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[i-Lo]

Will it be another Motorstorm game or given (IIRC) the absorption of some members from Studio Liverpool, will we see a Wipeout game?

While I still have yet to play Apocalypse, Pacific Rift for me remains the pinnacle of the series; a sublime game well balanced categories of vehicles, memorable track design, atmosphere and locales. I enjoyed the game for a long time with my friends courtesy of couch co-op . Unfortunately, Apocalypse's sales was marred by its release at the most unfortunate time. While it is in no way indicative of the quality of the game itself, it does make me wonder if Sony will invest further into the franchise.

And then we have Wipeout HD, a series that has seen release on all PS platform save PS4. I only ever played Wipeout HD and unlike MS, this game had its hooks in me on multiple fronts especially the Zone mode (I still have to get Zone Zeus... argh). Its track design philosophy is more in line with DC and with ever increasing appetite for digital downloads, another Wipeout title can simply retread the distribution mechanism of its predecessor on previous home console manufacturing prices down.

In an ideal world Evolution Studios would be split in two groups with one being dedicated to each of the aforementioned projects. The question is whether we'll see either one at all and even then which possesses the higher likelihood of being developed first.

What say you GAF?

 

[CypherSignal]

#D2iveclub, probably.

 

[Steverulez]

If its successful, Driveclub 2, if its not, something else i'd guess. Wipeout is possible? Or maybe they'll just go for another type of racing game

 

[BruiserBear]

I'm hoping for Motorstorm. Something along the lines of that initial PS3 trailer.

 

[KeanuReeves]

I personally think they will keep working on driveclub for a while before starting/going into heavy production on their next title.
I do however think it will be a driving game. One can hope for a driveclub 2 or a new motorstorm game!

 

[Benzychenz]

Wipeout please. There's a big lack of arcade racers.

 

[JehutyRunner]

+ DriveClub 2
+ A new Motorstorm
+ Another new IP
+ New Wipeout

Take your pick.

 

[Summer Haze]

I think they'll focus on DLC for DC, and the general post-release support for a while, then they'll start making a PS4 Motorstorm.

At least that's what I hope will happen.

 

[PerezDeCorcho]

An open-world RPG with this engine.

I wouldn't even care if it sucked.

 

[SerTapTap]

#D2iveclub, probably.

Immediately? I kinda doubt it. They might add even more DLC than scheduled if it sells pretty well, but I'm pretty sure/hoping we'll see a Motorstorm for PS4. Motorstorm was made for dat 8GB GDDR5 goodness. I'd love to see how that game looks and what they can do with terrain deformation on the new hardware.

I'd love Wipeout more, but I'm not sure who would do what with that. Just get Bluepoint to port Wipeout HD if nothing else. PS4 NEEDS a wipeout. It's...just not right without one.

 

[Eggbok]

An open-world RPG with this engine.

I wouldn't even care if it sucked.

Ni no Kuni Snap.
Afrika 2.

 

[hwateber]

An open-world RPG with this engine.

I wouldn't even care if it sucked.

I was gonna say Motorstorm, but wow.

 

[AmuroChan]

If DC doesn't succeed, I can see the studio closing down. There're plenty of driving games out there and I don't see the point of Sony keeping two driving game studios in-house.

 

[ascii42]

Jet Motorstorm

 

[boingball]

Studio will be closed down.

The general response to DriveClub will be: Nice, but Sony has Gran Turismo, there is no need for another racing game.

Sony is in cost cutting mode and the PS4 is selling without games anyway so this will be an easy decision for Sony.

 

[Stillmatic]

DRIVECLUB 2, or a current gen Motorstorm with NO rubberbanding. I owned the first 2 MS games and loved them until the rubberbanding got too much, that is the only thing that killed my interest in the series, it was game breaking to me.

 

[Raoh]

Maybe they should take over the Tourist Trophy license next.

 

[KingJolly]

Playstation All Stars Kart

 

[FinalStageBoss]

D2 or new IP

 

[orochi91]

snip

DC isn't aiming for GT's crowd since it isn't a racing sim.

 

[yurinka]

My dream: A futuristic Motorstorm, that would be a crossover with Wipeout and Rollcage, rebooting and merging them in a single new concept. Using an evolved version of the Driveclub engine, obviously.

 

[farisr]

Studio will be closed down.

The general response to DriveClub will be: Nice, but Sony has Gran Turismo, there is no need for another racing game.

Just like MS has Forza and doesn't need Forza Horizon.

 

[Anion]

An open-world RPG with this engine.

I wouldn't even care if it sucked.

Man, this needs to be the map for some dinosaur game...

 

[Percy]

Learning how to 60fps hopefully... assuming they survive Driveclub's release, obviously :/

 

[Late Flag]

I want a current-gen Motorstorm so badly, but I doubt it's going to happen. Sadly, I'm in the "close down" camp.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Studio will be closed down.

The general response to DriveClub will be: Nice, but Sony has Gran Turismo, there is no need for another racing game.

Sony is in cost cutting mode and the PS4 is selling without games anyway so this will be an easy decision for Sony.

I hope not, but I think this'll happen too. I want Motorstorm.

 

[Naughty_Doge]

I hope either Motorstorm or Sony puts them in charge of reviving Wipeout.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Just like MS has Forza and doesn't need Forza Horizon.

Not at all. MS wants Forza to be yearly.

 

[Raziel]

If DC doesn't succeed, I can see the studio closing down. There're plenty of driving games out there and I don't see the point of Sony keeping two driving game studios in-house.

Studio will be closed down.

The general response to DriveClub will be: Nice, but Sony has Gran Turismo, there is no need for another racing game.

Sony is in cost cutting mode and the PS4 is selling without games anyway so this will be an easy decision for Sony.

Evolution can be their racing studio that actually releases games.

 

[ICPEE]

Open world Motorstorm (including track/route editor) with car body panel customisation running on this engine.

It will be a guaranteed seller.

 

[HamPster PamPster]

Reboot Downhill Domination!

 

[digoutyoursoul]

Studio will be closed down.

The general response to DriveClub will be: Nice, but Sony has Gran Turismo, there is no need for another racing game.

Sony is in cost cutting mode and the PS4 is selling without games anyway so this will be an easy decision for Sony.

Fuck that, I hope not, the studio is not far from where I live and want them to do well. Was gutted to see Studio Liverpool and Bizarre Creations chopped.

 

[Kabuki Waq]

Waverace style jet ski game!

 

[SneakyStephan]

Wait why are people saying wipeout? did the liverpool studios people join evolution?

 

[MaDKaT]

With any luck they are well on their way rebooting/remaking Jet Moto.

 

[KalBalboa]

I'd love a PS4 MotorStorm. Pacific Rift was such a gem on the PS3.

If Sony is treating them as their "other race house" dev, maybe we'll see them put something out a year after GT7.

 

[TIMtationX]

Motorstorm.

Nothing else but Motorstorm. I wish we'd gotten Motorstorm instead of Driveclub, but hey, who cares what think right?

 

[coolasj19]

Studio will be closed down.
The general response to DriveClub will be: Nice, but Sony has Gran Turismo, there is no need for another racing game.
Sony is in cost cutting mode and the PS4 is selling without games anyway so this will be an easy decision for Sony.

Shutting down Liverpool was the cost cutting mode. Sony would most definitely like a racing game once a year and they fulfill different genres of racing. Besides, response to DriveClub will be obfuscated to hell with PS+ Edition wrecking havoc on their metrics. Evolution will build on their ebgitwirk and make another game with it, whether that be another Driveclub or Motorstorm. Maybe they get expanded and tasked with handling both. Who knows?

 

[Stillmatic]

Open world Motorstorm (including track/route editor) with car body panel customisation running on this engine.

It will be a guaranteed seller.

Now that you mention it, a game like Motorstorm could actually suit an open world. Great, now I want it.

 

[fernoca]

Studio will be closed down.

The general response to DriveClub will be: Nice, but Sony has Gran Turismo, there is no need for another racing game.

Sony is in cost cutting mode and the PS4 is selling without games anyway so this will be an easy decision for Sony.

Sadly this...hopefully not.
But after the delay, since Driveclub was supposed to be for launch...it wouldn't surprise me if they're either closed or cut with many going to other studios around Spring next year.

Even Santa Monica had cuts and Santa Monica helps across many of the first party releases.

 

[marink]

#D2iveclub, probably.

I prefer #driiveclub

 

[fuzzyreactor]

Evolution can be their racing studio that actually releases games.

Yea it would prob be wiser to shut down poly digital and just give control of GT to evolution

 

[evolution]

Alternating between Motorstorm and Driveclub would be cool.

 

[Astro Racer]

It all depends on how DC does I guess.

Sells well? Then they will probably work on a sequel.

Sells badly? Moved onto a new project or even downsized to smaller games.

 

[Arttemis]

I'd be all for a Forza Horizon-like open world racing game to offset the long delays between Gran Turismo games on PS hardware. I'm pretty bummed Driveclub isn't that to begin with.

 

[Guymelef]

Probably something where they can use all cars made for Driveclub and expand them, probably no Motorstorm.

 

[I-hate-u]

I don't want to be negative, but I hope that DC does well cause I am feeling their closure coming soon. While DC is not my type of racers, I love Evo's work and I want them to be making more games.

What I wish from Evolution? Motorstorm PS4. There are few off road racers these days. I would reckon it would do well with the graphics engine they have right now.

 

[BeforeU]

Motorstorm RETURNS

 

[evolution]

I hope they don't go open world. I dislike them. Burnout ruined them for me

 

[KingJolly]

I'd be all for a Forza Horizon-like open world racing game to offset the long delays between Gran Turismo games on PS hardware. I'm pretty bummed Driveclub isn't that to begin with.

Um.....the crew?