When PAIN came out for the PS3 a looong time ago, I was a huge fan. However, it was sorely lacking an online multiplayer component, which hurt the game’s longevity for me. The team at Idol Minds has been working ever since release to enhance the gameplay and add new features, all of which have been pretty cool. But finally, the big deal is coming. Online multiplayer is now available via patch for PAIN .
According to a recent post on the game’s site, Travis Williams, the game’s producer, states that format testing for the patch has been completed and online multiplayer will be coming our way today. To go along with the update, Sony will be releasing a Smash Pack for download which will include Fortress and Darts online modes for a discounted price.
No pricing has been stated yet for the Smash Pack, but I’d imagine it’ll run you a couple bucks. Check it out later today.
EA has announced that EA Asia will begin testing of their new online free-to-play game, Need for Speed World Online. The game is set to begin its first phase of technical testing in March.
“Need for Speed is one of the world’s best-selling franchises, and is especially popular among gamers in Taiwan and Hong Kong. We’re thrilled to bring this EA-owned property to Asia and to begin our self publishing model in Taiwan and Hong Kong. We look forward to the results of this testing phase for continued improvement in providing the best service to online gamers across Asia,” said Jon Niermann, President of EA Asia.
The game will offer all types of tracks and game modes along with online leaderboards as well as the ability for players to collect and customize cars and characters. Need for Speed World Online will only be available for the PC in Asian markets to begin with but it will eventually make a worldwide release.
In an attempt to relaunch the Need for Speed franchise, EA has three new games planned for release this year. Need for Speed World Online, Need for Speed Shift and Need for Speed Nitro. Need for Speed Shift is a simulation racer while Nitro is an arcade version. Fans of the series should be able to enjoy at least one of the three new offerings this year.
That’s right, it says why Sony should charge for the PSN, and it’s not a type-o. And no, I’m not rich, crazy, nor do I work for Sony. I really don’t want to pay to use the Playstation Network, or Xbox Live. In fact, I don’t really want to pay for video games at all, but there is a big difference between what I want and what is practical. So, here are a couple of reasons why Sony should to charge for the PSN, and neither one of them is why Microsoft charges for Xbox Live.
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