WipEout HD + Fury Expansion – Cross-Play with PSVITA WipEout 2048 (video demo!)

[Shin-Ra]

http://www.wipeouthd.com/

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe
Developer: Studio Liverpool
Platform: Only On PlayStation 3
Genre: Anti-Gravity Combat Racing
Players: Single-Player, 2 Player Split-Screen and 2-8 Player Online Racing
Extras: Trophies, Stereoscopic 3D, 1080p, Custom Soundtrack, Screenshot Capture
Rating: ESRB Everyone, PEGI 3

Released on the PlayStation Store: OUT NOW
Released on Blu-ray Disc: Europe – OUT NOW

OVERVIEW

Get ready to race at blazing speeds and experience adrenaline-filled, anti-gravity racing action in full-1080p High Definition (HD) running at a breathtaking 60-frames-per-second on PLAYSTATION 3. Coming to the PLAYSTATION Store soon, WipEout HD is set to redefine anti-gravity combat racing.

Featuring a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the WipEout franchise, WipEout HD offers meticulously crafted and fully reworked tracks that showcase the processing power of PS3. And for the first time, players will have the option to navigate their ships utilizing the SIXAXIS wireless controller's motion sensing technology.

Additionally, players will be able to take on the best competition from around the world in online multiplayer modes as up to eight players will be able to compete against each other in a range of online races. And to keep the adrenaline flowing, WipEout HD will include nine tracks from the WipEout Pulse soundtrack, all remixed in 5.1 Dolby Digital surround including artists like Kraftwerk, Booka Shade and Noisia.

Available exclusively by download on the PLAYSTATION®Store, WipEout HD will set a new standard for the future of the iconic anti-gravity racing series.

TEAMS

WipEout HD features eight teams from WipEout Pulse, including: Feisar, Assegai, AG-Systems, Qirex, Piranha, Triakis, Goteki45 and EG-X.

TRACKS

A selection of the best tracks taken from previous WipEout titles, meticulously crafted and fully reworked from the ground-up to showcase the full-HD resolution.

• Vineta K – On the southern shores of Makana Island, the circuit at Vineta K snakes in and out of the ocean and across the beaches. The highlights of this 4.4km track include spectacular underwater tunnels and cutting-edge architecture along the waterfront.
• Chenghou Project – The feature-packed circuit at Chenghou Project weaves its way around the offices and corporate buildings of Makana Island's business district. The 4.8 km track contains a tricky inverse-cambered spiral and culminates in a long jump into the tunnelled entry of the final chicane.
• Sebenco Climb – The 4.8 km Sebenco Climb track is cut into the hillsides of Makana's Sebenco mountain range. It features a steep traverse up the snowy mountainside, followed by a breathtaking plunge into an icy tunnel carved through the very heart of the mountain. The final section takes pilots through a challengingly tight chicane before they swing back onto the grid.
• Sol 2 – The 4.4 km Sol 2 circuit hangs suspended in the clouds high above Makana Island. Consisting of a series of fast-flowing, occasionally open-sided corners linked by sweeping straights, the combination of harsh sunlight and blind summits ensure that Sol 2 is a test of nerve for every speed class.
• Ubermall – In the heart of Makana Island's commercial zone is Ubermall, a 4.6 km circuit built into a vast shopping centre. The latter half of the track contains a brief split which rejoins into a narrow hill, followed by an outdoor park section that leads swiftly to the finish.
• Anulpha Pass – The 5 km Anulpha Pass track is located in a custom-built entertainment arena on the east side of Makana Island. Although the track looks deceptively simple from above, the undulations of the track surface and narrow skill-cut are enough to keep any racer on their toes.
• Moa Therma – The immense man-made complex of Moa Therma is located just off the northern coast of Sicily, with around a third of the track surface built using mag-strip technology. The centrepiece of this 5.3 km circuit is the gigantic horizontal loop which sits just above sea level.
• Metropia – The 4.7 km Metropia circuit weaves its way between the skyscrapers and traffic control towers that dominate the Kyoto skyline. Glass-bottomed track surfaces and a stunning vertical mag-strip drop into the depths of the city are just two of the highlights of this popular track.

FEATURES

• Pilot Assist – Get help navigating your way around the HD circuits with the new Pilot assist feature.
• Five Race Modes – WipEout HD features five race modes, including: Single Race, Tournament, Time Trial, Speed Lap and Zone Mode.
• Difficulty Levels – WipEout HD offers three difficulty levels; adjustable independent of speed class.
• Online Multiplayer – Up to eight players will be able to compete against each other in a range of online races, across several game modes.
• Photo Mode – During any race, pause the game and select the Photo Mode option. You can choose which ship will be the focus of the camera, and adjust the camera angle, zoom level, and so on. Images are saved to your HDD.
• A Full Arsenal of Weapons – Choose from a wide range of weapons including missiles, rockets, mines and the brand new leech beam.
• Score Posting – Post your best lap times and race records in game (for both offline and online modes) and compare them against other WipEout players across the globe.
• Pumping Soundtrack – Feel the beat with 9 fully licensed music tracks, all remixed in Dolby 5.1 surround sound for an even more intense game experience.
• Custom Play Lists – As if that wasn't enough, WipEout HD also supports Custom Play Lists: playback your own music using play lists created in the PS3 XMB™ (Xross Media Bar).

[RichiPuppy]

Sweet, hopefully they do it in 1080p, that would be sweet.

[j_rocca42]

That would be great! I love this game!

[hyperdine]

Always had a thing for Wipeout. Can't wait!

[Shin-Ra]

This one should have some truly dazzling weapon effects. I wonder what art style they're going with for the environments, I hope they're modelling as much detail as possible and keeping the textures clean and sharp.

[Jodi]

Now this is one of my favorite racers.
WipeOut was one of my first PS games way back in '95 (when the first PS came out). It was one of THE reasons for me to get a PS back then.
WipeOut HD should look friggin' cool!!!!!

Jodi

[Shin-Ra]

WipEout HD gameplay clips video!

The full game will run at 1080p60.

Looks brilliant! Bring on the HD PS Store trailer, coming tomorrow to the UK store at the very least.

[phranctoast]

which wipeout will it be?

[Shin-Ra]

It's a totally new game engine but some of the tracks will probably be classics from previous games.

Trailer should be up on the UK Store pretty soon.

[Amon37]

I never really played the wipeout series. I guess I will try this one.

[kjacobs03]

I have never played a Whipeout game, but I LOVED Extreme-G for the N64. This is the closest to Extreme-G as it's going to get so I will deffinatly check it out.

[Shin-Ra]

1080p trailer's up on the UK PlayStation Store! GO GET IT!

[Amon37]

Dowloading when I get home along with the "hidden" E3 movies.

[Amon37]

I checked the UK store this morning and I didn't see the trailer.

[DezNutz]

Where are the "hidden" E3 videos?

[Dadds]

The engine is moded from Motorstorms.

[Shin-Ra]

Originally Posted by Amon37

I checked the UK store this morning and I didn't see the trailer.

It's in the E3 folder/section.

[Amon37]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

It's in the E3 folder/section.

Hmm.. I must have missed it in my haste of starting downloads before leaving for work. I'll check again tonight.

[Shin-Ra]

Gamespot GC '07: Wipeout HD Hands-On

They also have three shaky-cam videos of the game being played (poorly):

Gameplay 1
Gameplay 2
Gameplay 3

[Shin-Ra]

GC: Gravity-defying WipEout HD shots

WipEout in 1080p on PS3 running at 60 frames per second? Yep, that's what you'll get with WipEout HD, which will be downloadable from the PlayStation Store toward the end of the year.

Pass mince pies over four new screenshots that have been released in Leipzig.

WipEout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the franchise, "meticulously crafted and fully reworked to showcase the processing power of PS3", says Sony.

It'll support Sixaxis and feature eight-player online racing too.