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MotorStorm tune-up in May

Sony going under the hood of PlayStation 3 demolition racer in "the next couple of weeks"; update to address boost exploit, stability.

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As with automobiles, games nowadays often need a bit of work done on them even after they're in the hands of the customer. Sony is getting out the toolbox for MotorStorm, its PlayStation 3 demolition racer, and has promised that a patch will be released sometime in May.

On the European MotorStorm forums, community team coordinator "Lestrade" writes that an update for the game will be coming "in the next couple of weeks." The update will be free and is required to play the game online.

The patch, which bumps up the game to version 1.2, will address several issues, including a bug that allowed racers to exploit the boost, an increase in the size of the buddy list, better online performance, audio issues, and more. Full details of the patch are available in the forum post.

For more information on MotorStorm, read GameSpot's previous coverage.

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Sony's got a lot of catching up to do in the online category...I say this as a PS3 and Xbox 360 owner who loves both of his systems. Patches are always good-and a step in the right direction. Whatever else fanboys may say, competition will only be good for us gamers in the end.

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This game just keeps getting better and better.

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they should save the time and the money. forza 2 is out next month.

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man i have this game and evry one kiks but online but me

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sounds good

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love this game online, so damn fun =)

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Thats why I'm always getting my ass kicked!! Damn Cheats! LOL Offline multiplayer would be nice but I'd want Worldwide Servers as I can't play my friends who have UK Versions of Motorstorm

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Damn, why can't they add offline multipayer? Gee... it's the best thing for an offroad racing game! And I think I heard a few months ago that they were working on a patch with offline multiplayer.... damn!

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good cause the boost exploit messed up the races even when it was on you.

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it would do the game alot of good if they add tracks and modes

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They can patch games on the PS3??

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Cant they add splitscreen?

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This is good news and I hope they keep it coming with the add ons!

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This was a good game, just hopes it gets better with this

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Lmao @ Motorstorm is all I have to say. Dirt >>> MotorStorm.

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motorstorm is great and everything but only 8 tracks.......

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ummm am I supose to say nice lol ok I guess thats good

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lol at this game. An arcade racer with no multiplayer and one gameplay option? Forget it. Make a patch (if you can) to add splitscreen and maybe this game will be worth buying. Till then, rent it for a weekend, that's it.

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Awesome! Now they need to release a new race track.

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Well it really needs this.

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Well, its at least a start...

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i hope that future games wont need these kind of updates.kinda sucks to find these petty issues when devs had ample time ( maybe ) to perfection the game.

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good it kinda needs an update

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Well this is good but I sold the game after 2 weeks lol

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More updates is always good...

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cell not powerful enough?? are u okay in ur mind? did u eat today? anyway i cant wait for this update :D

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when are they going to add two player split screen...oh wait, the cell isn't powerful enough...

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i think it will not stop there

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im sure they will include some surprises...like 2player offline multiplayer...i also think they will add maps but i think it will only be right to charge for it...i mean, they are already giving us a decent update...and u cant have everything for free

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But it would be so cool if you could fortgdg. Thats the one thing the game lacks. SInce I'm not a big online gamer I would've loved some at home multiplayer love but still a great game.

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you cant get splitscreen from an update

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I was hoping for splitscreen in this update :(

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they say dirt's going to blow it out of the water , I dont think so, what do ya'll think?

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Motorstorm is an awesome game!! The update is just making it better!!

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cool...... just add a 2p mode and ill buy it. nice to see theyre keeping it updated tho

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This is pretty good news.

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Kool, keep the updates coming.

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This should cover all the issues I have with the online aspect of Motorstorm. I'm looking forward to the map pack they're releasing shortly after this patch.

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coooooooooooool

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it's a great game indeed...I love all the maps and i'm sure maps will soon follow.

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Answer to Karaam: and typical Microsoft. And Nintendo. If you're gonna spread the hate, make sure to spread it everywhere its due.

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So, maybe a lttile hope for 2+ player and more modes? Nevermind that will never happen, plus I stoped playing it after 3 days, it wasn't bad nor did I get bored, just there wasn' enough.

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How about split-screen?

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Bang goes my 48% win record. :evil:

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answer to Nasimul: if it would be somehting for maps and cars or whatever, typical sony would charge for it, they don't just give these out in patches.

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Too late, I'm done playing MotorStorm till they put out some new tracks.

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I dont like patches in console games , stop rushing games out ,get it right then release it.

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this is good news indeed :D

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thats good

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where is the maps?????

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