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According to this intro cinematic for Wipeout 2048, which chronicles the evolution of the game's racing world and its technology, we've only got 36 years to get from out current Formula 1 racers to flying angular death rockets. Challenge accepted.

JoystiqWipeout 2048's intro cinematic takes us through our future past originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cinematicplaystationplaystation-vitaSCEESony-Computer-Entertainment-Europevitawipeoutwipeout-2048wipeout-ngpSat, 21 Jan 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[WipEout, Syphon Filter 3 join European Xperia Play library]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/10/wipeout-syphon-filter-3-join-european-xperia-play-library/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/10/wipeout-syphon-filter-3-join-european-xperia-play-library/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/10/wipeout-syphon-filter-3-join-european-xperia-play-library/#comments Despite slow initial sales, things are starting to look up for Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play phone/gaming device. Not only have games actually been announced for the platform, they're even starting to be released! In Europe, anyway.

WipEout and Syphon Filter 3 have been added to the European PSOne Classics Library, so if you're:
  • in Europe,
  • have an Xperia Play
  • and are sick-to-death of Jumping Flash,
these new additions might hold you over through the cruel, unforgiving summers. Both games are available in the Android Marketplace for £3.99.

JoystiqWipEout, Syphon Filter 3 join European Xperia Play library originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AndroidAndroid-MarketAndroid-MarketplaceJumping-Flashmobileplaystation-certifiedSyphon-FilterSyphon-Filter-3WipEoutXperiaXperia-PlaySun, 10 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Feast your eyes on a menagerie of new NGP game images]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/feast-your-eyes-on-a-menagerie-of-new-ngp-game-images/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/feast-your-eyes-on-a-menagerie-of-new-ngp-game-images/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/feast-your-eyes-on-a-menagerie-of-new-ngp-game-images/#comments We may not know much about Sony's NGP (or is it PlayStation Vita?) just yet, but we do have a whole mess of new images from its game lineup. After the break, you'll find eight (eight!) galleries of brand new screens, pulled from Uncharted, Wipeout, Little Deviants, and many more.

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JoystiqFeast your eyes on a menagerie of new NGP game images originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hustle-kingslittle-deviantsmodnation-racersmodnation-racers-ngpngpplaystationplaystation-vitaps-vitareality-fighterssony-computer-entertainmentsound-shapessuper-stardust-ngpsuper-stardust-portableuncharted-ngpvitawipeoutwipeout-ngpThu, 02 Jun 2011 12:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted, Killzone, Resistance, LBP ... and Little Deviants among 'NGP' games in development]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/uncharted-killzone-resistance-lbp-ngp-psp2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/uncharted-killzone-resistance-lbp-ngp-psp2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/uncharted-killzone-resistance-lbp-ngp-psp2/#comments Sony's bringing out its biggest guns for its new little game machine, the device currently known as "NGP." A slide revealed franchises currently in development for the newly announced handheld, including familiar names like Hot Shots Golf, LittleBigPlanet, WipEout, Killzone, Resistance, and PS3 showpiece Uncharted. Sony's Shuhei Yoshida showed off the Uncharted game, and revealed some controls new to the series: you can touch the screen (or press X) to jump, swing the NGP back and forth to swing on vines, and climb using the device's rear touch panel "as if you're climbing a vine with both hands."

The new IPs sound a bit more, um, eclectic: Gravity Daze, Reality Fighters (an augmented reality title), Smart As, Broken, and the delightful-sounding Little Deviants.

Update: PlayStation Blog confirms the complete list of game franchises noted at PlayStation Meeting 2011 with NGP iterations in development:
  • Call of Duty
  • Broken
  • Gravity Daze
  • Hot Shots Golf
  • Hustle Kings
  • Killzone
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • Little Deviants
  • Reality Fighters
  • Resistance
  • Smart As
  • Uncharted
  • WipEout

JoystiqUncharted, Killzone, Resistance, LBP ... and Little Deviants among 'NGP' games in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brokengravity-dazegravity-rushhot-shots-golflittle-deviantslittlebigplanetngpplaystationplaystation-meeting-2011playstation-vitapsppsp2reality-fightersresistanceresistance-burning-skiesresistance-ngpsmart-assonyunchartedvitawipeoutThu, 27 Jan 2011 01:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Wipeout dev seeks designer with racing game experience]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/20/wipeout-dev-seeks-designer-with-racing-game-experience/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/20/wipeout-dev-seeks-designer-with-racing-game-experience/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/20/wipeout-dev-seeks-designer-with-racing-game-experience/#commentsFollowing a hiring surge in late July for an apparent "action" project, SCE Studio Liverpool is once again in need of a senior designer with "an encyclopedic knowledge of games," only this time with an "especially racing" kind of intelligence. Said know-it-all should have put this in-brained database to good use, too, and must have "shipped at least one successful racing title within a senior design role."
According to GamesRadar, an earlier version of the job listing was more candid, describing the position as one in which the new hire would "work with a talented and experienced team on a high profile, futuristic racing franchise." Though it's unclear what prompted the edit (was that a spoiler?), Studio Liverpool's newest designer will likely be working on the WipEout franchise.

Earlier this year, Studio Liverpool underwent a drastic reduction in size, with reportedly half of all staff laid off. Shortly before the restructuring, Sony confirmed that a number of projects within the studio had been canceled. Studio Liverpool's last significant release was the WipEout HD add-on "Fury" in mid-2009 -- unless you count this summer's grand opening of the "WipEout Museum" ... in PlayStation Home.

[Pictured: Studio Liverpool; source: SCE Worldwide Studios]

JoystiqWipeout dev seeks designer with racing game experience originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hiringjobsnorth-west-studio-groupplaystationps3pspracingsce-studio-liverpoolsceesonystudio-liverpoolwipeoutWed, 20 Oct 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PlayStation Home 'Wipeout Museum' preserves futuristic racing history]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/09/playstation-home-wipeout-museum-preserves-futuristic-racing-hi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/09/playstation-home-wipeout-museum-preserves-futuristic-racing-hi/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/07/09/playstation-home-wipeout-museum-preserves-futuristic-racing-hi/#commentsFiled under: , ,

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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>homeplaystationplaystation-homeps3SCE-Studio-LiverpoolsonyWipeoutWipeout-HDWipeout-MuseumFri, 09 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Pinball Heroes adds Fat Princess, Wipeout, ModNation and Motorstorm tables]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/pinball-heroes-adds-fat-princess-wipeout-modnation-and-motorst/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/pinball-heroes-adds-fat-princess-wipeout-modnation-and-motorst/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/21/pinball-heroes-adds-fat-princess-wipeout-modnation-and-motorst/#comments
 Pinball Heroes may be an odd way of cashing in on Sony's most successful franchises, but it works. The original release debuted on the PSP (via PlayStation Network) last year, and featured four tables based on Uncharted, PAIN, Hot Shots Golf and High Velocity Bowling. A new expansion pack, available next week on the PlayStation Store, will add four more tables to the mix: Fat Princess, Wipeout HD Fury, ModNation Racers and MotorStorm.

All four tables will be bundled together for $9.99, and can be played with or without the original game. PSP Go owners have even more reason to check out Pinball Heroes -- it's one of the few games that can actually be played in closed system mode!

JoystiqPinball Heroes adds Fat Princess, Wipeout, ModNation and Motorstorm tables originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 May 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fat-princessmodnation-racersmotorstormpinball-heroespsnwipeoutwipeout-hd-furyFri, 21 May 2010 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA['Wipeout' (not that Wipeout) coming to Wii and DS]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/18/wipeout-not-that-wipeout-coming-to-wii-and-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/18/wipeout-not-that-wipeout-coming-to-wii-and-ds/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/18/wipeout-not-that-wipeout-coming-to-wii-and-ds/#comments
click to wipe in to the galleryFrom now on, thanks to Activision's latest announcement, we're going to have to specify which Wipeout series of games we're talking about. There's Wipeout, the now Sony-exclusive futuristic racing game series, and Wipeout: The Game, the new Wii and DS game based on the game show about people falling off of elaborate obstacle courses.

This Wipeout is a four-player game in which opponents can taunt and throw stuff at each other as they attempt the show's trademark (and not at all inspired by Ninja Warrior) obstacle courses. Of course, the show's hosts will provide in-game commentary. Commentary like you'll hear in the video after the break, in which yelling men ride foam rockets while the hosts relentlessly mock their intellligence and weight. Wipeout: The Game will be out this summer, "just in time for the premiere of the TV show's highly anticipated 3rd season."

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Joystiq'Wipeout' (not that Wipeout) coming to Wii and DS originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiongame-showobstacle-coursewipeoutwipeout-the-gameThu, 18 Mar 2010 15:15:00 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[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[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.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adsdouble-fusionin-game-advertisingwipeoutwipeout-hdMon, 03 Aug 2009 16:30:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcfurypsnstudio-liverpoolwipeoutwipeout-furywipeout-hdwipeout-hd-furyFri, 17 Jul 2009 12:35:00 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.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlce3-2009furypsnwipeoutwipeout-hdMon, 01 Jun 2009 10:08:00 EST<![CDATA[WipEout Pulse PS2 port revealed by German ratings board]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/02/wipeout-pulse-port-revealed-by-german-ratings-board/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/02/wipeout-pulse-port-revealed-by-german-ratings-board/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/02/wipeout-pulse-port-revealed-by-german-ratings-board/#comments
Not too long ago, we reported that a WipEout Pulse port was rumored to hit the PS2. Back then it was still intangible gossip; however now, there is substantial evidence that such a title is indeed in the works. German ratings board USK (Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle) has this PS2 port listed down in its database -- the record of which can be seen embedded in the image above.

Without any reciprocal rating on North America's ESRB, the PS2 WipEout title may never leave Europe -- that is, if it gets off the ground in the first place.

JoystiqWipEout Pulse PS2 port revealed by German ratings board originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>racingsceestudio-liverpoolwipeoutwipeout-pulseMon, 02 Feb 2009 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[LittleBigPlanet getting WipEout, Ape Escape costumes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/littlebigplanet-getting-wipeout-ape-escape-costumes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/littlebigplanet-getting-wipeout-ape-escape-costumes/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/littlebigplanet-getting-wipeout-ape-escape-costumes/#commentsFiled under: ,


The bad news: According to a PlayStation Europe community manager, LittleBigPlanet's DLC hiatus will continue until next week, just slightly beyond January 22's promise of "big surprises."

The good news: As of January 26th, fans of Media Molecule's make-your-own-platformer will receive numerous downloadable goodies.
  • January 26th -- Chinese New Year costumes (free, available for 10 days only)
  • January 29th -- Groundhog Day costume (available one week only), God of War mini pack, Kratos costume
  • February 5th -- Valentines Day mini pack (available for 2 weeks only)
  • February 12th -- Ape Escape costume, Toro costume
  • February 19th -- WipEout costume kit
That's right, a WipEout costume kit. Haven't you always wanted your sack person to resemble a cuddly little HOVER VEHICLE THAT SHOOTS MISSILES OUT OF ITS NOSE?

The neutral news: Release dates and prices have yet to be confirmed for the North American PSN. We'll keep you informed.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

JoystiqLittleBigPlanet getting WipEout, Ape Escape costumes originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Ape-EscapeDLCLBPLittleBigPlanetMedia-MoleculePS3PSNWipEoutWed, 21 Jan 2009 20:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Wipeout Pulse headed to PS2, Fat Princess due in March]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/19/rumor-wipeout-pulse-headed-to-ps2-fat-princess-due-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/19/rumor-wipeout-pulse-headed-to-ps2-fat-princess-due-in-march/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/19/rumor-wipeout-pulse-headed-to-ps2-fat-princess-due-in-march/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


According to an alleged Q1 release schedule issued by Sony Computer Entertainment Benelux, the PlayStation Network can--

Yes, that's right. Sony Computer Entertainment Benelux, which handles the European economic union comprising Belgium, Netherland and Luxembourg.

Anyway, VideoGamesBlogger claims to have received this schedule, which includes a PlayStation 2 version of PSP racer Wipeout Pulse -- due in February -- and a March PSN release for obese royalty roll-a-thon, Fat Princess. In addition, the--

What? Yes, of course we asked Sony for comment. The company indicated awareness of an "out of date" release schedule being mistakenly circulated to the media and could not confirm any of the games nor release dates. Even though Flower's already been confirmed for February 12th. The other ...

No, we're not being hasty. We're just trying to convey some information here. It would be truly helpful if you could just stop interrupting us. We're trying to write a post here. In the nice, padded room.

JoystiqRumor: Wipeout Pulse headed to PS2, Fat Princess due in March originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Fat-PrincessFlowerPS2PS3PSNRumorWipeoutWipeout-PulseMon, 19 Jan 2009 17:59:00 EST<![CDATA[SCEE plans to merge Liverpool and Evolution Studios]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/07/scee-plans-to-merge-liverpool-and-evolution-studios/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/07/scee-plans-to-merge-liverpool-and-evolution-studios/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/07/scee-plans-to-merge-liverpool-and-evolution-studios/#commentsFiled under:


Two of Europe's brightest development teams will share a home in the future, according to a recent interview with SCEE's Michael Denny. Studio Liverpool, developers of the popular Wipeout franchise, and Evolution Studios, developers of the MotorStorm series, will eventually merge to work at one location. The two teams have already merged "management structure" and are currently using "combined resources." The two teams are already in close proximity to each other, so it makes sense that these PlayStation teams should combine.

Each studio will continue to have their own "internal concepting group" to think up "new opportunities and new IPs." Perhaps their next game will feature futuristic hovering ... off-road monster trucks. Wait a sec. That sounds incredibly awesome.

JoystiqSCEE plans to merge Liverpool and Evolution Studios originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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."

JoystiqWipEout dev questions validity of epilepsy test originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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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.

JoystiqWipEout HD brings hyper racing home on September 25 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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!).

JoystiqYou'd be foolish not to buy WipEout HD at $20 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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)

JoystiqWipEout HD: 8 tracks, 38 Trophies, 1080p, 60fps, 100% awesome originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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]

JoystiqZone mode edited in final version of WipEout HD originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So, there's a bit of WipEout HD news you should be expecting soon. But for now, feast on this: WipEout HD, a PSN download-exclusive, will be available in the UK for only £11.99. (Conversion rates put that at €15.11, $21.01)

Even better, the release is supposed to be before the end of this month, according to CVG. Stay tuned, as US release info is coming very soon.

Don't blink! Check out our WipEout HD page to catch up on all the game's news and previews.

JoystiqWipEout HD is surprisingly cheap (in the UK): £11.99 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Although WipEout HD is a PSN download-exclusive game, it looks like it may be priced like a standard retail game. A snapshot of the game's Trophy screen shows a Platinum Trophy for the game -- one that's reserved for full retail games. Shorter, cheaper games on PSN, such as PixelJunk Eden, Super Stardust HD and PAIN, do not feature a Platinum Medal. However, full-priced retail games, such as Uncharted, do grant Platinum Trophies.

With this evidence, we can postulate that WipEout HD will be available for download for at least $30 (the cost of Warhawk, downloaded from the PLAYSTATION Store). SCEA still hasn't announced an official release date or price for the game, but rest assured that the news is forthcoming.

[Via NeoGAF]

Don't blink! Check out our WipEout HD page to catch up on all the game's news and previews.

JoystiqWipEout HD has Platinum Trophy, should be over $30 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For a game featuring futuristic and unfeasibly fast vehicles, Wipeout HD is taking an awful lot of time to make it across the "finished" line. The last release window we received was a somewhat vague "coming soon," which is why we're pleased that SCEA producer Daimion Pinnock has hurled a brick through it, along with an attached note promising a slightly more specific Fall release date.

Despite becoming victim to technical foibles and rumored audio-visual assaults, Wipeout HD still looks to be a fully featured return to form for the beloved hoverfest. The PSN-exclusive game will not only boast the usual 1080p/60fps visuals, but a two-player splitscreen mode, Trophy support, 8-player online play, optional (the best kind!) SIXAXIS support, Dolby 5.1 surround sound and in-game custom soundtrack support.

JoystiqWipeout HD still set for Fall release originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Finally! We were teased by a recent hands-on test of WipEout HD, but it finally looks like the hype machine is rolling out for this upcoming PSN-exclusive version of the high-speed racing franchise. This new trailer is the first time we've seen split-screen in action ... and it looks good.

Don't blink! Check out our WipEout HD page to catch up on all the game's news and previews.

JoystiqSee split-screen in action in new WipEout HD trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After a months-long delay supposedly caused by failing seizure tests, it seems like WipEout HD is finally ready to debut on the PSN. The long-awaited HD follow-up to the PSP games, WipEout Pure and WipEout Pulse have many excited. One quick look at the game reveals exactly why: it is gorgeous, fast and absolutely breathtaking. We got a chance to play the upcoming downloadable title, and we limped away, impressed by the presentation and the absolutely visceral racing experience.

Yes, the game runs at a silky smooth 60fps. Yes, the texture work is fantastic. However, the technical achievements shouldn't overlook the game's great sense of style. While many of these tracks will familiar to PSP owners, they come to life with a brand new level of detail that the handheld simply couldn't pull off. There are all sorts of visual treats scattered across the tracks, and in your ship's HUD as well. The newly redesigned HUD is more dynamic than ever, distorting from nearby attacks, shaking during collisions, etc. Entering first-person mode will increase the sensation of really being in a supersonic vehicle even further.

One mode we're particularly impressed with this time around is the newly revamped HD Zone mode. Zone was one of the best modes from the PSP games, and this time it's back with a few enhancements. While Pure featured high-contrast tracks, Pulse added a bit more color to make it more visually appealing. HD takes it a step further with music synchronized textures on the tracks themselves. The music you're listening to will dynamically change the look of the track as you race along it, and as your ship gets progressively faster with each zone you enter, the color scheme of the entire world may suddenly morph all around you. It's stunning and absolutely must be experienced. Speed freaks will be glad to hear that speeds in Zone now reach "Zen," a level far beyond the Phantom levels offered in previous games.

Continue reading PS3 Fanboy hands-on: WipEout HD

JoystiqPS3 Fanboy hands-on: WipEout HD originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's European arm has issued an official statement regarding WipEout HD's chronic PSN tardiness, and while the company failed to comment specifically concerning racer's reported tendency to leave players with the shakes, SCEE did reveal that the game is being updated to include a number of tweaks under the hood.

According to Sony, WipEout HD's continued delay is the result of "many improvements" and "numerous" additional features, including support for 2-player offline split screen and Trophies, as well as 8 reverse tracks, 4 extra ships, and a pair of alternative HUDS. As for when we'll be able to enjoy any of this from the comfort of our living rooms, Sony was less specific, saying only that it hopes to release the game "very soon."

[Thanks, Kyrul]

Gallery: WipEout HD

JoystiqWipEout HD getting Trophies, coming 'very soon' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yes, we're all bummed by WipEout HD's epilepsy-related delay. However, we're reminded of the old adage, "good things come to those who wait." It appears that the team at Liverpool isn't just sitting around. They've taken this time to add a number of new features to WipEout HD, most exciting of which must be Trophies. A SCEE representative told TVG that the delay has added "8 reverse tracks, 4 extra ships, 2 alternative HUDS, 2 Player offline split screen and XMB Trophy support."

Wow, that's a lot of added content. We're excited for WipEout HD, and we're glad to see more being added to the upcoming racer. Now, we all have to do just one thing: wait.

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JoystiqWipEout HD delay means more tracks, ships and Trophies originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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

Gallery: WipEout HD

JoystiqRumor: WipEout HD held up by epilepsy tests originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When SCEE president David Reeves said there were technical problems with WipEout HD, we really didn't know back then what that incurred. Now, according to CVG, the reason as to why the futuristic racer was slightly delayed is because it failed epilepsy testing.

Apparently, the dazzling flashes of ships rocketing at sub-light speeds is too much for those with the medical condition, and the game will be undergoing "re-engineering." It's unknown exactly how long a fix of this nature would take but, as Mr. Reeves had previously said, the game should "come out before the end of the year."

JoystiqWipEout HD delayed due to epilepsy test failure originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We noticed a lot of you asking about WipEout HD's whereabouts, so we corned SCEE's Charlotte Panther in the Sony room and demanded an explanation. Apparently, WipEout is still in development to add "extra features." Satisfied?

Gallery: WipEout HD

JoystiqMissing@E3: WipEout HD originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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