Looks like Driveclub PS+ Edition might not be coming today
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Revengineer
Unconfirmed Member
Yep. I'm not a driving game guy, but I was way into the idea of giving a cut down version a chance thanks to PS+.
My new video card comes in two days, and in two days, I won't give a single iota of fuck about Driveclub. Good luck staying relevant when you can't commit to what equates to a demo that has been talked about since day one.
Hey guys, remember the bigger "free" version of Driveclub? I don't either, just all the bullshit chitchat.
MightyMonkeyMan
Neo Member
DRIVECLUB isn't out in any form in the UK until it's Friday release date. Blog posting from last Wednesday.
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2014...october-driveclub-spelunky-dust-elysian-tale/
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2014...october-driveclub-spelunky-dust-elysian-tale/
Yeah, I "fully appreciate how frustrating this is", too. Off to a wonderful start this game is. I reckon this might not end well. Also, how unpredictable could the players' "social behaviour" possibly have been exactly?
This is a sad day.
Especially since we're always told we should just play the games instead of complain about them in an online forum. So much for that.
This is a sad day.
Especially since we're always told we should just play the games instead of complain about them in an online forum. So much for that.
HeisenbergLannister
Member
They're just adding in a free unlockable of The Last Guardian when you get a platinum trophy.
Good guy Rushy. See ? That wasn't that hard. Even if it sucks it's better to know what is going on
BoilersFan23
Member
Probably because by the time the store updates in the US, Evolution has already gone home for the day because their normal workday/office ended for the day in the UK. I certainly would not make press releases while I'm off the clock at work.
The game is heavily being advertised for its online/networking.
AusRoachman
Member
Someone's got to pay for destinys exclusive content.
This is becoming embarrassing. Ever since Destiny/Fifa came out I noticed the PSN servers becoming much more unreliable and now they need to release their new big game tiered so the servers don't shit themselves?
I'd completely understand that if we weren't paying monthly fees for this. But we obviously are and they should invest that money in more servers to sustain the increased data load.
I'd completely understand that if we weren't paying monthly fees for this. But we obviously are and they should invest that money in more servers to sustain the increased data load.
Captain Tuttle
Member
Amateur hour over at PSN
Tidus_Great
Banned
Pathetic DC from driveclub guy. release the game like you said you would clown
Scofield94941
Member
At first I was going to disagree then changed immediately because you are right. Give us the PS plus edition and let us race offline while they sort it out. I dont understand
PintSizedSlasher
Member
Jesus Christ. This farce keeps getting better and better, doesn't it?
PodcastFips
Member
Playing the game offline is a pretty barebones experience though, it could lead to a lot of people not buying the full version upgrade.
I know but when in the FB post you are saying that "till the servers are up enjoy racing offline" Why the hell we PS+ Subs cant enjoy the same....
Hell at least let us download the god damn thing...
fastest finger
Member
Because the game constantly tries to connect automatically. That's what's causing the strain. Releasing the free version would just add to the problem whether you race online or offline.
Exactly this. They don't need a ton of people railing on the DC servers that are just using the free version at this point. Poorly communicated and dumb, but understandable.
Bananajama
Banned
Played one mission on Destiny last night - got to the end near the final encounter for that particular mission.
Server disconnection
Up your game!
Server disconnection
Up your game!
At least there's the response, and it's comprehensive and appears honest. That's all we needed. Good speculation by Gaffers earlier regarding the servers being the issue, too.
Very embarrassing and frustrating for Evolution, though. Really feels like this game has been snakebit from the start. Almost a year late and then this.
Very embarrassing and frustrating for Evolution, though. Really feels like this game has been snakebit from the start. Almost a year late and then this.
Tidus_Great
Banned
umm who cares about excuses like this? game should be out no ifs ands or buts. people can get a taste of single player while they wait. most people start in single palyer anyways to get the hang of the game.
They actually already mentioned a sizable investment in new servers in the second half of this year in two of the latest investor calls.
So I guess your $50 a year are going into servers.
blastprocessor
The Amiga Brotherhood
Someone tell me there's a good single player game there?
JetSetRadio
Banned
That is quite disappointing.
PodcastFips
Member
The online part is heavily integrated into your single player experience (challenges, club fame etc.), think of it the same way as Destiny.
So like a kickstarter for servers?
Revengineer
Unconfirmed Member
Here's a protip from the industry - servers don't take a "sizable investment" and a declaration in investor talks. They take money, and about 24h.
The more they talk about servers, the less I believe a word they say. If you truly are addressing a problem, you will spend more time working towards the solution than you do talking about the solution.
Sony is simply talking.
Nightengale
Member
Somewhat hilarious that DC servers buckled from the region where it'd probably sell the worse, and that's without the Plus version being out anywhere aside from Asia PSN.
The1stOfHisName
Member
As someone swithering already about the game, this doesn't leave a great taste in the mouth. I'm happy to wait for the PS+ version before deciding whether or not to commit to a purchase, but the middling reviews and now this delay are not filling me with hope. There are plenty of other games vying for my cash this month and DC may now be losing any momentum it may have had for me.
Sony really do need to put more work into their server infrastructure. It's not good enough for a paid service to constantly require downtime for maintenance, only to be brought to its knees each time a tentpole release arrives.
Sony really do need to put more work into their server infrastructure. It's not good enough for a paid service to constantly require downtime for maintenance, only to be brought to its knees each time a tentpole release arrives.
Klart
Member
where do you read this?
sechsterangriff
Member
I wonder if they weren't expecting this much traffic from day one or if someone really dropped the ball on the back-end.
With the PS+ version set to arrive this week they probably expected a lot of traffic, so most likely something is going terribly wrong.
With the PS+ version set to arrive this week they probably expected a lot of traffic, so most likely something is going terribly wrong.
I agree.
I'm guessing it depends when you play. By the sounds of it, server issues are commonplace on release due to the amounts of people going for that game. That said, this is an expected circumstance, so yeah maybe it should be better especially when other services manage to avoid this
First they weren't talking and they were criticised for doing that. Now Rushy has made one post - one - and now they're just talking and not doing? smh.
Yup. Absolutely ridiculous
RandyBobandy
Banned
Lol what a joke.
Brother won't be pleased at this :lol
Brother won't be pleased at this :lol
Boss Mog
Member
Fuck No! It's not "understandable" that a game that was delayed a year has any server issues of any kind. Maybe if they had released the PS+ version last month as a sort of beta test they wouldn't have these issues.
All I know is that Sony has been touting the free PS+ version of Drive Club from day one in an effort to sell PS+ subs. People bought into it, then had to wait a year for them to get their shit together and now they still don't get it. Let's also not forget the fact that they promised the game would work with all PS3 wheels but apparently only the endorsed Thrustmaster wheels work and those who have Logitech wheels got the shaft.
I always saw myself upgrading from the PS+ version but with all this crap and now the shitty reviews I don't even think I'm gonna waste 15.7GB of bandwidth to download the PS+ version when they see fit to release it.
PodcastFips
Member
Looks like it won't be out today, but we'll see.
Pjsprojects
Member
Eurogamer have been told it's delayed until the servers can handle the load so no due date for the PS+ version.
Not happy.
Not happy.
The game is out. They just decided to make connecting easier for those who own the full game by delaying the PS+ version for a while. The plus version would probably increase traffic tenfold and the servers are already on their knees. Releasing it just wouldn't be a smart move when you have other options.
there is one more aspect, that people that have already bought the full version, they return it and ask for refund since they are not able to play it.
now think about that.
Chû Totoro
Member
Biggest blatant lie ever...
Shuhei Yoshida said:
translator's note "keikaku means plan and the plan is that you buy full game"