MotorStorm: Start Your Computations For Time Warp!

So I'm playing MotorStorm Arctic Edge on my couch. The PSP GO is firmly in my hands, with beautiful game visuals being displayed on my SONY HD television via component cable. Suddenly, I begin a new race and a funky dance, clubin' tune kicks in with William Shatner proclaiming a line from Star Trek IV, "Start your computations for time warp!"

Holy crap! This game just put me into the zone!

The song is "Timewarp" by Sub Focus. That little bit of Shatner dialogue is part of the song. I've never heard of the song, nor the group before. That's why I love playing video games, you have opportunities to see and hear things you never have before. MotorStorm's soundtracks are pretty sweet and definitely worth playing the game to listen to the great music alone. Luckily, the series is also fantastic playing.

I love playing Arctic Edge. It's a winter wonderland of off road vehicles. Plus, it reminds me of living in "The Great White North" in winter. Looking out my window, the land is all beautifully covered in snow. My favourite vehicle is the snowmobile. My dad and I love driving sleds in winter time and when I can't go ridin', I'll play my little portable MotorStorm game in it's place.

I love the MotorStorm series. It was the first game I played when I purchased a PlayStation 3. The original MotorStorm caught the industry by surprise, it was the best reviewed and selling title in the early days of the PlayStation 3's life. I received the game for free when I purchased my PS3 from Best Buy in the summer of 2007. Firing up MotorStorm for the first time was awesome. The graphics blew me away. Heck, the game still looks amazing even for a first gen title.

Today, we've had a PS3 sequel, a PSP title, and a 3D downloadable version on the PlayStation Network featuring several of the franchise's greatest tracks. In April, it continues again with MotorStorm Apocalypse on the PS3, fully in 3D! It looks awesome, I won't lie. The latest title goes post-apocalyptic, with huge wasteland environments and triggered, race affecting, cinematic flare. It officially launches on April 12th and I can't wait.

I just had to share my joy and to offer an option to Gran Turismo 5. I love both franchises for obvious, different reasons. For those who wanna go crazy and yet still rely on plenty of driving skills and techniques, then I offer you the selection of MotorStorm.

Time to hit the dirt!