You asked for it... The MEGA PATCH for PlayStation 3 is now available and features a boatload of features - including long-awaited 3D support, art updates, and fixes to major bugs. Here to report on the new patch is Pinball Arcade Fans Forum member "Spoonman":
"I think Farsight has done a great job with this patch. Everything looks to be much improved!
Here's my attempt at compiling a changelog based on comparisons from pre-Super Patch data.
Thanks to everyone who has offered submissions. If you have something to add, which isn't already listed here, please let me know and I'll update it + give credit.
Added to TPA via Super Patch:
1. More responsive flippers.
2. Stereoscopic 3D *press triangle /\ and use right analog stick to adjust strength.
3. Audio mixing via sliders (sound effects / table music / menu music)
4. Default *Ching* sound removed when typing initials for high score allowing you to hear the intended sound effect.
5. Global contrast and saturation improvements on most table assets.
6. The dmd is now animated on the back glass of mm, NGG, and mb. They weren't before. (Submitted by Gorgar)
Changes noticed on tables:
ATTACK FROM MARS
Pop bumpers are improved *
Black seam half way up playfield art is now gone *
BLACK KNIGHT
No more scorch mark on the playfield!
Balls don't travel through the table.
CACTUS CANYON
Improved colors
Better camera angles (you can now clearly see the right outlane.
Guns look better (might be from better lighting?)
CIRQUS VOLTAIRE
The screen is much brighter and looks fantastic. Perhaps they are using a higher resolution scan?
The neon reflects on the insides of the table (nice effect!).
The whole table feels less floaty and much more fluid.
Ringmaster looks more 3D and polished looking.
Added lightning bolt sticker on neon tube & sticker to left of DMD on back wall & sticker on the highwire ramp.*
DR DUDE
Wow! The colors really pop on this.
Not much else noticed.
ELVIRA AND THE PARTY MONSTERS
Black seam half way up playfield art is now gone. *
Texture added to translucent Party Punch Ramp.
FIREPOWER
The pop bumpers are vastly improved. *
FUNHOUSE
The plunger now pulls back all the way *
HARLEY DAVIDSON
Table contrast and color saturation has been adjusted. No more "pale rider"
NO GOOD GOPHERS
Contrast and muted colors were adjusted.
The playing field might be a little bit too dark compared to other tables.
Ramps are a nicer and more colorful shade of blue.
RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT
Probably the best looking table now!
Sharper table graphics.
Rails look more golden and now cast shadows onto table.
Ramps cast light differently and are a deeper red.
STAR TREK TNG
Table is no longer giving off a pink hue.
The table is much brighter and colors more vivid.
The gamer angle for probe launching has been improved.
The blue shield lights above the Enterprise are now correctly aligned. *
T2 JUDGEMENT DAY
Colors are more accurate.
TEE'D OFF
No more pink hue.
Palm trees look improved.
TWILIGHT ZONE
Better colors (no more pink hue).
Pop bumpers have a better than texture and look better when lit. They have a shiny 3D look to them.
Metal ramp looks improved.
Gumball machine looks awesome now!
WHITE WATER
It no longer crashes the PS3!
Table graphics are much cleaner.
Colors are more accurate.
* = submitted by shutyertrap
* = submitted by Grashopper"
That's all for now! Look forward to other releases for Pinball Arcade... a new TPA Barcade Podcast is coming soon along with the next table of Season 3 - High Speed?!
"I think Farsight has done a great job with this patch. Everything looks to be much improved!
Here's my attempt at compiling a changelog based on comparisons from pre-Super Patch data.
Thanks to everyone who has offered submissions. If you have something to add, which isn't already listed here, please let me know and I'll update it + give credit.
Added to TPA via Super Patch:
1. More responsive flippers.
2. Stereoscopic 3D *press triangle /\ and use right analog stick to adjust strength.
3. Audio mixing via sliders (sound effects / table music / menu music)
4. Default *Ching* sound removed when typing initials for high score allowing you to hear the intended sound effect.
5. Global contrast and saturation improvements on most table assets.
6. The dmd is now animated on the back glass of mm, NGG, and mb. They weren't before. (Submitted by Gorgar)
Changes noticed on tables:
ATTACK FROM MARS
Pop bumpers are improved *
Black seam half way up playfield art is now gone *
BLACK KNIGHT
No more scorch mark on the playfield!
Balls don't travel through the table.
CACTUS CANYON
Improved colors
Better camera angles (you can now clearly see the right outlane.
Guns look better (might be from better lighting?)
CIRQUS VOLTAIRE
The screen is much brighter and looks fantastic. Perhaps they are using a higher resolution scan?
The neon reflects on the insides of the table (nice effect!).
The whole table feels less floaty and much more fluid.
Ringmaster looks more 3D and polished looking.
Added lightning bolt sticker on neon tube & sticker to left of DMD on back wall & sticker on the highwire ramp.*
DR DUDE
Wow! The colors really pop on this.
Not much else noticed.
ELVIRA AND THE PARTY MONSTERS
Black seam half way up playfield art is now gone. *
Texture added to translucent Party Punch Ramp.
FIREPOWER
The pop bumpers are vastly improved. *
FUNHOUSE
The plunger now pulls back all the way *
HARLEY DAVIDSON
Table contrast and color saturation has been adjusted. No more "pale rider"
NO GOOD GOPHERS
Contrast and muted colors were adjusted.
The playing field might be a little bit too dark compared to other tables.
Ramps are a nicer and more colorful shade of blue.
RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT
Probably the best looking table now!
Sharper table graphics.
Rails look more golden and now cast shadows onto table.
Ramps cast light differently and are a deeper red.
STAR TREK TNG
Table is no longer giving off a pink hue.
The table is much brighter and colors more vivid.
The gamer angle for probe launching has been improved.
The blue shield lights above the Enterprise are now correctly aligned. *
T2 JUDGEMENT DAY
Colors are more accurate.
TEE'D OFF
No more pink hue.
Palm trees look improved.
TWILIGHT ZONE
Better colors (no more pink hue).
Pop bumpers have a better than texture and look better when lit. They have a shiny 3D look to them.
Metal ramp looks improved.
Gumball machine looks awesome now!
WHITE WATER
It no longer crashes the PS3!
Table graphics are much cleaner.
Colors are more accurate.
* = submitted by shutyertrap
* = submitted by Grashopper"
That's all for now! Look forward to other releases for Pinball Arcade... a new TPA Barcade Podcast is coming soon along with the next table of Season 3 - High Speed?!
