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The Mario Kart franchise is undeniably fun, but it's also the same game being cranked out over 7 releases with little improvement since its inception in 1992. And while its core mechanics are impressive enough to require such little adjustment, ModNation Racers is all-too-often overlooked for moving the genre forward with its own racing mechanics.
"More and more Vita info coming in after the showcase in London earlier in the week. With a stellar line up from first party developers already announced in an early post we suddenly got sent a pic with some box art!"
The title is self-explanatory, but NoobFeed.com's Daav is hell-bent on rubbing his opinion in your face, regardless of his electronics trying to prevent it. Catch his second impression with the Sony conference.
"Modnation Racers has been announced today at E3 2011 and it's for the PlayStation Vita Portable. This is not a port of the PSP version, this is entirely built again from scratch and developed specifically for the PlayStation Vita features set."
Online retailer Amazon has partially revealed a list of contents that will be released on the March 29th and April 5th North American Playstation Store updates.
Online retailer Amazon.com has partially revealed the North American Playstation updates for the Playstation 3 and Playstation Portable on March 15th and March 22nd.
Online retailer Amazon.com has partially revealed the contents that will be available for the upcoming March 1st and March 8th U.S. Playstation Store updates.
The “Platinum” box arts have been revealed for the new Platinum Range games (which is the equivalent of Greatest Hits in North America) coming out for the Playstation 3 in Europe.
Online retailer Amazon France has revealed a new set of Platinum Range games (which is the European equivalent to Greatest Hits) for the Playstation 3.
Sony has announced that it will be introducing a new cheat in ModNation Racers through the PlayStation Network today that will enable you to unlock everything in the game for a small fee. Interested?
"The allmighty Playstation 3 for 2009 brought us some pretty awsome titles like Modern Warfare 2 and the exclusive releases of Killzone 2, Uncharted 2 and Infamous to name a few. For 2010 there has been a lot going on in gaming cross platforms but for the PS3 it defitnetly has been drool worthy when deciding which game to spend that burning money on each visit to your favourite game store. There may be even more great suprises Sony and its developers have up their sleeves before the year ends ..."
BrightHub looks back on the games that crafted an identity all their own in their respective genres. Join BrightHub as they announce the winners for best game in the following genres: action-adventure, fighting, platformer, puzzler, racing, rhythm, RPG, sports, shooter, and strategy.
With so many multiplatform and exclusive titles on the market, it can be a bit tough shopping for that PlayStation 3 owner you know. BrightHub narrows down the list and picks some of the best titles on the console so you won't have to stress out this holiday season.
The top ten Playstation 3 exclusive games released in 2010 that will make great gifts for your favorite hardcore game in this upcoming holiday season.
Sony had big news today regarding ModNation Racers, explaining that the kart racing phenomenon has over 300,000 user created tracks thus far. To celebrate, it marked down the price of the game, down $20, for both PS3 and PlayStation Portable.
Happy 15th anniversary to PlayStation! To celebrate, Gameplaybook has some solid recommendations for the best Sony-made sports games out there. And, yes, Twisted Metal counts...in a way.
"Target, Toys R Us and Best Buy are all offering deals this week meant to get shoppers to make multiple purchases. Meanwhile, K-Mart is offering a hot deal on Mafia II releasing this week and a similar deal on Red Dead Redemption."
Playstation 3 gamers have plenty of great new releases to pick from the first-half of 2010, especially when it comes to exclusive games on the system.
The top 10 most-downloaded Playstation Network demos on the Playstation Store so far in the month of July, according to the latest Playstation Pulse episode.
"The deals this week are gift card heavy as both Target and Toys R Us are offering gift cards with the purchase of select games for the PS3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii. Meanwhile, GameStop kicks off their Power Saver Sale where you can get 10-50% off of select titles and free shipping. And, if you're looking for a new Xbox 360, K-Mart has a pretty good deal on a new Xbox 360 and Transformers: War for Cybertron."
2010 has been an excellent year so far for Playstation 3 gamers. Here are the top ten titles released for Sony’s high-definition in the first-half of they year.
"NPD delayed their North American video game sales results for a couple of weeks while they upgraded their systems. When they finally did release them last night, it was to general disappointment as the games industry saw a drop in sales by 5% compared to May of 2009 and so far is down 10% for the year so far compared to January. Outside of Red Dead Redemption for the PS3 and Xbox 360, no publisher or console had much to crow about for the month of May. However, these five games were partic..."
When most of us think of Kart Racing in a video game we think of the famous Nintendo game Mario Kart. Sony and United Front Games have attempted to blend the best Kart Racing game experience with the customization and appeal of Little Big Planet in ModNation Racers. With so much to do, does ModNation Racers hit the mark as the best Kart Racing game around? Read on to find out.
"John and Jeremy from GamesCastLive discuss gnarly flipping in Skate 3, sweaty men in tight shorts in UFC Undisputed 2010, and explore the universe of ModNation Racers. Details for the upcoming Blur competition are also revealed; so listen closely."
The top ten best-selling games overall for the month of May on Amazon. Also included are individual charts for Nintendo Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 games.
"Mario's racing days are in the past! Almost dead at this point. Due to the longevity and lack of creativity in the series, the game is getting outdated. Their is a cure for those who want a great vehicular combat racing game. Here are some racing games that can put Mario Kart on the ropes."
Aside from March, May was easily the biggest month in 2010 so far in terms of quality new releases. Here are the top ten titles that were released in the past month.
The pre-order DLC codes for ModNation Racers, which contains some of the more popular first-party Playstation mascots from Sony, are selling at high prices on eBay.
This weeks edition of now shipping has the sequel to Mario's next gen iteration, Mario Galaxy 2. Along with new racers on the block proving that mario kart isn't king any more.
"Play, Create and Share seems to be the latest initiative Sony is trying to push to their audience with the release of LittleBigPlanet in 2008 and now ModNation Racers, a kart racing game brings customisation options and allows you to share your creations with the world. Are Sony and developers United Front Games just trying to cash in on this interesting new initiative or have they provided us with a deep toolset and a fantastic kart racing game to boot?"
"So all that building is enjoyable but its not much good if the racing part isn't up to scratch and thank fully it is. It is a riot an absolute blast if you are on your own you have the career mode take contend with which is fun and packed with hilarious cut scenes. The two commentators constantly bickering, the crazy mechanic or the dodgy salesmen all keep you smiling. But the point of Mod Nation is to share it with other users. Either take it online for up to 12 player battles or if you are ..."
"Super Mario Galaxy 2 finally graces retail shelves today but Mario's latest space jaunt isn't the only game that will be competing for your gaming dollars. There are a number of games this week across all gaming systems to choose from."
"Two hot racing demos are now available with today's update of the PSN Store. Split/Second for the PS3 takes you for a spin around a track that's rigged to explode to take out your competitors while ModNation Racers for the PSP is a highly customizable kart racer."
May is shaping up to be the biggest gaming month yet in 2010 aside from March. Here are the top ten most anticipated games slated for release thus month.
"Since the dawn of the virtual track, karting games have come and gone offering the perfect pastime for frantic racing with friends and, once the dust has settled, Mario has always been the last man standing.
The latest contender came in Sonic and Sega All-Star Racing, and while that was fun enough, it didn't really do anything new and didn't capture the magic of Mario Kart when it came to the basics.
ModNation Racers is different. It brings a whole host of new ideas to the track and, d..."
"This week in the news section Ronnie and Andreas talk about Bungie and Activision 10 year deal, Steam coming to Mac May 12th, leaked black Wii and loads more! And in the what they have been playing section Craig joins them to discuss Split/Second, Modnation Racers PSP and Final Fantasy 13."
"Split-screen gaming has been a sore point for many gamers this console generation. Some games support split-screen, some don't when it makes sense that they should, and some limit your ability to do split-screen at all online. Sony's upcoming kart racer, ModNation Racers, appears to be on the right track by going all out with split-screen support."
Chuck Lacson, the Associate Product Marketing Manager of SCEA, confirms that the upcoming Playstation 3 racing game, ModNation Racers, will support custom soundtracks.
The top five upcoming Playstation 3 exclusive titles (that has been officially announced) to look forward to once you are done playing God of War III.
2010 has been great for Playstation 3 gamers so far with games like Heavy Rain and MAG. It is about to get even better this spring, especially when it comes to exclusive titles slated to come out for the system.
"Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has today revealed a handful of new details for the forthcoming closed public Beta testing phase of the highly-anticipated ModNation Racers. Originally announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) last year, ModNation Racers is a fully customisable Racing game and creation suite playable through PlayStation Network."
"On this weeks episode Ronnie and Andreas are joined by special guest Craig from TVandLust.net. In news they discuss 2009 VGA's, Sony Considering Premium Subscriptions, Left 4 Dead 2 & Assassins Creed 2 DLC, and New Battlefield Heroes map. For what we have been gaming its Arkham Asylum, Zelda: ST, MW2, Modnation Racers and much, much more!"
"In short we are giving you the ability to race, share, download, remix, rate, and most importantly create. Everyone with a beta code will have our state of the art creation tools at your finger tips. We’re absolutely stoked to see the Tracks, Mods, and Karts the beta community will create."
The Game of the Year edition for LittleBigPlanet will not only come will all of the games DLC, but with a beta access code for Modnation Racers. Modnation Racers is a racing, arcade game that features large amounts of customization and level/track creation, much like LittleBigPlanet. The GOTY edition of LittleBigPlanet is definitely a great deal for anyone interested in the game.
"Exclusive to the PLAYSTATION®3 system and developed by United Front Games, ModNation™ Racers is the newest installment to PlayStation’s innovative Play, Create and Share genre. ModNation Racers is a thoroughly fresh take on classic kart racing that empowers the player to personalize their entire game."
""The latest issue of PlayStation The Official Magazine reveals a new environment for the highly anticipated game, Modnation Racers.
First shown off at this year’s E3, Modnation Racers is looking to blend arcade racing with user created levels and content. The creation system the game boasts is incredibly fluid and easy, as it allows players to create a fully functioning level within minutes. The player then has the option to upload the level, for all to play; instantly.""
"In our third part of racing game coverage we’re going to take a look at the wackier more creative side of the tracks. Here are some racing games to try to add more variety, innovation or just pickup and play. They are also exclusive to its respective console."
"ModNation Racers looks to be designed in the same spirit as LittleBigPlanet. The title promises incredible customization for both levels and vehicles. During the Sony Press Event at E3 2009, the developer showed only a glimpse of this incredible new game focusing mainly on the level customization."
We are back from half the crew being at E3 to ... talk about E3. James and Perry tell a tale of almost getting killed while in L.A., we hit up the finer points of the three major conferences, talk about the best games, and take a little bit longer than usual to do so. Grab us on iTunes or download the mp3 directly. Enjoy!
Modnation Racers was revealed at E3 by Sony as a kart racer with the ability to create, customize and share tracks, fitting seeing as the makers are the people behind LittleBigPlanet. This video shows all the different ways to edit and modify your track, and looks so easy to use I bet just about anyone could make a decent track in 10 minutes. Mario Kart watch out!
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