GripShift for PLAYSTATION®3
I’ve been working on GripShift for PS3 for a while now. Development is all wrapped up for the US version which should be released very soon now.
So far there announcement has been covered by IGN, Eurogamer, Computer & Video Games, Kotaku & Destructoid. There’s a fair bit of discussion about the features that are in the game on this NeoGaf thread. Sony’s Station.com website has more information and screenshots.
Below is the official press release.
GripShift® Is Speeding Onto The PlayStation® Network As A Downloadable Title
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wellington, New Zealand – December 20, 2006
WHAT:
GripShift® is a re-mix of the award-winning original specially redesigned
for e-Distribution (EDI) through the PlayStation®Network. Running at
60fps, GripShift will come to life on the PLAYSTATION®3 computer
entertainment system in unbelievable high-definition at 720p. Featuring
totally enhanced HD graphics, refined gameplay and four player online
multiplayer for $9.99.ABOUT GRIPSHIFT:
Digital Download Deluxe: Experience a re-mix of the award-winning original
specifically redesigned for e-Distribution through the PlayStation®Network.Original Combination of Genres: Stunt Driving, Platform-Action and
Puzzle-Solving genres combine to offer the ultimate driving experience.Vibrant 3D Environments in HD: Navigate through roller-coaster style tracks
and four themed worlds (Desert, Jungle, Ice and Horror) that come alive with
brilliant 3D HD graphics at 720p 60fps stunning lighting and dynamic visual
effects.All-new Gameplay and Content: Improved vehicle handling provides more
responsive controls while new game content includes 125+ new and re-mixed
levels, 25 race tracks, and an enhanced music soundtrack.Puzzle-like Challenges: Multiple routes, short-cuts, loops, jumps, ramps,
power-ups and dangers to avoid will challenge the most skilled driversFor more information visit www.station.sony.com/ps3downloads/gripshift
WHEN:
GripShift® is slated for release late December/early January
UPDATE: The official website is now live.
GripShift at blizzardboy
[...] I don’t normally write about computer games or video games for that matter. I am not really much of a games player. I used to enjoy UltimaIV on my Commodore 64 when I was a kid, and networked games of Red Alert when I was at University, but since I came to Japan I haven’t played much apart from a bit of Pokemon on a cute little yellow game boy a friend of mine gave me. I am not into anime either unlike a lot of Westerners living in Japan. That aside, a friend of mine from New Zealand has been working on a game called GripShift for the PS3. And they just released the game so I thought I would give it a plug here. The graphics look pretty cool, cartoonish and fun. For me a good game is like a good book. When you play, if the game is good enough you “suspend your disbelief”, that is, you forget that you are involved in the act of reading or playing. Hopefully next year I will get a chance to see if this is true for GripShift. You can read bitshifter’s post on the release of GripShift or go directly to the GripShift site. [...]