With the ModNations Racers release only week away, the trophy list for the game has been leaked. The game has a total of 48 trophies, with 7 secret ones. Of those that are revealed, you have 3 Gold, 6 Silver, 31 Bronze, and of course, the Platinum. Check out the list of trophies below.
If you purchased or subscribed to the April episode of Qore earlier this month, the Qore team have a little surprise for you. Episode 23 will be updated to allow customers to download an exclusive demo of ModNation Racers for the PSP. The demo will be available to download from tomorrow, April 22nd 2010, by visiting the download center in the episode.
The custom soundtrack feature on the PS3 hasn’t received much support since it was added in Firmware 2.40, but it has been confirmed that ModNation Racers will support the feature. According to Chuck Lacson, the Associate Product Marketing Manager of SCEA, ModNation Racers will have custom soundtracks support, “If you play music on your XMB, that’s the music that will replace the in game soundtrack.”
ModNation Racers has two different multiplayer elements for users to enjoy: online multiplayer for up to 12 players and split-screen for up to four local players. In addition, the two local players can join in on online races adding a new element to the game. Do you play together, helping each other out or do you take your friend out at every available opportunity?
The release date for ModNation Racers has been confirmed as May 25th in the U.S. A date for Europe is still outstanding, however Sony have stated that they’re aiming for a European release in the same week as the U.S. release, which makes May 28th a likely launch date.
You may recall an article we wrote earlier this month announcing that ModNations Racers will be available on the PSP, alongside the PS3 versions. If you sign up to the ModNation Racers website before March 2nd 2010 you can score yourself some exclusive XMB themes for your PSP next month.
ModNations Racers, the exclusive PS3 title is also heading to the PSP; allowing you the same creative tools to make your mod, kart and tracks while your on the move/on holiday/at your grandparents house. You will also be able to upload, download, remix and race creations by the PSP ModNation community.
Soon, Europeans will have their chance to take part in the ModNations Racers Beta. The US has been enjoying the beta since December 15th 2009. On January 22nd 2010, 100,000 people from Europe will get access to the beta. To get access to the beta, simply be one of the first to log on to the PSN store on Thursday 21st and download the Beta. Once downloaded, the fun will start when the lights turn green on Friday 22nd of January.
Mat Thomas, a game designer at United Front Games, has created a walkthrough video to talk about their approach to the racing and give you an insight into the philosophy around developing the handling, weapons and AI. Thomas talks about the different racing elements including the weapons available and things you can do to build up your boost bar, and some information on the game’s Artificial Intelligence.
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The ModNation Racers Beta is well underway at the moment in the US, allowing users to create their own character and car, and race them around the online world. Mark Riddell, a track designer for ModNation Racers, has kindly put a video walkthrough together on the Track Studio (see below), taking you through some of the features the Track Studio provides.
