Rumor: WipEout HD held up by epilepsy tests

by Ludwig Kietzmann { Jul 22nd 2008 at 7:58PM }

ACCORDING TO CVG, WIPEOUT HD'S DELAY CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN JUST TECHNICAL ISSUES AND "EXTRA FEATURES." THE GAME HAS REPORTEDLY FAILED EPILEPSY TESTING, REQUIRING IT TO BE "RE-ENGINEERED" BEFORE BEING RELEASED. IF ONLY THERE WAS SOMETHING WE COULD DO TO HELP SPEED UP THE PROCESS.

Gallery: WipEout HD

Tags: Delay, PSN, Sony, Wipeout, Wipeout-HD

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

Peter Johnston @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:02PM

Wow, this may be the best joystiq post ever. Thumbs up for creativity Ludwig.

KiraXD @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:41PM

lol yeah i lol'd after i stopped seizing.

(i mean its not funny... but... no... yeah..it is funny)

Killjebus @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:50PM

This just in...

FF7 is coming to XBLA and PSN this fall.

FF7 REMAKE is coming exclusively to the PS3. Details to be announced at the Square event of TGS.

http://playstationlifestyle.net/2008/07/22/the-final-fantasy-info/

Vault @ Jul 22nd 2008 9:23PM

This just in: Some completely irrevelant rumor that has nothing to do with the post and is also bullshit that doesn't cite any sources to support its claims!

tamanchama @ Jul 22nd 2008 9:50PM

http://www.sieni.us/?id=3

Donald @ Jul 22nd 2008 10:01PM

Killjebus is back?

FUCK!

J @ Jul 22nd 2008 10:13PM

ok... ok. it was irrelevant. But if it's true, i'm definitely glad he shared it with us.

At least it's not something lame like news about the wii getting an exclusive sonic game.

Tiptup300 @ Jul 23rd 2008 12:21AM

This story poses one question:

How was Guitar Hero III for the ps2 allowed to be released!?

bm @ Jul 23rd 2008 12:41PM

Haha oh god that article killwhatever linked to looks like some 12 year old's idea of a great prank.

run n gun 26 @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:02PM

Best post i've read all day! This is why i read joystiq.

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 23rd 2008 8:41AM

Indeed, nice work Kietz! But seriuosly this sucks as I am really looking forward to this game. :(

CB @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:03PM

*spasms on floor*

Mr.ESC @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:25PM

Ha ha ha!

Oh wait I have epilepsy
OH-SHI!

*spasms on floor*

CubeGuy @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:34PM

Hey guys. What are y- *spasms on floor*

The Fatass of Kickassness @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:48PM

HOLY SHIT ITS A CLONE

CubeGuy @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:50PM

Shaddup. I had mine first. =C

Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:50PM

*sets up a strobe light in the room for another four-five hours of amusement*

animeman_59 @ Jul 23rd 2008 7:58AM

If you can't stand the sparkly, pulsating lights.

Then spasm out of the kitchen.

xGeneral DEATHx @ Jul 23rd 2008 10:12AM

http://Mr_Esc.doyouhaveepilepsy.com

KiraXD @ Jul 23rd 2008 12:57PM

gen. death... lol thats awesome.

juju187 @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:03PM

AHHH my eyes...

LunarAura @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:06PM

Those damn epileptics, holding back our games. >:(

ANTCEP @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:06PM

why cant theey just release it with a warning saying "IF YOU HAVE EPILEPSY DO NOT PLAY THIS!!!"

Einhanderkiller @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:13PM

Because then they would sue. :/

Akamaru @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:14PM

They already have epilepsy warnings printed in the manual! That is the part that ticks me off.

KarlW @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:34PM

Bad move for a number of reasons:

- If you have undiagnosed epilepsy, you could be at risk without knowing it
- You may develop epilepsy at some point in the future, and play the game without realising it
- If it's a strain for epileptics, it's probably dizzying or nausea-inducing to many non-epileptics. A fast-paced game like Wipeout at HD resolutions is a difficult thing to do whilst keeping the game playable (from a health PoV)
- People are stupid. They often ignore warnings, and many will probably play the game despite the warnings. Even though Sony wouldn't have legal liability, they don't want their customers having seizures.

Haggard @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:07PM

Agh! My eyes!

..I think I'm having a 'brainstorm'

CubeGuy @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:51PM

Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:52PM

You open up the door with Negative Aura....
You say the future is murky indeed, I'm sick of hearing gripe....

Phantom @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:08PM

Wait , how do you know if you have epilipsy , I dodn't like the felling I got reading thise post .

superklye @ Jul 23rd 2008 11:21AM

Horrible spelling is often the first sign...

kongkoro @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:08PM

lol it's too bad that wipeout is delayed, but they mosdefinitely have to make sure their game is epileptic seizure free.

side note i love the flashing blog post lol

my EYES!

Scott @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:08PM

*Has seizure*

343 Guilty Fart @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:09PM

Mein eyez!! Zee goggles do nossing!!

Jtenma @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:16PM

I lol'd...

Is that from somewhere?

Arttemis @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:18PM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=uz27HTFdkYE

Rofl Waffle @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:11PM

Best reference to The Simpsons Ever!

Killjebus @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:10PM

Wtching Dubya speak is damaging to one's intelligence, so why can't we shelve BUSH?

Shaq-Fu @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:17PM

I don't know, but your argument is certainly damaging my intelligence as we speak

J @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:00PM

Dont worry shaqfu. You can't get any dumber.
And you're comments will be just as stupid.

Hey, killjebus... I'm glad you're back, but you're not even trying to make sense anymore. Since I agree with most of your comments, it'd be nice if you tried to be a little more coherent and composed. :)