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Article written by nofi in Hot, PS3 News, on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 15:00.
As we’ve been hinting at for some time now, WipEout HD was always due to get a tasty expansion pack, and now the US Blog has revealed the first official details. Studio Liverpool have been incredibly busy working on the pack, which will contain 8 new tracks, 13 new ship models and 3 new game modes, be available to the attending public this E3. In terms of the new modes, the best is Eliminator which will allow you to use the full arsenal of WipEout weaponry to destroy your opponents. As the blog says, “forget those racing lines; this is all about destruction, with the victor being the first to reach the target score!”
The second, Zone Battle, is a variation on the old Zone mode, but with opponents, and Detonator introduces a brand new ship model to the game that will test both your piloting skills and your shooting accuracy as you accelerate through as many as 14 stages. Score points by destroying the mines that have been strewn along the track and take out the bomb on each stage to earn additional points. The more accurate you are the more points and bonuses you will score!
The track list is:
Modesto Heights forward,
Modesto Heights reverse,
Tech De Ra forwards,
Tech De Ra reverse,
The Amphiseum forward,
The Amphiseum reverse,
Talon’s Junction forward,
Talon’s Junction reverse,
and the four Zone tracks are:
Mallavol,
Syncopia,
Corridon 12,
Pro Tozo.
The expansion will be available this Summer exclusively on the PlayStation Network.
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tantalus_blank | 01/06/2009 15:13
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looks pretty good, I’m rubbish at wipeout though
Rob92 | 01/06/2009 15:17
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Awesome!!
I love wipeout hd and this is miles better than a new game. Bring it on
(why they revealing everything now by the way? Wait till the presentation Sony!)
kur15u | 01/06/2009 15:18
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agree, looks much better, zone battle looks awesome!
dpb135 | 01/06/2009 15:31
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agree with that, everythings getting announced before its really started, hope theres loads of suprises
Tuffcub | 01/06/2009 15:17
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I read that as “Furry Expansion” and my mind boggled.
MaxJCT | 01/06/2009 15:22
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Same! lol, had to do a double take.
BioEye | 01/06/2009 15:21
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Liking the “PlayStation” sound at the end. I thought that was a nice touch.
MaxJCT | 01/06/2009 15:25
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just to rub in the exclusivity – yup, take that 360.
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(however i would like to play star ocean
karlsquell | 01/06/2009 15:25
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Yeah! It is like the old days. “SEGA” anyone?
hannes_truce | 01/06/2009 15:25
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sweet. wanted a new expansion of wipeout and here it is. glad they didn’t announce a new wipeout game when the one they have is already so awesome
colossalblue | 01/06/2009 15:26
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I was just pricking about with some DnB music I was producing (experimenting with) when I paused to look at this and now WipEout’s theme music has made me want to curl up and die.
Looking lovely and sounding even lovelier.
Pixl1983 | 01/06/2009 15:31
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DnB? Giss a listen!
MaxJCT | 01/06/2009 15:36
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Any news on release date?
MaxJCT | 01/06/2009 15:36
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Ah summer – sorry missed that bit.
iBirch | 01/06/2009 15:43
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Looks good, I’d like to get this game eventually.
mcphatty | 01/06/2009 15:52
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You should get it now, its brilliant, and you will be well into it by the time the DLC comes out. No word on price yet then?
Rob92 | 01/06/2009 16:29
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It was in the sale not long ago. Not sure if it is anymore though…
Blue Heeler | 01/06/2009 15:55
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awesome! Love Wipeout HD, more more more!
H3O | 01/06/2009 16:01
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So they’re adding some modes from Pulse and some more tracks. As longs as it’s not ultra expensive that’s fine by me, but they’re gonna have to innovate with wipeout ps3.
marvzilla | 01/06/2009 16:20
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Some more details from Paul Tweedle over on the eu blog -
To confirm the tracks in the pack; you will be able to play are;
Modesto Heights forward,
Modesto Heights reverse,
Tech De Ra forwards,
Tech De Ra reverse,
The Amphiseum forward,
The Amphiseum reverse,
Talon’s Juction forward,
Talon’s Junction reverse.
Plus the below Zone (also playable in Zone Battle and Detonator) tracks playable forwards only;
Mallavol,
Syncopia,
Corridon 12,
Pro Tozo.
Tony also forgot to mention that there will be a new single player Fury Campaign too, which includes events using the three new modes.
Paul.
Boomshanks | 01/06/2009 18:19
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Yes, as everyone here said this is much better than a new game. WipEout is perfect. And now they’re making it even better. Great news
Burkatron | 01/06/2009 18:21
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I cant believe how much the grapics have improved and HD was a real treat for the eyes, ive gotta get me some of this.
Burkatron | 01/06/2009 18:22
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edit: graphics,
TheDeathAvenger | 01/06/2009 19:30
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Is it not really 4 new tracks instead of 8, but just making it sound better.