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Split/Second takes the white knuckle action of the Burnout series, adds the simulation aspect of Gran Turismo, and the fun factor of Mario Kart to create an amazing game that truly must be experienced.
"Before we begin there are two things worthy of note that happened last week. Steve Jobs passed away and Team Bondi have closed their doors for good. Steve Jobs leaves behind him the sort of legacy that most of us will only ever dream about and the rest of us will spend time complaining about. The fact of the matter is, whether you love or hate Apple, his work has had an undeniable influence on the modern world and, on topic, mobile gaming, a fact that seems undeniable when Angry Birds, availa..."
Default Prime writer Kyree Leary turns the tables in this week's iteration of his column, The Catch-Up. Here are some possibly-missed games that he thinks you should make up for.
Split/Second was one of the surprise hits last year for its innovative gaming mechanics. Unfortunately, the title didn't sell nearly as well as it should. Check out the full story for all the depressing details.
Sad news for fans of Black Rock Studios, the developers behind Disney Interactive's Split/Second and Pure. The company is going through layoffs, and the developer's fate is currently unknown. Sad face.
Split/Second returns, this time in handheld form for the PSP, and while the reality TV concept and awesome traps remain in play, the game itself stalls with sloppy controls and lackluster visuals. Ugh.
"Three DLCs enter, one DLC leaves. Welcome to the maiden voyage of GameZone’s DLC review round-up, where we play all kinds of random crap so that you don’t have to. Unless it’s good, then you should play it too."
Split/Second for the Sony PSP features all the intense racing action of the original console games, along with bonus new racing challenges and four player AdHoc-supported multiplayer races. Plus you can destroy stuff!
Gameplaybook has the first official details for Split/Second's newest downloadable content, featuring all new tracks, modes and cars to add to your racing experience. And the best part is, some of it is available today!
It looks like Disney Interactive isn't done destroying stuff in Split/Second just yet. The company has announced that new DLC is coming in October, featuring new tracks, game modes and cars to play around with.
A concise list of 50 of the greatest race tracks in video games history. With titles from all the major consoles from the original NES to the latest Playstation 3.
"I always laugh when I hear a gamer say, “I don’t watch TV.” While those people clearly don’t understand that the best non-interactive content is on television, game developers most certainly do.
For several years now, television has had a growing influence on the game industry, which has begun to realize that the Nielsen leaders should be considered more than fodder for licensed gaming. The Lost, 24, Alias, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, X-Files and Prison Break video games were, if nothing else,..."
"This week's deals are kind of overwhelming thanks to GameStop's Power Saver sales and Toys R Us running a buy one get one 50% off sale. There is a lot to choose from to spend your gaming dollar on but the good news is is that you'll be able to stretch it pretty far."
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.
"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..."
I love great racing games, prefer the sim or semi-sims, but it's great to just let lose sometimes on a true arcade racer and just have a blast, literally. It seems Split Second Velocity is just that sort of game.
Come check out the review, some vid and a gallery of pics for your gaming pleasure, let them know your thoughts on the game if you've grabbed it yet, if not, have a go of the demo, it's heaps of fun.
"Disney Interactive’s Split/Second has literally blown up the racing genre, by giving gamers an unparalleled explosive experience. But does this big budget boomer have the substance to lure skeptic fans out of the shadows and into the limelight?"
"My heart is racing so fast it's about to pop out of my chest, hands are sweaty from gripping the "wheel", it's the final lap and I'm only a few sharp corners from sealing the deal. In a split-second a thunderous crack fills my ears, as a large shadow pours into the street I know I'm in trouble. Seconds later all I can see is darkness; my car has been crushed by a skyscraper and I've missed my chance at victory."
All Age Gaming's Sarah brings us the 39th "The Week That Was". In this weeks article Sarah discusses handicap-accessible Xbox 360 controllers, Square Enix's Project X, 3D Gaming, InFamous 2, Japan console sales and more.
"At what point does a racing game not belong in the “racing” genre? It’s a question I asked myself constantly as I dodged missiles, explosions and debris in my play through of Split/Second. S/S is the successor to 2008’s Pure out of Black Rock Studios. Black Rock are quickly making a name for themselves in over-the-top racing and S/S only reinforces that claim. Split/Second is an arcade style race that has players blowing up parts of the track and triggering events to put a stop to your compet..."
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.
"It’s been awhile since we’ve seen a breakout hit of arcade racers. Burnout Paradise was pretty much the last of it but we’re about to see that drought come to an end with Split/Second. Disney Interactive and the guys over at Black Rock Studios have come up with a game with enough destruction and chaos to make Burnout quiver in its boots. Does this mean we have a new king of arcade racers, or in the very least give a game like Burnout a run for its money? Yes and no."
Racing gamers typically fall into 2 categories:Gran Turismo fans and Kart racers. Finally bridging that gap between more mature styled art and gameplay with high-intensity racing innovation are Split Second, and Blur
This week we a big hit sequel, prequel, new franchise and a game way over do. All big across all platforms to keep everyone entertained. Check out what's on your list this week.
""With a lengthy single player and great multiplayer both online and off, it’s hard to argue that this game cannot be enjoyed time and time again. Split/Second is a game where even people who aren’t playing get just as excited as the person playing. It is unlike any racing game I’ve ever played. The sheer level of destruction and intensity creates the most exciting racing game of this generation.""
"After the success of their adrenaline-fuelled quad bike racer Pure, Disney Interactive Studios and Black Rock Studios are back to cause more mayhem in the racing world with their latest game Split/Second. It has been a long time since a decent arcade racer has been released with simulation driving and rally games dominating the market, so can Split/Second re-ignite one of my favourite genres and get a head-start on its main competition Blur which releases at the end of the month?"
"After you've sunk a couple hours into Split/Second, you're struck with an interesting revelation: Several things are missing from this racer. Gone are the mini-maps, the speedometer, and anything resembling a typical racing HUD. There's no emergency brake and no manual transmission. In fact, there isn't even an option to remap your controller. Split/Second is an action-arcade racer to the core, with an emphasis on "action." Intentionally eliminating so many staples of the racing genre was a r..."
"Difficult week of games this week but not because there is a lack of new titles to choose from. There is actually a number of tough choices this week for just about every game platform."
Playstation Insider gives off news on how much hard drive space PS3 owners looking forward to Split/Second will need. Spit/Second lands next week in North America for PS3,360, and PC.
IGN have uploaded their review for the upcoming arcade racer Split/Second. The game has you play as a contestant on a game show called Split/Second, and you must race to survive. Want to test the game out for yourself? Download the demo from either the store or marketplace now!
Final score=8.5/10
The top Live titles from 3rd May - 10th May.
1 Modern Warfare 2
2 Halo 3: ODST
3 Halo: Reach Multiplayer Beta (Pre-order the game)
4 Halo 3
5 Call of Duty: WaW
6 FIFA 10
7 Battlefield Bad Co. 2
8 GTA IV
9 Call of Duty 4
10 Gears of War 2
We're used to hearing things go boom and crash in video games without taking much though about where those sounds come from. Black Rock studios got the sounds for Split/Second from some interesting sources.
It's lights, camera, destruction with Split/Second this month. GamesCastLive get a hands-on preview of one of 2010's most exciting titles, but what is the verdict so far?
"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."
"Today we got a chance to take part in a Split/Second developer interview with Game Director Nick Baynes from Black Rock Studio. For those who don’t know, Split/Second is a brand new racing game in which players race through a destructible environment taking out their opponents using the explosives around the track. Coming from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pure title, Split/Second offers gamers a Hollywood style and intensity never before seen in a racer. Like always we recorded t..."
PS3node joins in on a developer conference call with Nick Baynes of Blackrock Studios (of Pure fame) about the upcoming racing game Split/Second from Disney Interactive Studios.
Find out all the juicy information you want to know about the upcoming intense racer, Split/Second which comes out this month for the Xbox 360, Playstaiton 3 and Windows
"Now if you’ve ever played PC games, the gap between mouse and keyboard and controllers has always been an issue. Most would say a controller will never have the precision that a mouse has. KontrolFreek have created a product for your analog sticks to improve performance and accuracy by decreasing your reaction time and increasing mobility."
"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."
The latest "Making of" video for Split/Second has Black Rock Studios talking about the tracks and cars in the game. How they change, what to look for, etc.
"Joey Logano's GameStop Nationwide NASCAR sponsorship saga continues with a game that is a little closer to his chosen sport, Split/Second. Sure, he's had Mario Kart on his #20 Toyota Camry before but the cartoony world of the Mario universe isn't the same as the action-racer from Disney Interactive and Black Rock studios. Logano even had the opportunity to take Split/Second for a spin earlier this week during a visit to GameStop corporate headquarters."
Split/Second will include a game mode that doesn't involve toppling buildings or crashing planes down on to the race track. It's also going to include a 'Survival Mode'.
Here's yet another video from Disney and Black Rock for Split/Second. The latest trailers shows the action that can be found racing on the Power Plant track.
"I've been eagerly awaiting the release of Split/Second from Disney Interactive. It's a fast-paced action-racer with destructible environments. What’s not to like? Well, apparently, fast-paced action-racers with destructible environments from Disney Interactive is exactly what you shouldn’t like."
Xbox Evolved posts some originally captured gameplay footage of the new demo released for Split/Second. The demo is now out on Xbox LIVE Marketplace on the Xbox 360 exclusively.
"Gameplay of the demo Split/Second that was released on the Xbox Live Marketplace while the PlayStation Store is set to receive the demo on May 5th. The game is being developed by Black Rock Studio and published by Disney Interactive Studios.
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"We've got a surprise demo this morning as the action-racing game Split/Second careens on to Xbox Live. Disney Interactive and Black Rock Studios have mentioned previously that a demo was incoming but they were playing coy as to when it would be available. That time would be now for Xbox 360 owners. PS3 owners will have to wait until May 11 to take the game for a test drive."
Take a look inside the offices of Black Rock Studios as they discuss their upcoming racing games Split/Second. This is the first in a series of "Making of" trailers.
"A couple of weeks ago we got a chance to check out an updated version of Black Rock Studio’s racing game Split/Second. The demo that was playable at this year’s PAX East showed off a new level never seen before, Downtown Central. The track looks like a melding of cities all over the U.S. We already know from previous demos that Split/Second looks great, but now that it’s getting close to release there were still some questions about multiplayer and stability issues that needed to be answered...."
Andreas and Ronnie have just released a brand new episode of the onCAST video game podcast! This episode they talk about the new Greatest Hits titles coming out soon, Gears of War 3 on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Split Second, Red Dead Redemption and tons more!
"Disney Interactive released their latest trailer for their upcoming action racing game, Split/Second, from BlackRock Studios. The game is set in the world of a fictional reality TV show where players don't just race against each but also trigger explosions and other events (like crazed construction equipment) around the track to take out opponents or create shortcuts.
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"On the floor of the PAX East convention, there stood a section showing off Split/Second; Disney’s new racing arcade game. We got the chance to grab the sticks and check out Split/Second first hand.
In basic arcade racing mode, we were able to select from a few fully tricked out rides (I drove the Camaro) and race in the streets against 8 other cars. Since this is an arcade style racing game, more attention is placed on the action rather than the realism of the cars performance, and like most..."
"Split/Second will have players trigger explosive events that alter the track to take out opponents or create short cuts. The game will be available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC. Here are also the final box shots for the game which look like a certain crash and burn racer we've played in the past."
"In recent months, Twitter has become the hottest tool on the web for developers and publishers alike to promote and show off their products. Disney and Black Rock studios are giving Facebook some love this time around though. Over on their Fan Page, the official box art has been revealed."
""Cars fully deform based on angle and intensity of collision; body parts swing, crumple and fall off - you can even rip the entire car in two!"
That's fighting talk. Your move, Criterion.
P3Zine Issue 30
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Split/Second is the next title from Pure developers Black Rock that has players blowing up the surrounding environment in an attempt to take down rival racers and alter the track's route. Though the..."
This holiday is going to be bigger then ever with the all new racing line up starting this fall. Whether it'll be on a track, on the street, in the dirt, in the air, with ammunition or avoiding falling obstacles LVLONE has the run down of what consumers can expect in the up coming months. Here is part 1 for all the wheel burning goodness fans can expect.
""n the world of racing games, there are very few openings for original IPs. Black Rock Studios, owned by Disney Interactive, is trying to break into the arcade-racing genre with a very explosive game called Split/Second. This new IP brings the speed of a Burnout game with the cinematic explosions of a car chase scene in a Michel Bay movie. At this year’s E3, Disney Interactive showcased one of the levels from Split/Second and Spawn Kill was there to get some hands-on time with it, along with ..."
The senior vice president over at EA Games Europe, Patrick Soderlund, had some tough things to say about the competition. While he actually enjoyed Split/Second, he felt that Blur was "completely underwhelming."
However, Polyphony Digital and Turn 10 Studios aren't the only ones who can talk trash. Soderlund didn't have anything to say about PD's Gran Turismo 5. However, he did say this about Forza: “Forza, I’m very confident we have a better game than them to be honest." Let's see if EA c...
"With all the racing games shown at this years explosive E3, Disney Interactives Split Second is still the buzz around the AnalogHype office. Imagine a racing game that feels like your the stunt driver in a Michael Bay movie. Split Second is that game and will change your thoughts on racing games forever."
Finally back from E3 and I now present to you all the greatness we experienced. First up is the Split/Second from Disney Interactive. This arcade racer is going to give Burnout a run for its money. More to come.
From the devalopers of Pure, BlackRock Studios bring a brand new arcade racer, Split/Second. Gamestop got a chance to see this game in action at GDC and gives in interesting first look. You can also check out the debut trailer here.
![Box shot of Split/Second [North America]](http://i.neoseeker.com/boxshots/R2FtZXMvUGxheXN0YXRpb25fMy9SYWNpbmcvQ2Fy/splitsecond_frontcover_small_ilUsF7mxA8cNUKe.jpg)