Sad news for those of you that like playing older titles, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe is preparing to shut down the servers for a few games on PS3 and PSP, meaning that you won’t be able to play online.
SCEE broke the news on their website saying that MotorStorm Pacific Rift, Arctic Edge and SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3 will lose online features in October, while The Eye of Judgment Legends will be offline only from the end of August:
Important notice for all PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and PSP owners regarding online games.
As of 1 October 2012 you will no longer be able to use the online features of the following game:
PlayStation 3
MotorStorm Pacific Rift
PSP
MotorStorm Arctic Edge
SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 3After this date, you will still be able to play these games offline.
As of 31 August 2012 you will no longer be able to use the online features of the following game:
PSP
THE EYE OF JUDGMENT™ LEGENDS
After this date, you will still be able to play this game offline.
We would like to thank everyone who has taken part in these PlayStation online communities and hope you enjoyed them.
Not only is this bad news for those who like playing those games online, but Pacific Rift has a hefty portion of trophies that can only be earned online.