Disney today unveiled the new game from Black Rock Studio (makers of Pure), announcing Split/Second for a release on Xbox 360, PC and Playstation 3 early next year. Here are the first images and a trailer.
Disney press release:
Racing to the finish line takes on added excitement when competitors trigger destruction on the track to take out their opponents. Disney Interactive Studios today announced Split/Second, an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion. Developed by Black Rock Studio, Split/Second is scheduled to be released in early 2010 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC.
Competitors in Split/Second don’t just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track - they can also trigger explosive events that drastically alter the dynamics of the race. Players must use strategy and pinpoint timing to derail opponents, tactically alter the track or create entirely new routes.
“Split/Second elevates action racing to a new level by enabling players to strategically take out their opponents by dynamically altering the course in real time,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “Split/Second further showcases Black Rock Studio’s ability to innovate and deliver a compelling experience that has wide appeal beyond the traditional racing genre.”
“We’re creating huge memorable moments on par with the biggest blockbuster action films,” said Nick Baynes, game director, Black Rock Studio. “Action racing has captured the imagination of video game fans worldwide and we’re going to redefine that experience with Split/Second.”
Black Rock Studio is the development studio behind the critically acclaimed 2008 action sports game, PURE. PURE won numerous awards, including the Game Critics Award for Best Racing Game of E3 2008, and was named among the top 10 video games of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. Formerly Climax Racing, Black Rock Studio is a development studio of Disney Interactive Studios and is based in Brighton, England. For more information about Split/Second, go to http://www.splitsecondvideogame.com/.
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Commented on 2009-03-11 19:01:50
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Commented on 2009-03-11 20:02:29Imagine you are leading in online race, by half a lap,it's the last lap.You are leading because you spent hours and hours practicing the driving mechanics of the game and learning the track. But suddenly you hear the announcer say player blah blah activates explosion of big @$$ bridge that is just ahead of you. BOOM and you finished last.
Now that sounds fun. /sarcasm
Until I seen some real gameplay, this game is off my radar.
Commented on 2009-03-11 20:06:33
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Commented on 2009-03-12 01:02:39
Commented on 2009-03-12 06:40:25 In reply to bromanSecond, I agree with Kouzmich--but if they're planning on making things just so the track is altered, and not destroyed (e.g., the i-beams fall and make jumps) I think that could be pretty cool. I mean, games like Wipeout already employ weapons, and you can die from it (and lose the race from first place). Or this could be done Burnout-style, where you get respawned quickly. Either way, I'm kinda psyched about the interactivity of the tracks.
With the first trailer, I thought this looked like a very generic racing game, but it looks like Black Rock might be doing something really cool here.
Commented on 2009-03-12 07:32:21And english developer too, woop!
Commented on 2009-03-12 10:26:21
Commented on 2009-03-12 13:10:29 In reply to broman
Commented on 2009-03-12 18:28:39 In reply to krisqotherwise yes, it's a good idea. one that was used in the game rollcage on PSone, where you could launch missiles at either the oposition, or structures to send them falling on other racers.
Commented on 2009-03-12 18:48:51 In reply to KORNdogotherwise yes, it's a good idea. one that was used in the game rollcage on PSone, where you could launch missiles at either the oposition, or structures to send them falling on other racers.
Commented on 2009-03-13 01:15:08 In reply to KouzmichImagine you are leading in online race, by half a lap,it's the last lap.You are leading because you spent hours and hours practicing the driving mechanics of the game and learning the track. But suddenly you hear the announcer say player blah blah activates explosion of big @$$ bridge that is just ahead of you. BOOM and you finished last.
Now that sounds fun. /sarcasm
Until I seen some real gameplay, this game is off my radar.