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Blur hasn't "restricted or slowed down" Bizarre's other 2 projects
Developer Bizarre Creations of Project Gotham Racing fame has two other projects on the go alongside the upcoming action racer Blur.
The delay to Blur has been about polishing and adding "extra functionality." They haven't needed to draft in other project teams to help.
The delay to Blur has been about polishing and adding "extra functionality." They haven't needed to draft in other project teams to help.
Sony dates ModNation Racers May 25th, EU could be "same week"
Posted: 16.03.2010 by Technet2k
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The US release date is confirmed as May 25th by SCEA, with SCE Europe hoping it will arrive "across PAL regions" the very same week.
The 'Play, Create, Share' racer has been in development by United Front. US pre-order bonuses include some known hero appearances.
The 'Play, Create, Share' racer has been in development by United Front. US pre-order bonuses include some known hero appearances.
Colin McRae: DiRT 3 is in the works, it's "something fresh and new"
Posted: 16.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Codemasters' Gavin Cheshire has blabbed that DiRT 3 is under development and how it'll be throwing DiRT 2's ideas away to be innovative.
Boss Cheshire warns "if you don't innovate, you're dead." They're the "last bastion of British publishing" so we can expect DiRT 3 to "fly the flag".
Boss Cheshire warns "if you don't innovate, you're dead." They're the "last bastion of British publishing" so we can expect DiRT 3 to "fly the flag".
Demo is tomorrow for MotoGP 09/10 from Capcom, for XBL and PSN
Posted: 03.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Publisher Capcom has announced that a demo for their motorbike racer MotoGP 09/10 arrives March 4th, coming to Xbox 360 and PS3.
It includes samples of three game modes: Championship, Time Trial and Arcade. The full game releases March 19th, with 2010 content.
It includes samples of three game modes: Championship, Time Trial and Arcade. The full game releases March 19th, with 2010 content.
Atari announces Test Drive Unlimited 2 for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC
Posted: 03.03.2010 by JamieSI
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Atari has announced that Test Drive Unlimited 2 is in development for PS3, Xbox 360 and PC. It will again be developed by Eden studios, and should release in Fall 2010.
The game will feature M.O.O.R, that's Massively Open Online Racing, which puts players in "a persistent online environment and revolutionizing multiplayer racing communities" as drivers can team up and share their achievements and creations in an online world
The game will feature M.O.O.R, that's Massively Open Online Racing, which puts players in "a persistent online environment and revolutionizing multiplayer racing communities" as drivers can team up and share their achievements and creations in an online world
Blur multiplayer beta starts March 8th, contests to giveaway tokens
Posted: 01.03.2010 by Technet2k
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Activision's Dan Amrich has revealed that Blur's multiplayer beta in fact starts next week on the 8th, and not this week as some sites reported.
What does happen this week though is the start of giveaways for beta tokens for Blur. It appears the beta will run only on the Xbox 360.
What does happen this week though is the start of giveaways for beta tokens for Blur. It appears the beta will run only on the Xbox 360.
Disney dates Split/Second: Velocity
Posted: 25.02.2010 by JamieSI
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Disney Interactive Studios has announced today that Split/Second: Velocity, the action racing game from Black Rock Studio, will be released in Europe on Friday 21st May.
Set within the world of a fictional reality TV show, Split/Second: Velocity players don’t just try to race to the finish line – they trigger explosive events that alter the track to take out opponents or create short cuts.
Set within the world of a fictional reality TV show, Split/Second: Velocity players don’t just try to race to the finish line – they trigger explosive events that alter the track to take out opponents or create short cuts.
ESRB lists PixelJunk Racers: 2nd Lap, Q Games revisiting '07 title
Posted: 23.02.2010 by Technet2k
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PixelJunk developer Q Games is giving the sequel or expansion treatment to PixelJunk Racers, although which specifically remains unclear.
ESRB simply lists 'PixelJunk Racers: 2nd Lap' for PS3, published by Sony, but doesn't offer any description beyond "mild cartoon violence".
ESRB simply lists 'PixelJunk Racers: 2nd Lap' for PS3, published by Sony, but doesn't offer any description beyond "mild cartoon violence".
SCEE registers MotorStorm 3 domain, two more SKUs filed by Sony
Posted: 22.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Sony Europe has been linked with the registry of motorstorm3.com, meaning there's a big chance 3 is on the way, despite what Sony says.
The corporate giant has also filed two more SKUs under their 'Sand Dollar Enterprise' alias. There's no mention of hardware changes to PS3.
The corporate giant has also filed two more SKUs under their 'Sand Dollar Enterprise' alias. There's no mention of hardware changes to PS3.
Capcom announce MotoGP 09/10 for March 19th, demo before that
Posted: 18.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Motorbikes going really fast around tracks? Next month say Capcom as MotoGP 09/10 releases on Xbox 360 and PS3, with a demo earlier.
It packs online races for up to 20 players with votes for the track, bikes and laps. 2010 season content will go up shortly after its release.
It packs online races for up to 20 players with votes for the track, bikes and laps. 2010 season content will go up shortly after its release.
Gaijin Entertainment confirms Death Track: Resurrection for PS3
Posted: 16.02.2010 by JamieSI
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Gaijin Entertainment has confirmed to Strategy Informer that it will develop and publish a PlayStation 3 version of Death Track: Resurrection, a combat car racing game that was published last year by 1C on the PC.
There's no word on an Xbox 360 version yet, but a representative said that a PSN version is coming.
There's no word on an Xbox 360 version yet, but a representative said that a PSN version is coming.
ESRB rates PC's combat racer 'Death Track: Resurrection' for PS3
Posted: 16.02.2010 by Technet2k
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1C's 'Death Track: Resurrection' released last year on PC and was in fact a sequel to the 1989 combat racer 'Death Track' from Dynamix.
Anyway, now it looks to be heading to PS3 under publisher Gaijin Entertainment. Resurrection is all about a futuristic tournament.
Anyway, now it looks to be heading to PS3 under publisher Gaijin Entertainment. Resurrection is all about a futuristic tournament.
Gran Turismo franchise has sold over 55m copies, show Polyphony
Posted: 08.02.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Polyphony Digital has released figures for Gran Turismo titles revealing their sales numbers to the world. They total 55,450,000.
Gran Turismo 4 cleared almost 11m copies with Gran Turismo PSP at 1.8m. Gran Turismo, that old dog, moved a whopping 10.8m. Not bad eh?
Gran Turismo 4 cleared almost 11m copies with Gran Turismo PSP at 1.8m. Gran Turismo, that old dog, moved a whopping 10.8m. Not bad eh?
Gran Turismo 5 coming "this fall" says Sony Europe, not definitive
Posted: 02.02.2010 by Technet2k
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In an interview, Sony Portugal boss James Armstrong says they've got Gran Turismo 5 lining up for a fall 2010 window, but haven't decided.
This is quite agonizing for GT fans especially as the game is 90 percent done, according to Polyphony head Kazunori Yamauchi. More delay?
This is quite agonizing for GT fans especially as the game is 90 percent done, according to Polyphony head Kazunori Yamauchi. More delay?
Criterion declare "no more" Burnout Paradise DLC, they're done
Posted: 21.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Developer Criterion has already pumped out quite hot stuff as downloadable content for Burnout Paradise, but they won't be doing any more.
In fact they implore fans to "please stop asking" because there "will be no more!" They add they have done "WAY more than everyone else".
In fact they implore fans to "please stop asking" because there "will be no more!" They add they have done "WAY more than everyone else".
Yamauchi: Gran Turismo 5 uses "about 80 percent" of PS3's power
Posted: 15.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Gran Turismo creator Kazunori Yamauchi of developer Polyphony Digital has revealed his latest creation rivals Uncharted 2 in PS3 efficiency.
The PlayStation 3 tech has a "very high peak performance," and the more you experiment with it "the better it performs." No US or EU date yet.
The PlayStation 3 tech has a "very high peak performance," and the more you experiment with it "the better it performs." No US or EU date yet.
Ubisoft working on new Ghost Recon, Driver and Assassin's Creed Episode with Multiplayer support
Posted: 13.01.2010 by JamieSI
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Ubisoft has confirmed that it's working on a new game in the Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon series, along with a new Driver game.
Details are extremely slim, but it has also mentioned a new episode for Assassin's Creed, which will contain an online multiplayer mode. We don't know if this will be released as a new game or if it'll be DLC.
Details are extremely slim, but it has also mentioned a new episode for Assassin's Creed, which will contain an online multiplayer mode. We don't know if this will be released as a new game or if it'll be DLC.
GT5's delay "only applicable" to Japan, EU date "in due course"
Posted: 13.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Sony has offered comment on the delay for Polyphony Digital's Gran Turismo 5, saying that it only affects its release in the Japanese market.
Of course we have no European date for the racer so how could we know? SCEE say a PAL launch date will arrive "in due course." Hopefully.
Of course we have no European date for the racer so how could we know? SCEE say a PAL launch date will arrive "in due course." Hopefully.
ModNation Racers European Beta starts on January 22
Posted: 12.01.2010 by JamieSI
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Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that the European beta test for ModNation Racers will begin on January 22.
Users must login to the PlayStation Network store on Thursday, January 21 to download the beta client, but only the first 100,000 downloads will be given access. The beta will be playable on Friday, January 22.
Users must login to the PlayStation Network store on Thursday, January 21 to download the beta client, but only the first 100,000 downloads will be given access. The beta will be playable on Friday, January 22.
Criterion debunks Need for Speed rumour, "100% FAKE" says dev
Posted: 11.01.2010 by Technet2k
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Supposedly some concept art for Criterion's Need for Speed project surfaced, giving us a subtitle with 'Outlaw' in the name. It's all rubbish.
The Burnout developer has announced none of it's true. While EA has confirmed they're definitely working on an NFS title, this isn't it.
The Burnout developer has announced none of it's true. While EA has confirmed they're definitely working on an NFS title, this isn't it.
Posted: 19.03.2010 by Technet2k
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