[PS3] Wipeout HD; Oh my God, look at the size of my erection, micropenis notwithstanding

Well I was going to re-post the screenshots I'd taken, but I see no need. Good work Ani. And yeah, you need to see this thing in motion to really grasp how truly pretty it is.

I'm annoyed I missed out on whatever session you guys played last night, fuckers. But I am definitely up for a big GFF session online sometime soon (I shall be around over the weekend if anyone is game).

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Because someone asked about alternate liveries, here's the two for AG Systems (first unlock in the first couple of pics, then the second unlock):


And a couple of bonus pics for fun:


There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Pew pew pew

Everytime I attempt the 20 consecutive perfect zones, I fuck up at around 17 or 18. Omagnus can testify to this, because I'll be chatting with him and say something like "Oh, watch me fuck it u...GOD DAMN IT".

This is true. I actually made an attempt at this yesterday as I noticed I was doing really well on Metropia. I think I got to 13/14 before thinking 'hey this is going wel... *GOD DAMN IT*'. So it's certainly not impossible, but it is definitely a challenge (but a good one at that).

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On the topic of Zones and getting 20 consecutive perfect zones, I made it to 19 consecutive and then fucked up on the last one with the lightest of wall-grazes. Needless to say I was a touch annoyed at that.

Anyways, for the curious, here is Feisar's second and third liveries:


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Fuck yes! Just got the trophy for 20 consecutive perfect zones. Ooooooh yeah.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by eprox1

So I'm sick of getting absolutely annihilated in online mode, and figured I should start unlocking more advanced ships beyond my beloved Assegai.

It has little to do with the ship you're flying and pretty much everything to do with how well you're flying it. I'm a fan of Feisar and have won plenty of races with that team online. The unlock teams aren't more advanced, they're just different. Plus Assegai are good team (just ask Skills), I'm thinking this is a 'behind the controller' issue.

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Also, are you guys playing with auto pilot turned on? You basically need the reflexes and precision of a fucking cheetah to even get through a level without it...

And this answers any questions about your ability. Jesus H Christ, do yourself a favour and turn the pilot assist crap off and learn to race properly.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Leprenigger

Thankfully I don't think anyone on GFF I've raced actually uses it, so yay for that.

If they do, I think we should make it our mission to track them down and break their kneecaps, you know, because.

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by eprox1

Turning is probably my biggest flaw, actually.

:GIANTFACEPALM:

Turning is sort of an issue in racing games. Unless it's a drag racing simulator, then you'd be sorted.

And yes, passionate about no auto pilot because it's actually a hinderance, and a false crutch. One you should abandon as soon as possible.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

This thread is in serious need of a kick, and here is an incredibly worthwhile reason to do so: new online multiplayer options are coming at some point today. The free update includes a number of tweaks, including the ability to send actual game invites, create friend-only lobbies, online rankings, additional game creation options and a spectator mode for those joining games already in progress.

Sounds like a return to WipEout HD might be in order.

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FELIPE NO

Seems like another return to WipEout HD is due this week as the Fury expansion hits:

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A new expansion pack for WipEout HD has been revealed thanks to a developer post on the Playstation Blog. Dubbed Fury, the expansion pack will feature a ton of new content for a pretty reasonable price. Not only that, but the game is also set to receive a free update in the same week of release.

The Fury expansion pack is set to arrive on Thursday, July 23rd on the Playstation Network, and will sell for $9.99. Meanwhile, the free update for the existing game is set to include new tweaks to the menus, a brand new statistics section, and some new community features. The update will launch on Tuesday, July 21, at roughly 5 PM GMT and will automatically download if players start the game up after that.

According to programmer Zico Liu, the expansion pack actually sounds almost like it's a game unto itself. It's set to provide three new race modes—Detonator, Eliminator, and Zone Battle—as well as twelve new tracks and thirteen new ships to play. The expansion will also feature a new campaign (with additional trophies to earn), a revamped menu system, and six new musical tracks.

Eliminator Mode was apparently taken from WipEout Pulse and received some improvements (like the ability to fire on opponents while driving backwards), while Zone Battle Mode will allow up to eight players to duke it out while racing for a target zone. Meanwhile, Detonator Mode will have players racing across a track strewn with mines and bombs; players will have to avoid them or detonate them with the pulse cannon attached to their ships. All in all, it sounds like Fury will be a great play experience for anyone who's enjoyed WipEout HD so far.

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Sounds ace to me, and from the trailer I've seen (available on the PSN and probably online somewhere) also looks ace. Count me in.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

You know I'm down Skills whenever we're both about, though I might need to give the game a go first so I know what it's all about.

Jam it back in, in the dark.