Happy New Year from The AL2009man Website!

Sorry for being inactive lately. due to lack of US PlayStation Home Blog Posts. the regular has to be stopped. And also lack of Website Updates. 

But don't worry. we got some new stuff to announced anytime soon.

but in a meantime I'm planning to do some new stuffs with the Website itself in mid-2014. but until then.

Happy New Year and Merry-Late-Christmas!

[UPDATE] PlayStation Home Blog Updates posts Will be stopped

Due to Regular US Blog Posts been sifted to The News Viewer (PlayStation Home's lastest feature). We're pausing the weekly blog posts until further notices.

This will only effect on US and EU blog posts. For now we're only going to make Website Updates.

We'll be back to posting them around 2014.

Sorry for thoses who actually visits the blog :(

[EU] PlayStation Home Blog Post: December Sale!

Source: http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/12/03/playstation-home-update-december-sale/#more-159545

PS Home will briefly be offline from 8.00 a.m. GMT on Wednesday 4^th December for routine maintenance. Here’s what to expect after the update…

Acorn Meadows Park

A winter wonderland of fun and excitement awaits you this week in VEEMEE's seasonal Acorn Meadows Park. Spend time with your friends on the Traditional Carousel or head out onto the frozen lake and try your hand at Ice Skating.

The waterfall has frozen solid revealing Santa's Grotto, and the big man himself is in residence with a special gift for all who are kind of spirit and generous of heart. Just remember, Santa always knows.

Granzella

Granzella's Silent Night 2013 begins Wednesday, December 4th. During the event, a massive, illuminated tree stands in the centre of the 'Granzella Plaza in Twilight' Lounge. As the powder snow falls, you're invited to come join a fantastic wintery world. Grab some unique reindeer rewards by playing the festive flight game! Tis the season to come and soar through the air as lights illuminate the sky!

December Sale

As 2013 draws to a close, PlayStation Home is holding a December sale with some huge discounts. We'll be adding new items each week throughout December and you'll be able to take advantage of these great savings until 8th January. First up we have some apartment-themed bundles to help you expand your PS Home property portfolio. Check out the Winter market in Home Square and bag yourself a bargain.

Home Square

Get into the festive spirit and head down to Home Square for some seasonal surprises... For a little gift from us, head over to the Christmas tree... And keep checking back each week of December for more exciting developments!

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Flashman Studios bring us their second collection for the sci-fi favourite. Under license by CBS Consumer Products, the collection consists of a Starship Enterprise-D Bridge apartment from STAR TREK: The Next Generation(TM), with matching furniture to make it the perfect home of your favourite Star Trek avatar!

Atom Republic

Do you like movies? Do you love dancing? Atom Republic brings you 4 movie-inspired dance packs! The High-School Nerd dance pack contains hilarious dance moves reminiscent of a famous geeky character; the Disco Fever is the world's most famous disco routine seen on screen; the Comedy Dances are irresistibly funny, and the Musicals dance pack contains some classic routines.

VEEMEE Content Update

Home Tycoon

For the first time in Home Tycoon, fly your own personal helicopter for FREE during Free Test Flight Week, December 4th-10th! All players get free access to the Basic Helicopter to fly through the skies in any city, any time -- no Gold Coins needed!

JAM Games

In part one of JAM Games seasonal collection, they bring you partywear, everything you’ll need to dress up and have some festive fun!  Look out next week as part two brings you a miniature world, the Snow Globe Apartment, set on a table inside The Jam Jar! Live the magic and feel the snow because after all... There’s Snow Place like PlayStation®Home!

nDreams

Treat yourself with these dazzling new items:

• Christmas Reindeer Outfit - decorate yourself in this dazzling new reindeer outfit.
• LMO - Elegant Walk - Show your swagger with these graceful new LMOs. Perfect accompaniments to the Masquerade Ball clothing.
• LMO - Under the Mistletoe - Get flirty with this new mistletoe LMO, complete with Christmas kiss emote!

Lockwood

Close your eyes and take a deep breath. When you open your eyes, you are standing on the decking of Serenity Lake’s peaceful pagoda. There’s no noise, no demands on your time, just the mountains, the clouds and the gently rippling lake. Sit back and meditate through the shifting seasons to unlock some simple furnishings for your pagoda.

We know that you guys know how to throw a good party. This week we’ve got everything you need whatever your party preferences. And we mean EVERYTHING!

Elegant Venetian Ball? Fool Throttle has sensational ball gowns, exquisite frock coats and dashing pantaloons in both Gift Machine and store varieties.

Low key knees-up? Give the Jolly Cheer Dance Pack a go.

Thrashing rock gig or mellow acoustic set? The Gift Machine’s Epic Gig Dance Pack from Foal has moves to suit any musical accompaniment.

Skating party? The Wonderland Skates LMO provides skates with a smooth gliding motion that will ensure you don’t slip up on the ice.

Or if you’d rather not get involved with all that partying, mount up on Stormur the Reindeer and ride around sending your friends new luxury Gift Machine gifts like some crazy New Age Santa!

Spun’mas

What could be more festive than dressing in madmunki’s Spun'mas Tree Full Body Suit, fully animated and with its own emote? Perhaps riding around on Father Spun's favourite steed – your very own Spundeer LMO with sleigh. Deck out out your apartment with the Spun'mas Tree which comes with a countdown to Spun'mas wall hanging and a special spun'mas gift that can only be opened (by you and your friends) between Spun'mas day and the end of the year! Bring on the festive Spun!

That’s all for now. See you in PlayStation Home!

[EU] PlayStation Home Blog Post: Enjoy your new life in San Francisco

Source: http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/11/26/playstation-home-update-enjoy-your-new-life-in-san-francisco/

Home will briefly be offline from 8.00 a.m. GMT on Wednesday 27^th November for routine maintenance. Here’s what to expect after the update…

Granzella – San Franciscan Apartment

From a huge loft right next to the cable car tracks, it's time to begin your new life in San Francisco. In this next installment of Granzella's Window to the World Personal Space series, there are dozens of reward items for you to collect! Cafe and garden furniture, flower beds and fountains to brighten up your backyard, garden arches, accessory shop items, Victorian lighting, chandeliers, and more.

nDreams

Rooftop Terrace – Apartment

What better place than a rooftop terrace to host a social gathering. Impress your friends with the beautiful view of a bustling city at night. As well as being beautiful this apartment is also affordable.

Terminator 2 Sale

Head to the Terminator space in nRage to pick up some bargains in the Terminator 2 store. There have been reductions on some fantastic Terminator outfits including the Complete T2 Bundle!

PSTALENT – Dance Warp

Another epic production from PSTALENT this week, a follow-up to their most famous video, The Castle (2010), directed by Director On_Duty. The Castle 2 – Dance Warp is now playing exclusively in the PSTALENT Theater! Back to the castle we go where the Director tells a tale like no other; an awe inspiring dance number that’s sure to get you on your feet - dead or alive. Watch the story unfold as this special presentation showcases the original Castle followed by the premiere of part 2.

Bigyama – Electric  Guitar & Overpowered Aura

This week Bigyama release its first ever non-clothing items; the Bigyama Electric Guitar and the Overpowered Aura. Power-up with the Overpowered Aura and zoom around Home using only the power of your mind! Three colours to choose from - what colour is your Aura?

Atom Republic

Christmas items

This winter Atom Republic bring you a plethora of seasonal goodies: you're spoilt for choice with over 20 items to choose from, including elf outfits, turkey costumes and Christmas-themed LMOs!

Atom Republic Park

Whether you prefer to play the minikart racer, dance with your friends in the music pavilion, or just chill out by the fountain, there is always a good reason to visit this beautiful and relaxing art-déco park! The minikart racer game contains leaderboards and rewards.

[EU] PlayStation Home Blog Post:Tearaway comes to PlayStation Home!

Source: http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/11/19/playstation-home-update-tearaway-comes-to-home-square/

Home will briefly be offline from 8.00 a.m. GMT on Wednesday 20^th November for routine maintenance. Here’s what to expect after the update…

Tearaway

If there is any game that is most at home in Home, it would have to be Tearaway! Here at PlayStation HQ, we have had lots of fun making this for you, and we have worked directly with Media Molecule to bring a little piece of the game into Home Square . Not only that (as if we wouldn't give you a reward!) we are giving away a couple of the actual items that feature in the game for you to put into your apartment. All you have to do is to go into Home Square and watch the trailer. It's as easy as that!

Digital Leisure - Western Frontier

The sky has cleared, the dust has settled, and the Western Frontier is ready for you to explore!  There is plenty to do in Red Rock Springs from slugging away with your pickaxe to mine for gold, to harnessing the power of four wild stallions and racing at breakneck speeds. If you get tired from all of the excitement going on just head into The Saloon where there are some relaxing table games. There are 100’s of rewards to acquire from playing the games, or by collecting trade tokens and exchanging items with anyone in town.

VEEMEE

Thanksgiving

Now it’s time to celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends and family in Thanksgiving Acorn Meadows Park!

Brace for impact and join your friends on the Bumper Cars. Like the Bikes, there are 6 to choose from and you can get each of them as a locomotion item as well. The pedal boats have had a makeover and now look like Thanksgiving Turkeys… and much more. Also use the Relocator in Home Square and get a special reward!

Element

There are some amazing new additions to the Element catalogue this week. Stay warm with the fashionable Black Mapped Fleece jacket for women. The Black Plan B Grid Iron Beanie for men goes perfectly with the Black Rise Fleece and you can finish the look with a pair of Black Howland Denims.

Street Style

Check out the latest additions to our Street Style range! With a large selection of clothing for both men and women you’ll defiantly find the perfect threads for you.

The AL2009man Website Update - November 12th 2013 - PS4 Launch Event

Hello. This Small Update will bring some makeover in participate the launch of PS4 (US) and opening a new lobby for PS4 All Access: Greatness Awaits livestream! while usually do the mirror changes.

HIGHLIGHT:

PS4 All Access: Greatness Awaits livestream

LINK

"Join PlayStation and Spike TV for the live PS4 All Access: Greatness Awaits launch event! We’ll be live in New York City on November 14th starting at 11:00pm Eastern Time/Pacific Time on regular cable providers; and 11pm Eastern Time/8pm Pacific Time on DirecTV and streaming."

This time we're going to do a livestream. You can click the Image above to redirect to our Theater Page

Other Change/Fixes

The Website:

The Desktop and Mobile

• Removed the Ads Widget in the Fooder, which was broken
• (MOBILE) Removed the Background. Currently doesn't fit well since you can barely see them
• For The AL2009man's Personal Accounts: The UStream Link has been replaced, was supposed to link you to the Channel, instead of sending you to Deviantart page
• For The AL2009man's Personal Accounts: Added Raptr and GFACE Profile

[US] PlayStation Home Blog Post: PSHome Adds The Complex 2

Source: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/11/06/playstation-home-adds-the-complex-2-and-western-frontier/

nDreams The Complex 2

What better way to start a month than to be given something for FREE. Head to The Hub or Aurora over the next four weeks and receive the Panoramic View Area of the beautiful Complex 2. With four other areas of this beautiful Cliffside home to purchase (and rewards for those who get them all) there will be something for everyone.

SCEA Carnie Rides

Step right up! Now you can turn PlayStation Home into your own carnival! Collide with everything in sight with the Bump Racer, spin through scenes in a Tea Cup, cruise around on the merry-go-round style Unicorn, or scream your head off in the Shuttle Coaster. The good news is, you won’t even need to knock over a pyramid of glued-together milk bottles to get these awesome locomotion items. Swing by Boosters and pick up the Carnie Rides Ultimate Bundle today!

VEEMEE Animal Avatars Big Cats and Safari, Billabong Update, Run and Gun, and Snapbacks

nDreams Ninjutsu LMO

Lockwood Content Update

It’s a week of wealth and elegance at the Lockwood store and Gift Machine. In the store, Drey provides two very different ways to look elegant – atop a vintage bicycle, or styling out a supermodel pose. As you’d expect from Drey, the bicycles come in a variety of colours, making it easier to match them to your outfit. There’s even a multi-pack available in case you need to change your bike to match a change of jacket.

And where else would you cycle in your finest Drey outfit, but to a high-fashion runway? This latest pack of poses helps you widen your modelling repertoire to ensure you clinch that magazine cover deal.

The Gift Machine some opulent presents for generous gifters. Choose between the conspicuous riches of the coin-filled hot tub or the fun talking point of a bubbly tower, one is sure to suit your friends’ taste.

Granzella Autumn

This fall, fashion is layered. Granzella introduces the new Leather Jacket and Minidress Outfit Set and Layered Vest Outfit 3-piece Set. For the ladies bursting with color, the set features a Leather Jacket, Minidress and Gladiator Sandals. Available in purple, red and aqua. For the slim and trim man, the set features a Layered Vest, Skinny Jeans and Two-tone Leather Shoes. Available in red, brown and yellow. Also available are a Bob Hairstyle for women and a Short Hairstyle for men. More layers means more chances to impress. Enjoy the autumn weather and look good doing it!

Bigyama Morocco Clothing

Bigyama are back! We had a quiet spell while bringing Quell Memento to PlayStation Vita but we’ve returned to release more items for PlayStation Home. Our first release is the Morocco outfit; a female only sci-fi styled clothing set. It features a unique hair style, sleek torso and leg one-piece with optional jacket, gloves and funky boots. Please check it out and let us know what you think.

ToyLogic Garden Items

SCEA Navigator Update

The North America Home team have tidied up the Navigator a bit. Hop in and check it out. We appreciate all of the folks that gave quality feedback while we reorganized everything, and we hope that you love it as much as we do.

VIP x7 Update

x7 adds new and free content this week. Grab your free Rosalina Skirt, then check out the x7 offerings from VEEMEE. They have an update to Element and Street Style. Atom Republic launches VIP companions, and updates their Sneakers line. JAM Games adds “painted” outfits that must be seen, and Lockwood updates with more stuff than you can shake a stick at!

See you in PlayStation Home

[EU] PlayStation Home Blog Post: Enjoy the views from the Complex 2!

Source: http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/11/05/playstation-home-update-enjoy-the-views-from-the-complex-2/

Al's Note: This time, without resizing the video. (copy and paste regulary from the Europe Forums)

Home will briefly be offline from 8.00 a.m. GMT on Wednesday 6^th November for routine maintenance. Here’s what to expect after the update…

nDreams

The Complex 2

What better way to start a month than to be given something for FREE. Head to Home Square or Aurora over the next four weeks and receive the Panoramic View Area of the beautiful Complex 2. With four other areas of this beautiful Cliffside home to purchase (and rewards for those who get them all) there will be something for everyone.

Ninjutsu Warrior - LMO

With the Ninjutsu Warrior LMO creep silently in the shadows or back flip out in the open - either way everyone will know to treat you with respect.

Casino - Sale End

The Casino’s Chip Sale finishes tomorrow, so be quick if you want to get the 40,000 chip bundle cheaper than ever: you’ll get a plethora of chips, the VIP Hotel Suite, a VIP top hat,  and access to the exclusive VIP area for 25% off!  You don’t want to miss out on this amazing deal!

Granzella – Autumn Costume

Get ready for the cold weather with the new Leather Jacket and Minidress Outfit Set and Layered Vest Outfit 3-piece Set. Layered fall fashion has arrived! Also available are a Bob Hairstyle for women and a Short Hairstyle for men. Enjoy the autumn weather and look good doing it!

JAM Games - Painted Bare

Why wear clothes made of boring old material, when you can be your own work of art and wear paint?  These hand-painted masterpieces let you show off in style and be a little different from the crowd! Will you choose to be the tantalising Tempting Tigress, the stunning Miss Hiss or the wickedly wonderful White Tigress?  Guys, show whose king in our Tiger Man ensemble. Next week the requested Painted Bare Studio, as seen in the first video, will be available with a few fun furniture items too!

Bedazzle all those around you… Show your artistic flair, be Painted Bare!

Lockwood

Drey Supermodel Animation Poses & Vintage Bicycle

It’s a week of wealth and elegance at the Lockwood store and Gift Machine. In the store, Drey provides two very different ways to look elegant – atop a vintage bicycle, or styling out a supermodel pose. The Gift Machine has a variety of opulent presents for generous gifters. Hope that you’ll be the lucky recipient of a gold hot tub or bubbly tower.

Atom Republic – VIP Companions

Show off your social standing with Atom Republic's VIP companions: a butler or a bodyguard at your side is the ultimate status symbol! Your loyal companions will always be at your side, to make you look like a real VIP.

VEEMEE Content Update

Element

Check out the latest Element clothes. Autumn is here and the Poppy Sha La La Beanie and Wine Mapped Fleece for women are the perfect additions to your wardrobe. Wrap up warm with the Storm Fastback Beanie and Black Hemlock Jacket for men.

Street Style

The Superstar Bomber Jackets for men should keep you stylish and warm through this winter period. For those lazy days under a blanket, try the Laced Cropped Hoody and Jogging Shorts. Women can now also get their hands on the Megastar Diamond Jacket! Lots more from the Street Style range due for release in the following months, so keep your eyes open; wouldn’t want to miss out!

Toylogic - Furniture

The Snowman and Snow Hut are both great items to decorate your personal space with winter! The mushroom and apple inspired tables and chairs are unique rarities of stylish designs. If you want to give a new look to your apartment, our recommendation is the Tile Set.

Other updates

Crystal Seashores is a lavish waterfront home meant for those with extravagant lifestyles. A split staircase, open foyer, and backyard swimming pool are just footnotes when compared to the ocean view this home has to offer. The Crystal Seashores Open House is available for a limited time only.

Be king of the Nile and make a huge saving when you pick up the Pharoah’s Tomb apartment plus dozens of items of clothing and furniture with the Ultimate Ancient Egyptian Bundle.

That’s all for now. See you in PlayStation Home!

[US] PlayStation Home Blog Post: Home Tycoon New Heights Expansion

Source: http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/10/30/playstation-home-tycoon-new-heights-expansion/

Digital Leisure Chip Sale

The Casino’s Chip Sale starts this week! For the first time since the opening of Paradise Springs, Digital Leisure is dropping the price on its 40,000 chip bundle. For a limited time you’ll get a plethora of chips, the VIP Hotel Suite, a VIP top hat, and access to the exclusive VIP area for 25% off! You don’t want to miss out on this amazing deal!

Hellfire Home Tycoon New Heights Expansion

New from Hellfire Games: Home Tycoon’s biggest update ever has arrived! Visit the Home Tycoon Train Station today to jump into Home Tycoon: New Heights, loaded with gameplay improvements, new building animations, stat upgrades, fresh VIP Pack rewards, Train Station renovations, bug fixes, and much more.

Home Tycoon: New Heights also includes two expansion packs: “Flying High” and “Thrill Ride,” complete with new missions, helicopters you can fly, and a fully-interactive amusement park with a roller coaster, free-fall drop tower, and Ferris wheel!

Packed with new buildings & vehicles, revamped city terrain design, upgraded user interfaces, improved in-game bonuses for virtual items, and the game’s two biggest expansion packs to date, there’s never been a better time to play Home Tycoon! Visit your city for FREE to check out the New Heights update today.

Lockwood Party Dance Pack

Lockwood’s Party Dance Pack gives you all the moves you need to throw yourself around the dance floor with wanton abandon. Shimmy, shake, shoulder roll and then throw in some chest poppin’. Your friends will join in before you know it. It may be silly, but it sure is fun!

VEEMEE Element, Morphsuit and 3D Printer Updates

There are some great new Element clothes and skateboard locomotions available from the VEEMEE store this week. For women the Black Cambridge Hat and Black Lili Dress are the perfect combination whilst for men the Plan B Royal Ivy League Hoodie and Dark Char Crawford Shorts compliment the Plan B Royal Prep Cap and Black Tiger Camo Lockhart Shoes perfectly. Don’t forget to check out the latest skateboards, the Plan B OG Blue Deck with Frontside Shifty Ollie trick and the Plan B Team Medal Crest Deck with Fingerflip trick. These boards also grant access to the Acorn Meadows Skate Park.

Still in need of a spooky costume for Halloween? Look no further! This week VEEMEE release a brand new selection of Halloween themed Morphsuit™ for PlayStation®Home. Scare your friends to death with the Vampire and Zombie Morph, only to bring them back to life with the Evil Surgeon. Seven brand new Morphsuit™ items to get you claws on this Halloween along with matching MorphMasks. Check them out at the VEEMEE store and the Crypt in the Halloween Acorn Meadows Park.

[EU] PlayStation Home Blog Post: Do you accept the Challenge?

Source: http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2013/10/29/playstation-home-update-do-you-accept-the-challenge/

Al's note: Copy-pasting again instead of re-creating

Home will briefly be offline from 8.00 a.m. BST on Wednesday 30^th October for routine maintenance. Here’s what to expect after the update…

Challenges

This week sees the release of Home Challenges, a new feature that provides you with fun challenges and exclusive rewards to earn! This system will run in seasons with each season offering unique rewards for those that complete enough challenges. Click here to find out more!

Halloween is here!

You may have noticed that there are some suspicious goings-on in Home Square at the moment.... Hang around this week to see what gets unearthed!

Make a killer saving on some value bundles. Choose from a wide range of ghastly attire or go large with the Halloween Ultimate Collection which includes the Gothic Manor Apartment.   Decorate your grottos and hovels with some eery furniture, or perhaps it's time to get your very own severed hand, cute ghost or Black Cat companions.

 

Casino Sale

The Casino’s Chip Sale starts this week!  For the first time since the opening of Paradise Springs, Digital Leisure is dropping the price on its 40,000 chip bundle.  For a limited time you’ll get a plethora of chips, the VIP Hotel Suite, a VIP top hat,  and access to the exclusive VIP area for 25% off!  You don’t want to miss out on this amazing deal!

Flashman Studios – Star Trek: The Next Generation

Flashman Studios announced today that their first avatar collection for the sci-fi favourite Star Trek™ will be available on PlayStation Home EU. Under license by CBS Consumer Products, the initial avatar collection will launch with STAR TREK: The Next Generation™, with additional assortments launching soon. Star Trek tells the tale of the crew of the Starship Enterprise-D as they explore the universe. Now, fans can do just that with their avatar! Trekkers can select to have their avatar be assimilated into the Borg, battle as a Klingon or join Starfleet. The choice is theirs, so make it so!

Granzella – Witch and Wizard costumes

Now you can dress up like a witch or wizard and soar through the Halloween sky! Wearing these costumes will give you access to the Halloween 2013 Limited Time Flight Game at Glittering Sands Beach Lounge.