SCEA Releases MotorStorm Arctic Edge for PSP

September 29, 2009

SCEA
Releases MotorStorm Arctic Edge for PSP

Acclaimed Off-Road Racing
Franchise Hits PSP as MotorStorm Arctic Edge Combats the Alaskan Terrain

Sony Computer Entertainment America
Inc. (SCEA) announced today the North American release of MotorStorm Arctic
Edge, the first title of the popular MotorStorm franchise available exclusively
for PSP and PSPgo systems. Developed by Bigbig Studios, the highly acclaimed
development team renowned for its best-selling Pursuit Force series, MotorStorm
Arctic Edge stays true to the signature MotorStorm style with hostile Artificial
Intelligence (A.I.), multi-route tracks, and combat-style racing action where
the goal is to not only win, but survive. The game introduces 12 unique and
reversible racing tracks, two additional vehicle classes, multiplayer racing
action, and a rugged Alaskan environment chock full of treacherous obstacles and
hazardous terrain.

"We are excited to have MotorStorm
Arctic Edge added to the arsenal of quality PSP titles available this holiday,"
said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President, Product Marketing, SCEA. "MotorStorm
Arctic Edge takes full advantage of PSP functionality by bringing exciting
features such as eight-player online and ad-hoc modes, photo mode, and the
ability to create a custom music playlist to suit your driving mood."

Entering the latest MotorStorm
Festival location, players will be greeted by a rugged Alaskan landscape
featuring narrow mountain passes, giant ice caves, and slippery ice bridges
showcased in 12 amazing new track designs. Players will need lightning-fast
reflexes to negotiate the dangerous arctic conditions, including sudden
avalanches triggered by vehicle horns, collapsing ice bridges, bobsleigh
corners, and three different racing altitudes. Combat-like racing takes center
stage as vehicles are treated as weapons to fight off other racers.

With dramatic forces of nature and
humans colliding, MotorStorm Arctic Edge gives players more aggressive tools in
their competitive arsenals. Along with six vehicle classes from the original
MotorStorm, two new snow-specific classes are introduced – the nimble Snowcat
and the more forceful Snow Machine. Players can personalize each vehicle in the
livery by updating with a selection of wheels, exhaust, spoilers and sponsorship
stickers. Also, to further simulate realistic game play, cutting-edge AI
analyzes the race and surroundings and reacts to situations in real time,
locating the best routes and changing the level of aggression based on
cumulative player actions.

In multiplayer, MotorStorm Arctic
Edge allows up to eight players to compete against each other wirelessly via
Ad-Hoc Mode. Alternatively, players can compete via online multiplayer using
Infrastructure mode to make it to the summit of the online global leaderboards.

Featuring a compilation of 20
licensed tracks from top artists and more, the MotorStorm Arctic Edge in-game
soundtrack heightens the game’s icy off-road pandemonium, motivating players to
blast through packed snow and obliterate the competition. For the PSP player who
prefers custom tunes, music can be added from a memory stick.

The independent Entertainment
Software Rating Board (ESRB) rates MotorStorm Arctic Edge "T" for "Teen." For
more information about the ESRB, visit
www.esrb.org. For more
information about MotorStorm, visit

www.motorstorm-thegame.com
.