Wipeout Pure

Following the successful launch of the PSP Essentials range back in May last year, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has revealed a number of titles that are set to benefit from an even greater price reduction. Originally launched as a wallet-friendly £9.99 range, a selection of PSP Essentials titles are now available from only £6.99 on PlayStation Network.

Future PSPgo buyers will be able to receive these 10 games for free: * Gran Turismo * LittleBigPlanet * MotorStorm Arctic Edge * ...

Worthplaying writes, With an engine borrowed from WipEout, six player online racing and plenty of freedom to customize, ModNation Racers PSP is already enticing players. At a Sony PSP demo event in San Francisco last night, producer Vernon Mollette revealed one more tidbit – limited interconnectivity between the PSP and PS3 versions of the game.

WorthPlaying contacted SCEA to find out if it planned to match the PSPgo Rewards program announced by SCEE this morning and was told that Sony had no plans at this time to match the European offer. There hasn't been any announcement yet that there will be an equivalent rewards program for North America...

Graphic design team responsible for look of PlayStation franchise WipEout closes. For now. The Designers Republic, the graphic design firm credited with the iconic look of PlayStation franchise WipEout has closed down - but its founders say it will return.

Sony Computer Entertainment has officially revealed the sequel to last year's excellent Wipeout Pure. It's Wipeout Pulse, and will be arriving on the shiny handheld later this year. Pulse is spec'd with 24 new race tracks over seven familiar game modes, along with the addition of a new team the EG-X. There's also talk of a new Mag-Strip feature which causes your ship to be locked to the track's surface, allowing for all manner of mental loop mischief. Series fans fearing a handheld takeover

Effective immediately, Sony Computer Entertainment America is offering five top-selling PSP titles for $19.99 each as part of its inaugural PSP Greatest Hits lineup. Ape Escape: On the Loose, ATV: Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee, Twisted Metal: Head On and Wipeout Pure are the first titles to be made available at the discounted price...