In an unfortunate turn of events for fans of the Dirt series those PS3 owners eager to pick up Dirt 3 will find themselves unable to access the features.

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Dirt 3 comes bundled with a one-shot VIP Pass which allows access to the online features, YouTube functions and some additional cars to download.

This pass requires the PlayStation Store to be online in order for it to be activated. With the PS Store still out of this has left those who have bought Dirt 3 without access to the online multiplayer until the store returns.

Codemasters' Andy Gray said: "It is a really unfortunate situation but we are positive that everything is being done to rectify the service as soon as possible."

The VIP Pass is also available to those who buy the game second hand for 800 MS points on Live or 6.29 GBP on PSN.

Thanks Videogamer.

By Ewan Aiton