If your one big complaint with the MotorStorm series is that your caveman brain is frightened by the nigh-photorealistic graphics, you're in luck. Sony just announced at Destination PlayStation that the franchise would be headed to the PS2 and PSP with MotorStorm Arctic Edge, which brings the series to the "breathtaking yet lethal and unpredictable setting of Alaska."
Developed by Bigbig Studios (the house behind the perfectly entertaining Pursuit Force), look for Arctic Edge in fall of this year.
[Update: We just added the above trailer but, lest you be confused, there's no way on Earth that's gameplay footage.]
Reader Comments (48)
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 12:10PM Brett from Atlanta said
Wow! PSP games coming out of the woodwork today. Who knew?
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 12:11PM Chris DPSN AggieCEO XBLThe Aggi said
I'm going to go broke form PSP games this year, Good lord.
I hope they are released on the Store too. Much rather have this on a 16GB memory stick
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I hope they are released on the Store too. Much rather have this on a 16GB memory stick
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 12:15PM PedoJokerBear said
niceeee now phantasy star portable needs to come out
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:32PM Pcenginefx said
Looks great - if the in-game can look this good (and fun) then I'm in. Loved the origional on the PS3.
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 12:41PM (Unverified) said
I'm knee deep in my first playthrough of Mass Effect right now and I just got seriously stressed out upon seeing your avatar.
Maybe I need to take a night off.
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Maybe I need to take a night off.
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 12:30PM MrHashbrown said
Hey why fix what ain't broke? The PS2 is STILL selling well and is Sony's best competitor to the Wii. Plus with those massive losses, they'd might as well still support the PS2 to rake in some dough.
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:33PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Then again, all the resources they are wasting on the PS2 could also be used towards making them profit from the sales of PS2s. What about that? And considering PS2 is making money, why stop its sales?
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 12:32PM MrHashbrown said
Let me just say that the Pursuit Force guys are the absolutely best choice that Sony could have chosen for this game. Pursuit Force 1 & 2 are some of my favorite PSP games just because they're ridiculously fun.
If Motorstorm: AE can do this, I'm going for a day one purchase.
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If Motorstorm: AE can do this, I'm going for a day one purchase.
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 12:57PM (Unverified) said
Totally awesome news since I love MotorStorm and own a PSP. :D
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:02PM TheHolyGhost said
holy shit that trailer was really cool
too bad the motorcyclist dies. that was fucking hilarious though.
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too bad the motorcyclist dies. that was fucking hilarious though.
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:17PM The Commenter Formerly Known as said
Wow with a name like that you were still was able to swear twice and laugh about death... If I was you I wouldn't stand next to any metal poles....
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:07PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Awesome trailer, I'm pumped, I need a decent racer, and who better to make one for me then Bigbig :D
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:16PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Never mind that, my excellent memory and navigational skills has reminded me its the Hives :D
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:39PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I'm excited for a PSP version of Motorstorm. Especially one that has Snowmobiles and avalanches!
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:54PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Thats 'IF' it has avalanches :)
After playing Pursuit Force, no doubt it will kick ass :D
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After playing Pursuit Force, no doubt it will kick ass :D
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:08PM (Unverified) said
Please god, let the PSP version have real online multiplayer with VOIP. Ad-hoc freakin' sucks.
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:30PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Chances are it will, considering motostorm is known for its online play, but then again.....
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:08PM erh said
"We just added the above trailer but, lest you be confused, there's no way on Earth that's gameplay footage"
When have we ever been able to trust a trailer released by Sony? They're usually bull-shots. It's unfortunate, because some Sony-published games have very good graphics, but you wouldn't know it because they don't show it, and when they do show it, you can't trust it because it might be a bull-shot.
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When have we ever been able to trust a trailer released by Sony? They're usually bull-shots. It's unfortunate, because some Sony-published games have very good graphics, but you wouldn't know it because they don't show it, and when they do show it, you can't trust it because it might be a bull-shot.
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:35PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Wow Evan you never cease to amaze me with your constant Sony bashing. It's true that Sony is the only company in the industry that uses CG trailers to debut a game and the only one that touches up screen shots ... not. It's common practice and for you to single out Sony just shows your irrational hate and bias.
Your Sony trolling is starting to border on pathetic. I'm not going to group you in the same category as Sprinkles (yet) but you are well on your way to that legendary status of hater. It seems there isn't a thing that Sony can do to appease you so just give it up already and jump off the bandwagon. You won't be missed.
The day that Sony announces some major support for the PSP you still have to bash them. You are acting as if Sony came out and said that (obvious debut CG) trailer was actual gameplay.
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Your Sony trolling is starting to border on pathetic. I'm not going to group you in the same category as Sprinkles (yet) but you are well on your way to that legendary status of hater. It seems there isn't a thing that Sony can do to appease you so just give it up already and jump off the bandwagon. You won't be missed.
The day that Sony announces some major support for the PSP you still have to bash them. You are acting as if Sony came out and said that (obvious debut CG) trailer was actual gameplay.
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:58PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Theres bits of gameplay elements mixed with CG, you didn't need to rant to tell us that, we can clearly see that with our own eyes, then again, have you even played a game made by bigbig? Have you tried pursuit force? That game isn't far off from how this looks, and after playing the two pursuit force games which had damage, car explosions and none stop racing action, I can't for the life of me see why anyone would be worried as to whether this will live up to the Motostorm name or not, stop stressing over nothing and telling us stuff we already know.
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 2:14PM (Unverified) said
Thats what they said about killzone 2 and look what happened!
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 4:03PM (Unverified) said
Sounds like someone is longing for the good old days of 2005 when it was cool to bash Sony.
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 5:47PM Mal F4cti0n said
+1, Evan!
I saw some Killzone 2 gameplay. Graphics on the stationary objects are incredibly detailed and the lighting is absolutely breathtaking, but the Helghast move like retarted mutant zombies.
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I saw some Killzone 2 gameplay. Graphics on the stationary objects are incredibly detailed and the lighting is absolutely breathtaking, but the Helghast move like retarted mutant zombies.
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 1:33PM (Unverified) said
I take back my comment from last week about feeling forgotten as a PSP fan. It's a good thing I'm getting a new job soon.
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 2:34PM danielsloan said
that is too in-game footage!!!!
no but in all seriousness, i think they should bring the snow/ice theme to the PS3 version. maybe a DLC with a few tracks?
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no but in all seriousness, i think they should bring the snow/ice theme to the PS3 version. maybe a DLC with a few tracks?
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 3:08PM (Unverified) said
Can you ride as Mr. Palin on his champion snowmobile in this??
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Posted: Feb 24th 2009 4:19PM (Unverified) said
Am i the only one SUPER pumped for MotorStorm? God i love the franchise so much and its just awesome what there doing. Desert, Island, now Alaska. This series is so rad and I cannot wait to tear it up on my PlayStation Portable now.
Its also great to Sony showing up all complainers and giving the PSP some real refreshment. Stuff like this is why i am with Sony.
Also, is Bigbig going to work in conjunction with Evelution studios? Whats up there?
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Its also great to Sony showing up all complainers and giving the PSP some real refreshment. Stuff like this is why i am with Sony.
Also, is Bigbig going to work in conjunction with Evelution studios? Whats up there?
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 5:43PM Mal F4cti0n said
Not gameplay footage? Why, whatever could you mean, Joystiq? I mean, when has Sony EVER used CGI to show off gameplay footage?
This is obviously rendered with the hugely awesome Emotion chip set. Can't you see the detail of the driver's face inside the car as he takes a perilous curve?
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This is obviously rendered with the hugely awesome Emotion chip set. Can't you see the detail of the driver's face inside the car as he takes a perilous curve?
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 6:00PM Darkdrium said
Looks fun :)
I don't know for which platform I'll get it though... >.<
I have a 60GB PS3, which means I'll be able to play it upscaled on the big screen...
I have a PSP, for on-the-road brutal off-road racing...
Argh. :|
We'll see when they announce the features of each game version.
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I don't know for which platform I'll get it though... >.<
I have a 60GB PS3, which means I'll be able to play it upscaled on the big screen...
I have a PSP, for on-the-road brutal off-road racing...
Argh. :|
We'll see when they announce the features of each game version.
Posted: Feb 24th 2009 8:52PM kspraydad said
Called it...
http://playstation.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/gran-turismo-psp-still-actively-in-development/comments/13233022/
Forget DiRT2...forget GT Portable...Motorstorm on PSP is gonna rock.
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http://playstation.joystiq.com/2008/07/17/gran-turismo-psp-still-actively-in-development/comments/13233022/
Forget DiRT2...forget GT Portable...Motorstorm on PSP is gonna rock.
Posted: Feb 25th 2009 6:26PM (Unverified) said
Hey Bigbig,
I have Motorstorm and Pacific Rift for PS3, both of which I feel are fantastic. But I steer using the Sixaxis controls. Can you PLEASE add support for Neo's Motion Sensor?? Please... I don't have a clue as to how difficult this would be, but if you did, I can almost guarantee it would not only sell a ton more copies, but probably a ton more PSP's. And yes, I can steer with the joystick, but I would much prefer not to. It's just somehow very cool to be able to steer like you would naturally expect to steer. And with the iPhone being able to do this, it really ticks me off. Because the PSP is a way better platform, for everything... So please, please, consider it.
Thanks! -PapaGanda
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I have Motorstorm and Pacific Rift for PS3, both of which I feel are fantastic. But I steer using the Sixaxis controls. Can you PLEASE add support for Neo's Motion Sensor?? Please... I don't have a clue as to how difficult this would be, but if you did, I can almost guarantee it would not only sell a ton more copies, but probably a ton more PSP's. And yes, I can steer with the joystick, but I would much prefer not to. It's just somehow very cool to be able to steer like you would naturally expect to steer. And with the iPhone being able to do this, it really ticks me off. Because the PSP is a way better platform, for everything... So please, please, consider it.
Thanks! -PapaGanda
Posted: Mar 1st 2009 4:12PM (Unverified) said
wait, if its for ps2 and i have a ps3, I can still buy it and play it right?
does it have split screen capabilities?
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does it have split screen capabilities?
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