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The sequel to PS3's bippity-boppity-blazingly-fast off-road racer, Motorstorm, was shown only a wee bit of love at Sony's E3 press conference. Thankfully for it, Pacific Rift is being promoted much more vigorously on what's left of a show floor. It's getting dirt and palm fronds everywhere. While we can't promise anything, we think it's reasonably safe to watch the video above devoid of fear that the game will make a mess of your personal space. Reasonably safe.

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]]>E3-2008Evolution-StudiosMotorStormMotorStorm-Pacific-StormRandy Nelson2008-07-16T08:30:00+00:00Print ads hint at PS3 greatest hits: Resistance, Motorstorm, Warhawkhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/13/print-ads-hint-at-ps3-greatest-hits-resistance-motorstorm-war/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/13/print-ads-hint-at-ps3-greatest-hits-resistance-motorstorm-war/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/07/13/print-ads-hint-at-ps3-greatest-hits-resistance-motorstorm-war/#commentsFiled under:

Two retail print ads have shown what appears to be three PlayStation 3 titles getting the "Greatest Hits" treatment. The trio shouldn't be surprising: Resistance, Motorstorm and Warhawk. A Kmart print ad shows box art with a red banner reading "Greatest Hits," while a Circuit City ad shows the same three games, sans new packaging, for $30. (You can tell it's the most recent ad since Soul Calibur IV is mentioned as coming out this week.) We expect an official announcement at Sony's press conference this week at E3 2008.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

Source - Circuit City ad
Source - Kmart ad

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]]>greatest-hitsmotorstormresistancesonywarhawkRoss Miller2008-07-13T17:00:00+00:00Sony: 80GB PS3 Motorstorm bundle discontinuedhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/30/sony-80gb-ps3-motorstorm-bundle-discontinued/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/30/sony-80gb-ps3-motorstorm-bundle-discontinued/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/30/sony-80gb-ps3-motorstorm-bundle-discontinued/#commentsFiled under:


Sony has just confirmed to Joystiq that the 80GB PlayStation 3 SKU, bundled with Motorstorm, is no longer being supplied to retailers. "Retailers aren't getting any new inventory of the 80GB Motorstorm bundle," said a carefully worded statement issued by Sony.

This doesn't mean the 80GB model is out of production, merely that the focus is switching to the forthcoming 80GB bundle that features a copy of Metal Gear Solid 4 and a DualShock 3 (not be confused with the limited-edition "Gun Metal Gray" bundle available exclusively through Konami's website). We've sent a follow-up request to Sony asking for the official street date for the 80GB MGS4 bundle and will update if and when we hear back. Update: The 80GB MGS4 bundle is conveniently scheduled for release on June 12.

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]]>80gbbreakingnewsbundlemotorstormps3sonyAlexander Sliwinski2008-05-30T18:27:00+00:00Motorstorm 2 = Motorstorm: Pacific Rifthttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/motorstorm-2-motorstorm-pacific-rift/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/motorstorm-2-motorstorm-pacific-rift/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/06/motorstorm-2-motorstorm-pacific-rift/#commentsFiled under: ,


If Hollywood has taught us anything, it's that the best entry in a popular franchise will always have a stylized "2" somewhere in its title. Oh, but not Paul Hollywood. Noooo, he's saying that Motorstorm's first sequel won't be distinguished by a number, but rather its "Pacific Rift" subtitle. Also, you'll notice it has a lot more trees than the last game.

Speaking at Sony's PlayStation Day 2008 event, the creative director at Evolution Studios talked up some of the features in the upcoming Motorstorm: Pacific Rift. Boasting twice the number of tracks and four times as many racers in local multiplayer (total: four) than the PlayStation 3 launch title, Pacific Rift puts racers in a tropical locale, one filled with interactive vegetation technology. It's a fancy way of saying that when you're playing chicken with a rather large tree, you'd best be inside one of the game's new monster trucks. Another benefit of hurtling through lush island terrain can be found in bodies of water -- splashing through them can cool down your engine temperature.

We're sure to learn and see more of Motorstorm 2 Motorstorm: Pacific Rift closer to its planned Fall release.

Gallery: MotorStorm Pacific Rift

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]]>Evolution-StudiosMotorstormMotorstorm-2Motorstorm-Pacific-RiftOff-roadPacific-RiftSCEELudwig Kietzmann2008-05-06T19:30:00+00:00Motorstorm sequel gears up for Fall releasehttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/12/motorstorm-sequel-gears-up-for-fall-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/12/motorstorm-sequel-gears-up-for-fall-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/03/12/motorstorm-sequel-gears-up-for-fall-release/#commentsFiled under: ,

Those eager to strap themselves into inelegant hunks of metal and hurtle across slippery jungle tracks take note: You are insane. Also, you might be interested in the upcoming Motorstorm 2 (working title, apparently), which takes the best-selling PS3 launch game's off-road racing into the "unpredictability of a remote Pacific Island." There you'll encounter 16 new multi-route tracks and impossibly huge monster trucks.

Thankfully, you won't be experiencing the "thick swamps, dense jungle, towering peaks and steaming volcanoes" on your own, as the online racing mode will cater for up to 16 players. Motorstorm 2 also promises a revolutionary new feature: "Split-screen Multiplayer" for up to four players! We hope that means the sequel will actually feel complete, as opposed to feeling dependent on patches and DLC over the course of several months.

Motorstorm is expected to return on PlayStation 3 this Fall. Until then, you can watch the embedded trailer which likely isn't very representative of the game -- again.

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]]>BreakingNewsEvolution-StudiosMotorstormMotorstorm-2Ludwig Kietzmann2008-03-12T14:35:00+00:00BBC: Motorstorm 2 goes island, coming this holidayhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/25/bbc-motorstorm-2-goes-island-coming-this-holiday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/25/bbc-motorstorm-2-goes-island-coming-this-holiday/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/02/25/bbc-motorstorm-2-goes-island-coming-this-holiday/#commentsFiled under: ,


We've officially known a sequel to Motorstorm was in the works since last September (and logically known it for much longer) but we've been short on details. That changed today when the BBC reported that Motorstorm 2 would be released in time for Christmas and would feature four-player split-screen (huzzah!).

The piece also revealed that players would "race around a lush island environment, full of interactive vegetation." You say "interactive vegetation," we say "hottest new buzzword of 2008 con-firmed."

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]]>evolutionmotorstormmotorstorm-2Justin McElroy2008-02-25T12:30:00+00:00MotorStorm track pack arrives on PSN todayhttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/17/motorstorm-track-pack-arrives-on-psn-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/17/motorstorm-track-pack-arrives-on-psn-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/17/motorstorm-track-pack-arrives-on-psn-today/#commentsFiled under: ,


We had told you previously about some new MotorStorm tracks that were in the works, but a few details have changed in the intervening days and we wanted to make you aware. First off, as you might have noticed on January 10, they're not coming out on January 10. They're coming out today. Also at that time, we told you that we thought the tracks would run $7, based on the £3.49 in the press release. Well, apparently, they'll cost you $2.99. (Our English friends are just going to love that.)

A couple of the details are still the same though. For one, the track pack does include courses called Diamondback Speedway and Eagle's Nest. Also still true: Releasing new DLC nearly a year after a game is really, really great and we wish more companies would follow suit.

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]]>dlcmotorstormsonyJustin McElroy2008-01-17T10:00:00+00:00Brace yourself: Even more Motorstorm DLC is cominghttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/08/brace-yourself-even-more-motorstorm-dlc-is-coming/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/08/brace-yourself-even-more-motorstorm-dlc-is-coming/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/01/08/brace-yourself-even-more-motorstorm-dlc-is-coming/#commentsFiled under: ,


We've been really supportive of the amount of late-cycle support Motorstorm (which has been patched to version 3.1, if you can believe that) has received up until know, but we're afraid we're going to have to draw a line in the sand. With a new two-track pack (which should cost you around $7) Motorstorm DLC has officially gone too far.

Now, don't get us wrong, it's not that we've turned against all the love the game's been getting (though it would have been nice to have this much content with the original, hint, hint). We're just completely out of things to say about it. So, we'll just give it to you straight: It's called the Double Track Back, it includes "Eagle's Nest" and "Diamondback Speedway" and it's coming Jan. 10.

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]]>dlcmotorstormpsnJustin McElroy2008-01-08T11:30:00+00:00PSN Thursday: Trials of Hawkish, Mesmerizing Snakeballshttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/20/psn-thursday-trials-of-hawkish-mesmerizing-snakeballs/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/20/psn-thursday-trials-of-hawkish-mesmerizing-snakeballs/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/20/psn-thursday-trials-of-hawkish-mesmerizing-snakeballs/#commentsFiled under: , ,

This week's batch of PlayStation Network content is pretty massive - "our biggest ever," according to the official US PlayStation blog. There's a catch, of course, in that PSN will not be updated next Thursday (also known as Christmas Eve). Enough pouting, let's open our presents a week early!

Warhawk fans have the most gifts under the tree this week, with the already-opened Omega Dawn expansion, a free theme, a game video of the expansion and (gasp!) the original Warhawk PS One title downloadable as a classic for play on either the PS3 or PSP. Rhythm fans also get a tasty sampler of the usual Rock Band DLC and a free Guitar Hero III song, the holiday-themed "We Three Kings" (strangely absent from the list: the premium GH3 songs for this week).

Downloadable games include Toy Home, Snakeball and two PS Eye games: Trials of Topoq and Mesmerize: Distort. A demo for Blacksite: Area 51 is also out, and those looking for more festive updates can check out the free Folklore DLC and PAIN wallpaper. Full update list after the break; check out our sister site PS3 Fanboy for European PSN update info.

Update: So apparently we have two fewer days to shop for Christmas gifts than we thought. Hmph.

Downloadable Games
  • Toy Home ($9.99)
  • Snakeball (free demo, $9.99 full game)
  • Trials of Topoq ($4.99)
  • Mesmerize: Distort ($1.99)

Add-on Game Content
  • Warhawk Omega Dawn Booster Pack ($7.99)
  • Folklore Holiday add-on (free)
  • Motorstorm Holiday Skin (free)
  • Guitar Hero III - "We Three Kings" (free)
  • High Stakes: Poker Edition add-on 1 (free)
  • High Stakes: Poker Edition add-on 2 (free)
  • Rock Band DLC

Demos
  • Blacksite: Area 51 demo (free)

PS One Classics for PS3/PSP
  • Warhawk ($5.99)
Game Videos
  • GT5 Prologue Trailer (free)
  • Warhawk Omega Dawn Trailer (free)
  • Devil May Cry 4 Trailer (free)
  • Tony Hawk's Proving Ground - Mike V's Skater Story Trailer (free)
  • Turok - Gameplay Vignette #3 Dino Mauling (free)
  • Uncharted: Drake's Fortune "Facial Animation" Video (free)
  • PS3 Universe of Entertainment TV commericial (free)
  • PS3 "Only On" TV commercial (free)
  • PSP Feature Video (free)
Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers
  • Strange Wilderness Trailer (free)
  • Shakira Oral Fixation Tour Blu-ray Disc Trailer (free)
PS3 Theme
  • Warhawk theme (free)
  • PAIN Cookie theme (free)
  • PAIN Santa theme (free)
PS3 Wallpaper
  • (2) High Stakes: Poker Edition Wallpaper (free)

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]]>area-51blacksitefolkloregh3guitar-hero-iiimesmerizemotorstormomega-dawnpainplaystation-networkps-networkpsnpsn-thursdayrock-bandsnakeballtoy-hometrials-of-topoqwarhawkRoss Miller2007-12-20T22:30:00+00:00Motorstorm gets patched to 3.1http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/12/motorstorm-gets-patched-to-3-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/12/motorstorm-gets-patched-to-3-1/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/12/12/motorstorm-gets-patched-to-3-1/#commentsFiled under: ,


We've got to admit it: We've been really impressed by the level of support that Motorstom has received. If our calculations are correct, it's already gotten 846 patches, and it shows no signs of slowing. The latest patch (released yesterday) brings the game to version 3.1. It's like an operating platform at this point, we're just waiting to get our hands on Motorstorm XP.

Most excitingly, all of the levels in the game can now be reversed, which should provide some interesting challenges. Also, in this version the vehicle selection screen is a bit quicker thanks to a 2D grid view (the old 3D is still there if you prefer). There are also two new audio tracks. While the changes may not exactly be earth-shattering, they represent a level of long-term support from Evolution Studios that puts most devs to shame.

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]]>dlcevolution-studiosmotorstormps3Justin McElroy2007-12-12T08:50:00+00:00PSN Thursday: Heap on the 'Pain' with Resistance maps and Motorstorm vehicleshttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/29/psn-thursday-heap-on-the-pain-with-resistance-maps-and-motors/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/29/psn-thursday-heap-on-the-pain-with-resistance-maps-and-motors/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/29/psn-thursday-heap-on-the-pain-with-resistance-maps-and-motors/#commentsFiled under: ,


This week's PSN Thursday update brings the Pain (sorry). The idea behind this $10 PSN downloadable game is to inflict as much pain as possible on your pitiable pixelated counterpart through myriad ill-advised (and physics-based!) scenarios. If you enjoy watching people getting launched from a slingshot into the side of a building, then we know the game for you (and we've also got the number of a great therapist).

Not into the pain thing? There are also new maps for Resistance: Fall of Man, vehicles for Motorstorm, David Bowie Rock Band DLC, and Oblivion's Shivering Isles. For the PSN European update please check out sister-site PS3 Fanboy, US folks can hit up the full update list after the break.

Downloadable Games:
  • Pain ($9.99)
Add-on Content:
  • Resistance: FOM: Map Pack 2 ($4.99)
  • MotorStorm Vehicle & Skin Pack ($1.99)
  • Guitar Hero III Boss Battles Track Pack (Free)
  • Elder Scrolls Oblivion: Shivering Isles ($29.99)
  • Rock Band DLC
Game Videos:
  • Ratchet & Clank BTS -- Weapons (free)
  • Timeshift FPS differently Video 2 (free)
Blu-ray Trailers:
  • Stop Loss (free)
  • Resident Evil: Extinction Blu-ray trailer (free)
  • Memoirs of a Geisha Blu-ray trailer (free)
PS3 Wallpaper:
  • Aquatopia (free)
  • Pain (free)
  • Resistance: Fall of Man (free)

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]]>motorstormpainPSN-ThursdayresistanceAlexander Sliwinski2007-11-29T18:29:00+00:00PSN Thursday: (Motor)storming through Uncharted territorieshttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/08/psn-thursday-motor-storming-through-uncharted-territories/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/08/psn-thursday-motor-storming-through-uncharted-territories/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/11/08/psn-thursday-motor-storming-through-uncharted-territories/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

You've heard us talking about Uncharted: Drake's Fortune before, both in positive and less-than-positive lights. Now you'll get to decide for yourself. As planned, the demo for this PlayStation 3-exclusive title is heading to the PS Network today, along with a demo of College Hoops 2K8.

Additionally, Sony is giving Motorstorm fanatics some more content. The Devil's Weekend add-on ($5.99) includes a new track (Devil's Crossing), five new vehicles with three styles apiece, and The Devil's Weekend festival with nine new races. For Guitar Hero III, the Foo Fighters and Velvet Revolver packs that were previously announced for Xbox Live will also be available on the PS3 for $6.25 apiece.

An assortment of game videos and movie trailers, a new wallpaper featuring Call of Duty 4 is available for free, as well as three new themes (Classy Pink, Pixel and Nature) to spice up your new firmware update. More details after the break.

Update: Sony notes on the PlayStation blog that the Uncharted demo will only work on American PS3 systems due to a bug. The demo is still undergoing localization and will see official release in other territories at a later date.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

Demos:
  • Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (free)
  • College Hoops 2K8 (free)
Add-on Content:
  • MotorStorm Devil's Weekend ($5.99)
  • Guitar Hero III Foo Fighters Pack ($6.25)
  • Guitar Hero III Velvet Revolver Pack ($6.25)
Game Videos:
  • MotorStorm Devil's Weekend video (free)
  • Ratchet & Clank Future: ToD launch trailer (free)
  • Devil May Cry 4 TGS Trailer 2 (free)
  • WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 Trailer (free)
  • Burnout Paradise "Carson GT" Trailer (free)
  • Burnout Paradise "Manhattan" Trailer (free)
Movie and Blu-ray Disc Trailers:
  • One Missed Call Trailer (free)
  • Sweeney Todd Trailer (free)
  • Hostel Part II Trailer (free)
Misc.
  • Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Wallpapers (free)
  • Three (3) themes: Classic Pink, Pixel and Nature (free)

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]]>call-of-dutycall-of-duty-4cod4college-hoopsgh3guitar-heroguitar-hero-3motorstormplaystation-networkpsnpsn-thursdayunchartedRoss Miller2007-11-08T17:02:00+00:00PSN update: US gets NBA 2K8, Europe gets new Folklore demohttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/27/psn-update-us-gets-nba-2k8-europe-gets-new-folklore-demo/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/27/psn-update-us-gets-nba-2k8-europe-gets-new-folklore-demo/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/27/psn-update-us-gets-nba-2k8-europe-gets-new-folklore-demo/#commentsFiled under: ,

Today's additions to the PlayStation Store may not incite frenzy, but with the entire video game world talking about a certain spartan, maybe Sony thought it was to retain their big guns for another week where they could garner more press.

For US PS3 owners, in addition to an assortment of free trailers, we have demos for Clive Barker's Jericho (which also came out today on the Xbox 360 and PC) and NBA 2K8, a new vehicle for Motorstorm dubbed the Castro Capitano ($0.99) and Speed Master feature for Ninja Gaiden Sigma.

European gamers today got some Warhawk and Heavenly Sword wallpaper, a quartet of new Motorstorm vehicles (£1.49 for each pair), the Ninja Gaiden SIgma Speed Master pack a demos for Sega Rally and Folklore (this is a different demo than the one previously released).

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

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]]>folkloreheavenly-swordheavenlyswordjerichomotorstormninja-gaiden-sigmaninjagaidenplaystation-networkpsnPSN-Thursdaysega-rallysegarallysonywarhawkRoss Miller2007-09-27T20:25:00+00:00Sony buys Motorstorm developer, sequel cominghttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/20/sony-buys-motorstorm-developer-sequel-coming/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/20/sony-buys-motorstorm-developer-sequel-coming/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/20/sony-buys-motorstorm-developer-sequel-coming/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


It was clear how proud Sony was of Motorstorm even before the game launched on the PS3. It shouldn't come as much of a surprised to you then that Sony has purchased Evolution Studios, the developer behind the game, and its subsidiary Bigbig Studios, which you may know from Pursuit Force.

As part of the announcement, Evolution revealed they were working on a sequel to Motorstorm (may we suggest Motorstorm 2: Motorstormier?). Unfortunately, Bigbig, the studio with the more awesome name, has already beat them to the most awesome game title: Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice coming this fall to PSP and PS2.

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]]>motorstormmotorstorm2pursuitforcesonyJustin McElroy2007-09-20T13:20:00+00:00Motorstorm gets patched to 2.0http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/04/motorstorm-gets-patched-to-2-0/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/04/motorstorm-gets-patched-to-2-0/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/04/motorstorm-gets-patched-to-2-0/#commentsFiled under: ,


For PS3 owners who've been battling it out in Warhawk, having to actually put a disc into your console to play MotorStorm must seem positively last-gen. With a new patch released today, perhaps the positively dirrty racer is trying to prove that, though its soul may be locked in a disc, it too can glean content from the "Information Superhighway." Below is the list of new features.
  • Vehicle Select enhancement - your last-used vehicle in each class will now be presented as the default choice during vehicle selection.
  • Assigned player colours are now displayed in the lobby to make keeping track of your friends and rivals easier during online races and Eliminator matches.
  • Further Player-Stat Improvements.
  • Purchasers of 'Coyote Revenge' can now race this track in Online and Time Attack.
  • Purchasers of Eliminator Mode will find results from this mode also contribute to their Fame Ranking.
  • Track Exploits for Grizzly and Raingod Mesa have been addressed.
  • Headset support - An occasional firewall conflict with headset communications has been resolved.
  • Headset support - voice comms output now available exclusively through headset.
Are you tempted yet? Yes, you have to sully yourself by interacting with physical media, but isn't that nostalgic fun to you PS3 owners by now?

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

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]]>dlcmotorstormps3warhawkJustin McElroy2007-09-04T16:15:00+00:00MotorStorm update, PS1 games added to PlayStation Storehttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/21/motorstorm-update-ps1-games-added-to-playstation-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/21/motorstorm-update-ps1-games-added-to-playstation-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/21/motorstorm-update-ps1-games-added-to-playstation-store/#commentsFiled under: ,


It's just as well that there isn't some sort of Time Attack mode for programmers and engineers, as the fellows working on MotorStorm's latest update have encountered a few setbacks since its original May release target. Those have since been overcome, however, and the PlayStation 3's unashamedly grimy racer can now enjoy the Time Attack mode (oddly absent from the original release) complete with online leader boards and shareable ghosts. If you're keen on sending ethereal vehicles to your mates, update the game to version 1.2 (this is important!), log onto the PlayStation Store and download the update. It's free, you know.

Other additions to the online store come in the form of two PlayStation games which you may have seen before they were spirited away -- Hot Shots Golf 2 and Cool Boarders. They're available now for $5.99 each and are playable on both the PS3 and PSP. If you purchased them back when they only worked on the PSP, you can re-download them at no extra cost.

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]]>Cool BoardersCoolBoardersHot Shots Golf 2HotShotsGolf2MotorStormPS1PSNSonyLudwig Kietzmann2007-06-21T21:21:00+00:00SEGA Rally Revo to feature deformable tracks, for realhttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/21/sega-rally-revo-to-feature-deformable-tracks-for-real/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/21/sega-rally-revo-to-feature-deformable-tracks-for-real/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/21/sega-rally-revo-to-feature-deformable-tracks-for-real/#commentsFiled under: , ,


SEGA Rally Revo for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 will feature tracks that deform throughout the course of a race, Sega announced in a press release today. The deformed surfaces will have an actual effect on the gameplay, as torn-up tracks will become more difficult to drive on. This differs from the purely-aesthetic deformation in Motorstorm, despite any early promises Sony might have made.

Examples of this "true deformation" are contours made through gravel in previous laps, which vehicles can move through to avoid being slowed down. Other factors, such as mud and dirt, will also be realistically altered through the course of a race, in a way which Sega is promising will change the genre of racing games. Like we haven't heard that one before...

Gallery: SEGA Rally Revo

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]]>motorstormps3segasegarallyrevoxbox360Scott Jon Siegel2007-06-21T19:55:00+00:00PS3 sells million in PAL regionhttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/08/ps3-sells-million-in-pal-region/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/08/ps3-sells-million-in-pal-region/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/08/ps3-sells-million-in-pal-region/#commentsFiled under: ,

The PlayStation 3 has reached platinum in the PAL region, having sold one million units since its launch ten weeks ago, GameSpot reports. That report would put the console as faster selling than the PS2 and PSP. The top-selling games were Resistance: Fall of Man (600,000) and Motorstorm (500,000).

It is not clear if the data represents units sold to the consumer or units sold to retail chains (i.e. units shipped). The PAL region covers Europe and Australia. Sony's latest console also broke records at the UK launch, becoming the fastest-selling home console ever for the country with 165,000 units reportedly sold during its launch weekend beginning March 23.

The numbers are impressive for Sony, and serve as good news for the company that has lost market share since the last generation, but it probably won't deter calls for a price drop anytime soon.

[Image Context, "as graceful as a walrus falling upward with an anvil as parachute"]

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]]>australiaeuropehardwarehardware salesHardwareSalesmotorstormpalresistancesonyukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomRoss Miller2007-06-08T14:28:00+00:00Resistance & Motorstorm updates further delayedhttp://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/07/resistance-and-motorstorm-updates-further-delayed/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/07/resistance-and-motorstorm-updates-further-delayed/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/07/resistance-and-motorstorm-updates-further-delayed/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Technical issues befall updates to PlayStation 3 titles Resistance: Fall of Man and Motorstorm. The content was originally supposed to be on the PlayStation Network today alongside currently-available trailers for Heavenly Sword, MLB 07 The Show and Stranglehold, which did come out.

The MotorStorm 1.2 update has now been slightly split up. A Sony spokesperson told IGN that the patch, which promises to improve online play, will be available on June 11. The new Time Attack mode will be made available June 14. The update was initially due in mid-May.

Resistance: Fall of Man was to have new content pack that includes new maps and the game modes Team Conversion and Assault, as well as allow for global online play. "The delay will not be long, and we'll have a firm date to share with you shortly," said Alyssa Casella at SCEA, citing "a few last minute issues ... during the final testing of the global server" for the game. The update had already been pushed back to today, initially promised for the end of May.

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The first non-patch, downloadable content is set to rain down upon MotorStorm soon, though you'll have to pay for an umbrella in order to... err... look, we didn't really think this one through. The key information is that a new content pack for Sony's destructive dune derby will arrive on the PlayStation Network this June for an unknown price. And it's called "Coyote Weekend."

Eurogamer says the"Coyote Weekend" pack will contain three new groups of races, comprised of an altered Coyote Rage map and different car configurations for all existing tracks. A new vehicle will join the fray, as will an "Eliminator" multiplayer mode. If said mode involves losers being yanked off their bikes by rabid coyotes, we'd consider it money well spent. Sony should announce Coyote Weekend's price soon, along with some "light" download packs, presumably for those unable to bear the weight of microtransactions.

[Coyote word count: 5. A new Joystiq record!]

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