Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Wipeout HD and Fury come to Vita as 2048 DLC, free if you already have them on PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/wipeout-hd-and-fury-come-to-vita-as-2048-dlc-free-if-you-alread/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/wipeout-hd-and-fury-come-to-vita-as-2048-dlc-free-if-you-alread/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/19/wipeout-hd-and-fury-come-to-vita-as-2048-dlc-free-if-you-alread/#comments Wipeout HD and Fury come to Vita as 2048 DLC, free if you already have them on PS3Wipeout HD and its Fury expansion are moving (at futuristically high speeds, we assure you) from PS3 to Vita today, in the form of two DLC packs for Wipeout 2048.

The $7.99 "Wipeout HD Add-On Pack" adds the single-player mode from that game along with all the online tracks, 12 new ships, and PS3/Vita cross-play for 12 tracks not previously included in 2048. The $7.99 "Wipeout HD Fury Add-On Pack" adds 12 more tracks, another campaign, and 24 more ships.

If you want to buy them both together, you can do so in a $12.99 bundle. Or, if you already happen to own one or both games on PS3, you can just download the Vita DLC for free. Conversely, if you buy one or both of these, you can get the PS3 versions for free.

JoystiqWipeout HD and Fury come to Vita as 2048 DLC, free if you already have them on PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>crossplaydlcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3vitawipeout-2048wipeout-hdwipeout-hd-furywipeout-ngpTue, 19 Jun 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony incentivizes Vita Cross Play with free PS3 DLC, and vice versa]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/sony-incentivizes-vita-cross-play-with-free-ps3-dlc-and-vice-ve/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/sony-incentivizes-vita-cross-play-with-free-ps3-dlc-and-vice-ve/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/16/sony-incentivizes-vita-cross-play-with-free-ps3-dlc-and-vice-ve/#comments In the expensive, devious world of advertising, a successful word of mouth campaign is worth its weight in gold. Building something into your product that's fun to show off and talk about makes the purchase feel justified to the buyer, and instills a sense of "Dude, I want this" in the buyer's friends. You've got to give them something to talk about, though, which is why Sony is making the Vita's Cross Play functionality easier to jump into via free DLC for two of its titles.

Well, free with purchase, we should say. Anyone who buys Hustle Kings for the Vita will be able to download the PS3 version of the game for free, and vice versa. Wipeout 2048 pilots that already own Wipeout HD and its "HD Fury" pack will receive the Vita DLC versions of both at no charge when they're released this spring. Sony describes this as "promotional" pricing, so we doubt free cross-platform transference will always be the norm. For now though, it's a good step towards establishing Cross Play as more than a gimmick in the minds of Vita owners and their friends.

JoystiqSony incentivizes Vita Cross Play with free PS3 DLC, and vice versa originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Have you taken the time to familiarize yourself with some of the biggest moments in the history of the Wipeout franchise? The original game's ship date? The day Psygnosis was acquired and rebranded SCE Studio Liverpool? How about the time young Billy Caruthers first traveled fast enough in Wipeout 64 to break the sound barrier, causing the speakers of his 17-inch television and his left eardrum to disintegrate?

You can learn all about these momentous occasions by visiting the "Wipeout Museum" space, which recently opened in PlayStation Home. The space celebrates the franchise's 15th birthday with a few scale models of the game's hovercrafts and a couple of interactive minigames -- you know, games like Wipeout Shooter, which recreates all the thrilling shooting gallery action for which the core series is known.

JoystiqPlayStation Home 'Wipeout Museum' preserves futuristic racing history originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like in Europe, new Bravia buyers in Japan will be treated to all three of these 3D games for free, along with a 3D MotorStorm Pacific Rift demo. For those not buying a new TV, the 3D update for WipeOut and Super Stardust will still be free (even if the games aren't). Pain, however, lives up to its name with a ¥300 ($3.28) charge to add the new 3D mode.

Now that near-identical details and launch dates have been released for 3D support in Japan and Europe, we can safely guess that a similar promotion will be on the way in North America.

[Via Andriasang]

JoystiqFirst PS3 3D game updates available in Japan on June 10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 31 May 2010 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3-d3djapanpainpsnsuper-stardust-hdwipeout-hdMon, 31 May 2010 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[3D PS3 games coming to PSN in June, 4 free with Bravia purchases]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/3d-ps3-games-coming-to-psn-in-june-4-free-with-bravia-purchases/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/3d-ps3-games-coming-to-psn-in-june-4-free-with-bravia-purchases/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/15/3d-ps3-games-coming-to-psn-in-june-4-free-with-bravia-purchases/#comments If you're looking to ditch your old HDTV in favor of Sony's HX803-series Bravia 3D TV, due to arrive in Europe this June, you'll receive four free 3D PlayStation 3 games. It's not explicit whether the "free collection" will be comprised PSN codes or compiled on a disc, but the promotional titles, including WipEout HD, MotorStorm Pacific Rift, PAIN and Super Stardust HD, will also be made available on PSN at the same time.

We're following up with Sony America about whether it plans to have a similar promotion in the same timeframe. We'll be sure to update in glorious 2D text if it does.

Joystiq3D PS3 games coming to PSN in June, 4 free with Bravia purchases originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dbraviamotorstorm-pacific-riftpainpsnsonysuper-stardust-hdwipeout-hdThu, 15 Apr 2010 11:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Half of Studio Liverpool staff laid off]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/report-half-of-studio-liverpool-staff-laid-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/report-half-of-studio-liverpool-staff-laid-off/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/01/report-half-of-studio-liverpool-staff-laid-off/#commentsAccording to a report from Develop citing inside sources, Sony has terminated half of all employees at Studio Liverpool -- the team behind the WipEout franchise. In January 2009, Sony merged Studio Liverpool (formerly Psygnosis) with Evolution Studios and last week announced plans to restructure the new team. In its report of the restructuring, GamesIndustry.biz noted redundancies "may be necessary;" however, Sony has yet to confirm how many positions were affected by the decision.

Within the comments of GI's original article, a user registered as SCEE programmer Paul Ripley wrote "I would estimate about at least 50% of Studio Liverpool has [just] been culled (myself included). Hard to work out exact numbers at the moment." Develop's inside source relayed similar information, noting Sony's layoff plans for the studio were "looking heavy."

Joystiq has reached out to Sony for comment, but has yet to hear back as of this publishing. If you work/worked for Studio Liverpool and would like to speak to us on or off the record, we're all ears.

JoystiqReport: Half of Studio Liverpool staff laid off originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>developGamesindustry.bizlayoffsrumorsceesonysony-computer-entertainment-europestudio-liverpoolwipeoutwipeout-hdwipeout-pulseMon, 01 Feb 2010 13:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony 'restructuring' Studio Liverpool]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/sony-restructuring-studio-liverpool/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/sony-restructuring-studio-liverpool/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/sony-restructuring-studio-liverpool/#commentsThings sound pretty rough for Sony's SCE Studio Liverpool. Following the merging of Wipeout HD developer Studio Liverpool (formerly Psygnosis) with Evolution Studios, Sony Computer Entertainment announced that it is "restructuring" the studio. According to GamesIndustry.biz, it is currently unknown how many jobs will be affected. Evidently, Sony is looking to relocate staff rather than lay them off, though, as GI puts it, "some redundancies may be necessary."

In a statement, SCE said that "production on a number of projects within Studio Liverpool will cease immediately due to project prioritisation," and assured that "this decision will have no impact of the role that the North West Studio Group will play in the future of all PlayStation platforms." Except, of course, for the part of its role that included making those unspecified projects.

JoystiqSony 'restructuring' Studio Liverpool originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>layoffsrestructuringSCESCEESonysony-computer-entertainmentSony-Computer-Entertainment-Europestudio-liverpoolwipeout-hdThu, 28 Jan 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[WipEout HD in-game ads return, still affect load times]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/wipeout-hd-in-game-ads-return/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/wipeout-hd-in-game-ads-return/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/19/wipeout-hd-in-game-ads-return/#comments
Fans of Sony's blistering anti-grav racer WipEout HD will no doubt recall the game's update to version 2.0 back in August. That's because one of the additions came in the form of advertisements that would play during race loading screens. Having to see ads in a game you've paid full price for is one thing, the fact that they nearly doubled load times is another. Thankfully, Sony responded to an outpouring of ire over the ads by yanking them. Well, as we were warned last month, they're back.

The 2.10 update for WipEout HD boldly proclaims that "Changes have been made so that any adverts shown during loading screens will not adversely affect the loading times" upon first launch. OK, ads are back, but at least they don't increase load times -- right? Not so fast. When loading a particular race, we perceived some degree of delay while the ad (in this case for Fat Princess) played. Wanting to make sure it wan't just in our ads-in-our-games-can-leave-now-please heads, we timed it. Lo and behold, the same course loads in 16.9 seconds without the ad and 21.7 with it -- an almost five second difference.

The results were more or less the same for every track we tried, with smaller venues loading faster, naturally. So, despite assurances otherwise, load times are being affected by the re-instated ads. We're working to get in touch with Sony and the game's developer, SCEE Studio Liverpool, to find out exactly what gives.

[Thanks, Ken!]

JoystiqWipEout HD in-game ads return, still affect load times originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>in-game-advertisingload-timespsnsceescee-studio-liverpoolsonywipeoutwipeout-hdwipeout-hd-furyThu, 19 Nov 2009 20:15:00 EST<![CDATA[New in-game ads speeding towards WipEout HD]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/new-in-game-ads-speeding-towards-wipeout-hd/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/new-in-game-ads-speeding-towards-wipeout-hd/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/29/new-in-game-ads-speeding-towards-wipeout-hd/#comments WipEout HD (and Fury) will be receiving a 2.10 patch soon. In addition to "small improvements to front-end functionality" and some minor fixes, the 2.10 patch will change the way in-game advertisements are displayed. You'll recall, Sony was largely criticized for the game's State Farm ads which increased load times - a "no no" for the in-game ad model. SCEE marketing executive Mikel Arrien says they've learned from the controversy: "We have therefore focused on ensuring that the advertising is embedded as sympathetically to the overall experience as possible."

That doesn't mean ads have been completely removed from the picture with 2.10! In fact, more advertising is about to hit the game -- at least in European territories. "WipEout and in-game advertising and sponsorship have gone hand-in-hand since 1996, when a now famous energy drink appeared in the seminal Wipeout 2097 and over the years many brands and products have been associated with the series," Arrien said, trying to explain why the WipEout HD platform seems so ripe for commercialization.

JoystiqNew in-game ads speeding towards WipEout HD originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>advertisingin-game-advertisingsceewipeoutwipeout-furywipeout-hdThu, 29 Oct 2009 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Wipeout HD, Fury expansion bundled for Blu-ray in Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/14/wipeout-hd-fury-expansion-bundled-for-blu-ray-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/14/wipeout-hd-fury-expansion-bundled-for-blu-ray-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/14/wipeout-hd-fury-expansion-bundled-for-blu-ray-in-europe/#comments PSN's WipEout HD and WipEout HD: Fury wiLl relEase In a retAil bunDle tHis OctoBer in EuRope. The £20 package will hit the shopping circuit on the 16th, just over a month from today.

We've followed up with Sony America about whether the disc will release in North America -- but don't get too hopeful. We're not sure if any of the Blu-ray compilations of PSN titles released in Europe have ever made it across the pond (or the Pacific). However, if you're adamant about owning the game on a disc, there's always the option of importing, thanks to the PlayStation 3's dismissal of region locking.

Update: A Sony representative let us know the company has "no plans to release this in NA at this time."

Gallery: WipEout HD


JoystiqWipeout HD, Fury expansion bundled for Blu-ray in Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony has removed a controversial in-game ad from WipEout HD, which slammed the hover brakes on the futuristic racer by increasing load times. A Sony representative informed GI.biz that the commercial was removed while the company attempts to make sure that ads do not affect gameplay. The obtrusive commercial was part of a new deal between Sony and Double Fusion, an in-game advertising firm. It's definitely not a good sign when the first ad out of the gate ends up being a picture-perfect example of consumers' worst fears about in-game advertising.

JoystiqSony wipes out interfering ad from WipEout HD originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adsadvertisingcommercialsdouble-fusionsonywipeout-hdTue, 04 Aug 2009 09:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Double Fusion slows down WipEout HD with ads]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/double-fusion-slows-down-wipeout-hd-with-ads/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/double-fusion-slows-down-wipeout-hd-with-ads/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/03/double-fusion-slows-down-wipeout-hd-with-ads/#comments
The latest WipEout HD patch did more than just add Fury content to the game. No, it also introduced advertising courtesy of Double Fusion, "the leading in- and around-game advertising and gaming audience network." While in-game ads are nothing new, the implementation of WipEout's ads are causing quite a bit of grief for PS3 owners. Why? They slow down the game significantly.

Players have become accustomed to load screens, but now they must also wait for an advertisement to play before beginning a new race. As demonstrated by a user-captured video, the standard load time for WipEout HD is about eight seconds long. If an advertisement plays, the load time increases more than twofold: to nineteen seconds.

Most in-game advertisements appear as unobtrusive and non-interactive billboards. However, slowing down a game's performance to present ads in a program gamers have already paid for is far too intrusive. Jonathan Epstein, CEO of Double Fusion, stated that "Double Fusion is responding to advertiser demand and offering an engaging ad format while pushing in-game ad innovation to a new level." It's unfortunate that we have to wait while that new level loads.

[Thanks, Chris!]

JoystiqDouble Fusion slows down WipEout HD with ads originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you haven't heard, WipEout HD's first expansion pack is coming to the PlayStation Network next week. The Fury pack doesn't come cheap -- at $9.99, it costs almost as much as the initial game itself. However, Fury goes beyond the norm, offering more than just new tracks. The addition of brand new gameplay modes makes for an experience that seems well worth the price of entry.

Almost immediately, it's apparent that Fury is a game's worth of content by itself. After installing the pack, players will choose the content they'd like to access. Selecting Fury will bring a drastic change to the interface, with its black background and intense red HUD. From there, players will be able to go through the Racebox and Grid as usual.

The single player grid repeats the same progression structure found in HD and PSP's Pulse. The grid in Fury will take players through the 12 new tracks. Once again, players will have to place in single races, fastest lap challenges, and Zone levels. However, in addition to the challenges found in the original game, Fury introduces three new modes: Eliminator, Zone Battle, and Detonator.

Continue reading Hands-on: WipEout HD Fury

JoystiqHands-on: WipEout HD Fury originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcexpansionpsnstudio-liverpoolwipeout-hdwipeout-hd-furyFri, 17 Jul 2009 15:25:00 EST<![CDATA[WipEout HD Fury expansion dated July 23, priced]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/wipeout-hd-fury-expansion-dated-july-23-priced/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/wipeout-hd-fury-expansion-dated-july-23-priced/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/07/17/wipeout-hd-fury-expansion-dated-july-23-priced/#commentsZico Liu, programmer (and Trophy) on WipEout HD, recently dropped by the European PlayStation Blog to confirm a price and date for the game's latest expansion: Fury. Psychedelic speedsters in Europe can get their greasy mitts on this new content come July 23 for £7.99 (€9.99). US gamers won't miss out, as Fury will also be available on the US store for $9.99 that day. For those of you not in the brightly-colored loop, Fury adds a whole lot of new content, including game types, tracks and ships, to Sony's futuristic racer.

Source - Playstation.Blog.Europe
Source - Playstation.Blog [US]

JoystiqWipEout HD Fury expansion dated July 23, priced originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to the PlayStation Europe Blog, WipEout HD's upcoming game-altering DLC, entitled Fury, is in final QA testing. Answering a short list of questions submitted by blog regulars, WipEout HD game director Tony Buckley and producer Paul Tweedle noted the expansion was in the "final phase" of testing and promised release information would be announced (via the PlayStation Blog) after it completes the process. Fury is set to add a laundry list of content, including 8 tracks, 13 ship models and 3 game modes, to the popular anti-grav racer.

[Via CVG]

JoystiqWipEout HD expansion in final testing originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcdownloadable-contentexpansionfurypsnstudio-liverpoolwipeout-hdwipeout-hd-furyThu, 09 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA['Fury' coming to WipEout HD]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/fury-coming-to-wipeout-hd/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/fury-coming-to-wipeout-hd/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/01/fury-coming-to-wipeout-hd/#commentsPS3's downloadable antigrav racer, WipEout HD, is getting its first bit of DLC. Attendees at E3 will be able to try out "Fury," the first expansion pack for the game. Included in the upcoming pack are 8 new tracks, 13 new ships and 3 new game modes. A patch will also add new trophies, a "re-styled front-end" and improved multiplayer functionality.

One of the new modes being reintroduced to WipEout HD is the "Eliminator" mode, last seen in PSP's Pulse. This combat-centric mode gives favor to killing instead of racing. It's one of our favorite modes from WipEout Pulse, so we're glad to see it make a comeback.

In addition, the upcoming Fury DLC will add "Zone Battle," a multiplayer twist on the classic "Zone" concept. In this new mode, players will be able to acquire zone pads and choose between a speed or health boost. Opponents will be able to drop zone barriers, a deadlier WipEout interpretation of Mario Kart's banana peel. Finally, the "Detonator" mode has players shooting at mines while trying to try through 14 different stages. We'll be giving you a full hands-on report on "Fury" later this week.

Joystiq'Fury' coming to WipEout HD originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the fastest, melt-your-face (and your pants) racing experiences is getting a supercharged boost tomorrow (April 8). WipEout HD update V1.3 is set to introduce a host of new options to futuristic racing fans, including the ability to easily invite friends into games and an online podium that details the top-three racers after an event or tournament.

The update also introduces online badges for all participants -- regardless of finishing position, players have the chance to win one of 33 online badges in recognition of how they preformed in the race. Whether players who use the edge of the track for guidance like bowling alley gutter bumpers are "badge worthy" is still unclear.

The V1.3 update also introduces a Spectator Mode for race latecomers. If an event is underway when a player connects they will be able to watch the race unfold from various camera angles and are added to the game lobby during the next session. A full list of features, plus new online match customization options, are after the break.

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JoystiqWipEout HD update adds online podium, invites, spectator mode originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>patchplaystation-networkpsnupdatewipeout-hdTue, 07 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[CES 2009: Sony shows off 3D display tech with PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/08/ces-2009-sony-shows-off-3d-display-tech-with-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/08/ces-2009-sony-shows-off-3d-display-tech-with-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/08/ces-2009-sony-shows-off-3d-display-tech-with-ps3/#commentsFiled under:


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"But all my games are already in 3D!" you exclaim, quick to accuse Joystiq of being "bias" and desperate to downplay the PlayStation 3's magnificent graphical capabilities. Rest assured, dear reader, that this post concerns real three dee, the kind that leaps off the screen and subtly mocks you for donning a pair of silly, silly glasses.

Ars Technica had a brief glimpse at some new 3D technology on display at Sony's CES booth and came away impressed. Though a Sony representative remained mum on specifications and insisted that it was merely "a look at what 3D could look like if Sony decided to move in this direction," the effect on PlayStation 3 games proved most enticing. After peering through "a dorky set of black glasses" at Wipeout HD, post author Ben Kuchera noted, "I was ready to whip out my credit card right there."

Late last year, a stereoscopic 3D Certification and Advocacy group claimed that Sony was fully intending to support 3D stereoscope technology, in both movies and games, in 2009. In the interest of embracing as many dimensions as possible, we sincerely hope the CES showing manages to draw out a few more credit cards. (But not from tech journalists -- those are usually maxed out.)

JoystiqCES 2009: Sony shows off 3D display tech with PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thought playing Gran Turismo 5 in 2160p wasn't insane enough? Then how about playing it in 3D? How about combining the two ... er, we're getting a little too excited about the future here -- let's get back on track. At CES in Las Vegas, Sony had been showing off some 3D tech tie-ins for the PS3, displaying WipEout HD and Gran Turismo 5 Prologue running in true 3D.

Ars Technica went through the whole orgasmic experience recounting it as "one of the best demos of 3D technology [they] have ever seen." But hold your horses, folks; Sony says it's all for show ... for now. "We're not going to talk about specifications," said a Sony rep. "This is just a look at what 3D could look like if Sony decided to move in this direction."

The black shades the gent is wearing in the picture is the 3D goggles for gameplay. It's not as dorky as Ars thinks it is ... imagine wearing those horrid red/blue specs, ew! The blur screen is no doubt an effect of the 3D and, well, we're dying (as much as you are) to know what it actually was like. Guess we'll never know for quite some time.

[Thanks Julian A. and Erico316!]

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From the "Did you know?" department comes an interesting tidbit regarding Sony's internal development studios -- specifically, the two behind last year's Wipeout HD (Liverpool Studio) and Motorstorm: Pacific Rift (Evolution Studios). According to veep of Worldwide Studios Europe, Michael Denny, it is Sony's intention to fully merge the teams, which already share a management structure and resources, in a single geographic location.

"Each studio has its own internal concepting group which will always be looking at new opportunities and new IPs," Denny told GI.biz, "and we'll continue to extend and innovate within our existing franchises as well." The move won't happen "overnight," but the synergy that would result is sure to be beneficial to off- and hovering-slightly-above-road racing fans. We only hope that the two studios don't fall into the same trap Team Joystiq does whenever united under one roof: hours upon hours wasted looking at funny cat videos.

JoystiqEvolution and Sony Liverpool studios merging, combining resources originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's just informed us that WipEout HD's been a pretty big success story. It is SCEE's best, and fastest, selling PSN download for the month of November. But SCEE's still not happy. It wants more people to enjoy the game, so it's releasing a demo version onto the European store next week. On Christmas Eve, to be precise

The demo will include a single track from the game. Once you've played that through you'll then be given a preview of all the other tracks. If that sufficiently tickles your fancy, you can buy the full version directly from the demo for a temporary reduced price. SCEE doesn't say what the cheaper price is, exactly. Only that it will return to its normal price on January 8th. We're betting this lower price and demo will persuade a good number of people, drunk on festive cheer, to part with their cash.

JoystiqWipEout HD demo coming Christmas Eve originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WipEout HD is hard. If you've played the game, you probably know that and, if the newest patch is anything to go by, the developers at Studio Liverpool have also realized this. Updating the game to version 1.20, which will happen as soon as you start the game, will make getting medals in campaign mode a lot easier. You can now change the difficulty setting within campaign mode to novice, skilled or elite, just like in other modes. This changes the medal requirements, making completing the game a much simpler experience.

It also means the difficulty ramp for the game is far less steep, as you can blitz through on novice, then change up to skilled and then, eventually elite. The medals look different for each difficulty, so you can clearly see on which mode you've completed each task. This doesn't help with the most difficult trophies, but at least completing the game is actually possible for normal humans. So, if you haven't played WipEout HD for a while, give it another go. You might get sucked in all over again -- we certainly did.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

JoystiqNew WipEout HD patch makes your life much easier originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>patchwipeout-hdMon, 24 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[WipEout HD patched for popular players, may require save deletion]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/10/wipeout-hd-patched-for-popular-players-may-require-save-deletio/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/10/wipeout-hd-patched-for-popular-players-may-require-save-deletio/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/10/wipeout-hd-patched-for-popular-players-may-require-save-deletio/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Sony has deployed a patch for WipEout HD onto European servers, and presumably will do the same later today in North America, fixing freezing issues that have affected players with over 50 friends. Admittedly, we were rather fond of the "glitch," though it's probably time we let go of our petty grudge against the in-crowd of our adolescent years (note to self: avoid awkward confrontations at next high school reunion politely decline the Jägerbombs). Still, there's some glee to be gleaned from the update. According to the description:

"If at any time you have had over 50 users in your friends list whilst playing Wipeout it is possible that your saved data has become corrupted. If this situation applies to you, we strongly recommend once this update has installed you quit the game and delete your saved data using the saved data utility in the XMB, then relaunch the game to create a new profile. Deleting your Saved Data will not affect your collected trophies or online records, but will reset your campaign mode progress, team loyalties, and in-game settings." [Emphasis ours.]

See? Popularity doesn't always get you ahead in life.

Update: The patch has been released in North America.

JoystiqWipEout HD patched for popular players, may require save deletion originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WipEout HD has now been patched in order to fix the common game freezing problem among PSN users with over 50 friends. Currently this patch is available for the European version only, though we would expect it to go live in America very soon. The patch notes, which can be retrieved from within the game, state that your save file needs to be deleted after the patch has been installed for the fix to take affect. This means your lap times, team loyalties and other single-player stats and options will be lost.

Your trophies and leaderboard scores, however, won't be lost. If you've been sidestepping the issue by playing whilst signed out of the PSN, starting again is no doubt quite an annoyance. Don't get too upset, though, at least you can now play online with your friends. That's worth starting the campaign mode all over again, right?

[Thanks Stoo]

JoystiqEuro WipEout HD patch fixes freezing for popular players originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Maintaining 1080p and 60fps is no easy feat. In fact, many games in this generation can barely pump out 720p graphics, as seen by upscaling tricks used by titles like Haze, Halo 3 and Grand Theft Auto IV. However, WipEout HD is one of the few games that maintains 1080p at a silky smooth 60fps. How were they able to do that?

Inside the Digital Foundry once again examined the pure pixel count of WipEout HD. What they found is interesting. The game does, for the most part, run in full 1080p. However, when the action becomes too intense, the game will downscale the resolution. It appears the PS3 figures out exactly what resolution the game needs to run at frame-by-frame to ensure the game's 60fps count is never broken. "Rather than introduce dropped frames, slow down or other unsavoury effects, the number of pixels being rendered drops and the PS3's horizontal hardware scaler is invoked to make up the difference. It's an intriguing solution that works with limited impact on the overall look of the game"

It appears the lowest resolution WipEout can render in is 1280x1080, which is still a 50% increase over 720p. The end result is something gamers, regardless of their AV tech knowledge, can truly appreciate.

[Thanks, kzin!]

JoystiqHow WipEout maintains 60fps and 1080p originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Though critical reaction to WipEout HD has been extremely positive so far, reports are beginning to crop up of two major qualms players have with the hyperactive racer. The first of which is, of course, the game's arbitrarily intErcappEd titlE -- the second is a bug that causes the game to freeze or crash for some players. These crashes may not pick their victims at random, however, as members of the European PlayStation forums have deduced that they only strike down PSN users with over 50 e-quaintences on their friends lists.

It's not clear whether or not this is actually the case, though certain sociable so-and-sos on our Blu-ray-enabled sister site, PS3 Fanboy, have experienced the freezes (which can apparently be remedied by signing out of PSN while playing). Sony has yet to comment on the veracity of this claim, though they are currently looking into the issue. Until then, we'll be thanking our lucky stars for our lifelong, soul-crushing unpopularity.

[Thanks, Lee.]

JoystiqRumor: WipEout HD crashing for popular players originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wow! Bravo to the NeoGAF forum for creating this incredible custom soundtrack for WipEout HD. While the PSN game offers an excellent soundtrack as-is, it's refreshing to have this new collection of tunes to listen to while racing down these futuristic tracks. The soundtrack was created by a very talented group of NeoGAFers: "We're a bunch of NeoGAF posters who make electronic music. Some of us veterans, some of us amateurs, but we all share a passion for videogames and electronic music."

We're offering a mirror download here on PS3 Fanboy to show our support for the project. But, make sure you check out NeoGAF for the full credits list. Download here, and check out instructions on how to use it in the game after the cut.

Download (165MB)

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JoystiqDownload G.A.M.E. 3.0 WipEout Edition: A custom soundtrack for WipEout HD made by GAFers originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>downloadneogafsoundtrackwipeoutwipeout-hdThu, 25 Sep 2008 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: WipEout HD crashing for users with large friend lists]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/25/rumor-wipeout-hd-crashing-for-users-with-large-friend-lists/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/25/rumor-wipeout-hd-crashing-for-users-with-large-friend-lists/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/25/rumor-wipeout-hd-crashing-for-users-with-large-friend-lists/#commentsFiled under:

We're not talking the type of crashing you'd normally associate with WipEout, this is far more frustrating. Since the European PSN Store was updated earlier today we've been hearing reports of people experiencing crashes and game freezing whilst playing WipEout HD. Members of the official European PlayStation forums think they might have the answer. It seems to only be happening to the more sociable PSN users; those with over fifty friends in their friends lists.

There's no word on a fix, other than signing out of the PlayStation Network while you're playing. Obviously, this will prevent you from playing online. PlayStation Forum moderators are looking into the issue as a matter of urgency and hopefully we'll see a solution soon. We've experienced the freezing ourselves (and yes, our friends list is massive, thanks for asking), but an official cause hasn't been confirmed by anything other than anecdotal evidence at this stage.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

JoystiqRumor: WipEout HD crashing for users with large friend lists originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yup, random capitalization in titles is still annoying -- especially in game titles.

On that note, it's a big week for the PSN update. WipEout HD makes its debut, along with several other downloadable titles, including Mega Man 9. The PSP gets some games to download and there's several content packs for Buzz! on PS3. Check out the full list after the break.

A list of this week's super-size serving of goodies found in the European PSN update can be found over at PS3 Fanboy.

Gallery: WipEout HD

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Are you ready for the best PSN update you've ever seen? Until the US update occurs later today, that is. We had no idea it was coming to Europe, but Burnout Paradise is now available at the ridiculously affordable price of £25/€30. Definitely worth picking up if you don't have it, especially after today's trophy patch. WipEout HD makes its triumphant debut today as well, alongside Mega Man 9 and two Burnout titles for the PSP. Blimey. There are also more demos, add ons, videos and themes (including a Bioshock one which we're looking forward to seeing). Stop reading this blurb and check out the full list of content:

Playable content
  • WipEout HD full game (£11.99/€17.99)
  • Burnout Paradise full game (£24.99/€29.99)
  • Mega Man 9 full game (£6.99/€9.99)
  • Mercenaries 2 demo
  • Beijing 2008 demo
  • Mega Man 9 demo
  • Burnout Legends full PSP game (£14.99/€19.99)
  • Burnout Dominator full PSP game (£17.99/€24.99)
Add-on content
  • Buzz! Quiz TV "Video Games" quiz (£3.49/€4.99)
  • Rock Band DLC (listed after the break)
  • High Stakes Poker add-on 2 (free)

Continue reading European PSN releases for September 25th

JoystiqEuropean PSN releases for September 25th originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's been a lot of buzz around WipEout HD. The headlines of the game's epilepsy-inducing delay, combined with its genuinely good looks have created the perfect environment for hype to thrive. The long-delayed futuristic racer is the PlayStation franchise's first foray into the current generation, and it looks absolutely stunning. The bargain basement price point of $20 makes it an easy purchase, especially for those on the fence.

However, we wonder who WipEout HD is trying to target. There are three types of people in this world: those that love WipEout, those that are horrible at it, and those that simply haven't tried it yet. For those that love the franchise (us included), WipEout HD is perhaps, a bit too familiar. True devotees of the franchise have already played the sublime PSP games, Pure and Pulse. To find that every single track and every single song in the game comes from these two titles is a little disappointing. They're certainly great choices, but the wondrous effect of nostalgia doesn't kick in so soon -- Pulse came out less than a year ago. Instead, we're left with the feeling of "haven't we been here before?"

The second group of people -- those that are horrible at futuristic racing games -- won't find WipEout HD any different than previous iterations of the franchise. And the third group of people -- those that haven't ever played a WipEout game -- may very well find themselves displaced to the second group once they get their hands on this ferociously fast and relentlessly difficult racer. Sure, the new Pilot Assist feature will help beginner players steer away from the walls, but without the honed reflexes of a veteran, the game's learning curve is surprisingly steep.

Continue reading PS3 Fanboy review: WipEout HD

JoystiqPS3 Fanboy review: WipEout HD originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In spite of its budget price, there are a lot of Trophies for you to obtain in the download-exclusive WipEout HD. Here's a list of all the standard Trophies, with a few hidden ones we managed to find so far.

View Trophy List | Visit Trophy Portal

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JoystiqTrophies: WipEout HD originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The folks at Studio Liverpool have been quiet about the long delay of WipEout HD. While all signs pointed to failed epilepsy tests, the team has been incredibly silent about the issue. Until now. Game director Tony Buckley said that "a lot of games" fail the epilepsy test. However, he questions the validity of the exams. "The hardware that actually does the test, it's quite ... subjective," he told GI.biz. "So, you know, it's difficult to pinpoint what the actual issues are, and whether they are actually issues, to be honest."

In spite of that, the team took the issue to heart and worked on it very seriously. "We certainly weren't going to take it lightly," he noted. The team was going to be uncompromising in the look they were going for and ultimately, it appears they've succeeded. "That was our worry, that the game would suddenly look poorer as a result of it, but no, it's all gone really well."

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Annoying, isn't it? E-noying.

Okay, despite that particularly loathsome, mid-title capitalization, it's fair to say that we love just about everything in Sony's hover-racing remix, WipEout HD. The 1080p, 60 frames-per-second visuals, the 5.1 soundtrack, the custom tunes support, the five game modes, the eight reversible tracks, the eight-player multiplayer and -- here's a new one -- the fact that it becomes available on the North American and European PSN next week on September 25th. Defying gravity and evading epilepsy will cost you $19.99.

JoystiqWipEout HD hits PSN SEpt. 25, still fEaturEs thE capital E originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BreakingNewsPS-StorePS3PSNSCEASony-Computer-Entertainment-AmericaWhooshWipeoutWipeout-HDMon, 15 Sep 2008 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[WipEout HD brings hyper racing home on September 25]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/15/wipeout-hd-brings-hyper-racing-home-on-september-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/15/wipeout-hd-brings-hyper-racing-home-on-september-25/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/15/wipeout-hd-brings-hyper-racing-home-on-september-25/#commentsFiled under:

The circle is now complete. After finding out the price for WipEout HD, and learning of the slick new details, there was only one piece of key information that was left missing; that would be a solid release date. However, now we know it: Thursday, September 25 for North America.

That's next week's PSN Thursday. Dropping a 20 note for the game shouldn't be too difficult to do. After all, you'll be foaming from the mouth to play this -- not from epilepsy mind you, but from the sheer gorgeousness of it. Go on, wipe that chin ... you're staining the carpet.

[UPDATE] Europeans, don't fret. SCEE have told us that WipEout HD will be available on the European PSN on the same day, September 25th.

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The latest (final?) trailer for WipEout HD went flying onto the net just a few hours after we published our hands-on impressions of the finished game. In-between a bunch of jump cuts, you can get a good look at the venues we referred to in our post, along with barrel rolls and, of course, that blistering frame rate.

In case you didn't catch it earlier, WipEout HD is going to cost $19.99 when it debuts shortly on the PlayStation Store. Yes, we know the trailer just says "2008" at the end - but race day is actually a lot closer than you think. You can watch the video after the break.

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One last piece of information has snuck out of the recent WipEout HD event in San Francisco. It's a small detail, but one that make or break your decision to buy the game: the price. You can stop holding your breath now, the price is almost ridiculously low. $20 is nothing when you consider what you'll be getting in the game. Don't forget, Europeans, you also get it nice and cheap too. For only $20/£11.99 you'd be mad not to pick it up once it arrives -- whenever that might be (judging from the amount of press the game is getting, we're betting it's soon!).

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You should know how excited we are for WipEout HD. The long-delayed futuristic racer is coming out in the next few weeks, and will come at a budget price sure to make us all rather pleased. Although its a budget downloadable title, it's production values speak otherwise. There's going to be a lot of content, as this intial release already features 8 tracks (6 from WipEout Pure, 2 from WipEout Pulse) -- and there are variations of the same track as well, with mirroring and Zone mode.

Obviously, many people will be speaking about the game's incredible visuals: 1080p, 60fps -- almost unheard of in this generation of games. Yet, somehow the guys at Studio Liverpool have been able to pull it off while making the game look as good as it does.

Yes, there are also Trophies in the game (including a Platinum Trophy, as mentioned earlier). There will be 38 Trophies in all, some which are ridiculously easy (such as simply taking a picture in Photo Mode). Obviously, there will be some eye-bleeding Trophies to be caught in harder, faster difficulties.

For more on the game, check out Joystiq's latest hands-on preview.

Gallery: WipeEout HD (09/12/08)

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All the pre-race checks have been completed, the airfoils trimmed, and the antigrav systems brought online for WipEout's debut on PS3. Following up on our recent PAX '08 hands-on, Sony invited us for one final go at the game before it hits the PlayStation Store for $19.99 "within the next few weeks."

Having already made certain you know just how jaw-droppingly gorgeous it is in action, we really wanted to focus this playtest on the gameplay nuances and taking an under-the-hood look at the most interesting bits and bobs of the completed game. So, strap in and continue reading after the break.

Gallery: WipEout HD (09/12/08)

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If you read our preview, we said that WipEout HD's Zone mode was one of the most intense experiences we had the pleasure of racing through. Unfortunately, it appears the mode has been seriously toned down, most likely to pass epilepsy tests. In our preview, we said that the floor textures would respond to the music playing in the background, changing color suddenly when appropriate. The reactive floor textures have been removed for the final version of the game, and now Zone mode looks much more sterile. In fact, it reminds us a lot of the Zone mode found in the PSP games, WipEout Pure and Pulse. Granted, it still looks very nice. However, it saddens us to know that we may never have a chance to play a mode notorious for its sensory overload.

See a comparison video at D-Pad Magazine.

[Via NeoGAF]

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