Sony has launched its long-awaited virtual world – Playstation Home. Gamers can create their own ‘avatar’ – a virtual representation of themselves – and interact with other players in 3D.

Critics have slammed the service as outdated but Sony has hit back, saying Playstation Home intended to improve gaming for existing PS3 owners, rather than rival other virtual worlds. Players download Home software and connect their PS3 to broadband before creating their online selves…Read more