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Interested in seeing what you'll be driving across Motorstorm's tropical paradise this fall, or better yet, what sorts of wreckage will be left in your wake? Why not both, as Sony has released information detailing Motorstorm: Pacific Rift's vehicle line-up, which boasts eight different vehicle classes, each demanding a different style of driving across 16 island tracks.

Among those featured in the game include old favorites like mudpluggers and motorbikes, and the sequel's newly introduced monster trucks, which promise plenty of devastation when the game careens into a palm tree this October (turning on a dime is tough!).

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]]>evolution-studiosmonster-truckmotorstorm-2motorstorm-pacific-riftsonyvehiclesJason Dobson2008-09-18T15:45:00+00:00PSN Thursday: Qore's Motorstorm: Pacific Rift demo, Jeopardy!http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/11/psn-thursday-qores-motorstorm-pacific-rift-demo-jeopardy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/11/psn-thursday-qores-motorstorm-pacific-rift-demo-jeopardy/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/11/psn-thursday-qores-motorstorm-pacific-rift-demo-jeopardy/#commentsFiled under: , ,


The Motorstorm: Pacific Rift demo is now available for those who have an annual Qore subscription or purchased Episode 4 of the digital magazine last week. Other additions to this week's PSN lineup include PAIN's Amusement Park expansion and America's favorite "answering answers with a question" game show, JEOPARDY! The details about this week's update can be found after the break.

The European PSN update has been delayed until tomorrow due to technical difficulties. PS3 Fanboy will have the update as soon as it shows up.

Qore Digital Magazine
  • Remember, if you bought Qore Episode 4, the MotorStorm: Pacific Rift demo is now available.
How to get the MotorStorm: Pacific Rift demo:
  • Go into Qore Episode 04 under the game drop on the XMB
  • Go to the Download Center
  • Go to the "MotorStorm: Pacific Rift - Demo" box
  • Hit the "X" button and let the downloading begin!
Downloadable Games:
  • JEOPARDY! ($15)
  • PAIN Amusement Park ($6)
  • PAIN: Yeony Character ($0.99)
  • PAIN: Tati Character ($0.99)
  • PAIN: Kenneth Character ($0.99)
Add-on Content: Game Demo:
  • FIFA 09
  • Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Game Videos:
  • Golden Axe: Beast Rider Trailer 2
  • FIFA 09 Trailer
  • NHL 09 Teaser Trailer
  • NHL 09 Defensive Sizzle Trailer
  • Blitz: The League II - Trailer 2
  • Saints Row 2 - Uncle Gary Sticky Bombs Traile
  • Saints Row 2 - Uncle Gary Throwing People Trailer
  • NFS Undercover Launch Trailer
  • BiA: Hell's Highway Brutality of War Gameplay
  • Legendary Behind the Scenes Episode 3
PS3 Themes:
  • Mirror's Edge #1
  • NFS Undercover
  • PAIN Amusement Park
  • PAIN: Kenneth Character
  • PAIN: Tati Character
  • PAIN: Yeony Character
PS3 Wallpaper:
  • PAIN Amusement Park Wallpaper
PlayStation Store for PC to your PSP:
  • Field Commander ($15)
  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Producer walkthrough

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]]>motorstorm-2motorstorm-pacific-riftpsnpsn-storepsn-thursdayqoreAlexander Sliwinski2008-09-11T18:00:00+00:00MotorStorm: Pacific Rift rides into retail Oct. 28http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/11/motorstorm-pacific-rift-rides-into-retail-oct-28/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/11/motorstorm-pacific-rift-rides-into-retail-oct-28/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/11/motorstorm-pacific-rift-rides-into-retail-oct-28/#commentsFiled under: ,


Sony announced today that island racer MotorStorm: Pacific Rift will drive into stores October 28. The PlayStation Blog also mentions that those who pre-order the title at GameStop will receive the demo. Beyond racing against the computer, the demo features split-screen racing against a real-life buddy.

Those wary of pre-order deals also have the option of downloading it from PSN ... even though they'll still have to pay for the privilege. It's available today in North America for those who purchased the fourth episode of Qore.

Gallery: MotorStorm: Pacific Rift

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]]>motorstorm-2motorstorm-pacific-riftsonyAlexander Sliwinski2008-09-11T12:30:00+00:00PSN Thursday: Qore Ep. 4 unlocks next week's Motorstorm: PR demohttp://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/04/psn-thursday-qore-ep-4-unlocks-next-weeks-motorstorm-pr-demo/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/04/psn-thursday-qore-ep-4-unlocks-next-weeks-motorstorm-pr-demo/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/09/04/psn-thursday-qore-ep-4-unlocks-next-weeks-motorstorm-pr-demo/#commentsFiled under: ,


Purchasing this month's episode of Qore unlocks the door on the Motorstorm: Pacific Rim Rift demo when it actually releases on Sept. 11. It also includes an "exclusive" LittleBigPlanet theme. Beyond that, it's a relatively quiet week on the PSN, but it is worth checking out the Pure demo. The details about this week's PSN update can be found after the break.

Those rugged stallions over at PS3 Fanboy have the details on this week's European update. Why "rugged stallions?" What happens at PAX, stays at PAX, friends.

Qore Digital Magazine
  • Qore Episode 04 ($3 Issue, $25 Annual Subscription)
    Includes 30-day exclusive access to the MotorStorm: Pacific Rift demo (scheduled to be available 9/11/08)
Downloadable Games:
  • NFL Head Coach 09 ($50)
Add-on Content: Game Demo:
  • PURE
Game Videos:
  • JEOPARDY! Trailer
  • Super Stardust HD Tips Video 1
  • Super Stardust HD Tips Video 2
  • PAIN Call Da Shot Mode Video
  • Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway - Making Of #3: Counter Attack
  • Legendary Behind the Scenes Episode 1
  • Midnight Club Los Angeles Trailer 2
  • Midnight Club Los Angeles Trailer 3
  • Red Baron Arcade Trailer
  • Saints Row 2 - Uncle Gary Motorcycles Trailer
  • Saints Row 2 - Uncle Gary Taunting Trailer
Movie and Blu-ray Trailers:
  • The Ultimates Featurette
  • Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
  • The Fall Trailer
PS3 Wallpaper:
  • The Last Guy Wallpaper
PlayStation Store for PC to your PSP:
  • Valhalla Knights 2 wallpaper (x4)
  • Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 wallpaper (x2)
  • PSP Wallpapers Series #2 (x3)

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]]>motorstorm-2motorstorm-pacific-riftpsnpsn-storepsn-thursdayqoreAlexander Sliwinski2008-09-04T19:30:00+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+00:00