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EA Warrington's new Road Rash game is in the works, and some previsualization test footage has been uncovered. This is just rough conceptual stuff at the moment, but even the bare-bones video you see here is looking incredibly promising.

It looks like the violence that made Road Rash is a classic is going to be a rightfully important part of this current-gen iteration. As you can see in the video, players can grab opponents and attempt to pull them off the bike. In the video, two players struggle on their bikes while narrowly avoiding an oncoming car. I can only imagine how awesome that will look when the car has colors and textures and ... well ... looks more like car.

It also seems as if successfully dragging an enemy off his ride will result in a boost, and you can also pull signs from the side of the road to use as a weapon. Looks really awesome as a concept, so this is one game I'm definitely going to pay more attention to.

What do you think? Check out the video, bear in mind it is test footage, and let us know how it looks to you.

[Update: I'm being told this game may actually have been canceled. Now I feel like I was given a Christmas gift, had it taken away, and was then punched in the bollocks.]


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MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:45
MrSadistic
Holy
fucking
balls.

Just... just please don't screw up the soundtrack EA.
Demonolith's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:46
Demonolith
Woo hoo heeoo, I like!
The Trout's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:47
The Trout
I'll be more impressed when they remake Skitchin'.
deaddays's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:48
deaddays
I was kinda breathless through that whole thing. Great sense of speed... and there's barely any graphics there yet! I'm SO ready for a new Road Rash!
PappaDukes's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:50
PappaDukes
Oh hell YES! I used to play the fukc out of Road Rash. Genesis classic!

Also, did that guy just kick a muthafuckin' truck!?

Awesome.
kevinski's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:50
kevinski
I'm so confused. I hate EA and refuse to buy any of their games, but...it's Road Rash! *cries*
Everyday Legend's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:52
Everyday Legend
@ The Trout
SKITCHIN'! BITCHIN'!

I'd buy Road Rash if it was actually an M-Rated game. Then I'd jam on that.
falinter's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:52
falinter
ROADRASH!
I can't wait to billyclub people to death at 80mph
edwardwcross's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:53
edwardwcross
One of my fondest gaming memories was road rash and all the sequels. I burned out a genesis playing that game for days straight.
Sanious's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:53
Sanious
I'm pretty excited, hopefully this turns out to be an excellent game.
dr3nd4r's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:54
dr3nd4r
looks insanely fun...good to know the developers are walking the right way
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:55
Xzyliac
F-F-FUUUCK YEEESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ohmigod, ohmigod, ohmigod, ohmigod, ohmigod, let me catch my breath.

HOLY FUCKING SHIT DUDE!!! YOU KNOW HOW LONG I'VE WANTED THIS!

No shit I still log about 6 or 7 hours into Road Rash 2 regularly. My bro and I are fanatics.

This is...it's a fucking dram come true. *cries tears of joy*
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:55
Sexualchocolate
Roadrash! Fucking yes please very much thank you!

I agree with the first comment too, this game needs a fucking SICK soundtrack and it's win all over. M rated would be a bonus too.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:55
DaedHead8
Road Rash HD had better be awesome, because I'm excited. Also, they'll never remake Skitchin' because a fruit booting game would never sell to the kids today.
HawkxSx's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:55
HawkxSx
My GOD, that looks amazing. I'm all for that. I would buy THAT right there!
vApathyv's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 09:57
vApathyv
Ho. Lee. Crap.

I'll take 12.
kevinski's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:01
kevinski
I heard that the development team behind this game was shut down, actually. Saved again. No more confusion.
Draxxlith's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:03
Draxxlith
If this is canceled, I totally agree. I would play a lot more racing games if I were allowed to play them like Road Rash. That's why I love the burnout series, and why I always lost in arcade cabinet racers, because most are designed to keep people from driving aggressively. NEED MOAR VIOLINS IN RACING.
ChaosTeaCup's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:05
ChaosTeaCup
Brings back fond memories of my 3DO.... *wipes tear*
Rosseh's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:06
Rosseh
The youtube page just seems like it's owned by some random, albiet really skilled, animator. This would be awesome though :(
bodybreak's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:19
bodybreak
looks pretty sick.
i just remember how unimpressed i was when burnout paradise's bikes were released. this is everything i wanted that to be.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:26
Shin Oni
even if this wasn't real/cancelled/nowhere confirmed, someone at EA needs to pitch the idea of a new Road Rash. It's long overdue and the PSX version was so awful, it needs a new age redo.
Chocobo Knight's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:28
Chocobo Knight
Nooooo! I played the hell out of Road Rash as a kid! Why did this have to be canceled? It would've made an awesome jump to next-gen. I'll go put my excitement back in the closet now. :(
Chocolatey Sex's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:29
Chocolatey Sex
Fuck it got canceled? WHY?
HawkxSx's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:31
HawkxSx
BOO to Update on article...how could THAT be cancelled. LOOK AT IT! LOOK AT IT!!
burnblaze's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:38
burnblaze
Man.... Shheeeeiiiiitttt The original had fucking nails tracks from Soundgarden.....

I love the 3DO/Sega CD version sooooo much!!!!

MAKE IT HAPPEN EA - you will be guaranteed a massive amount of sales.
Skribble's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:40
Skribble
I wouldn't get my hopes up guys. If you check out the guys other videos, you can see this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LZAJQPsMTc&feature=channel

In it, there is a similar video to this "Road Rash" footage; complete with head smashing and under-truck sliding.

I don't think this is anything more than a guys demo reel.
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:42
AngelsDontBurn
CANCELED?! HELL NO PLEASE! THIS IS SOMETHING I'VE WANTED FOR WHAT FEELS LIKE FOREVER!
KIDA26's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:42
KIDA26
Damn... the sense of speed is pretty awesome. Too bad the rumor says it's cancelled. I would totally roll with some M rated Road Rash action.
CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:54
CelicaCrazed
T_T

Some night this weekend I'm popping in Burnout Paradise, taking my Firehawk GP up to White Mountain, and just becoming one with machine as I fall under the hypnotic spell of speed.
sauceatron's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 10:55
sauceatron
NOOOOOOO I WANT THIS TO COME OUT NOW. i miss playing road rash and beating axel off his bike!
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 11:23
Xzyliac
Cancelled!? WHAT!!?!?!?!?

FUCK YOU EA!

*goes back to playing Road Rash II while crying*
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 11:27
Monodi
it looks like a game I would suck at playing haha
Retrofraction's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 11:30
Retrofraction
Looks dumb... I've played the original and they have basically scrapped all the original gameplay to make a really lame version of a genesis game
Linfosoma's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 11:30
Linfosoma
Bikes+Chains=Win
pascuz46's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 11:34
pascuz46
Oh yes, Oh god yes! I loved Genisis road rash. Me want!
Vanilla Gorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 11:37
Vanilla Gorilla
EA, you HAVE to see this through! You __HAVE__ TO!

I'm not sure what that whole chain thing at the bottom is, but you should do away with it and save nitro boosts to be a property of the bike, not combat performance, but you MUST make this game!

I promise I will pay full price!
JynxShot's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 11:55
JynxShot
The steering looked a little stiff but beyond that it looked great.
MagicAQ's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 12:08
MagicAQ
HOLY FAPPETY FAP, FAP MAN!!!!!!
sh0xor's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 12:18
sh0xor
I's funny to see this as I actually JUST bought Road Rash 2 for sega genesis this week. Its one of the few games I never got a chance to play back in the day. Anyway I love it! Its way more fun than most current racing games!

This HD "Road Rash" video was INCREDIBLE! Even if the game doesn't exist, it was still a treat to watch. But, I hope its real.

(I also like how every thing but the road is white. I know its probably not a style choice but, It looked cool to me.
ToxinBlackheart's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 12:23
ToxinBlackheart
Cancelled? B-but why? .____.
Mappy's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 12:26
Mappy
I hope Viper, P.E & Lawson from Road Rash II makes an appearance.
Rockvillian's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 12:31
Rockvillian
Canceled? The entire video game universe NEEDS this to not be canceled right now.
Hammersmith's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 12:50
Hammersmith
It better NOT be fucking cancelled. Although really, how is Criterion not doing a Road Rash after giving us those bikes in Burnout Paradise?
agentarsenic's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 12:58
agentarsenic
Fuck petitioning for L4d2, we needs to get on this shit! My buddy and I were just wishing for a new Road Rash the other day, and now to see it, and it be canceled...it is like a Christmas morning punch in the dick.
Unicorn's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 13:02
Unicorn
THAT WAS FUCKING BREATHTAKING. THEY BETTER NOT HAVE FUCKING CANCELLED THAT. THAT WOULD BE THE FIRST EA GAME I WOULD BUY SINCE FUCKING SPORE. FUCK I WANT THAT NEW ROAD RASH FUCK FUCK FUCK. ROAD RASH 2 NOSTALGIA WHEN I SAW THAT SPEED AND CARNAGE.
munkee's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 13:11
munkee
looks pre rendered to me
MCChampaignMillionaire's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 13:26
MCChampaignMillionaire
This would be awesome for Xbox Live
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 13:48
Los255
Excuse me but.....this was being made?

FFFFFFFFFF
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