ModNation Racers One-Ups The Competition
I loved me some Super Mario Kart on the SNES. Hell, I still do (the cartridge and the system are both in the other room right now). But with such advanced technology, we should expect more advanced kart racers, yes?
ModNation Racers, the game that builds upon the "Create, Play, Share" philosophy introduced by LittleBigPlanet, is set to launch for the PlayStation 3 and PSP on May 25. In order to get you psyched for the release, you should definitely check out this ArsTechnica article, where we learn exactly why Sony's new and very charming little racer is leaps and bounds ahead of any Mario Kart. The section on the Racing Tactics is definitely worth a read, because it seems the karts in ModNation Racers "feel much heavier" and the offensive and defensive positions are greatly enhanced. You actually gain points to fill up a special moves meter; these points can be obtained by moving up in position, spinning in mid-air, drafting, etc. Once you've got enough, you can then boost or even activate a shield to deflect incoming attacks. Man, what wouldn't I have given to have that feature in SMK? Plus, we'll get a Career mode and oh yes, that whole concept of building your very own karts and tracks from scratch, and then going online to share them with a lively and receptive community.
We saw the creators build a whole new course in five minutes on the stage at E3 last year, so if that's not enough to get you excited, nothing is. We're very much looking forward to this little racer, ya know?
Related Game(s): ModNation Racers
4/19/2010 10:37:36 AM Ben Dutka
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WolfCrimson
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:28:01 AM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:33:03 PM
Underdog15
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 2:11:30 PM
Simply awesome. Just watch... Xboxers will claim THEY invented the abbreviation "D1P", but we at PSXextreme know the truth. The cold hard truth that once again, PS and affiliates was responsible for setting the bar.
Edit: I made it "Strong" side instead of "Dark" or "Good" since which side is strong is likely a matter of opinion. This way everyone can blissfully assume I meant their favorite side of the force.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 4:13:52 PM
Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 4:59:11 PM
piratedrunk
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 5:17:25 PM
kevinater321
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 9:19:59 PM
dachemists
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:01:38 PM
Underdog15
Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 8:38:07 AM
King James
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:53:35 AM
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Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:14:04 AM
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FullmetalX10
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:26:12 AM
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Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:55:07 AM
Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:00:43 PM
Naztycuts
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 2:17:28 PM
SnipeySnake
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 6:48:36 PM
Dancemachine55
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 1:04:06 AM
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Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:14:09 AM
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:03:28 PM
chedison
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:18:31 PM
Mornelithe
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:18:50 AM
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MyWorstNightmar
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:24:55 AM
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Mario Kart really has had no competition, but with this, perhaps it will really drive the next Mario Kart creation to new levels, so really ModNation will not only hopefully be a great game, but spur on other great games as well.
Scarecrow
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:55:36 AM
MyWorstNightmar
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:25:40 PM
LimitedVertigo
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:34:39 PM
MyWorstNightmar
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:41:21 PM
LV, not sure what you mean by open world exploring similar to Mario64. That intrigues me to play it again and try to figure out what you are talking about. Perhaps I am missing a gold mine. I never played it past 15 or so races.
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Ultimadream
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 3:29:34 PM
frylock25
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 4:47:02 PM
FullmetalX10
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:27:10 AM
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Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:29:59 AM
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Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:31:17 AM
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Scarecrow
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:53:46 AM
Kowhoho
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 4:04:18 PM
Scarecrow
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 11:52:55 AM
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Just from the fact that the weight of the cars are heavy really makes me happy*
This is very important. You really don't know...it really makes/breaks racing games for me.
If the weight of the car is too light, I might as well be flying a freaking plane -_- (hate racing games that are too light)
Anyway, the depth of the power up and attacks, and overall techniques sound so damn innovative:
-Overtaking increases your power ups, specials, attacks, etc.
-No rubberband racing (Mario Kart is so guilty of this, specially after it went 3D)
-And of course creating your own tracks/characters
So psyched to for this game. May's a great month, should be a great Summer game*
OtisFeelgood
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:19:16 PM
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DeathOfChaos
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:23:55 PM
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MyWorstNightmar
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:45:15 PM
Kowhoho
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 4:08:43 PM
Jawknee
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 3:29:29 AM
Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:22:55 PM
Scarecrow
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:53:05 PM
Underdog15
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 2:29:54 PM
Arvis
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 3:35:17 PM
RadioHeader
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:38:03 PM
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Scarecrow
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 1:53:26 PM
Kowhoho
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 4:06:38 PM
1) It looks to be the best multiplayer game for the PS3 I could possibly find, and I have exaclty 0 party games. Modnation will be a must.
2) I believe the Modnation community will grow and come together very quickly, with things like "Modnation Mondays" already happening on the PS Blog.
MyWorstNightmar
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 5:02:27 PM
Kowhoho
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 6:57:37 PM
RadioHeader
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 3:49:40 PM
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MyWorstNightmar
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 3:57:22 PM
Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 4:05:14 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 4:17:22 PM
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Highlander
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 5:02:21 PM
If you nab the custom character creator from Namco, the one they used in SC4, and throw that into the mix, I can see the game selling millions.
RadioHeader
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 5:34:02 PM
WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 6:01:54 PM
just2skillf00l
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 6:28:28 PM
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I'm loving this Play-Create-Share idea that these cool developers are feeding. There was a game back in the day for the PS2 called Graffiti Kingdom that pretty much jump-started the whole Play-Create idea. However, LBP and MNR implemented the most important idea...Share.
Graffiti Kingdom doesn't sound very intriguing but it surprised the life out of me. Creating your character and then playing with it customizing attacks and whatnot was a great idea. If a game comes along and does this again but better, with "Share", I will be a happy gamer!
StangMan80
Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:14:03 PM
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P.S #1 game of 2010 GT5
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 2:43:52 AM
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mod nation racers has a long way to go till it can take the pie off mario kart, granted ive only played the beta.
i guess only time will tell, but i really can not see this changing anything.
mario kart has been the king of kart racing games for so long, i really cant see that changing any time soon.
MyWorstNightmar
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 10:08:57 AM
Highlander
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 12:03:29 PM
MyWorstNightmar
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 1:44:49 PM
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 7:43:59 AM
the ps3 needs more party games like this, thats one thing sony really needs to get their act on.
almost every single 360 exclusive has co-op but theres only like 3 or so ps3 exclusives that have it.
the ps3 can have 7 controllers connected at once, but whats the point if very few games let 2 be used, let alone 7.
sha4dowknight05
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 4:06:37 PM
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MyWorstNightmar
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 4:37:34 PM
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MickaeL486
Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 7:34:01 PM
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ModNation Racers









Highlander
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Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 10:52:57 AM
Day One Purchase.
Mario better watch out, that Create Play Share will lead to Mario-like players and carts. This could be the cart racer to end all cart racers...
Last edited by Highlander on 4/19/2010 10:53:54 AM