Which racer for pole position? Split/Second vs Blur

Whatever happened to fun racing games? You know, the ones where you were more concerned about leaving your opponents in a big smouldery mess rather than tweaking your transmission or switching your suspension? I'm talking about the classics like Carmageddon, Roadkill and Twisted Metal... the arcade racers that filled you full of adrenaline and made your eyes bleed because of the relentless speed. Oh, and allowed you to knock seven bells out of everyone while making your way to the finish line.

Too often, developers focus on the boring stuff like realism these days. I repeat, whatever happened to fun racing games?

But wouldn't you know it? You wait ages for a super destructive, force-your-opponents off the road kind of racer and then two come along at once. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Split/Second: Velocity and Blur. Both are expected out towards the end of May.

You've gotta love Disney. As a child I watched their cartoons constantly and now, as an adult, I can race round a track in a souped-up sports car, detonating massive explosions and doing my best to wipe out my friends. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Split/Second: Velocity.

This very blog has already explained the basic premise of this little gem, but not only has it gained the Velocity tag in recent weeks, but a new trailer has also come to light - and, I think you'll agree, it's all looking pretty tasty...



...and what about Blur from Activision - you know, the guys that created the biggest selling game of all time, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2? Licensed cars, power ups including mines, shocks, shunts and (old favourite) nitro, co-op multiplayer for up to 20 gamers and four player splitscreen...

Here's what the game's official site says...

Travel the globe from L.A. and San Francisco to Spain, the UK and more to take on the best the streets have to offer. Utilize an arsenal of Power-ups like nitro speed boosts, shock attacks, defensive shields, and landmines to beat your rivals across the finish line. You choose how and when to use your armory of Power-ups for ultimate impact in a race where the outcome is never certain.