One login for PlayStation 3

Every game on the PlayStation 3 will use the same universal sign-in and the same online ID, Sony has confirmed – even titles which do not use the central buddy list and messaging systems offered by the console.

Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz recently, the UK producer on launch title Resistance, Dan Brooke, said that he “wishes to be clear that Resistance uses the PlayStation online ID to sign into the game. There is no separate login for Resistance and the online ID you create will be the same you use for all titles.”

The clarification comes after Ted Price, head of Resistance developer Insomniac Games, revealed last week that despite having extensive online functionality, the game will not be using the central buddy list offered by the PS3; instead, players will build an in-game buddy list unique to the game.

Resistance is also set to offer advanced community features such as clan support, party support, match-making and ranking. At present the PlayStation 3 operating system does not offer centralised support for these features.

However, contrary to some reports which have appeared in recent weeks, gamers will not be expected to sign up new accounts for each game they play, as the PS3 will handle a single sign-in ID for this purpose.

Source: GamesIndustry.biz

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