Motorstorm 2 Trailer Released

[Lenny]

That's right, folks! A sequel to the highly successful PS3 launch title, Motorstorm, is in the works, and a CG trailer for it was released today.

Set in the Pacific Islands, there look to be a lot of differences between 1 and 2 - obviously there's the setting (tropical forest. A jaw-dropping tropical forest!), the addition of water, environments that look to be even more destructable (there were a few destructable things in M1, which were done well), and Monster Trucks!!

Gametrailers.com - Motorstorm 2 - Debut Trailer

As soon as GameTrailers have the HD version up I'll post the new link.

I'll say once again that the trailer is completely CG - only an idea of what the game will look like, not a true representation of the final product.

However, Evolution Studios did that with the original Motorstorm, releasing a CG trailer (filmed off a big screen, so not the best quality, but still good) which was actually surpassed visually by the gameplay, so I have extremely high hopes that the graphics of Motorstorm 2 will be on par with, if not completely blowing away, the CG trailer video. And with Evolution now a first-party developer, with a limitless budget from Sony themselves, and no set date to race to, I'd happily put money down in favour of them doing it.

Enjoy!

EDIT: The GameTrailers link is now in place of the IGN one, and here are some details confirmed by Sony (will find the source):

MotorStorm 2 will feature:

- Four-player split-screen mode
- Online play for up to 16 players
- A huge variety in environmental hazards, including mountainous peaks, flowing rivers, volcanic clouds, lava and mud
- 16 multi-route tracks in total

[Lenny]

And just a minor update (also a chance to bump the thread and maybe get a reply. Ohhh, how it would make my wildest dream come true to get a reply! ), Motorstorm 2 is reported to be called Motorstorm: Pacifica, which makes sense, seeing as it's set in the Pacific Islands.

[Lenny]

More information:

According to the magazine you will be able to customize your driver to personalize your experience and to further that, you will now be able to customize your vehicles as well with paint and adding new parts. On top of this you'll be given the ability to listen to custom music tracks within races as well as enjoy better camera angles for crashes and better vehicle damage.

Details from the Polish console magazine NEO+, as well as some scans (which appear to be in-game - in which case, booyah! They look extremely promising!).

All on: http://www.psu.com/New-details-provi...0003276-p0.php

[Commonmind]

Thanks for the update Lenny; you're a veritable sleuth.

And it does look like it's coming along famously.

[Lenny]

Talking about coming along famously:

It's been officially called Motorstorm: Pacific Rift. Looking at a November release, I think. Evolution Studios showed a demo of it at the Sony Gamers Day in the UK today - the game, at the moment, is pre-alpha, and I think around 40% complete, yet it's already looking amazing (albeit minus a few textures, explosions, and general polishing)!

Stream - Gamersyde

*drools*

[Commonmind]

Yeah, I've already been poking around looking at some of the info and some of the preliminary screens look amazing.

On a sadder note, however, the new screens of Killzone 2 look worse than those released thus far, and it's been seeing some negative press as well. I loved Killzone, despite the inherent problems, so I hope this is just a case of some journalists being a bit sour over the delays.

[Cayal]

Killzone is not getting negative press at all, except the delay. And the recently shown videos have been looked upon favourably and consider it is pre-alpha stage.

[Commonmind]

Yes, it has. There have been some concerns over how the game plays and the quality of its mechanics and if they (Guerilla Games) will be able to deliver on some of the promises they've made. Again, I'm more inclined to believe that some envious journalists simply want the game in their hands sooner than later, but there still may be some weight to it.

The videos are being looked upon favorably because of the engine; how a game looks and how it plays are two very different monsters.

[Cayal]

Concerns by who? I've read only one nitpicking article from IGN.

[Lucien21]

It wouldn't surprise anyone if Killzone 2 turned out to suck.

The first one was hyped up and failed to deliver. Same thing could happen here.

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Anyway Motorstorm 2

Gametrailers.com - Motorstorm: Pacific Rift - SCEE PlayStation Day Pre-Alpha Gameplay HD

Looks awright *shrug*

[Commonmind]

Originally Posted by Cayal

Concerns by who? I've read only one nitpicking article from IGN.

You're starting to become rather accusatory, as if I'm pulling this from my ass in an attempt to debase the game, which isn't the case. I've read and listened to the many impressions the game has received and the nitpicking is not isolated to IGN. But I'm not really going to debate it any further; I'm simply repeating what I've seen and heard and, ironically, hoping that it isn't true.

[Cayal]

Probably because you act like your **** don't stink

PS3Forums - View Single Post - New Killzone 2 Direct Feed Trailer + Shots and Updated Impressions

Another example of 'negative' press

[Lenny]

Ladies, ladies, both your dresses are pretty... but not as pretty as the new Motorstorm island. If you want to discuss the way the fabric looks in different lights, then please do it in another thread.

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Nice find, Lucien.

I think it's already looking good at 40% done - I'm glad to see that tracks through the mud is back. I liked the mud tracks.

[Commonmind]

Originally Posted by Cayal

Probably because you act like your **** don't stink

PS3Forums - View Single Post - New Killzone 2 Direct Feed Trailer + Shots and Updated Impressions

Another example of 'negative' press

I honestly don't know where you're coming from, and I hope you don't treat everyone who has a differing viewpoint than your own with the same level of vehemence you have here.

The tone you took on was one I see on many other gaming message boards and I didn't like the way the conversation was heading. And If you want to resort to petty bickering and insults, do it somewhere else; I was simply pointing out that you seemed to be getting rather defensive and acted as if I should list sources or defend something which wasn't even of my own opinion -- in that very fan-boy, defense force, kind of way. Rather than biting I thought I'd point it out and make it clear that I wasn't going to get into that type of argument.

Obviously, it was a smart decision, as its clear what kind of attitude you have.

And just for your information, my **** generally smells pretty ****ty.

[Cayal]

Originally Posted by Commonmind

I honestly don't know where you're coming from, and I hope you don't treat everyone who has a differing viewpoint than your own with the same level of vehemence you have here.

The tone you took on was one I see on many other gaming message boards and I didn't like the way the conversation was heading. And If you want to resort to petty bickering and insults, do it somewhere else; I was simply pointing out that you seemed to be getting rather defensive and acted as if I should list sources or defend something which wasn't even of my own opinion -- in that very fan-boy, defense force, kind of way. Rather than biting I thought I'd point it out and make it clear that I wasn't going to get into that type of argument.

Obviously, it was a smart decision, as its clear what kind of attitude you have.

And just for your information, my **** generally smells pretty ****ty.

Re-read your post and you will know exactly where I am coming from...well you won't since self judgment is impossible for most. However you clearly hold yourself in higher regard to everyone else.
You were the same on the Gamespot discussion as well.

As for the original 'accusatory' comment of yours. You haven't provided any evidence. Just 'there are some concerns' well by who? Where are these articles you read?