http://games.kikizo.com/news/200611/101_p1.asp
After reading that article there's no doubt left in my mind that Motorstorm will be the key element to me wanting a PS3 early. I've been leary about buying one of the new consoles too early, mostly due to the fact that I care about FFXIII and there's no need for a new console until it comes out. Seeing Motorstorm and even getting to play the Demo at one of the kiosks has caught my attention over the past month or so here. Normally I don't do racing games, mostly because they're all the same to me. You just go around in circles to try and win a race. There's something different with Motorstorm though, sometime much more. From the way the game looks, to the overall physics/gameplay. I think the best description I've heard thus far is calling it an "action-racer."
One key element that has also intrigued me on this game is the "AI." - Apparantly as you play through Motorstorm and go through the tracks, the AI becomes "smarter" per say. It seems to start off somewhat dumb in the begining of the game, but then ends up to where the cars you are racing against, literally team up with one another to try and run you off the track! That just sounds Awesome!! to me. A racing game that actually requires a bit more skill than just pushing past your opponenet? Wow.
This game is absolutely beautiful and I'm happy with what I've seen thus far. I'm definately going to have to work on getting a PS3 in March when it releases. Lucky for me that's right after tax season. Hopefully I have extra money after a few bills/Hawaii trip to splurge on the system. Motorstorm here I come!
Anyway, read the article and see if you too are intrigued by this game. Many have heard of it I'm sure, but actually knowing about it is a whole other story. As they say this game is the first "I Told You So" Sony has for the PS3! :)