Custom Soundtracks for Wipeout HD

March 2nd, 2008 by Sohrab Osati

Theres only one thing I love more then HD and thats Wipeout in HD. Ive played the series sense its PlayStation launch, now over 10 years ago. So here comes Wipeout HD with a butt load of new features, including 1080p 60fps, Online 8 player mode and now, custom soundtrack. One of the most essential parts of Wipeout has always been its techno mix but it might not be for all and you might just be in the mood for some Michael Buble Korn. Till now, you had no choice but with Wipeout HD, make a playlist in XMB and you got access to it via in game. Hit the magical button as always for full press release.

WipEout®HD: the race tracks are confirmed
The final track listing is in – and it’s all in full HD

This year, WipEout is going into High Definition on PLAYSTATION®3 with WipEout®HD – a true next gen anti-gravity racing experience available exclusively as a download from PLAYSTATION®Network in 2008. The game features online multiplayer, 1080p visuals, 60 frames per second animation, motion-sensitive SIXAXIS™ play and a big-name electronic soundtrack featuring the likes of Kraftwerk and Booka Shade all in Dolby™ 5.1 surround. Players will race on eight of the best tracks from previous WipEout titles, fully reworked and meticulously recrafted in High Definition and updated with next-gen track features. Now, for the first time, we can confirm which tracks have made the final cut – here are the full details, get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled racing experience.

Vineta K
On the southern shores of Makana Island, the circuit at Vineta K snakes in and out of the ocean and across the beaches. The highlights of this 4.4km track include spectacular underwater tunnels and cutting-edge architecture along the waterfront.

Chenghou Project
The feature-packed circuit at Chenghou Project weaves its way around the offices and corporate buildings of Makana Island’s business district. The 4.8 km track contains a tricky inverse-cambered spiral and culminates in a long jump into the tunnelled entry of the final chicane.

Sebenco Climb
The 4.8 km Sebenco Climb track is cut into the hillsides of Makana’s Sebenco mountain range. It features a steep traverse up the snowy mountainside, followed by a breathtaking plunge into an icy tunnel carved through the very heart of the mountain. The final section takes pilots through a challengingly tight chicane before they swing back onto the grid.

Sol 2
The 4.4 km Sol 2 circuit hangs suspended in the clouds high above Makana Island. Consisting of a series of fast-flowing, occasionally open-sided corners linked by sweeping straights, the combination of harsh sunlight and blind summits ensure that Sol 2 is a test of nerve for every speed class.

Ubermall
In the heart of Makana Island’s commercial zone is Ubermall, a 4.6 km circuit built into a vast shopping centre. The latter half of the track contains a brief split which rejoins into a narrow hill, followed by an outdoor park section that leads swiftly to the finish.

Anulpha Pass
The 5 km Anulpha Pass track is located in a custom-built entertainment arena on the east side of Makana Island. Although the track looks deceptively simple from above, the undulations of the track surface and narrow skill-cut are enough to keep any racer on their toes.

Moa Therma
The immense man-made complex of Moa Therma is located just off the northern coast of Sicily, with around a third of the track surface built using mag-strip technology. The centrepiece of this 5.3 km circuit is the gigantic horizontal loop which sits just above sea level.

Metropia
The 4.7 km Metropia circuit weaves its way between the skyscrapers and traffic control towers that dominate the Kyoto skyline. Glass-bottomed track surfaces and a stunning vertical mag-strip drop into the depths of the city are just two of the highlights of this popular track.

Other WipEout HD game features include:

Full HD visuals: 1080p graphics running at 60 frames per second: Experience adrenaline-fuelled anti-gravity combat racing for the very first time in full High Definition.

5 games modes: Single Race, Tournament, Time Trial, Speed Lap, Zone Mode.

Online play: Up to 8-players will be able to compete against each other in a range of online races.

8 tracks: A selection of the best tracks taken from previous iterations of the franchise, meticulously crafted and fully reworked from the ground-up to showcase the processing power of PS3™.

8 teams: Feisar, Assegai, AG-Systems, Qirex, Piranha, Triakis, Goteki45 and EG-X.

A full arsenal of weapons: Choose from a wide range of weapons including missiles, rockets, mines and the brand new leech beam.

Use of the SIXAXIS™ Wireless Controller: Experience a variety of choices and depth of control unseen in any previous iteration of WipEout.

Pilot assist: Get help navigating your way around the HD circuits with the new Pilot assist feature.

Pumping soundtrack: Feel the beat with 9 fully licensed music tracks, all remixed in Dolby 5.1 surround sound for an even more intense game experience.

Custom Play lists: As if that wasn’t enough, WipEout® HD also supports ‘Custom Play lists’: playback your own music using play lists created in the PS3™ XMB.

Photo mode: During any race, pause the game and select the Photo Mode option. You can choose which ship will be the focus of the camera, and adjust the camera angle, zoom level, and so on. Images are saved to your HDD.

Score Posting: Post your best lap times and race records in game (for both offline and online modes) and compare them against other WipEout Players across the globe.

WipEout HD is true next generation gaming. If you like your games to have a real edge to them – and if you think you can handle Hi-Def anti-grav racing at 600 kmh – this is the one for you.

For a closer look, check out www.wipEoutHD.com