Featuring a selection of the best tracks from previous Wipeout games, the next addition to the series, Wipeout HD, will be available from the PlayStation Store and will run at 60 frames per second at full 1080p resolution. We’ve got our hands on some more information about the upcoming game, as well as five new screenshots.
* SIXAXIS support: use the motion sensitivity to control your anti gravity ship.
* Tracks: a selection of the most popular tracks from previous Wipeout games.
* Mag-Strips: the game will include the new feature from Wipeout Pulse (PSP) which temporarily causes your ship to be locked onto the track surface.
* Race Modes: there will be seven race modes - Single Race, Tournament, Time Trial, Speed Lap, Zone Mode, Elimination and Head-2-Head.
* Race Campaign: featuring a set of pre-defined race events for the player to battle through.
* New Weapons: The Repulser, Shuriken and and Leach Beam.
* Photo Mode: much like GT5 Prologue and Wipeout Pulse, you’ll be able to take screenshots in game and save them to your PS3’s hard drive.
* Online Multi-player: up to 8 players online, with the option of a “Team vs Team” mode.
* Community: a purpose built website where players build profiles containing stats, to compare with friends.
* Downloadable Content: the game will be expanded via downloadable packs on the PSN.
Click through for more new screenshots. Enjoy!
Awesome features! Nice one!
Great screens - they seem a bit contorted though - like the were widescreen but have been forced 4:3 ?
Comment by Tony Nibbles — Sep 26, 2007 @ 11:16 am
since PS1 I’ve always loved wipeout - hopefully this and my huge philips 1080 telly will bring the dream version… - I hope its full to the brim with cool sub games
Comment by MrJimmy — Sep 26, 2007 @ 11:23 am
OK, all is forgiven. WIPEOUT RULES!!
Comment by Terry — Sep 26, 2007 @ 11:24 am
Purchasing Wipeout HD: £20
Dolby Surround Sound 7.1 System: £550
Enjoying Wipeout HD with 40″ 1080p Bravia: £950
Playing Wipeout whilst Hammered and trippin’: Priceless
Comment by JohnSketch — Sep 26, 2007 @ 11:42 am
Looks like a great addition to the store. Any hints on a release date though?
Comment by MuggleMind — Sep 26, 2007 @ 11:52 am
Wipeout is my favourite racer of all time. =D
Comment by Benny — Sep 26, 2007 @ 12:03 pm
Great game, i like the way the hud wraps around the screen as if i am looking through a helmet, kind of like Metriod Prime….. another great game to add to the PS3 HDD collection.
Comment by Nathaniel — Sep 26, 2007 @ 12:19 pm
ive been an avid fan of the wipeout series - although im pretty crap i still love them…..online though - my god im going to suck bigtime - but sod it i’ll still get some wipeout HD!……good news is - im getting my HD TV next month(at last)…may have to forfiet the rent that month though
Comment by linton — Sep 26, 2007 @ 12:20 pm
Think it was a track called Porta Kora or something from Wipeout 3, it was based around a dockland area. I really hope they redo that track - as I can beat anyone round it lol!
Comment by Terry — Sep 26, 2007 @ 1:29 pm
Just tell me when and I’ll be there. Haven’t played Pulse yet but Pure is still my favourite game on the PSP, it blows me away that it runs on a handheld. The thought of Wipeout in HD and through my sound system is one of the reasons I bought a PS3.
Comment by uberleet — Sep 26, 2007 @ 1:30 pm
Is there any news on the proper new Wipeout PS3?
Comment by Terry — Sep 26, 2007 @ 1:31 pm
Remember we want it at THE SAME TIME AS THE USA AND JAPAN (or before them which would be preferable) NOT A DAY LATER
Comment by carl — Sep 26, 2007 @ 1:31 pm
Any ideas as to a WHEN window .. with so many games coming out I have actually had to create a buying calendar!
Comment by sectionz — Sep 26, 2007 @ 3:05 pm
When is PES 2008 demo coming out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????? IT BETTER BE THIS THURSDAY!!!! AHHHHHHHH
Comment by Fag — Sep 26, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
@14
Sigh, PES2008 demo wil be out when it is ready…
Comment by mrsatansdojo — Sep 26, 2007 @ 4:22 pm
its already out on PC and 360 so wtf it needs to be ready for? We need this demo!!!!
Comment by Fag — Sep 26, 2007 @ 4:34 pm
Look, I’m not getting into a debate on this but you’ve answered your own question. The PC & 360 versions are ready, the PS3 version is obviously not.
I’m sure threespeech or some other gaming website will let you know when it’ll be on the store.
Comment by mrsatansdojo — Sep 26, 2007 @ 4:41 pm
Its ready NOW but Sony wont release it
Comment by carl — Sep 26, 2007 @ 6:07 pm
what does this have to do with wipeout?
Comment by mark — Sep 26, 2007 @ 10:48 pm
Love the interface! Especially when i saw it for the first time… in Metroid Prime 5 years ago. Tools
Comment by Bigunsx — Sep 27, 2007 @ 5:21 am
@18
What? No lame comment about the Euro PSN store on this thread?
Are you finally growing up…?
Comment by Dave Vincent — Sep 27, 2007 @ 11:22 am
The team vs team online option sounds interesting, looking forward to this.
And it looks so pretty…
Comment by Dan — Sep 27, 2007 @ 12:55 pm
When can we expect Wipeout HD on the PS Store and how much is it going to cost?
Comment by Mace — Sep 27, 2007 @ 1:41 pm
@19
Fair point, in a moment of weakness I took the bait.
Can’t wait for this though - or should that be ‘I can wait for this!’
I’ve not played Wipeout since 2097 so hoping for some sort of custom soundtrack option. Wipeout without Future Sound of London doesn’t bare thinking about it!
Comment by mrsatansdojo — Sep 27, 2007 @ 2:51 pm
Sweet, love the Wipeout series, the community website would be awesome, but if Warhawk is any inidcation I’ll wait and see if we actually get it or if it will be a mess of a flash site?
Comment by zer0her0 — Sep 28, 2007 @ 3:18 pm
PLEASE… Mr Sony… let the SixAxis support be optional.
Comment by MOthra — Sep 30, 2007 @ 11:22 am
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