Despite Dave Jaffe's wishes, the title will require an Online Pass.
Back in December, Dave Jaffe said in an interview that he hopes to avoid implementing an Online Pass, a one use code that unlocks online multiplayer, in the game. He mentioned that Sony had asked the crew at Eat Sleep Play to look into coding for it but nothing had been decided. Jaffe went on to say as follows:
Don't worry, it's not hackers this time.
Sony has announced that their PlayStation Network service will be down today, as they will be undergoing scheduled maintenance starting at 8AM Pacific, and ending at 9PM Pacific.
A solid mix of indie and major releases are up for grabs on the PSN to celebrate the New Year.
Last year Sony offered up 11 PS3 games at a discounted price as part of their “11 for 2011” sale; this year they look to up the ante by bringing 12 discounted titles to the PSN. The “12 for 12” sale offers a wide array of titles that is likely to please every type of gamer out there. PlayStation Plus members will enjoy additional savings. Here is the full list with details:
A look at the potential bill that could irrevocably change the internet and the video game industry.
Today Mike discusses a topic that affects everyone here. The SOPA bill, if passed, could drastically change the landscape of the internet forever. Click through to hear Mike's explanation of and thoughts on the controversial bill and add to the discussion by sounding off in the comments section.
Gaming support faltering as boycotts surface.
Electronic Arts, Nintendo and Sony Electronics have taken their names off the list of supporters for the US Stop Online Piracy Act or SOPA. GamesRadar is reporting that although they initially included themselves back in September 2011 when the bill was introduced, the three gaming giants' names have been removed from the list.
Okay, so you already know that this is going to be a great episode because the title pays homage to the strongest rapper in the game … Will Smith.
Jesse and I found ourselves alone here on PixlTalk, but that didn’t stop us from having a lively, albeit lengthy conversation. Seeing how this was our last episode of 2011 we decided to take a look back at this momentous year for gaming. We cover all of the ups and downs that made 2011 what it was, while adding some of our own personal perspectives. If you’re looking for a great way to close out your year of gaming then look no further than this episode of PixlTalk. Hope you all enjoy and make sure to contact us at pixltalk@pixlbit.com with questions, comments, or suggestions you have for future episodes.
Could the Online Pass be coming to handhelds in North America?
The PlayStation Vita was recently released in Japan with a North American and European launch coming this February. Since the Japanese launch, the internet has been abuzz with information regarding the hardware and software as it has been released in Japan. While most of the buzz pertains to information that was already well known, Destructoid discovered something not previously publicized about Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational – that the game requires an online pass to play online.
The dual packs will be available through both retail and download.
Sony is putting together a couple of collections that'll help you play some great PSP titles. Three new collections in the UMD Dual Pack line are set to be released this coming January. They will retail for $14.99 and two games will be included. You can buy them either in stores or download them off of the PlayStation Network.
Attack of the poorly made clones!
The Sony PlayStation Vita hasn’t even been released in its home country of Japan, yet it already has clones popping up in China. The Yinlips YDPG18 is the latest in a long line Sony handheld knockoffs to be produced in China. The device is powered by Android and sports a 5-inch touchscreen display with a 800 x 480 resolution (which differs greatly from the Vita’s 5-inch OLED 960 x 544 display), a single analog nub, front and back cameras and is notably missing some version of the Vita’s rear touch panel.
Gaming News For The Week of Tuesday, December 13, 2011
