Wipeout 2048 is slated to ship around the NGP launch window. We'll be very curious to see where the team goes with it.
The PS3 cross-play is an interesting and exciting component of the experience. We're anxious to see what else the Liverpool crew is cramming into the game. What We Say: The game looked fantastic and was fun to play. What They Say: SCE Studio Liverpool reps on hand were high on the game, suggesting that it's a full-featured offering that stands as the best yet in the series.
While reps on hand were a little hazy on specifics, the gist we got was that the feature would work when the game is released and include some kind of patch for the PlayStation 3. Basically, 2048 users will be able to compete against Fury users online. The action hummed along seamlessly and impressed us mightily. The online modes of Wipeout 2048 are rounded out with cross platform play between this game and Wipeout HD Fury on PS3. Besides the single-player demo on the NGP, Studio Liverpool reps demoed on online race between a PlayStation 3 and an NGP unit. Our demo of the game boasted a surprising showcase for an NGP feature we'd like to see more of: true cross-platform play with the PlayStation 3. The game has a familiar, comfortable feel to it that is easy to pick up. How It Plays: The game handles like the previous entries in the series with some new control options that take advantage of the NGP's built-in Sixaxis motion sensors. The game continues Studio Liverpool's winning balance of skillful racing and combat. What You Do: 2048 will challenge players to outrace opponents to win races, earn points, and unlock more content. The crazy vistas, futuristic cities, twisty tracks, buckets of color, and more neon than 10 Las Vegas cities are all on display in the new game and run at a smooth frame rate.
What It Looks Like: 2048 pumps out visuals that are easily comparable to the PlayStation 3 entries in the series. Who's Making It: SCE Studio Liverpool, the veteran studio that counts the Wipeout series as one of the highlights of its robust body of work over the past two decades. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's