Sony confirmed today that its avatar-driven virtual world PlayStation Home would be shutting its doors in North America on March 31, 2015. PlayStation Home, launched in 2008, was often compared to the PC online world Second Life, and was introduced as a major online social initiative for the PlayStation brand. Home was meant to connect not only players with players, but also connect players with video game and non-video game brands. It hosted a number of free-to-play games and other content. A statement from PlayStation reads:
Home is also slated to shut down in Asian and European territories in March next year.
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