barkie 201 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 News on the new wipeout After a months-long delay supposedly caused by failing seizure tests, it seems like WipEout HD is finally ready to debut on the PSN. The long-awaited HD follow-up to the PSP games, WipEout Pure and WipEout Pulse have many excited. One quick look at the game reveals exactly why: it is gorgeous, fast and absolutely breathtaking. We got a chance to play the upcoming downloadable title, and we limped away, impressed by the presentation and the absolutely visceral racing experience. Yes, the game runs at a silky smooth 60fps. Yes, the texture work is fantastic. However, the technical achievements shouldn't overlook the game's great sense of style. While many of these tracks will familiar to PSP owners, they come to life with a brand new level of detail that the handheld simply couldn't pull off. There are all sorts of visual treats scattered across the tracks, and in your ship's HUD as well. The newly redesigned HUD is more dynamic than ever, distorting from nearby attacks, shaking during collisions, etc. Entering first-person mode will increase the sensation of really being in a supersonic vehicle even further. One mode we're particularly impressed with this time around is the newly revamped HD Zone mode. Zone was one of the best modes from the PSP games, and this time it's back with a few enhancements. While Pure featured high-contrast tracks, Pulse added a bit more color to make it more visually appealing. HD takes it a step further with music synchronized textures on the tracks themselves. The music you're listening to will dynamically change the look of the track as you race along it, and as your ship gets progressively faster with each zone you enter, the color scheme of the entire world may suddenly morph all around you. It's stunning and absolutely must be experienced. Speed freaks will be glad to hear that speeds in Zone now reach "Zen," a level far beyond the Phantom levels offered in previous games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooperSF 5,792 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I thought that the PS3 was actually going to be "Wiped out" I had an image of McBoyd crywanking there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johngers Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I thought that the PS3 was actually going to be "Wiped out" I had an image of McBoyd crywanking there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBoyd 355 Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I thought that the PS3 was actually going to be "Wiped out" I had an image of McBoyd crywanking there Im seriously worried about you, you have pm'ed me telling me you have had this day dream alot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooperSF 5,792 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I thought that the PS3 was actually going to be "Wiped out" I had an image of McBoyd crywanking there Im seriously worried about you, you have pm'ed me telling me you have had this day dream alot. Shit! Thought I just saved it to drafts not actually sent it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue1872 2 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Loved wipeout. Need to saving for a PS3 me thinks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 9 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Loved wipeout. Need to saving for a PS3 me thinks I've started playing the third one on PSX again. Fantastic series. And I will be getting a PS3 next month so that will be one of the games I get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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