DC Universe Online Beta Hands-On Preview (Examiner)

Paul writes, "Getting to spend some time with the DC Universe Online Beta, I can tell you that the graphics are very good. Everything from the world's environment to the characters' movement animations had no problem keeping up with the frame rate and look good. The draw distance is also well tuned to the massive scope of the game surprisingly, preventing "popped in" objects and textures."

[Hitman0769]

This game has a lot of hype to live up to, honestly the monthly fee might prevent me from ever playing the full title but the Beta seems on point for a great game. If you like it enough to pay the fee, you will probably not be disappointed. Can't wait to see more console games take the leap into MMO and keep their Action game-play. After what happened to FFXIV maybe we will see more of them free 2 play.

[cemelc]

My mayor gripe for entering this game is the 60$, i mean Sony is going to make money out of those 15$ a month make the entry fee a little cheaper.

My plan for this game is waiting for a price cut to at least 30$, the 30$ im saving are going to pay to the very least 2 monthly fees, after those 3 month ill decide if i stay in dc universe online or not.

That way to the very least i tried the mmo for 3 month for only 60$.

[NYC_Gamer]

how is the gameplay?

[StanRaimondi]

Imo its pretty good. Depending on what type or player you choose you can get attacked by other players an mission enemies or just mission enemies. Its froze a few times but thats to be expected with a beta. But all in all i think its pretty good.

[P_Bomb]

Gameplay is simple but fun. You start with nothing much but have different ability and skill trees to level and more weapons to aquire from stores, random encounters, emails and prizes. It's a lot like the XMen Legends/Ultimate Alliance but open world and with 3D camera control.

[-Mezzo-]

Well, i never Get into MMO's, but will give this a go, maybe i'll end up enjoying it.

[booni3]

I was going to dig in to this beta cause it's so exciting. It beat FFXIV getting to the PS3 and HD console MMOs are practically non existent. But that huge 14 GB download crushed all my hopes and dreams and then peed on them. D:

[AssassinHD]

Isn't that a bit dramatic? What was really the issue? Your internet connection or your HDD space? That 14GB download only took me a couple of hours, and it doesn't cost much to put a large HDD in your PS3.

[despair]

I left my PS3 on for 20 hours to get the beta and then there was a 3 GB patch to DL a week after, I also dl'ed about 20GB for the PC beta as well all on a 2mbps connection and yet I did not see it as a big problem just part of what you need to do. I thoroughly enjoyed the beta and will be jumping into the full game at launch.

[Hayabusawoman13]

I would probably play this game just to see the superhero characters...

[Pain]

Its Crack i tell yea!!!!

[Smacker]

Can someone help me please?. I want to download games and stuff but all i have is a pay as you go modem from 3 connected to a laptop. Can i download games like PS1 classics using this or do i need a PC and router. As you can no doubt tell i am a noob in every sense of the word. Any help would be appreciated.

[N311V]

Are you trying to get a PS3 online?

[Smacker]

Yes but not for online gaming. I just want to download small games (PSP/PS1/Minis) and thought the modem would be enough. This can probably be done on the laptop but i dont know anything about this stuff. :-)

[N311V]

PSN Store Media Go to download games to you PSP, otherwise connect your PS3 via wifi or Ethernet cable to the modem and connect via network settings.

[Skynetone]

what i would do is give my ps3 to a friend, and download 30/40 demos/games and download them overnight. if thats not an option the ps3 should be able to connect to it wirelesy when its pluged into your laptop, best check youtube on how to do that

[Smacker]

Thanks a lot Scottis and MC_KOOL_K, i appreciate your help.

[Skynetone]

not sure if information is right or wrong so do a search for more info

1- If you're on XP, navigate to your "Connect To" panel where you can see your usb modem connection, e.g "Vodafone Mobile Connect". And if you're on vista, go to network and Sharing. 2- If on XP, right-click on your internet connection and select properties. On properties, click on 'Advanced' and tick the box that says 'Allow other users to Connect through this computers internet connection' 3- You will get a little message that comes up that says that you must redial your internet connection. 4- No head over to your PS3. Make sure you've got the ethernet plugged in properly, and scroll to the 'Network settings' tab, under 'Settings'. Select "Internet Connection Settings", and click X. From here it will ask for either an easy or Custom connection. Select the easy setting, and from there it should detect your IP Address, and Clarify an internet connection from your pc to your ps3. Save these settings, and you are ready to go.

[vgcgames]

wow, good article

[SeNiLesBack]

Looking forward to checking this out!!!

[Lulabarbie]

I'm with Stace..I'd play to see the superhero charachters! Cant wait to play! Excellent read!