Aug 25 2009

Gamescom Interview: ModNation Racers

+ Posted by Chris Morell // Senior Social Media Specialist

Since its announcement at E3, I’ve been dying to see more of ModNation Racers for PS3. At Gamescom last week, I finally got that chance, checking out the game’s many track- and character-creating possibilities. To help guide me through it was United Front Games Producer Dan Sochan, who was also there to talk about just how much you can customize ModNation Racers, what to do after you’ve created a track, and much more.

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+ computerwis5 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:02 pm said:

First!

+ VenomXv on August 25th, 2009 at 3:02 pm said:

Can’t wait for this game to come out. How much will it cost? I’m guessing $15?

+ Mark Valledor on August 27th, 2009 at 9:18 pm said:

No, this will be a full Blu-ray experience. Stay tuned over the next few months as we reveal more…

+ The_Punisher111 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:02 pm said:

Shut Up!

+ VenomXv on August 25th, 2009 at 3:05 pm said:

I can’t believe this is a PSN game. It seems like it could pass off as a full blu-ray disc game with some more content.

+ Chris Morell on August 25th, 2009 at 4:56 pm said:

Actually, ModNation Racers IS a full-featured Blu-ray disc game, not a PSN title :-)

+ ffhnod on August 25th, 2009 at 3:11 pm said:

this create-thing looks amazing!!

+ TwiztedR3DHead on August 25th, 2009 at 3:12 pm said:

I want it but 1st i need the ps3 slim baby!!

+ that-acmilan-guy on August 25th, 2009 at 3:13 pm said:

@Chris or Jeff : I really want to see some sort of interview of Dead Nation guys, can you guys give us that?

Thanks bros

+ GersanMW on August 25th, 2009 at 3:17 pm said:

The game looks amazing.
When is it coming out?

+ Pesico on August 25th, 2009 at 3:18 pm said:

Seriously? No Bluray release? Doesn’t necessary mean it’s a small game though. Can’t wait for this one though. It will be sweet!

+ Cobra1 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:18 pm said:

This game is another on my “Must Have” list. Y’all are bringing it to PAX right? :D

+ PsychoticTalent on August 25th, 2009 at 3:19 pm said:

When does it come out?

+ gta_4 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:22 pm said:

is this gunna be a retail or psn game?

+ The_Man_Who on August 25th, 2009 at 3:24 pm said:

I’m a little dissapointed about is a PSN Game, i believed it was gonna come on Bluray, and it was gonna be as big as Little Big Planet has come. I expected the same for Modnation, but as a PSN Game it looks is gonna be shorter.

+ Fishstix-83 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:24 pm said:

OH BOY ! i just hope the don’t charge 30 or 40 dollars for a game i can’t trade in when im done. Game looks really fun though. I would rather have a hard copy of it, but if its priced $15 or $20 dollars i will buy it on day 1.

+ Darkdragon2 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:26 pm said:

Definatley going to buy

+ BlooodyCow on August 25th, 2009 at 3:27 pm said:

Can someone help me?
Ok I am buying the LBP Game of The Year Edition. Will the Mod Nation Racer beta be in the box or do I have to preorder to get the beta?

+ WINNERS_CIRCLE24 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:33 pm said:

im going to make every nascar track so watch out for my name and download tracks

+ FlatulentGhost on August 25th, 2009 at 3:33 pm said:

With Sony’s EPIC E3 victory, this game was almost too much to take. So overloaded with the major exclusive announcements and mind boggling good graphics in the demos to really get how good this game is going to be.

Day 1 purchase.

Although I can’t imagine it’s going to be less than 30 dollars. Anyone expecting 15 or 20 is probably setting themselves up for dissapointment.

PS3 graphics + cart racing + user designed content == SOLD.

Little Big Planet had the more mass market non-gamer friendly name and character artwork, though.

+ Maguss on August 25th, 2009 at 3:37 pm said:

Man I’m really excited I’m already laying out some track ideas!!!

+ WINNERS_CIRCLE24 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:39 pm said:

@13 it is a blu ray game 59.99

+ Thorpe89 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:40 pm said:

Looks cool. Will be getting this when I get my PS3 Slim. :D

+ Maguss on August 25th, 2009 at 3:42 pm said:

Where does it say no Blu-ray release? I haven’t heard of anything regarding that. Normally they label it as a PSN release.

+ The_Man_Who on August 25th, 2009 at 3:42 pm said:

@20
Hey thanks yeah sorry, i read those comment above me, and i believed it was changed to an Only PSN Game, glad to hear is gonna be a Bluray Game

+ liketoski on August 25th, 2009 at 3:44 pm said:

Is PSN back up?
And will this game come out this year?

+ WINNERS_CIRCLE24 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:46 pm said:

@24 September 8th it comes out

+ wizeguy22 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:50 pm said:

if im not mistaken i think this is a full retail release and it doesnt come out till next year so unless u guys have links that say otherwise…..

+ The_Man_Who on August 25th, 2009 at 3:51 pm said:

better check this link to clearify:
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=racing&message.id=220389

+ Thrasher20 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:56 pm said:

LOL I love the Star Wars theme in the backround. Great game by the way! I must buy :)

+ Thrasher20 on August 25th, 2009 at 3:58 pm said:

…never mind. The Star Wars theme was in my other window. But it blended sooo good :)

+ BigBoss712 on August 25th, 2009 at 4:01 pm said:

Really interested in this game, loved the E3 presentation.

+ Fluidshine on August 25th, 2009 at 4:01 pm said:

i can NOT wait for this game!! It looks so amazing! I love the whole Play Create and Share thing!

+ tetsou9shima on August 25th, 2009 at 4:05 pm said:

Someone needs to teach him how to pronounce “Decals”.

+ Lambo_Killa9 on August 25th, 2009 at 4:05 pm said:

cool interview, I like your hair Chris ;)

+ thepatriots on August 25th, 2009 at 4:09 pm said:

I cannot wait to make a version of the Nurburgring. In fact I may make it my goal to do all the major world circuits (Laguna Seca, Spa, Infineon, Monaco, Suzuka, Fuji, Silverston, Monza, Le Mans, Brans Hatch, of course the Top Gear Test Track.

+ Towers76 on August 25th, 2009 at 4:12 pm said:

Great interview! I’d gotten so tired of cart racers but I’m warming up a little to this one. I look forward to more info and hopefully a beta invite………..

+ B-RadGfromOV on August 25th, 2009 at 4:12 pm said:

LMAO say decals again?

+ XxDeathDoctorxX on August 25th, 2009 at 4:14 pm said:

this game is going be great the next mario =-) off topic today is my 21st birthday =-)

+ darthlego on August 25th, 2009 at 4:14 pm said:

I wonder if you can make a wipEout-like track in this. If so, it would be awesome.

+ blackmajic13 on August 25th, 2009 at 4:18 pm said:

Yea guys, sorry to burst your bubbles. Amazon has it for a February 24th release on Blu-Ray.

+ phinnv8 on August 25th, 2009 at 4:29 pm said:

Wow this game looks very interesting. Mario Kart meets LittleBigPlanet indeed. No way is this a $10 title it’ll probably be a full Blu-ray title for $50-60. Honestly $60 seems a bit steep that will hurt sales for the type of game it is unless they have a bit single player mode with unlockables and stuff too.

+ phinnv8 on August 25th, 2009 at 4:30 pm said:

I hope you can do your own music for racing too. Oh and jumps and stuff like the Wii Mario Kart would make it ideal for long term fun.

SUGGESTIONS: Things like weapons, jumps, boost pads, ability to bank the track, even loops would be awesome.

+ ThreeLeggedFreak on August 25th, 2009 at 4:31 pm said:

What if I upload my track and I don’t want anyone to download and change my track? Is that possible?

+ DMPrince on August 25th, 2009 at 4:39 pm said:

oh man. i need to preorder LBP GOTY To get into that beta!!

+ Metalmurphy on August 25th, 2009 at 4:57 pm said:

Why is everyone assuming this is gonna be a PSN game? It most likely wont be.

+ NITROWOLF_2 on August 25th, 2009 at 5:13 pm said:

Yo chris i notice you said Mod nation isn’t a psn title.
question
isn’t this game also coming to PSP? i notice it on the Gamestop retailer site, and they aren’t always realiable but still. So that being said if there is a psp version wouldn’t it have to go to pspn for GO? technically comment 4 isnt completly wrong or right then.

+ nikeforces on August 25th, 2009 at 5:14 pm said:

Yeah i got my money down on LBP GOTY cant wait to finally play LBP and get some nice beta action going on. Also this is a full blu-ray title.

+ almighty-slayer on August 25th, 2009 at 5:16 pm said:

Looks fantastic. Really can’t wait. The track editor looks very simple but also very robust.

Would be cool to see this as a PSN download as well as a retail disc, but that probably wont happen

+ BC13 on August 25th, 2009 at 5:27 pm said:

I love it I hope they offer a battle mode. Let you make longer tracks then what they show. Include loops and tunnels stuff like that. 4 player multiplayer split screen. I will buy this right away and will not take it out for what seems like years or the next Modnation Racer