Sony and Eat Sleep Play have announced that Twisted Metal has gone gold. the game is set to come out on 14th February. pre-order incentives for Twisted Metal include a code to download Twisted Metal: Black and early access to to Axel.
David Jaffe has revealed there will be a day 1 patch for Twisted Metal. he kinda apologises for it and does say that it will be a small patch that brings some balance tweaks. he has also released a new video. this long video has David talking about why there is a patch, explaining why it needs to be done. he also goes on to talk about more game features like splitscreen racing and the demo. the video is long and casual but does show in-game action from around 7.40 minutes in.
David Jaffe has announced Twisted Metal is not coming out on 4th October. instead, the game will now come out in early 2012. David says this extra time will be used for extra tuning and polish and that the game will be all the better for it.
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Developer: Eat Sleep Play, Inc.
Platform: PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system
Genre: Car Combat
Players: 2-4 player Split Screen / up to 16 online
Release: 2011
Rating: Rating Pending
OVERVIEW
Twisted Metal®, the longest running franchise in PlayStation® history and the multi-million selling series is now back, exclusively on the PS3™ system. David Jaffe and Scott Campbell, co-founders of Eat Sleep Play and the original creative team behind Twisted Metal, bring back the dark humor, fast-action gameplay and a world of cars, guns and destruction.
With four factions battling for control, players step into the combat boots of a twisted disciple in a high octane, highly destructible world. Players fight for the prize of one wish fulfilled by the stylishly evil Calypso, the mastermind behind the Twisted Metal tournament. Disciples strategically dismantle opponents in vehicles loaded with weapons of Twisted destruction.
With a robust online system, players unleash destruction with up to 16 players through PlayStation®Network (“PSN”) and battle through a variety of favorite and new game modes.
Twisted Metal carved out its own unique gaming genre. No other title has Twisted Metal’s perfect mix of dark humor and personality along with massive destruction in a distinctive atmosphere and vehicles and weapons that act as extensions of each character.
STORYLINE
High atop his penthouse office, a mysterious ringleader named Calypso lords over the contest of vehicle combat known as Twisted Metal. He returns again to host the ultimate contest of skill and destruction. Contestants have been chosen to compete and, should they emerge victorious, win whatever prize their heart desires.
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GO ONLINE AS A DISCIPLE
Fight online as a disciple of one of four factions, each based on a classic Twisted Metal character.
Supports up to 16 players online through PSN.
Play with friends in 2- 4 player split-screen and online as well.
Featuring a variety of gameplay types including series’ favorite and new, unique game modes.
MASSIVE DESTRUCTION
With the power of PS3 system, unleash massive amounts of destruction in brand new, never before seen Twisted levels.
Deliver destruction to strategically change the face of the level, or just cause incredible chaos.
NEW VEHICLES, NEW WEAPONS, NEW ENVIRONMENTS
Featuring a complete arsenal of weapons that make for more creative kills, from missiles and miniguns to giant magnets and flying mascots; players always have a way to take someone out.
Choose from over a dozen Twisted vehicles, each outfitted with special weapons to strategically dismantle opponents.
Flight is a first for the franchise. One of the new vehicles in Twisted Metal to take full advantage of flight is the Talon, a helicopter armed to the teeth with a minigun turret.
Disciples team their rides up in various modes to wreak havoc on the enemy such as using the Talon as a magnet to pick up teammates and rain double the destruction down below.
UNIQUE SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN
Fight for the prize of one wish fulfilled by Calypso, the Twisted Metal mastermind.
Twisted Metal will feature full PSN Trophy support, making players’ accomplishments that much more satisfying.
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About Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal franchise for the PS3 system is regarded as carving out a unique combat genre. Famed creators David Jaffe and Scott Campbell have once again brought Twisted Metal to PlayStation.
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Eat Sleep Play have released a new trailer for their upcoming PS3 Twisted Metal game. this trailer is an extended cut of what has been previously released. like the first trailer, this confirms Twisted Metal is coming out on 4th October 2011. it also features in-game action of several characters and their vehicles. Eat Sleep Play have also revealed players who pre-order the game at participating retailers will get early access to Axel, pictured above.
