Driveclub PS Plus Edition Delayed by Server Issues
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Does not compute.
I signed up for PS+ before the MP leverage as it was an ok service
But the fact that it is forced on you to pay now makes this kind of shit pretty inexcusable
Then throw up some evidence to prove that point. Because without it, its hard to fathom offering a free game service for 3 years (and...it continues to function that way on the Sony's console with the larger installed base...the PS3) thinking that, eventually, with next gen, they'd have consumers "hooked" so could throw up a paywall. 1 year prior to next gen launch? Maybe...but not 3. That's hard to buy into....and doesn't have much in the way of evidence to back up.
The opposing evidence is, well...the program's existence for 3+ years, and continued existence in the same form for PS3 members.
Their financials actually show they're not so great at long term planning...that's the point. It DOES have something to do with things..as it shows their corporate thinking.
Yeah, I was really annoyed when I could only find the retail version on the PSN Store. Still, glad I didn't buy the full version if everyone who got it is having trouble with the server issues. Too bad they couldn't load test any better. Destiny's launch was a blessing in comparison. Can't wait to try this out though! Looks like a fun mp racer!!
Like its been said time and time again its the DriveClub severs not PSN.
Impeccable
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I understand everyone's frustration but I can't help but feel like in this particular case it's a huge over reaction to the delay. It's still coming and it's still free.
So what. Will that stop me from playing SP? I don't get it.
Also, why won't let me pre-load at least? Not all of us have fancy connections, especially those who live in third world countries (myself Included)
What other demo has a platinum trophy?
Because the game even in SP constantly tries to connect to the server for challenges and stuff. Giving out the PS + version would basically be DDoSing yourself.
Zen_Arcade
Banned
Christ, quit splitting hairs. Everyone knows what people mean when they say Free PS+ games. The same as people understand what they mean when they say Free Amazon Prime shipping.
The reason people are mad is because we've been saying that for almost a year now. How many times should it be pushed back before people start getting annoyed that Sony can't keep their shit together?
I agree with the first part.....this piece of the service (along with the general network unreliability for the game itself) makes me frustrated with the PS+ service....even considering the value of the free games I get (and is the majority of the service's benefits, IMHO). I still want ALL the pieces to work right.
I'm not sure about flop, yet. I really like the single player portions..though I do miss some of the tuning abilities in the Gran/Forza vein. It's a racing game..not a lot of frills..but it's gorgeous, and is only a couple tweaks from having amazing mechanics.
It's not an open world racer. It's not a tuners paradise. It's not Need for Speed. It's it's own sort of animal...we'll see how the market likes it.
loaf of bread
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I think you're definitely entitled to the game, but I think the outrage is a little overblown. If they said they're not going to release it then the outrage would be the right thing. You should definitely be upset by it but I think the scale of the outrage is a little much for just the the extra free game this much being delayed for a day or two.
I think sony still has a long way to go in improving their servers but I think they've definitely made improvements, they made it through the bigger launch of Destiny while staying up. Messages and other stuff has been slow but you don't pay for that stuff, you pay for multiplayer.
I think sony still has a long way to go in improving their servers but I think they've definitely made improvements, they made it through the bigger launch of Destiny while staying up. Messages and other stuff has been slow but you don't pay for that stuff, you pay for multiplayer.
Impeccable
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It should be pushed back two more times, then go nuts.
Nealand Liquor
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I know I can't get enough of this 8bit "Next Gen" experience!
I get it now.
Really bad move whoever is in charge of this. They need to upgrade their 1997 servers.
It has nothing to do with the studio.
Watch Dogs was a flop?
Zen_Arcade
Banned
Nah, I think a year is more then fine. If they had time to fix everything else with the game I don't see why a huge problem like this was left ignored. They knew people were going to download the Plus edition and even gave it another date of release. When you start delaying things on your service for a year and can't even get that right, I think it's perfectly reasonable to point out how bad the service you're paying for is.
Only on Gaf.
My thoughts too. The game will be up in a few day and then you can proceed to complain about how it's lacking content, and that is nothing more than a glorified demo. Etc.
I don't have a ps4 but when I get one I am excited to try out drive club.
Neuromancer
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I didn't like it -or- I heard bad things about it = flop
Impeccable
Member
What does the original Driveclub release push back have to do with "the service you're paying for"? It's not like they only pushed back the PS+ version.
Iorv3th
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Ground Zeroes
MR ARCADE FOREVER
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In my opinion it was, mediocre game
It was for me.
Apart from the awful downgrade, the game wasn't really that good, but that's just my personal opinion.
So much for mocking GTAV with that lousy add.
Same goes to DriveClub with the ''Forza Killer'' joke.
I don't think we even need to question xbox lives quality compared too psn. I will not be renewing my plus in November
SerTapTap
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I don't personally mind the delay so much, but they should have announced this immediately, like in the store update blog post. We shouldn't have to wait a day to even know why it was delayed.
Mindshare wise it seems to have gone somewhat poorly, I'm sure it was a commercial success though. But that's not necessarily good for something clearly meant to be a franchise.
Mindshare wise it seems to have gone somewhat poorly, I'm sure it was a commercial success though. But that's not necessarily good for something clearly meant to be a franchise.
Agent X
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This is true. Even this PlayStation.Blog post from October 1 says so. (Quick, someone get a screen capture before someone edits it!)
Yes. Also see yesterday's PS.Blog post, where Driveclub PlayStation Plus Edition is conspicuously absent. I'm starting to believe that the delay was planned after all.
Hey, I guess if you're willing to shell out the cash for the full version, you too can help stress test the servers!
If the servers are frequently pinged even in single-player mode, and failing out as a result, then wouldn't this lead to a suboptimal and disappointing experience for anyone attempting to play the game?
If Sony needs time to fix the server problems behind the scenes, then the responsible thing to do would be to temporarily suspend all versions of Driveclub from the PlayStation Store until the problems are solved.
I'm sure Sony doesn't want people blindly forking over $50-$60 just to find out they cannot play the game at all because the game constantly tries to hit up the servers and spits out errors. I mean, I guess if someone actually paid that kind of money for the game and couldn't play it properly, then he'd likely be even more disappointed than the people who downloaded for "free" from the PS Store servers (which, as we've learned in this thread, are completely separate from the gameplay servers) and couldn't play it.
bananafactory
Banned
People acting like Driveclub is the only game to have server issues at launch and calling Evo "incompetent". Jesus christ, they clearly underestimated the amount of people that would be playing the game and the servers weren't prepared to handle it. This has happened a ton of times before and it will get fixed.
I get people are pissed but cmon...I paid for the game too, patience is a virtue. Let them sort it out, the abuse being thrown at the devs on Facebook and Twitter is disgusting.
I get people are pissed but cmon...I paid for the game too, patience is a virtue. Let them sort it out, the abuse being thrown at the devs on Facebook and Twitter is disgusting.
karmaforgotme
Member
Has Microsoft ever offer a pay and free version of a game to be released on the same day like this?
I've paying for PS+ to get games for years, I rarely play MP and only PS4 MP has been locked behind PS+ and it hasn't even been a year yet for that.
Just like multiplayer on PS4, Sony advertises PS+ as a service that provides free games every month and DriveClub PS+ Edition is one of those games. The service evolved to provide all the games for the month at the beginning together rather than space them out weekly, so people are perfectly justified in being disappointed and being critical of the service as Sony is not keeping the promises they made.
Anyways, for me this is just delaying as for when I'll get to play the game, I was really looking forward to start playing yesterday, I wanted to use the PS+ edition to determine whether I want to download the game digitally or open my physical retail copy.
In the meantime I'll just be playing Destiny and Shadow Of Mordor until they get this fixed.
SerTapTap
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I don't get how DC screwed things up when Destiny didn't (best I can tell). Must have sold better and seems like if anything it'd be more intensive.
EL CUCO
Member
Actually...it doesnt.
So considering "if you can't get online you'll be able to get started offline like everybody else with single player mode as you start your DriveClub tour." - why can't PS+ users do the same? Hoping for some added sales from impatient people before the 'free' version goes up, perhaps?
Neuromancer
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SerTapTap
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It should though, took more playtime to get the last trophy in that than it did in ISS (and I don't mind the length to get ISS's trophies at all...shouldn't always be a 40 hour MP grindfest to get trophies FFS)
TheJollyCorner
Member
As much as I appreciate Evolution doing a new IP, it makes me wonder if the collective minds over there wish they would have just made a fancy next-gen MotorStorm instead. :/
Zen_Arcade
Banned
Because it was supposed to come out last year on the service I'm paying for? They marketed it as a huge launch day free game as long as you were a PS+ member (And at the time, it was supposed to be a much meatier version of the game).
I get that DriveClub needed more time, but if they couldn't figure out this problem in the year that it's been delayed, what was the delay for in the first place?
Nah, you can still play the tour modus (SP) and lvl up to unlock new cars. you just dont have any multiplayer challenges/clubs.
Neuromancer
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Nope this is their dream game.