Bizarre bringing Blur to PC, PS3, Xbox 360 @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 20, 2009

News: Activision's first game from Bizarre Creations is coming soon.

Bizarre Creations is working on a driving game set in the James Bond universe for release next year, but they also have a game coming this year and Activision is finally ready to announce it. Titled Blur, the game will be a futuristic racing game that is scheduled for a Fall 2009 release on the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Players will race against 20 other drivers on tracks set in and around Los Angeles, San Francisco, Hackney, UK and Barcelona, Spain, among others. Blur will also provide more than racing thrills as drivers will be able to equip their cars with powerups such as a laser cannon, speed bursts and other weaponry.

In what may be a first, Bizarre is using social networking to help propel the game's story forward:

Beyond the action-packed racing filled with fast curves, sneaky alternate routes, hair-raising jumps and fully realized damage models that provide for spectacular crashes, Blur's narrative is presented through Bizarre's innovative new community-based interface, reaching far beyond the game itself. This unique story-driving social network evolves dynamically as players compete in different races, make new friends, rivals and fans, and connect with other racers both in-game and in real life.

"We did our homework and saw a huge opportunity to move beyond traditional racers and create a game completely focused on making racing 'fun' again," said Martyn Chudley, Creative Director, Bizarre Creations. "Blur delivers a new style of racing experience for all gamers, regardless of their experience, skill or genre preferences. Everything the player does, both in their cars and with their cars, is a dramatic adrenaline rush; it's a real blast!"

Blur will also feature several different multiplayer options including a four-player splitscreen mode. Online modes include both competitive and cooperative modes for up to 20 players. The game will also include the ability to create custom multiplayer options, known as Custom Groups, that can be uploaded and shared with other Blur players.

We'll have more on this socially networking, futuristic, battle racer soon.