TGS07: The new (and old) features of Wipeout HD

By Andrew Yoon

Wipeout HD is hitting the PLAYSTATION Store later this year, and although it's just a remix of tracks from previous games, there's a lot to look forward to. In addition to the obviously improved graphics, the game takes a few key features from previous Wipeout titles, and adds a few of its own:

  • SIXAXIS support – "Wipeout HD provides full support of the SIXAXIS wireless controller." Tilt-ready racing, perhaps?
  • Mag-Strips – From the upcoming Wipeout Pulse game on PSP, this feature allows players to defy gravity through tracks that feature loops, vertical drops, and 90 degree sections.
  • Teams – Like any Wipeout game, this iteration features eight teams from Wipeout Pulse.
  • Seven Race Modes, including Zone – Single Race, Tournament, Time Trial, Speed Lap, Zone Mode, Elimination and Head-2-Head. Zone Mode, from Wipeout Pure, will make your craft go progressively faster throughout a race until your ship explodes. It's one of the best additions to the franchise in recent memory.
  • Three New Weapons – The Repulser, Shuriken and Leach Beam.
  • Photo Mode – Like Wipeout Pulse, players will be able to take screenshots from within the game.
  • 8 Eight Player Online Multiplayer – With "Team vs Team" mode, which allows teams of two to compete in larger races.
  • Community Website – Lets players create their own profiles and see stats and data for other players.
  • Downloadable Content – The game will continue to expand through more downloadable packs.
  • Music – Nine fully-licensed music tracks, remixed in 5.1.

Expect Wipeout HD to hit the Store later this year. Until then, check out our new screenshots.

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