Split Second races to retail

Highly Anticipated 'Ground Breaking' Game From Black Rock Studio ships

Posted on May 18, 2010 - 11:30pm EST

One of the most anticipated video games of 2010 is now available with Split/Second arriving at retail outlets throughout North America today. Published by Disney Interactive Studios and developed by Black Rock Studio, the dynamic game is releasing on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and, Windows PC.

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."

As many as eight players can compete online in Split/Second through Xbox LIVE, PlayStation Network and online on Windows PC. Also, two players can race against each other on the same system in the same room through split-screen features.

Split/Second is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). The game has a suggested retail price of $59.99 (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3) and $39.99 (Windows PC). Split/Second: Velocity, the console and PC game's title in Europe only, will be available across Europe beginning on May 20.