PS3 EXPERTS: PlayStation network games can I play them without an internet connection?

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The Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 are considered the "Gamers" consoles for a reason. The latest and greatest are going to be on these systems. Unfortunately this means you will need a persistent internet connection in order for most games to work properly. This isn't a game specific requirement but rather a requirement for the hardware. The PS3 system software needs to be updated periodically and there are game updates that resolve bugs and issues in the game software that just cannot be avoided. Some games may take advantage of the PS3 hardware in ways that they couldn't before and in order to unlock this functionality a system update will likely be required otherwise the game will not work.