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IGN UK: Split/Second: Velocity Review

IGN writes:

Pity the poor construction workers of Velocity, home to the reality TV show that's at the centre of Disney and Black Rock's volatile racer Split/Second. Every day they go to work, building shimmering shopping centres, towering concrete masts and expansive warehouses, only to see them blown up, brought down or smashed into submission. It's a cruel loop for sure, but it does make for some uniquely exhilarating action.

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drdistracto7075116d ago

looking good!

loved the demo, will definitely pick this one up when i get RDR

avengers19785115d ago

Demo was a ton of fun even though it is short.
I can't wait to get online and race with other people. If that works well it will be a top game this year.

alphakennybody5116d ago

Was very underwhelmed by the demo, shouldn't have played it. I was totally looking forward to this too, rental it is then.

trounbyfire5116d ago

OMG you get to make shortcuts. really that the big selling point. get blur if you want car destruction because this game is just another generic racer

morkendo5116d ago

when i first seen the vid. i was EXTREMELY EXCITED but then notice power-ups?? WTF!! what is this MARIO KART high-speed. seriously thought this game would re-place NFS but sadly will not.

BeaArthur5116d ago

The demo was pretty cool but also repetitive. I might check this one out when it hits the bargain bin.

Blaze9295115d ago

completely agree. Not sure how this is a 8.7/10 kind of game but whatever - one man's opinion.

iceman065115d ago (Edited 5115d ago )

The repetition comes from the mechanism of the game, for sure. However, they have talked about so many modes aside from just the Split/Second schtick. Seems like there will be and 12 episodes (guessing that each episode represents a certain style of race per track it looks like 6 is the magic number) Looks like 72 total races for completion. Plus, I think there will be some strategy involved in the way you deploy your major and minor triggers. That being said, I don't have the money for it AND RDR...so it will be purchased later...but I am NO LESS excited having played the demo several times over.

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Nine Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 Cult Classics That Deserve An HD Release

There were a number of cult classics that didn't sell like gangbusters, but still worked their way into gamers' hearts. Here's WWG list of nine great titles that deserve a second chance on newer consoles

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evilkillerk2498d ago

Blurs servers were the main issue but would love to see it return.

AZRoboto2498d ago

I'll point out that these games are all from the X360/PS3 era - they've already had HD releases when they first came out. Split/Second and Blur - with the crazy vehicle physics capable today, why would we not want sequels to them?

The other games, all a matter of opinion of course, but... thank you for your ads between every single game. /s

TheDCD2498d ago

Problem with sequels is that they aren't very likely. Activision dropped Blur like a bad habit, and Disney isn't doing games anymore. So I'll happily take the originals.

Relientk772498d ago

Remember Me
Enslaved: Odyssey to the West
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Miss_Weeboo2498d ago

Alan Wake
Lost Odyssey
Demon Souls

TheDCD2497d ago

As much as I'd kill for a Demon's Souls remake, isn't likely. We'll probably get Bloodborne 2 instead.

PhoenixUp2497d ago

Dafuq kinda title is that? These games were already released on HD consoles though...

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GameEnthus Podcast ep279: Gas Food or Voluntold Hat - GameEnthus

GameEnthus Podcast ep279: Gas Food or Voluntold Hat This week Ryan(@RyGuyGames), creator of Adventure Lamp, and Slider(@Sliderwave) join& #160;Tiny(@Tiny415),  Mike (@AssaultSuit) and A aron (@Ind1fference) to talk about: MAGfest, Adventure Lamp, Kickstarter, Stardew Valley, Infinity, Yoshi’s Woolly World, PSP, Split/Second, Vectrex, Vectrex Regeneration, Transformers Titans Return, Street Fighter V, Disney Infinity, Finding Dory, Zack Snyder, Batman v Superman … Continue Reading →

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Looking Back: Split Second Review

James Pettegrow talks us through an arcade racing title that didn't get as much credit as it deserved.

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StormLegend3180d ago

Man I loved Split Second... I wonder why it never got a sequel?

Nekroo913180d ago

Didn't sold enough copies, the studio was reduced, etc. You know how things work.

barb_wire3180d ago

Disney shut the studio down. Damn shame too, awesome game.

Roccetarius3180d ago

As it was said, Disney shut it down due to it not being successful enough. With that said, a sequel could definitely have improved on Split Second's arcade madness.

Paytaa3180d ago

Split/Second and Blur were the two most under rated racers last gen. They were great games and wish there were potential sequels.

Roccetarius3180d ago (Edited 3180d ago )

Personally, i prefer games like that, more so Split Second than Blur. I also remember when i was playing Destruction Derby Raw back in the day.

GRIP is a game going to early access on Steam, because there wasn't enough people backing it on Kickstarter (unfortunately).

That's one of my only hopes for racers i enjoy.

Rookie_Monster3180d ago

Hoping for BC as I still got the XB1 disc and still play it time to time. This and Midnight Club LA along with Project Gotham Racing 4 are hidden racing gems from the X360 days.