| N4G | VGReleases | BADJoystick | GameNews24 | ZTGD | Price Comparison |

310°

Sony and Xfire confirm online PS3 partnership

Xfire is developing a middleware solution that will allow developers to incorporate cross-platform communications between users playing on PC and the PlayStation 3 console.

Sony's PS3 launch title Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom will be the first title to incorporate online functionality via the Xfire gaming service, allowing users to communicate whether using console or home computer.

The announcement confirms rumours that surfaced last month, and highlights Sony's willingness to incorporate third-party solutions in its answer to Microsoft's Xbox Live.

Read Full Story >>

gamesindustry.biz

News Bot - administrator
Published: 1125 days 18 hours ago | News | PlayStation 3 | Industry News

Save | Email | Info | Report | Add Alt Source

Comment Settings

Showing: 0 - 0 of 0 Comments

Showing: 0 - 0 of 0 Comments

Add Comment (Gamer Zone)

Gamer Zone Posting Guidelines
The Gamer Zone is for members who want a more friendly and civilized discussion. This section is heavily moderated by the N4G staff, so leave your fanboyism at the door please. Members who are unable to behave in a mature and respectful manner will be temporarily or permanently restricted from posting in the Gamer Zone. Using words such as Xbots and Sony droids, or other words from the console war vocabulary, is strictly prohibited in this Zone.
Read More...

You must log in to post comments.

Username:

Password:

Remember

Comment Settings

Showing: 1 - 50 of 77 Comments

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Captain Tuttle - 1125 days 17 hours ago

1 - So...

Is this going to be permanent or is this just a stopgap measure until Sony gets its' own network up? If this is the final then it seems kind of half-a$$ed IMO.

Agree(0) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

zerofunction - 1125 days 17 hours ago

2 -

Maybe im missing somthing, but what exactly is Xfire going to do?

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Deceased - 1125 days 17 hours ago

3 - No

Only certain publisher or developers will use x-fire. It is like a second choice beside Sony's non-existant network. And if the PS3's netwrok is anything like the PSP then i feel sorry for the people who like online play. BTW X-Fire blows hard, it is nothing special and is by no means anywhere near the quality of xbox live. BTW did you know that on xbox live we are going to be able to download tv series and music. I am 100% sure that they will offer Urge on XBox Live to purchase music and put it on a 360, or tranfer it from Zune to the 360.

Agree(2) | Disagree(4) |

3.1 achira | 1125 days 17 hours ago - comment has been reported as SPAM -

3.2 RuffRyder | 1125 days 17 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Smellslikepie - 1125 days 17 hours ago

3.3 - Achira:

Most people who own a 360 do use online play, I can't remember the announcement but it's over 50%.

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

USMChardcharger - 1125 days 16 hours ago

3.4 -

achira, you can be a punk.

you always come at people so hard. ease up and just debate smartly. you show no smarts when you attack like that.

this is not a battle field. i know what a battle field looks like and this is not one.

i know others can be just as harsh...but you don't have to do it too.

if you can come back @ someone cool and calm, it shows more strength.

Agree(4) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Mikey_Gee - 1125 days 16 hours ago

3.5 - Directed to "3.1"

I hate to pop your bubble man, but I have been a console guy from the start ... like the atari 2600 start .... and I love my PS2 and XBOX and I love my 360 as I am sure I will love my PS3 .... BUT .... to deny or downplay the online stuff is just stupid.

Have you ever tried XBOX LIVE ??? From your comment I would say "NO"

This day and age a good online experience is HUGE in games .... if anyone out there has not tried online ......... WHY NOT ?? For real, it takes game fun to ANOTHER LEVEL.

And that is not even considering the demo downloads, content download, add-on downloads, friends list, live video chat, live VOIP.

So, since I am not a HARDCORE fanboy to either camp but rather a gamer who wants ALL THE CONSOLES, I can say with no doubt in my mind ...

A GOOD ONLINE SERVICE "IS" A BIG DEAL"

Agree(6) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

USMChardcharger - 1125 days 16 hours ago

3.6 -

Smellslikepie, it is something like 65% to 70% are connected to LIVE now. it is going up fast.

i remember when LIVE came out. articles from news sites (like Cnn/Fox...that type) stated that LIVE out of the gates grew faster than AOL and other adventures as such. may not have peeked as fast...but out of the gate it was faster.

Agree(3) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

TheMART at Xboxkings - 1125 days 16 hours ago

3.7 -

Achira, you only have 3 bubbles, use them wise man. Don't end up with one bubble, that's no good for discussion

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

TheMART at Xboxkings - 1125 days 17 hours ago

4 -

Hahahaaa Enjoy the 'free' network guys!

For real. I just knew Sony couldn't deliver themselves again, over and over again. This stinks like rotten fish guys. X-fire is nowhere the maturity of XBL. It's just another open network concept like they had with the PS2 but just a bit updated.

And now they try to say: "See us, we do a sort of Life Anywhere connecting to PC users, using this x-fire concept!"

But actually it's a weak proposal guys. You can still cancel your pre-orders on PS3 by the way...

Agree(5) | Disagree(6) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

andy capps - 1125 days 17 hours ago

4.1 -

This is in addition to the PS3 network that will be up and running for this game, the producer has said. You can use this or the PS3 network. Let's wait and see how this works first and then pass judgment. So far the multiplayer verdict on Resistance has been that it's awesome and no lag, but it is not using Xfire (that we know of).

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

TheMART at Xboxkings - 1125 days 17 hours ago

5 -

Stupid double postings...

Anyhow, it's just like the specs of the RSX. Where we are not certain about, keep quiet and when people are into the concept and pre-ordered let's get the truth out. That's it's not gaming first, but Sony pushing boxes first. Lying again, not delivering. Man I hate Sony for doing it with the PS2 to me and I'm glad I didn't walk into their false promisses again!

Agree(3) | Disagree(2) |

5.1 achira | 1125 days 17 hours ago - comment has been reported as SPAM -

Shut this user up

Let user speak

DaKid - 1125 days 17 hours ago

5.2 - Achira

How can such a idiot like you have 3 bubbles?

Agree(6) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

TheMART at Xboxkings - 1125 days 16 hours ago

5.3 -

Because what I question here are normal things. Things that are actually something you should ask yourself also.

But since you're fanboys and you Achira own 3 bubbels it's clear. Listen. Try to post articles also overhere. Contribute to the site, which you now actually don't.

Name calling also won't give you bubbles. It can take some from you actually

Agree(2) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

USMChardcharger - 1125 days 16 hours ago

5.4 - Achira

Achira, because he dosen't use cuse words every other word like you.

he debates and does not attack.
every one may not agree with him, but he does it in a correct way.

i own a 360 and do not agree w/ everything he says...but at least i can read his arguments.

i am about real close to skipping over anything you have to say from now on.

your post, a few above, is a perfect example of why you have very few bubbles left.

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

THAMMER1 - 1125 days 17 hours ago

6 - If you want to see achira home video check this out LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!

http://ebaumsworld.com/2006...

Agree(5) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Smellslikepie - 1125 days 17 hours ago

6.1 -

Haha! It was so funny when he put his arms around his head and did that little dance thing, it looked well odd!

Nice find! lol

Agree(1) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Ravenator529 - 1125 days 16 hours ago

7 - Sorry but...

If this is Sony's answer to XBL, its a pitiful one!

Flame me all you want, but the proof is right in front of your faces!

Agree(2) | Disagree(1) |

8 EnforcerOfTheTruth | 1125 days 16 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show

Shut this user up

Let user speak

TheMART at Xboxkings - 1125 days 16 hours ago

8.1 -

Do you use x-fire? I guess not. Who needs XBL? Anyone who takes gaming seriously.

The ones wanting a nonstandard videoplayer which can do some games on top and have a semi-try for online gaming should choose a x-fire based console.

This sounds like the free XBConnect option or XLink Kai on my modded old XBOX. Which runs, but not as smooth as XBL. Connection errors, lag, less people online. External networks suck period.

Agree(4) | Disagree(2) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Smellslikepie - 1125 days 16 hours ago

9 -

Actually, I guess the one advantage that this has over Xbox Live Anywhere is that you don't NEED Windows Vista to use it. I've never used Xfire so I can't comment on it's reliabilty etc but it does seem to have a wider audience than Live Anywhere (Until Vista starts getting shipped with new PCs.

-- I have a 360, my gamertag is smellslikepie1 -- Add me if you like--

Agree(1) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

USMChardcharger - 1125 days 16 hours ago

10 -

So Sony lied.

when rumors started that xfire would be part of Sony's online service they said it would not.

it was only for Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom.

why would they say that? why didn't they just say we can't comment on that topic yet?

o well, maybe because it will be a modified version. only thing i can think of. it is still xfire making it though.

Agree(1) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

andy capps - 1125 days 16 hours ago

10.1 -

I think you're misinterpreting this. This isn't part of Playstation's online service, at least that I know of. It seems that you'll still login through Playstion's online service, but whether the devs choose to use the Playstation servers or some other setup like Xfire is up to them. So I think Sony was just saying they're not including this with their online toolkit that they're sending to devs (doesn't seem like they're sending it to all of them, at least not all of the 3rd party ones at this point), they're leaving this sort of thing up to them on how they want it to run behind the scenes. The general indication though is that you'll still be logged in automatically when you turn on your PS3 to the Playstation network, and be able to change your user, browse friends, chat, download content, etc. This is just another layer on top of that, from what I'm gathering.

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

USMChardcharger - 1125 days 14 hours ago

10.2 -

good points. thanks for replying to my questions instead of just hitting disagree.

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

11 EnforcerOfTheTruth | 1125 days 16 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show

Shut this user up

Let user speak

bizzy12 - 1125 days 16 hours ago

12 -

where is voice chat at.so you cant talk while gaming like on live i can talk to my friend while i am playing cod3 and they are playing gow.so with sony its just like ps2 the only time you talk to other people is while you gaming together after that the talking stops.where is the lobbies voice chat at.

Agree(2) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

andy capps - 1125 days 15 hours ago

12.1 -

That would be through here:
http://media.ps3.gamespy.co...

Resistance: Fall of Man has confirmed voice chat, multiplayer, matchmaking, etc.

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

specialguest - 1125 days 16 hours ago

13 - good news

all of my PC gamer friends and I use Xfire. this is a great addition to the PS3 online network. again, 360 boys try to turn a positive into a negative.

in layman's term, this Xfire addition is better than NO Xfire addition. if that doesn't make sense, then in primate's term: "one banana, or two banana?"

Agree(1) | Disagree(2) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

shysun - 1125 days 16 hours ago

14 -

WoW, the 360 fans are really in damage control.To say Xfire sucks, is crazy talk.It's the best interface for online game since Gamespy.It's a good move on Sony's part.

Agree(2) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

kingboy - 1125 days 16 hours ago

15 -

i love it sony..that don`t matter to me.Just bring Socom for ps3+the ps2 library of games for me.I`ll be very happy even if it`s just a ps2 online upgrade with buddy list ..ect

Agree(1) | Disagree(3) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Boink - 1125 days 16 hours ago

16 - @ 13 - you are right on one thing

having xfire is better than the nothing they would have had otherwise.

so I guess a better way would be saying: having one banana, is better than none.

Sony better get their butt in gear in regards to their online service, it's quickly turning into another blemish. We know Microsofts is great.Nintendo has at least talked about theirs, and is shaping up nicely.

but all we've heard about sony's is this xfire thing on one game(which they denied, then confirmed, then said for 1 game, do they even know?), and 2 developers dropping online play cause they don't know what sony is doing. oh and ken muttering something about the world and gps or something at TGS.

Agree(1) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

THAMMER1 - 1125 days 16 hours ago

17 - If I get a PS3

I will use xfire for sure.

Agree(1) | Disagree(2) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Marriot VP - 1125 days 15 hours ago

18 -

deceased, you made me laugh with this statement
"Only certain publisher or developers will use x-fire. It is like a second choice beside Sony's non-existant network."

It sure seems like that doesn't it. But anyways PC online is the worst because modds are incredibly common and easy to impliment. Not to mention the PS3 has internet so people can directly download cheats to their HDD to ruin online play. Also the PS3 uses linux, hackers paradise basically, anything goes. It'll still work if that's what you guys are wondering. I'm not saying Xfire's bad, it's just not anything special.

So I'm happy I have XBL, never looked back. PS3's online is just in peices right now. There's no network server Sony has, their running seperate PC servers all on a console. So Sony still has yet to show us anything substantial about their "free" network of PC servers.

In other words Sony....I'm waiting

Agree(1) | Disagree(0) |

19 BIadestarX | 1125 days 15 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show

20 JIN KAZAMA | 1125 days 15 hours ago - comment has been reported as SPAM -

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Sphinx - 1125 days 14 hours ago

20.1 - I find that offensive!!!

Pitbulls do to have brains! In fact, pitbulls are really smart... how else would mine have known to eat the neighbors annoying cat that digs in my wife's strawberry garden?
Oh, and when it comes to the PS3 online thingy, it is rushed, you have to admit that... but at least Sony with have some online capability. That's nice, especially if I end up picking up a PS3 in two or three years for some of the exclusives.

Agree(1) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

FordGTGuy - 1125 days 14 hours ago

20.2 - I feel bad for Jin he doesn't get it

except Sony taking the intiative to make their own PS3 to PC connection they are going to get a 3rd party to do it for them. In other words more problems are more money.

Agree(1) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

original seed - 1125 days 14 hours ago

21 - interesting......

i love Xbox Live.

Agree(1) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Dlacy13g - 1125 days 14 hours ago

22 - Live vs Sony plan....

Ok, first off I have never used Xfire so I can't speak to its reliability. So I won't say anything negative about it directly. I will speak to what Sony seems to be doing though. And that is is seems they want to give devs choices on how they are to implement the "free" online service...if at all. Notice that many games are not coming with an online component. You can use Xfire, Sonys Network (whatever that is) or some other service...or nothing. So choice is good in one respect that it gives them some freedom.

BUT...freedom of choice in some cases like this is not a good thing. MS was smart...EVERY 360 game MUST have some online component. EVERY 360 game MUST use Live. Every 360 game will have a similar feel and experience of going online. Every 360 game will have the ability to download content/patches if needed. But really its the uniform experience and the uniform quality of experience that makes Live shine, and the lack of uniform experience that hurt the PS2 online, and looks like it will hurt the PS3 online experience as well(at least it appears so far to be...I will admit this could change).

Just my 2 cents.

Agree(2) | Disagree(0) |

23 FKN Unbelievable | 1125 days 14 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show

Shut this user up

Let user speak

nambo - 1125 days 14 hours ago

24 - What's the point?

Am I missing something here? What’s the point of cross platform communications? So you can chat with someone on a PC? If that’s the case then this is pretty lame. I’m assuming some developers will use Xfire as their portal for network gaming on the PS3, but it just goes to show you that Sony doesn’t really have an online strategy yet. Real cross platform gaming will be coming between the 360 and PC.

Agree(2) | Disagree(0) |

25 EnforcerOfTheTruth | 1125 days 13 hours ago - User only got 1 bubble - Show

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Sphinx - 1125 days 13 hours ago

25.1 - Actually...

...Linux is paradise for hackers and modders. Linux lets it happen for primarily one HUGE reason: they want input from anyone that may add to it becoming a better, stronger, more innovative program than Windows. Linux is open, that is a fact. Take an entry level computer class or something. I'm taking Computer Concepts with Applications at Oklahoma State University, and that is something I learned in the first 4 weeks. I'm not trying to diss you, as Sony will try to implement programs to stop cheaters, but with Linux as its base, people will find a way to mess with stuff.

Agree(1) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Deceased - 1125 days 12 hours ago

25.2 - Does the PS3 come with

Sony Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Root Kit software? Because you will need it, because yo know if the PS3 has a huge fanbase, it will be a direct target for hackers etc..... Next thing they will sell is PS3 Restore!!! If your PS3 crashes due to hackers/viruses/burnt burgers you can always restore it back to the original software configuration

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

peksi - 1125 days 12 hours ago

25.3 -

There are hardly any viruses to Linux, Linux is way lot more secure than Windows.

In both systems users report a vulnerability and that is followed by a bugfix. in Windows they are discovered when something bad happens, in Linux they are usually discovered from the source code before something happens.

By "Linux letting something happen" the previous writer possibly indicates many applications for Linux - that of course puts security in the hands of user. By default you can run http, email, DNS, p2p, samba and many other services in Linux. Put those in Windows and it's full of holes like a cheese.

I've used Windows since it's birth and Linux since 1995 and I've seen enough to know this.

BTW PS3 hardware can be run with Linux but I assume it's not running by default.

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Marriot VP - 1125 days 12 hours ago

25.4 -

peksi, there aren't any viruses because no one used Linux. Come on the same thing is said for all other OS's except Microsofts.

And like that really matters, PS3 has online so you can download anything onto your PS3 HDD. In other words no matter what their using it's gonna be the easiest Console/PC to hack ever.

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

peksi - 1125 days 12 hours ago

26 - A good thing

I think this is very good thing, Sony is opening up their network and interacting with XFire. I wish MS would do the same and not keep every player confined in Live.

Agree(0) | Disagree(1) |

Shut this user up

Let user speak

Apocalypse Shadow - 1125 days 12 hours ago

27 - incorporate:to unit together

it means adding on to something else.here it is again

incorporate
A verb
1 integrate, incorporate
make into a whole or make part of a whole; "She incorporated his suggestions into her proposal"
Category Tree:
change; alter; modify
╚mix; mingle; commix; unify; amalgamate
╚compound; combine
╚integrate, incorporate
╚re-incorporate
╚build in
╚reintegrate
╚fold
2 incorporate
unite or merge with something already in existence; "incorporate this document with those pertaining to the same case"

look at it"to unite or merge with something ALREADY IN EXISTENCE."let the system release already!!!PLAY IT!!!then judge it.

Agree(0) | Disagree(0) |

Showing: 1 - 50 of 77 Comments

Add Comment (Open Zone)

Open Zone Posting Guidelines
The Open Zone is a lightly moderated comment section which is open to all members. With enthusiastic fans eager to defend their favorite platform this place can get pretty hot.
Read More...

You must log in to post comments.

Username:

Password:

Remember

Join N4G

Login

About N4G

N4G is a social game news site that covers the game industry 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
More Info... | Submit News

- Site Menu
  
  Game Index
  Help & Info
  
  RSS Feed
  Feedback
  
  Full Menu...
  Webmaster Tools