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Split/Second Black Rock Studio's mystery racing game unveiled
#1
Posted 11 March 2009 - 06:22 PM
Racing to the finish line takes on added excitement when competitors trigger destruction on the track to take out their opponents. Disney Interactive Studios today announced Split/Second, an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion. Developed by Black Rock Studio, Split/Second is scheduled to be released in early 2010 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC.
Competitors in Split/Second don’t just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track - they can also trigger explosive events that drastically alter the dynamics of the race. Players must use strategy and pinpoint timing to derail opponents, tactically alter the track or create entirely new routes.
“Split/Second elevates action racing to a new level by enabling players to strategically take out their opponents by dynamically altering the course in real time,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “Split/Second further showcases Black Rock Studio’s ability to innovate and deliver a compelling experience that has wide appeal beyond the traditional racing genre.”
“We’re creating huge memorable moments on par with the biggest blockbuster action films,” said Nick Baynes, game director, Black Rock Studio. “Action racing has captured the imagination of video game fans worldwide and we’re going to redefine that experience with Split/Second.”
Black Rock Studio is the development studio behind the critically acclaimed 2008 action sports game, PURE. PURE won numerous awards, including the Game Critics Award for Best Racing Game of E3 2008, and was named among the top 10 video games of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. Formerly Climax Racing, Black Rock Studio is a development studio of Disney Interactive Studios and is based in Brighton, England.
For more information about Split/Second, go to http://www.splitsecondvideogame.com/.
#2
Posted 25 March 2009 - 07:19 PM
Racing to the finish line takes on added excitement when competitors trigger destruction on the track to take out their opponents. Disney Interactive Studios today announced Split/Second, an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show. Competitors vie to be the first across the finish line in a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion. Split/Second is scheduled to be released in early 2010 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows-based PC.
Competitors in Split/Second don’t just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track -- they can also trigger explosive events that drastically alter the dynamics of the race. Players must use strategy and pinpoint timing to derail opponents, tactically alter the track or create entirely new routes.
“Split/Second elevates action racing to a new level by enabling players to strategically take out their opponents by dynamically altering the course in real time,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “Split/Second further showcases Black Rock Studio’s ability to innovate and deliver a compelling experience that has wide appeal beyond the traditional racing genre.”
“We’re creating huge memorable moments on par with the biggest blockbuster action films,” said Nick Baynes, game director, Black Rock Studio. “Action racing has captured the imagination of video game fans worldwide and we’re going to redefine that experience with Split/Second.”
Black Rock Studio is the development studio behind the critically acclaimed 2008 action sports game, PURE. PURE won numerous awards including the Game Critics Award for Best Racing Game of E3 2008 and was named among the top 10 video games of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. Formerly Climax Racing, Black Rock Studio is a development studio of Disney Interactive Studios and is based in Brighton, England.
Overview
Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within a reality television show. Competitors will vie to be the first to the finish line in a made-for-TV city set rigged to blow with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion. Players in Split/Second don’t just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track, but can also trigger devastating events that drastically alter the dynamics of the race. Players must use pinpoint timing to obliterate huge structures and towering TV set pieces to tactically alter the track or create entirely
Key Features
City is Your Weapon – Alter the dynamics of the race within a made-for-TV city rigged to blow
Every Lap is Different – Devastating events that change the track, create new routes and new obstacles
Action Arcade Racing – Fast paced, intense racing action
GAME PUBLISHER: Disney Interactive Studios
DEVELOPER: Black Rock Studio, a studio of Disney Interactive Studios
GENRE: Action Arcade Racing
RELEASE DATE: First Half 2010
ESRB RATING: Rating Pending
PLAYERS: Single Player and Online Multiplayer
GAME PLATFORM: Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Windows-based PC



Competitors in Split/Second don’t just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track -- they can also trigger explosive events that drastically alter the dynamics of the race. Players must use strategy and pinpoint timing to derail opponents, tactically alter the track or create entirely new routes.
“Split/Second elevates action racing to a new level by enabling players to strategically take out their opponents by dynamically altering the course in real time,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “Split/Second further showcases Black Rock Studio’s ability to innovate and deliver a compelling experience that has wide appeal beyond the traditional racing genre.”
“We’re creating huge memorable moments on par with the biggest blockbuster action films,” said Nick Baynes, game director, Black Rock Studio. “Action racing has captured the imagination of video game fans worldwide and we’re going to redefine that experience with Split/Second.”
Black Rock Studio is the development studio behind the critically acclaimed 2008 action sports game, PURE. PURE won numerous awards including the Game Critics Award for Best Racing Game of E3 2008 and was named among the top 10 video games of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. Formerly Climax Racing, Black Rock Studio is a development studio of Disney Interactive Studios and is based in Brighton, England.
Overview
Split/Second is an intense action racing game set within a reality television show. Competitors will vie to be the first to the finish line in a made-for-TV city set rigged to blow with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion. Players in Split/Second don’t just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track, but can also trigger devastating events that drastically alter the dynamics of the race. Players must use pinpoint timing to obliterate huge structures and towering TV set pieces to tactically alter the track or create entirely
Key Features
City is Your Weapon – Alter the dynamics of the race within a made-for-TV city rigged to blow
Every Lap is Different – Devastating events that change the track, create new routes and new obstacles
Action Arcade Racing – Fast paced, intense racing action
GAME PUBLISHER: Disney Interactive Studios
DEVELOPER: Black Rock Studio, a studio of Disney Interactive Studios
GENRE: Action Arcade Racing
RELEASE DATE: First Half 2010
ESRB RATING: Rating Pending
PLAYERS: Single Player and Online Multiplayer
GAME PLATFORM: Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Windows-based PC



#6
Posted 24 June 2009 - 03:49 PM
Split/Second, the action racing game from Disney Interactive Studios and Black Rock Studio, was selected as Best Racing Game in the Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2009. The award gives Black Rock Studio back-to-back victories in the category and marks the first time a development studio repeated in the racing category with different original properties.
“The award is tremendous recognition for the innovation and uniqueness of Split/Second, which distinguished it from other established racing franchises and new properties,” said Tony Beckwith, vice president and general manager, Black Rock Studio. “Being the first development studio to win this award consecutively with two different racing game properties recognises the accomplishments of both of our development teams.”
Set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show in a made-for-TV city rigged for destruction, Split/Second is an intense action racing game in which competitors can trigger events that take out opponents or completely change the track as they compete for the ultimate prize – to become the season’s champion. Split/Second will be released in early 2010 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Split/Second is currently available for pre-order at select major retail chains.
The Game Critics Awards are chosen by a consortium of video games media representing 29 industry and consumer publications. The annual awards recognize the most outstanding products shown at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) which was held June 2-4, 2009.
Black Rock Studio is also the development studio behind the critically acclaimed 2008 action sports game, PURE. PURE won numerous awards, including the Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2008 for Best Racing Game, and was named among the top 10 video games of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. Formerly Climax Racing, Black Rock Studio is a development studio of Disney Interactive Studios and is based in Brighton, England.
“The award is tremendous recognition for the innovation and uniqueness of Split/Second, which distinguished it from other established racing franchises and new properties,” said Tony Beckwith, vice president and general manager, Black Rock Studio. “Being the first development studio to win this award consecutively with two different racing game properties recognises the accomplishments of both of our development teams.”
Set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show in a made-for-TV city rigged for destruction, Split/Second is an intense action racing game in which competitors can trigger events that take out opponents or completely change the track as they compete for the ultimate prize – to become the season’s champion. Split/Second will be released in early 2010 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Split/Second is currently available for pre-order at select major retail chains.
The Game Critics Awards are chosen by a consortium of video games media representing 29 industry and consumer publications. The annual awards recognize the most outstanding products shown at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) which was held June 2-4, 2009.
Black Rock Studio is also the development studio behind the critically acclaimed 2008 action sports game, PURE. PURE won numerous awards, including the Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2008 for Best Racing Game, and was named among the top 10 video games of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. Formerly Climax Racing, Black Rock Studio is a development studio of Disney Interactive Studios and is based in Brighton, England.
#11
Posted 24 February 2010 - 04:27 PM
Disney Interactive Studios announced today that Split/Second: Velocity, the action racing game from Black Rock Studio, will be released in Europe on Friday 21st May.
Set within the world of a fictional reality TV show, Split/Second: Velocity players don’t just try to race to the finish line – they trigger explosive events that alter the track to take out opponents or create short cuts.
Winner of the prestigious Game Critics Award: Best of E3 as Best Racing Game. Split/Second: Velocity is rated Pegi: 7+. The game will be available for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3.
Set within the world of a fictional reality TV show, Split/Second: Velocity players don’t just try to race to the finish line – they trigger explosive events that alter the track to take out opponents or create short cuts.
Winner of the prestigious Game Critics Award: Best of E3 as Best Racing Game. Split/Second: Velocity is rated Pegi: 7+. The game will be available for Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3.
#16
Posted 05 April 2010 - 12:32 AM
OMG this is a must by if the rest of the game is anything like the demo i played
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