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Plus XP's Arcade Spotlight: Competitive Multiplayer Games

Plus XP contributors Travis and Simon write: "With the unveiling of the PS4 and imminent announcement of the Xbox 720, it seems now is the time to play through any games in the current generation you may have missed, or simply never got around to. We here at Plus XP are going to offer our suggestions for titles you should consider playing before the next generation dawns, starting with competitive multiplayer Arcade games."

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Sony, What Happened To Wipeout?

Will we ever see more of Sony’s futuristic racing franchise?

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PSNghost881717d ago

Better question. What happened to Ridge Racer? LOL

darthv721717d ago

That's better suited to ask Namco, not Sony.

Forn1717d ago

Better question, what happened with Motorstorm?!

darthv721717d ago

I would absolutely LOVE a motorstorm collection. All 5 games in one package.
Motorstorm
Motorstorm Pacific Rift (my favorite)
Motorstorm Apocalypse
Motorstorm Arctic Edge
Motorstorm RC

himdeel1717d ago

Sony Liverpool was shut down, that's what happened. Ask harder questions.

DillyDilly1717d ago

Better question what happened with Twisted Metal ?

KickSpinFilter1717d ago (Edited 1717d ago )

Ya that would be awesome but highly unlikely, it’s a little messed up while Driveclub started out lousy all the server and updates ended up making one fabulous racer. Developer was able to turn around Days Gone into a pretty good game not sure why Driveclub did not get that chance also

neutralgamer19921717d ago

sony has way too many IP's that's what happened

King_Noctis1717d ago

Even better question, what happen to Twisted Metal?

So many great exclusives that I hope Sony bring back for the PS5.

jivah1717d ago

Why get a motorstorm collection that will look like ass when we can get a new installment properly developed that will have brand new maps, vehicles and mechanics as well as legacy ones.

VTKC1716d ago

wow imagine if they did a motorstorm with VR compatible like wipeout! Would be insane! With all the dirt and mud flying in all directions and looking to the side or any direction to see the other competitiors while racing around the track and the sense of speed when you decide to hit the nitros! They got to do this!

Sevir1716d ago

Evolution shut down after Driveclub didn't make money.

The Wood1716d ago

Who owns the ips for motor storm and twisted metal? Can't they be reborn

Forn1716d ago

I should have stated that I already know Evolution was shut down. Despite that, Sony could give the IP to another studio if they wanted. I realize that Apocalypse didn't sell very well, but that was due to circumstances beyond Evolution's control. I feel like Evo should have at least started this gen off with a Motorstorm series remaster before they went on to Driveclub to help get their feet wet with the new hardware. Might have helped them be better prepared in creating Driveclub.

dumahim1716d ago (Edited 1716d ago )

better question, why Motorstorm?

/Drax

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S2Killinit1717d ago

What happened to Wipeout is that the games only logical and natural evolution involves VR. Which Sony has already introduced to test out people’s reaction. If enough people are actually interested, then we will get the next Wipeout. Otherwise I think there are a lot of people out there who remember the franchise fondly, but wouldnt be will to fork out full price for it. Lets see if Wipeout VR will turn the franchise into its glory days when the fast paced racer was a unique offering.

Simple really. Nothing happened to it except time.

LoveSpuds1717d ago

The first PSVR experience I had that made me feel dizzy and nauseous, I was pretty gutted about it because it looked amazing and very immersive.

quent1716d ago

Not everyone cares about tedious VR, how's Psyognis doing these days btw ?

S2Killinit1716d ago

Not everyone needs to care. Not everyone cared about games either. But here we are.

FinalFantasyFanatic1716d ago

I would love a new Ridge Racer, but the series has fallen off the earth somehow.

fr0sty1716d ago

Wipeout is in great shape, finally released in VR, the way it was meant to be played.

PressPlayBros1716d ago

RIIIIIIIIIDDDDGGEEE RRRAAAAAAAAACEERRRRRRRRRR

Matrix61716d ago

I'll do you one better, Why is Gamora?

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IRetrouk1717d ago

They shut down the studio that makes the game.

DaDrunkenJester1717d ago

How dare they. What happened to Motorstorm?

0hMyGandhi1717d ago

I really miss Motorstorm :(

NiteX1717d ago

They also shut down that studio and most of them went to Codemasters that made Onrush which sold horribly.

DaDrunkenJester1717d ago

Aww man, what about the Twisted Metal and Warhawk devs? Are they still around?

KyRo1717d ago

I miss Motorstorm too. I miss cinematic racers in general. Split Second, Motorstorm Apocalypse, even NFS the Run. Racing with earthquakes, avalanches, tsunamis, police, bombs etc was thrilling. No everything is a boring sim/semi sim. We ain't allowed fun with racers anymore

KickSpinFilter1717d ago

What happened to Crackdown 3?

DaDrunkenJester1717d ago

@kickspin

It got made and released? Lol what do you mean?

Sevir1716d ago

Driveclub Developer Evolution shut down because Driveclub didn't make them money.

They were planning on supporting Driveclub while also working on a new Motorstorm. That got scrapped after DCVR update released and the chopping axe came down on the studio.

They went on to become a Codemasters's subsidiary called "Evo"and put out Onrush, which was a spiritual successor to Motorstorm. But it sold horribly and Codemasters shuttered Evo for good.

Bad management from the get go of The PS4 generation. Lead to a great team being liquidated. :(

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King Nezz1717d ago

They lost me with that decision.

IRetrouk1717d ago (Edited 1717d ago )

Have you got a point or is it just a wee trolling session mate?

DaDrunkenJester1717d ago

Just a little bit of trolling, but in all honesty I do love these games and it is a shame they aren't around anymore.

IRetrouk1717d ago

Personally didnt like wipeout, just couldn't get into it, I'm sure if there is a demand a new one will be made, who knows what they have planned.

DaDrunkenJester1717d ago

I loved the collection that recently came out and then coupled that with some PSVR support made it even better.

IRetrouk1717d ago

Glad you enjoyed it man, I hope they make another for the fans, nothing worse than really wanting a game that isn't coming.

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Exvalos1717d ago

It got a complete remaster and vr support, soooooo what you talking bout Willis

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Gran Turismo 5, Gran Turismo 6, Wipeout HD, God of War 3 and more running on PC via the latest RPCS3

DSOGaming writes: "It appears that the best Playstation 3 emulator that is currently under development, RPCS3, received a new update recently. kd-11 has implemented new Surface Cache fixes to RPCS3 that reportedly improve the appearance of car reflections in Gran Turismo 6, and fix various graphics glitches in other games."

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gangsta_red1746d ago

If someone out there in internet land could make a decent PS3 emulator imagine what Sony could actually do if they put the time and effort in to make this happen for their next console?

It's definitely not impossible as we can see here. It should definitely be done since BC seems to be very important to Sony this next gen. Imagine PS+ free game offerings from Sony that could include the whole catalog from the PS console family..fantastic.

Silly gameAr1746d ago

Why waste time and money on it? Some people want to move forward, not go back.

Eonjay1746d ago

It's not a deal breaker but having the feature would be amazing. I would rather have it than not have it.

gangsta_red1746d ago

Not everyone feels that way and if Sony is making an issue of supporting PS4 games for PS5 why not support their other past games for people who still have them or a means to buy them and play them.

KwietStorm_BLM1746d ago

You literally just said some people. So I'd imagine you can comprehend that there's a larger subset of people not in that same "some" group. PlayStation used to be known for backward compatibility. Xbox made a big deal about support for their entire catalog. What's the issue with PlayStation, who has an even more substantial history in gaming, tapping into that market? We don't have this problem on PC. It's only a good thing for consumers to be able to bring their games with them through generations on console.

Silly gameAr1746d ago (Edited 1746d ago )

@kwietstorm

Yes, I said some people. What I said was MY opinion. I'm one of those people that couldn't care less about bc, but im not saying ALL people don't care about it. I think they should spend that time and energy for future features and games, but like I said, that's only my opinion.

Imortus_san1745d ago (Edited 1745d ago )

Not every body trows their games way every time the new gen cames along, and everybody that likes games like to be able to play their favorite games in the best possible way.

PS: Retrocompatability is the most requested feature in Sony Foruns, even Sony said so.

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frostypants1746d ago (Edited 1746d ago )

The question is would the return on investment be worthwhile? Are the number of additional consoles PS3 BC would push be enough to justify the cost of developing the emulation (and it would have to be bullet proof)? I like the idea of having it, but for my part not having it won't effect my purchase decision.

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Eonjay1746d ago

You are asking the right question but the wrong way. For me, the addition of PS3 BC would add value as a customer and make it even more likely for me to buy a PS5. If it is valuable to the customer it is valuable to them.

Also, the way they are doing it would be way cheaper than a program like Microsoft had. The are emulating the hardware. Not the software.

gangsta_red1746d ago

"The question is would the return on investment be worthwhile?"

Sony could definitely make some extra profit selling PS3 games through their marketplace (the same way they have their other classics available). It's not about whether or not it will effect anyone's purchase decision, it definitely didn't do so for the PS4. But as others have expressed, it would be a nice addition to have for PS5 if Sony could open up their whole library digitally and physically to users.

ShadowWolf7121746d ago

Racing games should be some of the easiest to emulate and they're still not hitting 60fps with it, to say nothing of image flickering and occasional sound issues.

Still gonna be a bit yet before they have it fully up and running, it seems, and even then it may only work for part of the library. :/

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Gwiz1746d ago

Is it possible to have PS3 emulation on PS5?yes depending on what kind of power it really has.
An i7 9700k is no slouch and the PS4 already has a God of War 3 running much better with less
power required because they converted CBE to X86 which is not something you want to be doing in the long run.

What power would be required to play these games emulated at said PS4 version?.
It's not an easy situation Sony themselves created and ultimately I believe they are happy this way because they
want you to use PSNow,that service is why you will not even get it. (let's not forget that it was a huge investment)

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Xbox Live Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale Details 14th-20th August 2018

Neil writes - "When you team the Xbox Live Deals With Gold sale with publisher sales from the likes of Team17 and Bethesda, it's pretty hard to find something to top it. Well, that's what we've had the pleasure of reporting over the last few weeks, with bargains galore hitting the lives of Xbox One and Xbox 360 players.

But hey, that's all in the past and the latest sale is now here. But what Xbox discounts can be found in the Xbox Live Deals With Gold and Spotlight Sale for 14th-20th August 2018? There are a ton - How do this lot sound to you?"

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