?

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