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Wipeout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the series, meticulously crafted and fully reworked to showcase the power of PS3. Available exclusively as a download on PlayStation Store and featuring 1080p High Definition visuals running at a breathtaking 60 frames per second, Wipeout HD represents the future of the iconic anti-gravity racing series.

For the first time, players will have the option of steering their anti-gravity ships to victory in a whole new way thanks to the Sixaxis Wireless Controller; a feature that, combined with true High Definition graphics, will have racers on the edge of their seats as they take on the best from around the world in online multiplayer modes.

Racing fast and furious with the PS3 hovercraft racer. Out now on the PS3’s Playstation Network as $19.99 download, watch the Wipeout HD video review.

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Key Wipeout HD features are:
* Wipeout HD features 8 teams and five race modes: enjoy Single Races, Time Trials, Speed Laps, Tournaments, and Zone mode; all in stunning full HD quality and accompanied by nine fully licensed music tracks all of which are remixed in Dolby 5.1 sound.
* 8 Reversible tracks, features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the wipEout franchise, meticulously crafted and fully reworked to showcase the processing power of PS3.
* Continuing the concept that was pioneered by Wipeout Pure on PSP, and improved upon by Wipeout Pulse, extra game content will be coming to PlayStation Store to download and use directly with the main game. This will include extra teams, extra tracks and additional events for the race campaign mode.
* The iconic series evolves with spectacular 1080p High Definition visuals running at a breathtaking 60-frames-per-second.
* Online play that supports up to 8 racers competing on a track at a time, with voice chat support.
* 2-Player split screen (horizontally and vertically) offline.
* Support for the Sixaxis Wireless Controller.
* Custom soundtracks to enjoy the licensed soundtrack featuring top artists, or race to your own tunes with custom soundtrack support.
* Trophy support to earn and unlock up 38 Trophies for your collection.

To quote the video review: “What’s offered here is significant and wouldn’t have seemed out of place ensconced in a clear plastic box on store shelves. That it’s available to anyone with a broadband connection for an extremely reasonable price point instantly places Wipeout HD in the must-buy/must-have category for anyone who considers themselves a fan of high-quality, high-speed, white-knuckle racing.”

Overall — 10

Source: ps3blog.net

I heard people having issues with the game freezing and online not working. But I didn’t have a chance to play this game until later last night. So maybe it was fixed by then, because I played for over a hour and it played flawlessly. I even tried online.

I created a game and I noticed there is a friend reserve type option. I thought cool, I can invite and reserve a spot for friends. But no, you can not, or I’m not seeing how to do it.

Anyway the gameplay is great, classic WipEout action in gorgeous 1080P. The have a few new weapons which are fun. The pilot assist mode is perfect for people new to the series, it helps steer you away from the walls. You can turn if off if you want. I finished the first 2 sections of the campaign, and got a few trophies for it already.

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The photo above is from the zone mode which looks amazing in motion. The walls and street are just a huge music visualizer. You can see it in the photo. In the zone mode you are alone on the track and with each zone you clear your ship gets faster and the neon looking highway your on, changes color in front of your eyes, it’s a great effect! You just keep going until your ship takes enough damage to fall apart.

WipEout has been around since the PS1 days, I actually remember playing the demo that came with my brand new PS1 long ago before I got my first PS1 game (which was Twisted Metal for the curious).

I’m excited to put together a custom techno playlist for WipEout. In fact NeoGAF has already done that, check it out here.

In short buy this game. It’s a steal at $19.99. It’s everything you want in a futuristic racer and more.

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WipEout HD has finally been giving a date and price, well for North America at least:

Your wipEout HD thirst will be quenched on September 25. Yes, that’s right, just 10 days from today. For just $19.99, wipEout HD will be available for download only and includes the following awesomeness:

* Full HD Visuals
* 5 Game Modes - Single Race, Tournament, Time Trial, Speed Lap and Zone Mode
* Online play that supports up to 8 racers competing on a track at a time
* 2-player split screen (horizontally and vertically) offline
* 8 reversible tracks and 12 teams
* Optional use of SIXAXIS motion controls to steer your ship
* A great soundtrack remixed in Dolby 5.1 AND the option for custom playlists that allow you to race to whatever playlists you have on your HDD
* And more, including Trophy support, which we’ll outline for you in a future post - so keep your eyes peeled.

That should be £9.99 when it finally hits the UK Store. I’m not sure if I’m tempted by that. I’m very choosy over which games I buy over PSN after I got badly burned with that pile of steaming crap known as Warhawk.

I’ve never really been a fan of racers or WipEout before anyway. Still, I know a lot of people are really looking forward to WipEout HD.

WipEout HD Dated and Priced

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Joystiq takes a look at Wipeout HD in a very-recent incarnation, and they’re still liking what they see. If you’re a racing fan at all, this looks like one to pick up. I’m still wishing it had 4 player splitscreen though…

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WipEout HD is coming to the PS3 via a PlayStation Network download this fall, as revealed in a new PlayStation Blog update by the developers who also revealed an all-new trailer for the Leipzig Games Convention 2008.

WipEout HD will feature a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the iconic franchise that have been reworked to show-off the graphical capabilities of PS3, all running in a smooth as butter 60 frames-per-second in 1080p resolution!

And you better make sure that hand-eye-coordination is in tip-top shape, because you will be able to challenge the greatest anti-grave racers in the world via a slew of WipEout HD online modes!

Also included in WipEout HD will be Trophy support! All the better to brag to the online challengers who will be eating your dust.

In addition to the typical controls using the control sticks, the game will also have an option for Sixaxis motion controls that allows you to steer your ship by moving the controller.

Naturally the game includes a bevy of weapons with which to blast your opponents with, as well as plenty of different teams and ships to choose from, lots of online and offline racing modes and a fully Dolby 5.1 surround sound-supported soundtrack to get your blood pumping and your feet tapping. You can even add in your own music tracks to listen to while you race! Allowing for you to create a custom playlist on the PS3 XMB (CrossMediaBar) using your own music collection. Which is definitely a great feature for those who aren’t into the whole electronica vibe.

Now give a look at the new trailer!

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Sony Europe boss David Reeves said in an interview this week that WipEout HD was absent from E3 2008, because it has been delayed to the end of 2008 due to a “specific technical problem.”

To further quote him: “There is a specific technical problem with WipEout that we have to solve. I can’t go into details but it is a really, really tricky technical problem that no region has been able to solve at the moment. I think it will come out before the end of the year but it is something that was just very difficult to get to grips with.”

Quoted by Eurogamer.

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Wipeout HD is a downloadable game in the Wipeout series exclusively for the PlayStation 3. The release will be done via the PlayStation Store between April and June 2008. The futuristic racing game supports high-definition 1080p, 60fps output, Sixaxis controls, custom soundtracks, and will feature eight-player online multiplayer racing with five race modes.

Check out the new features and motion controls of Wipeout HD in this video preview.

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Source: ps3blog.net

VideoGamer.com got their slimy little hands on Wipeout HD and got to fly some tracks with it. And they like what they see!

There are a couple interesting aspects to the game you might not be familiar with if you haven’t been keeping up with the series on the PSP.

For example, the game contains magstrips. These pink sections of track “lock your craft in place so it doesn’t go flying into the air as you zoom through the elaborate track designs“. Sounds cool. You can also take pics and store them, and you can also listen to your own music.

But the coolest thing seems to be a race mode called zone mode. The goal is to survive as long as possible while your craft continuously increases in speed. Sounds like a lot of fun.

Gotta wonder if there’s any splitscreen support…

Wipeout HD Hands-on for PS3

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Sony is promoting its PlayStation Network in America with a TV spot titled “Drawing Room” by Terry Hall.

In Europe several PlayStation 3 websites have leaked a PlayStation Network release schedule for the region. Keep in mind these are obviously rumors until confirmed. I’ve bolded the items that weren’t previously announced.

April 15th: Super Stardust solo pack, Lair: Diabolical Dragons pack, Resistance 2 trailer, God of War: Chains of Olympus PSP demo, PAIN character Nigel, Dark Mist.
April 17th: Warhawk: Operation Broken Mirror pack.
April 24th: High Velocity Bowling, High Velocity Bowling character Amber & Mike pack, Echochrome trailer, flOw PSP, Elefunk, Ape Quest, Toy Home second gear pack, Pixeljunk Monsters encore pack, Everybody’s Golf trailer #2, SOCOM Confrontation trailer, Wipeout gravedad event trailer.
Last week of May: WipEout HD, Domino, The Last Guy, Echochrome.
Last week of June: Buzz! expansion multi pack.
Last week of July: SOCOM Confrontation, Siren New Estatement, Eyecreate 2, flOwer, Ratchet: Quest For Booty , HOME.

After the 25 classic PSone releases being leaked in Europe, it’s definitely looking like Sony are beefing up their online offerings.

Source: ps3blog.net

These video downloads are so huge that I haven’t downloaded it in any format yet. But this game is really cool and I hope to have one downloaded soon.

Gamersyde actually has a ton of viewing/downloading options. So even though this is a big file, one of them should fit the bill.

Wipeout HD: Video Preview