...but my headset just broke. How much of a nessessity is it to have a headset for this game? Never played it online, but I want to start as soon as possible. Aside from difficulty trying to get a few of the trophies, like the 8 players in Wildcat's stadium, and jumping over another player's car, is it a game that demands communication?

It doesn't demand it, I would suggest to have the leader of a group to own a headset but other then that no. Just make sure you're actually attempting challenges instead of going of doing your own thing and messing with other people.

Yeah alright. I'm just a bit antsy the "feeling out" process will be a bit of a chore. But I'm a decent player, so I should be fine I suppose. Thanks!