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Doctor Who Coming To PlayStation Home

By TechTaffy Desk

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Sony and BBC Worldwide’s digital partnerships team have joined forces to bring Doctor Who to PlayStation.

Available to more than 31 million PlayStation Home users across the globe on March 27th, Doctor Who on PlayStation Home will allow fans to interact with elements, explore and customize environments, and watch content from the television series.

Doctor Who fans can also enjoy features based on the show’s characters and scenery, such as the Eleventh Doctor and River Song costumes, and a TARDIS- themed private space and clubhouse.   

[Image courtesy: BBC]

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