MotorStorm: Pacific Rift getting patch

by Andrew Yoon { Jan 26th 2009 at 10:45PM }

This will be the last post we make before the site redesign goes into effect. Are you excited?

Our site isn't the only thing getting patched. No, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift will also be getting some post-release bug fixin' fun. According to the PlayStation.Blog, the patch will arrive soon and will include the following features:

Restrictions to the copying of Saved Data have been removed. This will make it possible for Saved Data to be backed up and then restored to the User Account it was created under (whether that's on the same PLAYSTATION 3 or not).*
Changes to the way the game handles data. These changes will help to prevent Saved Data corruption.
Visual notification of critical save progress has been added. A 'MotorStorm Helmet' icon will be displayed on-screen to warn users that critical data is being saved. This is in addition to the HDD Access light which currently flashes while the game makes a critical save.
The glitch which enables a player to exploit the Boost system has been removed. The development team are working to identify which times have been achieved using this glitch; Action will be taken to ensure that the Leaderboards become genuinely competitive again.
Time Attack times and Rank information will update correctly for all players. Any pending Time Attack times will begin to filter through systematically and the online Ranks should display correctly once the update is released.
Additional fixes and improvements to gameplay. Many thanks for your feedback on these and other issues so far; we are still investigating the other issues that have been brought to our attention.

Tags: motorstorm

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

j.howlett @ Jan 26th 2009 10:56PM

excited? not sure

why not the LS2LS7? @ Jan 26th 2009 11:04PM

Good to hear about the saved game restrictions being lifted. Now can they fix them for Rock Band and Rock Band 2?

If you happen to have your PS3 die on you and get a replacement, you lose your RB/RB2 progress because the PS3 will not let you copy the save games to a backup.

zeltrec @ Jan 26th 2009 11:06PM

As long as the quality and quantity of ps3 articles doesn't diminish, let change come:)

skingg @ Jan 26th 2009 11:46PM

I for one am excited! Played the game to death, just left the 4 player trophy to get Platinum. Hope the patch fixes the ATV which is crap as it is right now. And hope Evolution Studios will release some DLC for extra tracks soon.

-.- @ Jan 26th 2009 11:29PM

First LBP and now Motorstorm its a pitty COD5 isnt patched -.- im unable to connect to freinds, partys end after each match, annoying "under the Map" Glitches, Automatchmaking and joining a Ending game...ON THE LOOSING TEAM -.- lol its a good thing killzone is about 30days away (which is too long imo) might just get cod4 back...

berto @ Jan 27th 2009 12:55AM

technology is loaded with glitches especially on newer things....sorry you weren't born 100 years from now

btw, under the map glitches are gone....

ps. Try not to flip out when you realize you'll need patches for killzone 2 as well

The Collective @ Jan 27th 2009 12:29AM

Well, if its any consolation, the under the map glitches are fixed :P

They've been fixed for about 2 weeks now. And I dont know about you, but I've never experienced any of those problems, along with a bunch of other people I know. WaW runs nearly flawlessly for us.

That being said, it might just be your internet connection or something

-.- @ Jan 29th 2009 7:59PM

Im not saying killzone is gonna be flawless you have me all wrong im saying CODW@W bugs are worse than cod4 (when that was new too) and it doesnt only happen to me, also my freinds, my clan and some family. yeah i know now under the maps glitches are fixed but that doesnt change anything IMO, and remeber...thats IN MY OPINION

Crimson_Ryan @ Jan 26th 2009 11:53PM

Hope the new site doesn't force Xbox 360 articles down my throat.

There's a reason I come here and not Kotaku.

Good to hear about the patch though, nice to know they care too. :)

Andrew Yoon @ Jan 26th 2009 11:53PM

No Xbox stories here. No worries. And hey--isn't it great that the PlayStation lead writer has a full-time job at the 'stiq? PRO-PS BIAS 4 LYFE!

Crimson_Ryan @ Jan 26th 2009 11:58PM

Thats good too. I mean, now if you, say, buy an Xbox 360 and get a game for that, you can write articles too! I like what is going on, but I guess I just read wrong about how it was all going to be on the newer site, and you'd have to filter it out.

Either way, I'm sure you guys are going to do just fine on it.

robby1051 @ Jan 27th 2009 12:27AM

will it be in time for wintereenmas?

Josh @ Jan 27th 2009 1:08AM

QWAAAA!! REDESIGN!!!

Dr Jeckyl and Mr ESC. @ Jan 27th 2009 1:08AM

Posting in new system.

Patches are okay I guess.

Deadpool @ Jan 27th 2009 1:14AM

Testing.....testing......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v190/sdZero/thmudkipevolution.gif

Okay it works! :)

PSN:CleanNJerk101 @ Jan 27th 2009 1:22AM

BAHAHAHAHA

Devin @ Jan 27th 2009 2:22PM

That was awesome!

nakedatthecomp @ Jan 27th 2009 1:20AM

AAAAHHHH! AAAHHH! I CAME TO LOOK AT MY BELOVED PS3FANBOY AND IT WAS...DIFFERENT!

applekwisp @ Jan 27th 2009 1:20AM

where did my psp news go?????? i only see ps3 news on this new site

Andrew Yoon @ Jan 27th 2009 1:22AM

It's coming soon. The server move isn't quite done yet.

nakedatthecomp @ Jan 27th 2009 1:23AM

final verdict: me no likey. i loved having the link to the trophies section on the sidebar of the old site. maybe i'm just missing it and it's somewhere else? if not, maybe a link for them can be put somewhere handy?

Andrew Yoon @ Jan 27th 2009 1:26AM

The Trophy portal will reappear soon. Don't worry! Right now, the site is using a bit too much of Joystiq's layout. Until then:

http://playstation.joystiq.com/trophies

ryser1 @ Jan 27th 2009 1:26AM

Trophy portal, where is it, need tro...ph...ies

Andrew Yoon @ Jan 27th 2009 1:27AM

Right here:
http://playstation.joystiq.com/trophies

We're getting a link up on the sidebar soon.

spumco @ Jan 27th 2009 1:27AM

At least with Japanese games you don't have to worry about patches. Odd how the Japanese are able to make something right on the first even though it may take some time unlike all of the other(ahem) nationalities that are involved in game development. Japan FTW!!!

TV's Frank @ Jan 27th 2009 1:44AM

Post high quality, tasteful nudes here. Do Not Post Model: Adeline Teo. "We will destroy you with Giant Robots Love!" Amen. Kanji scrawls its way across your forebrain when you sleep. Styrofoam boxes arouse you. I am just a worthless liar.
I am just an imbecile. I feel ugly, and dead inside. And the angel said unto me, "These are the cries of the carrots, the cries of the carrots! Relax and put your guns down. Amen. The voiceless MARIRU Harada off or downright nonsense gah]. まりるちゃん、テレビ番組にレギュラー出演！ She MARIRU, regular appearances on TV shows!

davebo @ Jan 27th 2009 1:42AM

I don't like when corporations think change will help. First the terrible new Mountain Dew logo and now ps3fanboy. They were both fine like they were.

csquared @ Jan 27th 2009 1:51AM

Agreed.

Andrew Yoon @ Jan 27th 2009 1:58AM

While PS3 Fanboy certainly worked well the way it did, I do think the new design looks a lot better. On this side of things, the new design really makes things a lot easier for us.

rudy.wall @ Jan 27th 2009 1:48AM

wTF?? someone knows where are www.pspfanboy.com ???

Andrew Yoon @ Jan 27th 2009 1:56AM

PSP Fanboy is still around. It's taking the server a little bit of time to process all the PSP stuff. It'll be back up soon.

csquared @ Jan 27th 2009 1:50AM

So... No more ps3fanboy? Economy that rough, eh? You will be missed. I guess I'll just have to find a new website to fill my ps3 news void.

Andrew Yoon @ Jan 27th 2009 1:57AM

This is still PS3 Fanboy -- just with a new name and look! The same team is here, but now we have access to more writers and more resources. Hope you come back! =D

csquared @ Jan 27th 2009 2:28AM

Okie.. I will definitely give you guys the chance. Sorry, I was just very frustrated at first.

eXtraVert3d @ Jan 27th 2009 2:36AM

Site looks + feels great - good luck getting everything back in order!

PS3Lee @ Jan 27th 2009 6:00AM

I'm pleased they have fixed the boost 'glitch', which was one of the reasons I stopped playing this online. I shall give it another go now, or at least when I'm done with Resistance 2.

jarhead906 @ Jan 27th 2009 9:02AM

Why is everybody raising arms about the site change?

All they did was combine PS3 and Xbox 360 Fanboy with Joystiq... it looks better and it's more efficient. I found it kind of odd that the same articles and news hits were posted on two completely different sites.

In reality nothing really changed. Calm down guys.