Motorstorm - Downloadable Content Coming! Yay! Right?

While Coyote Revenge is a reversed version of the first Coyote track, which was the first track designed for the game, it has been updated with some subtle upgrades.Gamespot

No price has been announced formally for either release, but it is very likely that there will be some charge involved.Gamespot

"buh buh buh blu-ray = bigger games" :P

if its free its ok otherwise its sucks...

There may only be 8 courses in Motorstorm, but the are the 8 best courses I have ever played in any racing game. Each course is extremely different from each other, and offers at least 3 different paths to take. Each of these course presents a new set of challenges based on which vehicles are racing. The reason why the SP limits your vehicle selection is so you don't end up racing the same machine on the same course more than a few times. If you race a Big rig on the Grizzly, it's a completely different experience than on a bike. A rally car in the Sidewinder, will almost never see a Mudplugger, the routes are that different. And it changes even further depending on who your competition is.

If you want to go by convential racing game standards Motorstorm has 24 tracks, because lets be fair, most racing games get 3 or for 4 tracks out of reusing the same course. PGR3 had 4 courses; NY, Las Vegas, Tokyo and Nurnburgring, no body complained about that, because they believed that there were millions of tacks. Except the vast majority of those, were only slight variations of another. It's the same concept, "tracks" are just variations of the same course. Motorstorm has plenty of game in it.

The only reason why I would like to see more downloadable content, is because I simply can't get enough.

And for the poster claiming PSN will become nothing but microtransactions, tell me, then what the hell is XBL? I'll I have to say on the subject is...

Horse Armor.

There may only be 8 courses in Motorstorm, but the are the 8 best courses I have ever played in any racing game. Each course is extremely different from each other, and offers at least 3 different paths to take. Each of these course presents a new set of challenges based on which vehicles are racing. The reason why the SP limits your vehicle selection is so you don't end up racing the same machine on the same vehicle more than a few times. If you race a Big rig on the Grizzly, it's a completely different experience than on a bike. A rally car in the Sidewinder, will almost never see a Mudplugger, the routes are that different.

If you want to go by convential racing game standards Motorstorm has 24 tracks, because lets be fair, most racing games get 3 or for 4 tracks out of reusing the same course. PGR3 had 4 courses; NY, Las Vegas, Tokyo and Nurnburgring, no body complained about that, because they believed that there were millions of tacks. Except the vast majority of those, were only slight variations of another. It's the same concept, "tracks" are just variations of the same course. Motorstorm has plenty of game in it.

The only reason why I would like to see more downloadable content, is because I simply can't get enough.

And for the poster claiming PSN will become nothing but microtransactions, tell me, then what the hell is XBL? I'll I have to say on the subject is...

Horse Armor.

michaelareb0001

There may only be 8 courses in Motorstorm, but the are the 8 best courses I have ever played in any racing game. Each course is extremely different from each other, and offers at least 3 different paths to take. Each of these course presents a new set of challenges based on which vehicles are racing. The reason why the SP limits your vehicle selection is so you don't end up racing the same machine on the same vehicle more than a few times. If you race a Big rig on the Grizzly, it's a completely different experience than on a bike. A rally car in the Sidewinder, will almost never see a Mudplugger, the routes are that different.

If you want to go by convential racing game standards Motorstorm has 24 tracks, because lets be fair, most racing games get 3 or for 4 tracks out of reusing the same course. PGR3 had 4 courses; NY, Las Vegas, Tokyo and Nurnburgring, no body complained about that, because they believed that there were millions of tacks. Except the vast majority of those, were only slight variations of another. It's the same concept, "tracks" are just variations of the same course. Motorstorm has plenty of game in it.

The only reason why I would like to see more downloadable content, is because I simply can't get enough.

And for the poster claiming PSN will become nothing but microtransactions, tell me, then what the hell is XBL? I'll I have to say on the subject is...

Horse Armor.

michaelareb0001

but will the extra download content be free tho, if they start charging for extra tracks or cars and make small games then i'm staying away from the ps3. jukieuk

That's how all the console are or will be. EA has been charging for stuff on XBL that used to be included in games for years. If that's your reason for staying away from the PS3, then don't buy a Wii or a 360 either.

[QUOTE="jukieuk"]but will the extra download content be free tho, if they start charging for extra tracks or cars and make small games then i'm staying away from the ps3. michaelareb0001

That's how all the console are or will be. EA has been charging for stuff on XBL that used to be included in games for years. If that's your reason for staying away from the PS3, then don't buy a Wii or a 360 either.

"Bu...bu...only Micro$oft does microtransactions!" :cry:

I told you it was only a matter of time before something like this happens.

I didn't know the wii had micro transactions :|. The only type of payments you make on the wii are for the VC games, which, you guessed it are games, not patches, or tracks etc ;)Keibo

Yeah, because paying $5 and $10 for games I already own is much better. They're charging for BC. The PS3 can play all the playstation games from it's back library and it costs you nothing. Same with the 360. I would rather have $5 worth of downloadable content, than $5 worth of Urban Champion.

Every single console has it's share of price gouging. It's only the developers to blame if they charge you for content the game should have had in the first place. If you think the Wii isn't going to have conent downloads for a fee, you are naieve. It's up to the developers to deliver, Sony, MS and Nintendo have already given them the hardware and tools to do it. 

Besides, Motorstorm is still technically a launch title, if you really think it's the best it's ever going be on the system, you should just quit gaming all together. And as far as launch titles go, it's one of the most impressive ever on any console.  

Besides, Motorstorm is still technically a launch title, if you really think it's the best it's ever going be on the system, you should just quit gaming all together. And as far as launch titles go, it's one of the most impressive ever on any console.michaelareb0001

:lol:

Right... and why did it come out in March 07 instead of November 06? It is not a launch title.

[QUOTE="Keibo"]I didn't know the wii had micro transactions :|. The only type of payments you make on the wii are for the VC games, which, you guessed it are games, not patches, or tracks etc ;)michaelareb0001

Yeah, because paying $5 and $10 for games I already own is much better. They're charging for BC. The PS3 can play all the playstation games from it's back library and it costs you nothing.

most ppl playing this gen don't own most of the games coming on VC. also they don't charge for GC games. the ps3 doesn't have BC for sega and turbogrphx games either. sony only had BC for games since disc media became popular. on and euro ps3 BC is screwed.

There may only be 8 courses in Motorstorm, but the are the 8 best courses I have ever played in any racing game. Each course is extremely different from each other, and offers at least 3 different paths to take. Each of these course presents a new set of challenges based on which vehicles are racing. The reason why the SP limits your vehicle selection is so you don't end up racing the same machine on the same course more than a few times. If you race a Big rig on the Grizzly, it's a completely different experience than on a bike. A rally car in the Sidewinder, will almost never see a Mudplugger, the routes are that different. And it changes even further depending on who your competition is.

If you want to go by convential racing game standards Motorstorm has 24 tracks, because lets be fair, most racing games get 3 or for 4 tracks out of reusing the same course. PGR3 had 4 courses; NY, Las Vegas, Tokyo and Nurnburgring, no body complained about that, because they believed that there were millions of tacks. Except the vast majority of those, were only slight variations of another. It's the same concept, "tracks" are just variations of the same course. Motorstorm has plenty of game in it.

The only reason why I would like to see more downloadable content, is because I simply can't get enough.

And for the poster claiming PSN will become nothing but microtransactions, tell me, then what the hell is XBL? I'll I have to say on the subject is...

Horse Armor.
michaelareb0001

In Motorstorm you have one singleplayer mode. No replays. No splitscreen. No quick race. No custom soundtracks. No nothing. Multiplayer lacks even the most basic functionalities such as a friendslist and password protection.

The lack of tracks isn't really what's bothering me. The game is in many senses half finished. If they're gonna charge me for the other half of it I am going to be upset.

Sony stated their business model for their online was built on ecommerce and advertising...

meaning, prepare to be milked....

in no time the cows will be nickel and dimed  past the $50 a year that xbox live costs....

[QUOTE="Keibo"]I didn't know the wii had micro transactions :|. The only type of payments you make on the wii are for the VC games, which, you guessed it are games, not patches, or tracks etc ;)michaelareb0001

Yeah, because paying $5 and $10 for games I already own is much better. They're charging for BC. The PS3 can play all the playstation games from it's back library and it costs you nothing. Same with the 360. I would rather have $5 worth of downloadable content, than $5 worth of Urban Champion.

Ok first of all, you don't need to buy those games which you have already played because thats the only reason I'll buy VC games. If I've never played them before and they are any good then I'll buy 'em. Secondly, chances are that you probably can't find these in shops anymore unless you go to specialist shops and its possible that they are more expensive than on the Wii. But I do kind of agree with you with the fact that they are slightly overpriced

Every single console has it's share of price gouging. It's only the developers to blame if they charge you for content the game should have had in the first place. If you think the Wii isn't going to have conent downloads for a fee, you are naieve. It's up to the developers to deliver, Sony, MS and Nintendo have already given them the hardware and tools to do it. 

The only 'price gouging' the wii is doing is with the VC games, yes its possible that third party devs may charge for any extra content but I believe that Nintendo stated at either E3 or tokyo games show that they wouldn't be charging for extra content, like a new weapon or level. Although as I have already stated its probably upto third party's discression to charge for any extra content

Besides, Motorstorm is still technically a launch title, if you really think it's the best it's ever going be on the system, you should just quit gaming all together. And as far as launch titles go, it's one of the most impressive ever on any console.  

I fail to see where I mentioned motorstorm at all in my post, IMHO it looks really great graphically and seems very impressive, but obviously as you've stated its a launch window game of course other games will look more impressive down the line, thats like all the fanboys saying that the best graphics the wii can do is Zelda:TP which was a GC port

All my points are in bold :)

Yeah, because paying $5 and $10 for games I already own is much better. They're charging for BC. The PS3 can play all the playstation games from it's back library and it costs you nothing. Same with the 360. I would rather have $5 worth of downloadable content, than $5 worth of Urban Champion.michaelareb0001

and people thought you would get more features/gameplay with blu-ray. :lol: :lol: :lol:ruleklw

[QUOTE="michaelareb0001"]Yeah, because paying $5 and $10 for games I already own is much better. They're charging for BC. The PS3 can play all the playstation games from it's back library and it costs you nothing. Same with the 360. I would rather have $5 worth of downloadable content, than $5 worth of Urban Champion.InsaneBasura

Nope I'm suggesting they work out some sort of system where I put in the serial number from the cart and I can download it for free. Sure, they'll have to do some work to implement security, but that would be better than fliecing their supports, especially ones who have bought their games and consoles for years.

[QUOTE="ruleklw"]and people thought you would get more features/gameplay with blu-ray. :lol: :lol: :lol:InsaneBasura

[QUOTE="ruleklw"]and people thought you would get more features/gameplay with blu-ray. :lol: :lol: :lol:InsaneBasura

[QUOTE="InsaneBasura"][QUOTE="michaelareb0001"]Yeah, because paying $5 and $10 for games I already own is much better. They're charging for BC. The PS3 can play all the playstation games from it's back library and it costs you nothing. Same with the 360. I would rather have $5 worth of downloadable content, than $5 worth of Urban Champion.michaelareb0001

Nope I'm suggesting they work out some sort of system where I put in the serial number from the cart and I can download it for free. Sure, they'll have to do some work to implement security, but that would be better than fliecing their supports, especially ones who have bought their games and consoles for years.

Excite Truck came with a Mirror Mode to begin with. All 20 tracks in 7 settings reversed. I still have yet to unlock it... :|foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="michaelareb0001"]

[QUOTE="Keibo"]I didn't know the wii had micro transactions :|. The only type of payments you make on the wii are for the VC games, which, you guessed it are games, not patches, or tracks etc ;)Keibo

Yeah, because paying $5 and $10 for games I already own is much better. They're charging for BC. The PS3 can play all the playstation games from it's back library and it costs you nothing. Same with the 360. I would rather have $5 worth of downloadable content, than $5 worth of Urban Champion.

Ok first of all, you don't need to buy those games which you have already played because thats the only reason I'll buy VC games. If I've never played them before and they are any good then I'll buy 'em. Secondly, chances are that you probably can't find these in shops anymore unless you go to specialist shops and its possible that they are more expensive than on the Wii. But I do kind of agree with you with the fact that they are slightly overpriced

Every single console has it's share of price gouging. It's only the developers to blame if they charge you for content the game should have had in the first place. If you think the Wii isn't going to have conent downloads for a fee, you are naieve. It's up to the developers to deliver, Sony, MS and Nintendo have already given them the hardware and tools to do it. 

The only 'price gouging' the wii is doing is with the VC games, yes its possible that third party devs may charge for any extra content but I believe that Nintendo stated at either E3 or tokyo games show that they wouldn't be charging for extra content, like a new weapon or level. Although as I have already stated its probably upto third party's discression to charge for any extra content

Besides, Motorstorm is still technically a launch title, if you really think it's the best it's ever going be on the system, you should just quit gaming all together. And as far as launch titles go, it's one of the most impressive ever on any console.  

I fail to see where I mentioned motorstorm at all in my post, IMHO it looks really great graphically and seems very impressive, but obviously as you've stated its a launch window game of course other games will look more impressive down the line, thats like all the fanboys saying that the best graphics the wii can do is Zelda:TP which was a GC port

All my points are in bold :)

So basically you agree. Microtransactions and paying for stuff you should/do have already is crap. VC is too expensive and Developers could and very likely will have downloadable content on the Wii for a small fee.

As for my motorstorm comment that was for the general public, not directed at you. Threads like these blow things way out of porportion. And in a way, Zelda and Motorstorm are the same, as they are the titles that people are making wild assumptions of the console based of the one game.

I'm not a fanboy for any side. But someone has to be logical, other wise fanboyism will spread like a disease. I fear we are too late.

these are sometimes 20 year old games. they probably weren't made with unique id's back then.Ontain

Believe me they have serial numbers, there on the label. Games have had serial numbers since console were invented. Nintendo doesn't need to know the exact serial numbers, just wether or not one is valid. I'd didn't say it was gonna be easy, but it most certainly can be done.

You have to admit, VC games are almost all profit for Nintendo, SEGA, etc. All they did was create an emulator, not that hard, kids have been making them for years and encrypt the rom, so it will only play on the Wii.

So basically you agree. Microtransactions and paying for stuff you should/do have already is crap. VC is too expensive and Developers could and very likely will have downloadable content on the Wii for a small fee.

As for my motorstorm comment that was for the general public, not directed at you. Threads like these blow things way out of porportion. And in a way, Zelda and Motorstorm are the same, as they are the titles that people are making wild assumptions of the console based of the one game.

I'm not a fanboy for any side. But someone has to be logical, other wise fanboyism will spread like a disease. I fear we are too late.

michaelareb0001

yeah we do agree, the only reason I commented on what you originally said was because Wii doesn't really have microtransactions...yet :P with regards to the VC I find its great, slightly overpriced but a great way to get old games that you've possibly missed out on, thats how I see it anyways, and because its easy to get ahold of these titles, I dont mind paying slightly higher than I expected to for them as it is a very convenient service.

Thanks for the closure btw :D

Nope I'm suggesting they work out some sort of system where I put in the serial number from the cart and I can download it for free. Sure, they'll have to do some work to implement security, but that would be better than fliecing their supports, especially ones who have bought their games and consoles for years.

michaelareb0001

[QUOTE="michaelareb0001"]

Nope I'm suggesting they work out some sort of system where I put in the serial number from the cart and I can download it for free. Sure, they'll have to do some work to implement security, but that would be better than fliecing their supports, especially ones who have bought their games and consoles for years.

InsaneBasura