MotorStorm: Apocalypse U.S. Date Pushed Back
MotorStorm: ApocalypseAfter delaying the game in both Japan and Europe, Sony has now announced that MotorStorm: Apocalypse has been pushed back in the U.S.
Considering the setting - a post-apocalyptic region where earthquakes have destroyed much of the land - and the crisis that has afflicted the country of Japan, it's probably a good decision. Featuring a dynamic, ever-changing environment, a robust single-player mode and plenty of great multiplayer, the latest from Evolution Studios has a ton of promise. But as the company said:
"Similar to news already issued from our Japanese and European territories, SCEA can confirm that we are officially delaying release of MotorStorm Apocalypse from its scheduled April 12th date. We will provide more information regarding release timing at a later date."
When it does arrive, the game will boast five new vehicle classes, 40 races, and a four-player split-screen mode that's compatible with the online modes for up to 16 players. We doubt anybody is going to complain; we have plenty of other games to play, and plenty of reasons to have respect for what's happening out there.
Related Game(s): MotorStorm: Apocalypse
Tags: motorstorm apocaylpse, motorstorm release date, apocalypse delay
3/18/2011 9:07:47 PM Ben Dutka
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Comments (26 posts)
gunblademaster
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 9:57:44 PM
I dont understand your first point, people will not be willing to buy it at a time like this. It will actually downgrade the results and sells of the game if they are to release it now.
It is a good idea to postpone the release date in my eyes.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 10:40:41 PM
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Lord carlos
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 10:43:25 PM
imagine if your town along with its inhabitants got washed away!!!
It would suck cronos size b@lls.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:46:31 PM
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Lord carlos
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 1:41:47 AM
After the 9/11 attacks the simpsons episode where homer goes up both towers was not shown on uk tv for ages,certain songs were not played on the radio as well.
These were done out of respect i would say.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 4:57:20 AM
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NoSmokingBandit
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 11:13:21 AM
Sony isnt forcing Japanese people to play their game. Or anyone for that matter.
I have complete sympathy for everyone affected by the recent events, and i wish i could do more to help out, but i just don't get what Sony thinks they'll accomplish by delaying the game other than avoiding bad press.
If MS:A took place in Japan i'd suggest they delay it, just like how nobody would want to play Crysis 2 right after the 9/11 attack, but earthquakes happen, terrorists kill people, and shying away from it doesnt do any good at all.
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Temjin001
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 10:08:59 PM
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I find an irony, however, but maybe i'm just mis-attributing it. It seems sort of crazy to me that something like CoD Modern Warfare has turned into one of the greatest selling franchises of all time, even though we've been involved in a middle eastern conflict where soldiers have lost their lives with loved ones at home left in tragic circumstances. Granted, the middle eastern conflict isn't something that has happened quite so suddenly and so close to home as the Japanese have experienced it, but regardless, it's peculiar that one instance of global tragedy can stall the economic wheels of corporations, where as war and military conflict involving the death of loved ones can have the opposite effect on sales, even fueling the success of the greatest selling videogame commodity of all time.
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cLoudou
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 10:10:42 PM
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tes37
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 10:57:10 PM
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Shiva369
Sunday, March 20, 2011 @ 5:08:02 AM
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Dancemachine55
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 10:32:27 PM
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As for me, am waiting for a price drop to below half price, so not gonna be playing this one in a while. With so many quality titles this year, sacrifices have to be made. Sorry Motorstorm. :(
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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 10:42:07 PM
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CoolBLKguy
Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 11:42:15 PM
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Alienange
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 12:59:17 AM
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It's called "timing" people. Now is not the time for a Japanese company to be doing this. Besides, how do we know that half the staff or their families haven't been affected by what's happened? Could it also be that SCE is showing a little respect for its employees and the pain they're going through? It's very possible.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 4:59:25 AM
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kraygen
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 1:30:46 AM
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I think it is a bad time to release the game, but other than that, it's probably difficult to get much of anything done over there right now.
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Danny007
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 1:34:56 AM
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___________
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 2:26:17 AM
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sony actually gave AU something BEFORE the US!?
*faints*
this just in, hell has frozen over, theres a pink pig flying out my window, scooby doo is downstairs making my dinner, and theres aliens in the white house signing a universal peace treaty!
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Excelsior1
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 12:04:56 PM
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GuyverLT
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 2:51:17 PM
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faraga
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 4:23:13 PM
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sha4dowknight05
Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 8:42:14 PM
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1. Easier AI - The AI is horrible when it comes to playing. I mean they are so goddamn hard to beat later on in the games. They do the stupid slingshotting which annoys me more than makes the game harder. To me that is no skill at all.
2. Better online. Online lacks quite a lot from the previous titles. I would like to see a more user friendly and more organized interface.
3. Custom soundtracks online. There hasn't been a ps3 title where that is supported and yet to be one. Let this be the 1st.
4. The last would be 60fps yes 60 frames per second would enhance my experience overall and really every racing game should at least support this. The last two title's frame rates were good motorstorm pacific rift fell behind a bit but not too far, so I hope evolution can pull this one off.
When I here of these push backs i hope it's problems in-game getting solved not shipping dates not working out.
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Snorge
Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 11:36:30 AM
Incorrect: LittleBigPlanet 1 and 2 allows this in the pod and Killzone 2 allows this in online play only....I must say, there are not enough games that utilize this feature though
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NoSmokingBandit
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Friday, March 18, 2011 @ 9:46:59 PM
Idk, i'm just rambling.