Wipeout HD Fails Epilepsy Testing
Wipeout HDFans of the long-running futuristic racing franchise were hoping to see it at E3 last week, but Wipeout HD has mysteriously disappeared. Want to know why? It failed epilepsy tests.
No, we're not kidding. According to CVG, while the game is basically ready to go, it failed the aforementioned tests, which means the game must be "re-engineered" before it can hit store shelves. It appears that saying the game features brain-melting speed isn't as far from reality as one would hope... Now, we have no idea how long the "re-engineering" process will take, but we wonder about the actual process. What exactly can they do to pass these tests? Tone down the speed? The number and frequency of flashing lights? And perhaps more importantly, what the heck is an epilepsy test? How do you test for that type of thing? We assume they're not taking an unfortunate individual afflicted with the disease and just sticking 'em in front of the TV, because that would be barbaric.
Anyway, there's no telling when we can expect Wipeout HD now, but Sony had best work to make this game a little less dangerous. We don't really pay attention to epilepsy tests for games, but maybe we should. If they don't pass, they simply don't get made.
Related Game(s): Wipeout HD
7/22/2008 Ben Dutka
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MirrorSoul
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 12:46:37 AM
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MAN 1:"I SECOND THAT"
MAN 2:"HERE HERE I THIRD THAT"
...........................................................Im jus tryin to state how much I want this game lol
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Tuesday, July 22, 2008 @ 10:34:20 PM
I've always said, if there's any reality to 'jedi reflexes' Wipeout is the one to put it to the test!
bah, and I plan to play on a my 73" hdtv... bring it! I'm looking forward to my eyes exploding and passing out from the visual adrenaline rush of Wipeout... And I'm sure there isn't a Wipeout fan who would agree with on that statement! The rush is what it's all about!
Further, how did they come across this problem? What, did one or two of the developers just drop dead while playing around with it on a coffee break? O.o No wonder it's going slow, they're all dropping dead trying to make it!
better yet, just rename the faster versions "Epilepsy Speed - You might drop dead on this mode! Play with extreme caution and pleasure!"
Ugh, Ben, you just made me want to play this game even more now! I'm foaming at the mouth wanting to play this game, which I've been wanting to play since day one!
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