Kotaku: You know why the PlayStation took off in the mid-90s? Because it was cool. And nothing on the PlayStation was cooler than WipeOut.
Game preservationists Forest of Illusion have released the source code for the original Wipeout PS1 online, as well as its Windows port.
Featuring historical context and an interview with the designer, we take a look at the controversial WipEout poster that caused uproar in the UK press.
Amazing poster and one of the best racing franchises in the games industry - Period
No game give you the speed and rush like WipEout and the music is a key component to the game
Must make lots more WipEout's
mourne for that late 90s and 00s swag. All the cool stuff never known by dumb child me, curses!
From the carnage of Burnout to the underground street racing culture of Midnight Club, Nexus Hub explores five racing game franchises that are in need of a revival today.
I agree absolutely with Ridge Racer, but would prefer what Namco did with Ridge Racers on the PSP. Basically pull Ridge Racer 1-5 together, make it all about drifting and create new tracks with the same oldskool Arcade Feel. Wipeout however? Redout and Ballistic NG replaced it for me. I miss Rock N Roll Racing in this list
I would love to see Rockstar put another Midnight Club out. I remember that game fondly, the customization was top notch at the time. It had a nice arcady feel to the driving, but looking at the cars was the main point.
Not only were the graphics and artistically done text and pitures in this game ahead of its time, but the music was too! First mass produced game with actual tracks from very good music artists! At the time this was realeased most people thought of home based games were very muched geared toward the younger crowd, I.e. Mario etc.. Sony saw the gamers were aging and would appreciate more mature games. I for one, jumped right aboard with sonys more mature take on gaming! PS1/2/3. Its common knowlege the ps3 is geared from the start for a more mature gamer, starting with the launch ps3's price,(still rockin my launch 60G!). Paid the $600+ launch price and have enjoied it immensely! Btw I'm 45, started in 77' with the "magnavox oddysey"! ...good times! Love my 360 too, but its obviously geared to a younger gaming crowd. Nothing wrong with that btw.
Props to "kotaku" for 1. Posting positive Sony news.
2. Acknowledging a great classic.
man do I remember all the hours I spent playing this game back in the day...good times.
IT IS the Future !
back when originalty was the name of the game...i dont think they try as hard as they were anymore.......BTW SkullMonkeys WAS AWESOME why its not on the PSN store yet is beyond me.