Split Second Races On To Store Shelves

Disney Interactive Studios have announced that Split Second has raced on to store shelves.  In Split/Second, players don’t just race to the finish line to beat their opponents, they build up their power meter through deft driving and trigger “power plays,” explosive moments that take out opponents or alter the track.  The game takes place within a hyper-competitive reality television show with city-sized sets rigged for destruction.  Each track has numerous power plays that can be strategically triggered by skilled drivers.  Competitors in Split/Second don’t just collide with other vehicles to knock them from the track — they can trigger blockbuster action film-like explosive events that drastically alter the dynamics of the race.  Players must use strategy and pinpoint timing to derail opponents, tactically alter the track or create entirely new routes.

“With massive environments that players can dynamically change to take out opponents and alter the track, Split/Second redefines the action racing genre and provides a whole new level of fun for all video game fans,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president, global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios.  “Black Rock Studio is among the world’s best game development studios and Split/Second is an incredible entry in their impressive portfolio.”

Split Second is available for the XBox360 and Playstation 3.  Check out the new screenshots below, along with your review, and tell us what you think.

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