+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted February 14, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted February 14, 2008 The infamous missing in-game Cross Media Bar. Some want it, some don’t. But with the sweet news of a possible positive implementation of universal in-game messaging, who’s to be upset about that? The eagle eyed few spotted an update on the Official US Playstation website, which has now mysteriously disappeared. The mention of in-game messaging is what excites, and its removal only adds to the intrigue. One savvy individual managed to take a screenshot of the offending new PSN section before it went down, so we can read exactly what was said: Friends & Messaging: Talk to others during game play, say hello anytime you’re online, or have a video chat with an Eye camera, USB Camera, or headset. The wording appears to be very much deliberate, with “during game play” and “anytime you’re online” being the highlights. We all know it’s possible, with many games taking up the in-game XMB gauntlet, some with in-game soundtracks (High Velocity Bowling, MLB 08) and others with in-game messaging (TimeShift) or alerts (Devil May Cry 4). We will just have to wait for Sony’s announcement, presumably to come at GDC. We’ll keep you posted on any further developments. For evidence of this news, feast your eyes on this screenshot (click to enlarge.) Source: http://www.ripten.com/2008/02/13/official-...b-accidentally/ Seems to me like someone in the webpage department accidently uploaded a new site revision a little early :p We know it's confirmed for this year, and this "early" update to the site layout which was retracted makes me think sooner rather than later now! What do you think? I'd say announcement/demo at GDC, and firmware update shortly after - following week(s). I'd like it to come earlier though ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novaoblivion Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I am thinking maybe GDC? That would be really cool :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy0 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 If they released it at GDC, that would be nice for the users, however I can see them announcing it at GDC and then implementing it a few weeks later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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