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PSA: ModNation Racers Euro beta kicks off, act fast photo

Starting this afternoon, apparently, you Europeans out there can get a crack at the ModNation Racers, a vibrant cart racer that features a robust amount of customization -- tracks, cars, and even drivers. The client is up and the beta kicks off this afternoon for the first 100,000 European people that jump onto PSN and download it.

Destructoid reader and tipster "turecc" was kind enough to remind us of this. But we wonder if he'll be kind enough to design a Brad Nicholson-themed car and driver -- now that'd be kickin' rad.

[Thanks, turecc!]








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Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 13:35
Chris Carter
It's pretty neat. The actual racing is bare bones, but the track creator is excellent, fun, and polished.
Ekas's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 13:49
Ekas
Nice, downloading now.
Stephen Beirne's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 14:02
Stephen Beirne
Checking it out.
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 14:09
Chris Carter
Also, Brad didn't mention this, but I'm sure it's always implied:

Look up a London hotel, and use that address to create a UK PSN account.
Turecc's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 14:11
Turecc
Bastards, not getting my nickname right and whatnot. :3
JDigital's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 14:34
JDigital
Damn, at work :(
Discarded Couch Sandwich's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 14:38
Discarded Couch Sandwich
Its really quite cool what's on offer! Fortunately the beta went live around the time my seminar finished so I managed to get in without a hitch. A quick look at the track editor tells me that there'll be a lot to do in this game!

It's got that same floaty feel to it that LittleBigPlanet had if you were to compare it to, say, a Mario platformer. I found my kart waving all over the place at first, but there's definitely a level of mastery to its initial feel. I see it being quite a significant title of this year.
RenegadePanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 15:17
RenegadePanda
Does the US get an open beta or did I just miss it or something?
Ekas's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 15:25
Ekas
RenegadePanda, I'm pretty sure US beta is already over, sorry.
RenegadePanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 15:40
RenegadePanda
I miss out on everything.
Daniel Carneiro's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 15:42
Daniel Carneiro
got it :)
CblogRecaps's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 16:03
CblogRecaps
The US got a closed beta, this is also a closed beta but there's no faffing about with beta keys. First 100k to grab it are in.

As for the game, played a few online races. The pre-made tracks are kinda iffy and there are only 4 of them but I'm sure once the user-made track library starts building up that'll quickly change. Also really intrigued by the Career option, looks like there'll be a strong single player game in here as well.
SpAM CAN's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 16:46
SpAM CAN
Frak. Missed it.
JiR INC's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 16:54
JiR INC
I got mine :D
mizzougrad01's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 17:13
mizzougrad01
Wow, its LBP, except with cars...how original of you Sony.
isnowbored's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 19:02
isnowbored
Wow, its Mario, except with karts...how original of you Nintendo.
Rammstein's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/21/2010 22:29
Rammstein
Wow, its mizzougrad01, except with copypasta...how original of you isnowbored.
isnowbored's Avatar - Comment posted on 01/22/2010 11:10
isnowbored
lal good one.
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