Wipeout HD

PS3 / Racing / Release: Sep 25, 2008 / ESRB: U

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PlayStation Store Update: Wipeout HD, Mega Man 9

It's Wipeout week on the PlayStation Store, as Wipeout HD finally makes its way to the Network today. For more on the game, check out our recent preview and interview.

Other notable updates include a downloadable version of Burnout Paradise and Mega Man 9. Read through the details below. Read more »

"I've never played Wipeout before, but I picked this up anyway. I love it so far; great fun, ..."
- Rehevkor    See all 11 comments


Wipeout HD to Be Released September 25

Following last week's $19.99 price point reveal, Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that Wipeout HD will be released September 25.

As noted before, the PlayStation Network release from SCE Liverpool will include five game modes, eight player online racing, two-player splitscreen support, eight tracks, 1080p visuals and Trophy support. Read more »

"fuck man, wish i had a ps3 :( cant afford no 400 bux just for a $20 game haha"
- techx4    See all 39 comments


Wipeout HD Priced at $20 in North America

SCE Liverpool's downloadable hovercraft racer Wipeout HD will cost $19.99 when it arrives on PlayStation 3 later this year, producer Daimion Pinnock has confirmed.

"It's going to be $19.99," he told Shacknews in an interview published today. Essentially a "best-of," the game features 16 tracks culled from the franchise's various titles. Read more »

"Does it include the original soundtrack? There were some good Prodigy, Chemical Brothers and ..."
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Wipeout HD Preview and Interview

Wipeout HD is essentially a "best of" version of the futuristic racing series, containing sixteen of the best tracks from past games remastered in 1080p, all running at a rapid 60 frames per second on the PlayStation 3. And in person, it does look stunning.

For those unaccustomed to Wipeout gameplay, picture a combination of Mario Kart weapons and F-Zero speed, with floaty racing physics. You pick up limited-use weapons, you hit boosts, and you jockey for position with other racers--hopefully keeping your ship intact in the process. Read more »

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Report: Wipeout HD Delayed for Epilepsy Concerns

The recently revealed delay of Studio Liverpool's Wipeout HD (PS3) may have been prompted by the game's failure to successfully pass epilepsy risk testing.

According to CVG, a source revealed that the downloadable series update "fails the epilepsy tests so much that it has to be re-engineered." Read more »

"Epileptic? DONT BUY IT. Quit imposing your fucking handicap on everyone else. I wonder how ..."
- Angry Max    See all 50 comments


Wipeout HD Delayed by 'Tricky Technical Problem,' Hopefully Due By Year's End

Previously slated to arrive this summer, Wipeout HD, Studio Liverpool's downloadable PlayStation 3 update of the classic hovercraft racing series, has been delayed.

"There is a specific technical problem with Wipeout that we have to solve," Sony Computer Entertainment Europe CEO David Reeves revealed to Eurogamer. "I can't go into details but it is a really, really tricky technical problem that no region has been able to solve at the moment." Read more »

"while i appreciate the honesty, this seems like really really bad PR. "
- gokart.    See all 40 comments


2008 SCE PlayStation Lineup Dated, Detailed

Sony Computer Entertainment America just sent over a timeline for the next nine months of SCE-published games on PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and PSP.

The schedule confirms that many of the dates provided by SCE Europe apply to North America, such as LittleBigPlanet (PS3) in October and Killzone 2 (PS3) next February.

Here's a summary of the notable PlayStation 3 releases: Read more »

"where the fuck is final fantasy 13 - come the fuck on already"
- flagg209    See all 71 comments


Sony Releases New Wipeout HD Screens

An assortment of fresh screenshots from Sony Liverpool's upcoming PlayStation 3 racer Wipeout HD were doled out today.

Wipeout HD is set to feature online multiplayer racing for up to eight players, 1080p presentation, and the same hovercraft mechanics that fans of the series are accustomed to.

No release date has been announced yet for the game, but it is still expected to hit the PlayStation Store sometime later this year. Read more »

"God damn I love WipeOut games. High-speed, adrenaline charged visceral future sport with high ..."
- Master Tonberry    See all 29 comments


Sony Releases Wipeout HD Trailer

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Boasting online multiplayer for up to eight players and a shiny 1080p presentation, Sony Liverpool's Wipeout HD is looking like a nice treat for PS3-owning fans of the long-running racing series.

Sony today released a new trailer for the game, which you can enjoy below in streaming format. No release date has been announced yet for the project, but it is still expected to hit the PlayStation Store sometime later this year. Read more »

"This is literally the first game to make me wish I had a PS3. I love me some Wipeout. Not ..."
- Gwyndion    See all 69 comments


Wipeout HD Screens Show Pretty Hovercrafting

SCEA just sent along the first batch of official screenshots from SCE Studio Liverpool's futuristic PlayStation 3 hoverboard racer. Offering a "best of" selection of tracks that that spans the whole WipEout Wipeout franchise, Wipeout HD will be available as a download from the PlayStation Store later this year. Aside from running at the delightful combination of 1080p and 60 frames per second, the game features eight-craft online multiplayer, tilt-sensitive Sixaxis functionality, and rumble support when combined with the upcoming DualShock 3 controller.

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"Why did the writer cross out WipEout for Wipeout? What's the difference between these names?"
- AuDioFreaK39    See all 23 comments




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