Split/Second racing game revealed by Disney

2 June 2009

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Posted by:Josh

Split/Second has been announced as an all-new racing title from Black Rock Studio (the makers of Pure) and published by Disney Interactive Studios, for release in early 2010 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Why is Disney publishing a realistic non-kiddy racing game? I couldn’t tell you, but lets all be thankful they are because Split/Second looks pretty sweet to me.

In Split/Second, racing to the finish line takes on added excitement when competitors trigger destruction on the track to take out their opponents. The result is an intense action racing game set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show where the city is built for destruction and the only thought in racer’s minds is becoming the season champion.

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.

See what the game will be like in this Split/Second debut trailer from E3 2009.

“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.”