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WipEout HD Patch 1.20 Out Now

Gaming Front: "Sony has released the latest patch for WipEout HD. Turn on your console and start downloading now."

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butterfinger6407d ago

as to what this does? 1.2 sounds like it would be a significant update...

unrealgamer586407d ago

yeah what the heck does it do someone let me know at school lol

unrealgamer586407d ago

hopefully more trophies or new maps

Liquid Dust6407d ago (Edited 6407d ago )

The current trophies are so difficult to get in some cases. Get a gold medal on all tracks in campaign on Elite difficulty? HOLY CRAP HOW?

The game is ungodly hard on higher difficulties, and I love it

I would love some new tracks though...

gaffyh6407d ago

Yeah but when you see someone with 100% on Wipeout you know they must be an awesome gamer. Hopefully this update can fix an issue I've been having, for some reason I can't unlock the "Airbraker" trophy and I've reached zone 63 max. Tried a lot of times and it just doesn't unlock for me, I even tried deleting the save (well I copied it to another profile I have and then deleted it).

Tomdc6407d ago

100 % on warhawk means they need to get out more! It would take soooo long!!!!

El_Colombiano6407d ago

Hey gaffyh, what are the exact rules for "Air Braker"? I don't get it...

Kleptic6407d ago

air braker is when you use nothing but air brakes on a zone race and get to level 50...I haven't achieved it yet, but there are a lot of tips on it in the racing forums on the PS site...

you can't steer at all, and you have to have the sixaxis set to 'off' entirely...you can only use the air brake to sort of glide through turns...but upping the sensitivity of the brakes makes the thing react really quickly, and it becomes a lot easier than you would initially think...I got to level 44 on air brakes alone already, and I only tried 3 times...so its very possible...

also...yeah there is a friend on my list that has the platinum...and the hardest trophy by far is the campaing gold on elite difficulty...he claims its the hardest trophy out of the 300'ish he already has...

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wibble6407d ago

It changes the version number to 1.2

Cool!

scotthea3116407d ago

Patch 1.20 for Wipeout HD is up!
"And they fixed one of the most frustrating aspects of the game: having to wait until the host starts an online race.!

With the patch the race will start after 1 minute and 20 seconds when the room is half full. According to Sony one minute of waiting time can be added by the host.

Campaign has also been altered. Every mode now has a difficulty setting. Previously only races and tournaments had this option."

No FanS Land6407d ago

This means that the trophy you get for completely every race at expert difficulty went from very hard to insanely impossible!

HardcoreGamer6407d ago

dude tell me about it, i gave up knowing its going to be hard gettin that trophy, im sure others will follow suit

butterfinger6407d ago

*follows suit*
Why would they torture us like this? lol.

wibble6407d ago

and in patch 1.30 the race will in 1 minute and 30 seconds?

Fishy Fingers6407d ago

Someone with the platinum trophy > http://i34.tinypic.com/14a8... Not something you'll see everyday.

HighDefinition6407d ago

But PAIN`s are EASILY the hardest trophies to get all of them.

it`s insane.

UltimateIdiot9116407d ago

I guess I won't update till I earn those trophies. It's hard enough as it is.

Marceles6407d ago

I think it'll make the "get gold in every cell" trophy easier now that there's a difficulty setting. That expert one does seem impossible though. I'm pretty happy with my Beat Zico trophy, I feel like I got platinum after getting that lol

HighDefinition6407d ago

Congrats that`s a tough one.

I saw on the forums here a guy who got Zone Zeus, but did a another 25+ zones on top of that. That`s right over a 100. Crazy.

Marceles6406d ago

Yeah, only one guy on my list has a zone trophy and it's only the 20 consecutive zones one. I don't think it's even worth all the work, it's only a bronze for that

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Sony, What Happened To Wipeout?

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

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PSNghost882488d ago

Better question. What happened to Ridge Racer? LOL

darthv722487d ago

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

Forn2487d ago

Better question, what happened with Motorstorm?!

darthv722487d 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

himdeel2487d ago

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

DillyDilly2487d ago

Better question what happened with Twisted Metal ?

KickSpinFilter2487d ago (Edited 2487d 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

neutralgamer19922487d ago

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

King_Noctis2487d ago

Even better question, what happen to Twisted Metal?

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

jivah2487d 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.

VTKC2487d 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!

Sevir2487d ago

Evolution shut down after Driveclub didn't make money.

The Wood2487d ago

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

Forn2487d 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.

dumahim2487d ago (Edited 2487d ago )

better question, why Motorstorm?

/Drax

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S2Killinit2487d 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.

LoveSpuds2487d 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.

quent2487d ago

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

S2Killinit2487d ago

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

FinalFantasyFanatic2487d ago

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

fr0sty2487d ago

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

PressPlayBros2487d ago

RIIIIIIIIIDDDDGGEEE RRRAAAAAAAAACEERRRRRRRRRR

Matrix62487d ago

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

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IRetrouk2488d ago

They shut down the studio that makes the game.

DaDrunkenJester2487d ago

How dare they. What happened to Motorstorm?

0hMyGandhi2487d ago

I really miss Motorstorm :(

NiteX2487d ago

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

DaDrunkenJester2487d ago

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

KyRo2487d 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

KickSpinFilter2487d ago

What happened to Crackdown 3?

DaDrunkenJester2487d ago

@kickspin

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

Sevir2487d 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 Nezz2487d ago

They lost me with that decision.

IRetrouk2487d ago (Edited 2487d ago )

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

DaDrunkenJester2487d 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.

IRetrouk2487d 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.

DaDrunkenJester2487d ago

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

IRetrouk2487d 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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Exvalos2487d 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_red2516d 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 gameAr2516d ago

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

Eonjay2516d ago

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

gangsta_red2516d 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_BLM2516d 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 gameAr2516d ago (Edited 2516d 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_san2516d ago (Edited 2516d 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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frostypants2516d ago (Edited 2516d 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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Eonjay2516d 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_red2516d 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.

ShadowWolf7122516d 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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Gwiz2516d 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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Three WipEout servers to the wiped out in March 2018

Alongside the death of the Killzone 2 and Killzone 3 servers, Sony will be shutting down the online services of three WipEout Games in 2018 for PS3 and Vita.

Aenea3088d ago

How's this even possible? I thought Sony didn't have dedicated servers according to a certain crowd?

Gazondaily3088d ago

LOL are you somehow trying to blame Xbox fans for this or what? Sony didn't have dedicated servers?

Prince_TFK3088d ago (Edited 3088d ago )

Yeah we blame Xbox fans for Sony not having dedicated servers.

In the future we will also blame them for cancer.

/s.

UKRsoldja3087d ago

Non-dedicated servers can still be shut down. Not that hard to understand.

Aenea3087d ago

LOL, what is there to shutdown? Is Sony going around people's homes to shutdown the peer to peer hosted games?

Seems you do have issues with understanding...

UKRsoldja3087d ago (Edited 3087d ago )

The matchmaking software side of things, genius. Matchmaking servers can and have been shut down before, leaving you with no functional multiplayer.

Try researching next time before posting nonsense.

Aenea3087d ago

Well, genius, Killzone has actual dedicated servers, not just matchmaking ones. So before calling someone out on doing research, why don't you?

NarooN3088d ago

Damn even the Vita gets hit?

Reminds me of the 6th console gen when tons of servers for awesome games got shut down anywhere from 2 to 4 years after they initially launched.

Better enjoy whatever games' online components you can while you can before they get wiped out of existence.

Teflon023088d ago

wish they'd rerelease White Knight Chronicles 2 on PS4 so I can play online again. That game was amazing

VariantAEC3087d ago

Wait! Sony exclusive games had dedicated servers?
Killzone 2 and 3 and now WipEout!
We know Resistance 1-3 had dedicated servers as well as GT 5-6 and MAG and Uncharted 2 and 3 and ao on and so forth.
As far as I know non-dedicated servers cannot be shutdown on Sony platforms until Sony stops hosting the game services on the platform. So when Sony stops supporting matchmaking via PSN on PS3 then those games without dedicated servers will be shut down... I did my research UKRsoldja