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Back at the launch of the PSP, WipEout Pure proved there was still plenty of fun to be had from racing anti-gravity race craft around sprawling circuits, and thankfully Sony has decided it’s time for a sequel.
Developed by SCEE’s Studio Liverpool, WipEout Pulse brings with it 24 new tracks, futuristic ships, high-tech weapons and seven game modes. The game includes an all-new Training section which introduces the player to how the game plays, covering ship handling, weapons and more.
Eight racing teams are now featured, including the new EG-X outfit, and tracks now include the brand-new Mag-Strip feature causing ships to become temporarily locked to the track’s surface. This new features enables a huge variety of track design including loops, vertical drops and 90 degree angled sections.
The game will also feature both Ad Hoc and Infrastructure modes for intense multiplayer racing, and will include a fully-licensed soundtrack featuring big names in dance music such as Mason, Loco Dice and Stanton Warriors – there’s also the option to load up your own tunes from a Memory Stick. Players will also be able to use Photo Mode to take a snapshot of their ship at any time during a race.
Sony is also promising plenty of downloadable content which will be available at launch and post launch. This will include new tracks, ships and tunes.
WipEout Pulse is scheduled for release only on PSP in September.
