Sony Patents Adding DLC To Emulated Games

[PolloDiablo]

Aerith revive DLC for $49.99

 

[DJPlace]

add online play for all the old 2-4 player DLC games and i'm sold to buy more then i have.

 

[FAST6191]

add online play for all the old 2-4 player DLC games and i'm sold to buy more then i have.

Add functionality as DLC that has been demonstrated in emulators for over a decade at this point.... now that is Sony thinking*.

*I can imagine the ESRB would want to stick their nose into things with "online actions not rated by ESRB" so there may be a legit, if stupid legal nonsense, reason.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

Well I doubt it'd be any terribly original content, no one is going to dust off the Final Fantasy VII engine to make VII-2 or something, but as DJPlace said multiplayer functionality is a pretty strong option (I think they had a patent for that a while ago but don't quote me on that) and maybe some things like texture packs or even added functionality, like the PS4's camera and Move controller or whatnot.

 

[RchUncleSkeleton]

Instead of replaying the same level or completing the same missions repeatedly, gamers often desire new challenges when replaying legacy games.

I didn't know gamers went back to the old games hoping for something "New"! I figured if people wanted to experience something they haven't before they would play a "New" game?!

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

I didn't know gamers went back to the old games hoping for something "New"! I figured if people wanted to experience something they haven't before they would play a "New" game?!

I think it's referring more to gamers wanting new content for the older games, not expecting a new experience when playing them ie. Playing Crash Team Racing and wishing Naughty Dog would develop more levels/racers.

 

[Oswarlan]

I think it's referring more to gamers wanting new content for the older games, not expecting a new experience when playing them ie. Playing Crash Team Racing and wishing Naughty Dog would develop more levels/racers.

Definitely this. There are quite a few games for older consoles... and lets be honest, newer consoles and even PC where "more of the same" would be a definite buy. A new experience is cool sometimes, but more CTR just like it is? I can't throw enough money at my monitor for this.
Also like mentioned above, online co-op for some of the old local co-op games would be just golden. Sadly, we are likely to only get achievements or something along those lines. Licensing probably stops a lot of potential good new anything for these games.

 

[Ryufushichou]

This could also be about the PS3 games on PS4. Pretty sure Sony were talking about emulating them through Gaikai so if thats the case, it could just be so they can add DLC to the emulated games.

 

[Deleted User]

huh, so I guess Sony liked Nes Remix and wants their own spin on it
let's see how it will go

 

[stanleyopar2000]

as long as they don't make the game harder or more punishing and offer a way to purchase a "bucket of lives" or other crap like that I'm fine with it. HOWEVER...this is STILL pushing my nostalgic nerve...and I think this COULD add more re-play value if done right. Sadly this is just for money. so I doubt they will actually do what fans want. *looks at posts above about Spyro and Crash*

 

[GHANMI]

Square did it before on the Wii VC, for the Japan-only Romancing Saga 2 for the Super Famicom. First Wii VC game to have content added (actual new items, as opposed to the minor censorship for earlier games) and...
Of course they added New Game Plus as DLC for 150 Wii Points. Four bonus dungeons are priced each 200 Wii Points and have loads of expensive items. Of course a bug that made earning money easier was removed.
Let that sink in a little bit. Paid DLC for a SNES game. In the first opportunity they could manage of course.

Do you really think this won't get abused? I'm already seeing games butchered to pieces with all of the bonus levels/dungeons/items removed from the main story and made DLC.

 

[Hop2089]

I doubt this will be implemented, it's only a patent to secure the rights and get some royalty money from other companies who want to implement it (I hope they don't utilize it either).

 

[BORTZ]

Retroactive DLC, ahoy!

Thanks, its like you knew I was in need of a good cringe.

 

[Sheimi]

CTR, Crash Bandicoot and Spyro PS1 DLCs...I can dream