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Wipeout Fusion - Press Kit
Wipeout Fusion is a futuristic racing video game developed by Sony Studio Liverpool and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. It is the fifth instalment in the Wipeout series and was first released in February 2002 in Europe, and in June 2002 in North America. It was also the first Wipeout game to be published on the PlayStation 2. The game takes place in 2160 and revolves around players competing in the F9000 anti-gravity racing league.
The game was developed by Sony Studio Liverpool, after having been taken over by Sony Computer Entertainment and subsequently renamed (from Psygnosis) in 2001. Wipeout Fusion received positive reviews upon release, with particular praise being directed at its techno soundtrack. However, its graphics, and track design received mixed responses from critics.
Below are images of the Wipeout Fusion Press Kit and the various pictures that appeared on the press disc.