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- From sophisticated F1 cars to exotic Japanese imports, American muscle to off road 4x4’s, the world of video driving games has never been better.
Ask 100 people which games console is king of the road when it comes to the best for driving based games and the split will be pretty close between the Xbox 360 and the PS3.
We take a look at what these colossus giants have to offer when it comes to 4 wheels and although not as sophisticated as the big two we also take a look at what the Nintendo Wii has to throw into the ring.
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Due for release on or around May 25th depending on what part of the world you reside in Blur threatens to be a number one best seller for race fans. The game drops players into heart-pumping, electrified racing action with 20 cars starting out on the track and all targeting the finish line. However the race for the line isn’t a straightforward one as the driver’s battle against each other and trading paint as they collect the intense power-ups littered around the circuit. I liken it to an adult version of Mario Kart with better graphics and greater playability.
The cars themselves look sleek and sexy with over 50 to select from but don’t expect your motor to look like it has just left the showroom as you cross the finishing line. As you bump and scuff your way around the street circuit expect to see wing mirrors fly off, panels get dented and cars getting completely trashed.
The race tracks are exciting and carry a varied degree of difficulty; they include street circuits from Hackney in the UK to L.A. San Francisco and Spain. The real difference Blur brings to the table over rival race car games is the power ups which can literally change the outcome of a race in seconds.
Power ups are special abilities that you can pick up on the track and use against your opponents, there are five in total:
- Nitro the simplest power up gives you a burst of speed.
- Shunt a projectile weapon to lift an opponent off the track.
- Shock an electric energy transmitted from the roof of your car.
- Barge when you feel cramped in activate barge and throw your opponents sideways.
- Mines drop a mine and watch the explosion.
Looking beyond Blur’s single player story, gamers can engage in competitive and team-based multiplayer races with up to 20 players online, or on a single console via 4-player split-screen. Bizarre Creations are especially excited to introduce Blur’s original social gaming experience – Custom Groups, where anyone can create unique multiplayer modes based on their favorite ways to play the game. These new modes are immediately shared through Blur’s social network, expanding the game in ways that are only limited by the gaming community’s creativity.
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