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ModNation Racers PS3 Unboxed, 3.2GB Installation

Modnation Racers is racing towards release on the PS3 with the official release date set for May 25th. Coming packed with Sackboy character mod and LittleBigPlanet themed kart, ModNation is all about customization and player creation. With a game as massive as this, you may expect a large installation size, but it's actually slightly smaller than one would normally come to expect.

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VegaShinra5122d ago

3.2GB aint bad and that background in the box is hot.

Baka-akaB5122d ago (Edited 5122d ago )

every game with customisation is probably going to feature installs .

Shang-Long5122d ago

MY friends and I played the demo for about 3 hours, it's really fun

captain-obvious5122d ago

i love this game
i really love it
this game toke me away from BF:BC2
NO GAME could do that

not even GTA:IV SFLC

and yah i just got RDR
good game so far

Baka-akaB5122d ago (Edited 5122d ago )

still waiting to see the effect of the patch on loadings

edgeofblade5122d ago

I'm going to be digesting Blur before I get to this. But I have a feeling Modnation might be around longer.

RedPawn5122d ago

I luv this game too, I just downloaded it and stayed on the track editor for about 3 & 1/2 hours.

sikbeta5122d ago

Thank God I can Put a Big-@ss HDD on my PS3 cos IF not I could be really pissed thanks to this article...

iPad5122d ago

Seriously, if you people hate installations, the I feel sorry for you. It's just a goddamn installation. It's not gonna affect your life in any way.

Dread5122d ago

i know

i argued the same thing with the issue of multi disks in games for 360 (e.g. final fantasy) but some how having to change a disk after hours of gameplay (wich ends out being maybe ones a week depending on your gaming habits) is too much of a strain for the sony fanboys.

so if multi disk is such a pain for sony fans then why are MANDATORY installs ok?

its called fanboy double standrad bull.

klado5122d ago (Edited 5122d ago )

You cannot compare that of changing disk to cotinue, to installation...first installation are needed for the game to go smoother, swapping disk no, swapping disc only mean get your fanny up far from your ass all laid off in a furnished or bed to change a freaking disc...which trust me I won't, and clearly enough it is not excuse seeing as how well ps3 does it...so? thank you.

raztad5122d ago (Edited 5122d ago )

I dont think any one get upset because a game uses a small portion of the available disk space to improve loading times, or stream textures faster. Sony provided both the disk space and the upgrade capability to make installations a non-issue.

@Dread above

It's not exactly the same problem. FFXIII on the xbox featured lower res/highly compressed CGIs, not to mention that game designers need to build the game in a way you dont have to be inserting and reinserting the same disk more than once. That means self-contained stories, and no going back to previous passages.

@Bear

It's not an issue for me, unless of course the game ask for way too much, 5+G, which is pretty lame and not justified nowadays.

BeaArthur5122d ago

I don't ever have issues with mandatory installs because I only keep a library of a few games at a time. Always have plenty of room on the hard drive.

PS360_375122d ago

I agree that the size issue changed the game for sure (in a bad way), but i think for all the people who complain about physically changing the discs Dread makes a good point.

raztad5122d ago

@above

That's only an annoyance. Dont care about it.

poopface15122d ago

Defiantly passing on this game.

Cevapi885122d ago

defiantly?? some needs to learn how to spell

stonecold15122d ago

playing this game came out in australia yesterday

somesonyguy5122d ago

who is someone named poopface1 defying?

ELite_Ghost5122d ago

so when ign reviewed it was there an install?
they didn't mention it on the review, maybe that's why there was long loading times

robert02675122d ago (Edited 5122d ago )

those disagreeing with VegaShinra don't have ps3's, or they would agree, ps3 installs while large don't take long.

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Unicron5122d ago

I do. It's rather nice. Quick and easy.

captain-obvious5122d ago (Edited 5122d ago )

no i dont got a 500 GB on my PS3
i only got 80 gigs (the on that comes with it)
but guess what
all of my games are installed
and yet i still got like 49 GB left

so whats your point ??

Pennywise5122d ago

Point is people like to cry about whatever they can cry about.

Sony made a HDD mandatory and they sell systems with big enough hard drives to cover all your gaming needs. I really don't get the complaints. Installs make the game run better, isnt that a GOOD thing?

To all you people using your PS3 harddrives for movies and music... PS3mediaserver is your friend.

maxcer5122d ago

if you don't use your ps3 as a media server there is no real point in getting a 500GB drive.

ALFAxD_CENTAURO5122d ago (Edited 5122d ago )

PC and PS3 Gamers don't complain about Installation, both system need an installation and both systems can be upgraded with the same type of HDD more than 500GB, 1TB.

Computer Entertainment System AKA PlayStation 3 it's a computer.

Wrathman5122d ago

i have a 120g hdd on my xbox.il never fill that.its also safe to assume you'll always need to upgrade your ps3 hdd.wif all the installation heavy BR games.WTF

1 point to xbox there.

JEZZ my 40gig ps3 phat is half full and i dont play games on it.4 demos,vidzone,bbc iplayer and home.and numerous firmware updates sees to 20gig space!

bravo sony..learn compression where its needed

maxcer5122d ago

exactly, that's why the 360 gets more use out of its HDD. install all your games

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ALFAxD_CENTAURO5122d ago (Edited 5122d ago )

Not bad according with the massive customization in the game.

1st day, Buy, that day will me massive!

12 Players Online, endless Customization!, I doubt I will see the same track twice online!

4 Players Split Screen! 2 Players Split screen Online against 10 Players!

So far the best fun, funny and addictive game in my opinion.

That is the quality of games you need to have.

sikbeta5122d ago (Edited 5122d ago )

Yep, Day One For Sure, Lot of things to do, I want to make a TUX Character for this Game, kind of lame lol

http://www.bajaki.com/image...

SuperStrokey11235122d ago

Considering the size of the installation i thought load times would be much faster than reported. I guess the upcoming patch will help address that as well.

foxxy5122d ago

When I get this I'm going to do my happy dance loved the demo.

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5 Best Kart Racers That Aren't Mario Kart

Mario Kart has always reigned supreme when it comes to the best kart racers out there to play, but there are still a few other racers that are must-plays.

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Modnation Racers and LittleBigPlanet Karting Servers Shutting Down

Sony Interactive Entertainment will be shutting the servers down for two PS3 racing games in July.

Teflon022237d ago

Sad, hopefully they make a new Modnation racers game. wait, is it completely shutting down or can you still download tracks?

pody2237d ago

This is what I'm wondering also. There's so much quality maps available online and it would be unfortunate if people couldn't download those anymore.

Teflon022236d ago

Yeah, I didn't play much online anyways. But I always use to play local multi with my cousin and download so many amazing levels. Sadly 8 didn't get to platinum it. Had only the create trophy, level 30 and 100 races i think left. I had I believe 87 last time 8 checked lol. Might go on to see if I can get my last few lol. Remember my win ratio was decent since I did around 160 races maybe, 170 ranked

pody2236d ago

@Teflon02
Yeah same here, but I actually jumped in not too long ago to play again and it's still holds up great for a 8 year old game. It's was a really good game when it came out and it still is.

Chaos_Order2237d ago

I had some good memories playing Modnation. :( Sad to see it go, but it was inevitable.

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ModNation Racers: The Forgotten Gem

There were plenty of notably excellent PlayStation 3 exclusives that were one-and-done during its long history. Games like Mag, Starhawk, Heavy Rain and LittleBigPlanet Karting were solid titles that were not given a chance to expand on their potential with sequels. Ironically, the developer of LittleBigPlanet Karting, United Front Games, had another kart racing title prior to this. Its first game, ModNation Racers, successfully implemented an aspect that wasn’t done previously and hasn’t been done since.

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ziggurcat2507d ago

I loved this game, and it's a crying shame that the studio closed eliminating the possibility of a PS4/PS4 Pro Modnation game :(

XisThatKid2506d ago (Edited 2506d ago )

Imho this is my fav kart racer. I still play Everhart now and then to this day.
Other than load times the game was excellent

danny8182506d ago

game was great. However it felt soules Mario Kart. The load times on the game for Psvita were beyond horrible

S-Word2506d ago

Sony should've kept going with this instead of turning to LittleBigPlanet Karting.