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     ======WipEout Pulse====== ======WipEout Pulse======
    -[{{ wipeout_series:covers:wopulse_cover_art.jpg?200vh|WipEout Pulse (Retail cover art)}}] +[{{ wipeout_series:covers:wopulse_cover_art.png?200vh|WipEout Pulse (Retail cover art)}}] 
    -**WipEout Pulse** is an original anti-gravity combat racing video game developed by [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psygnosis|Studio Liverpool]] for the PlayStation® Portable, it was later ported to PlayStation 2 by Spiralhouse. It iterates on the gameplay established in [[wipeout_series:wipeout_pure|WipEout Pure]]. It is the sixth mainline installment in [[:wipeout_series|the WipEout series]].+**WipEout Pulse** is an original anti-gravity combat racing video game developed by [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psygnosis|Studio Liverpool]] for the PlayStation® Portable. It was later ported to PlayStation 2 by [[https://spiralhouse.co.uk/|Spiralhouse]]. It iterates on the gameplay established in [[wipeout_series:wipeout_pure|WipEout Pure]]. It is the sixth mainline installment in [[:wipeout_series|the WipEout series]].
      
     The player competes in the [[#Lore|FX400 Racing League]], piloting anti-gravity racing ships that float above the circuits at high speeds. These anti-gravity racing ships are able to obtain and use various [[#Pickups]] to disrupt other players or assist the pilot. Like all [[:wipeout_series|WipEout games]], **WipEout Pulse** focuses on delivering high-speed, high-thrills combat racing action. The player competes in the [[#Lore|FX400 Racing League]], piloting anti-gravity racing ships that float above the circuits at high speeds. These anti-gravity racing ships are able to obtain and use various [[#Pickups]] to disrupt other players or assist the pilot. Like all [[:wipeout_series|WipEout games]], **WipEout Pulse** focuses on delivering high-speed, high-thrills combat racing action.
      
    -The [[#Gameplay]], rules and the objective differ based on the [[#Game Modes|Game Mode]] that the player chooses: **WipEout Pulse** offers 7 different modes..+The [[#Gameplay]], rules and the objective differ based on the [[#Game Modes|Game Mode]] that the player chooses: **WipEout Pulse** offers 7 different modes. 
     + 
     +The game was released on PlayStation® Portable: 
     +   * North America: //February 12th, 2008//<sup>[[#References / Sources|[1]]]</sup>; 
     +   * Europe and the UK: //December 14th, 2007//<sup>[[#References / Sources|[1]]]</sup>. 
     + 
     +And on PlayStation® 2: 
     +  * Europe: //June 10th, 2009//<sup>[[#References / Sources|[1]]]</sup>.
      
    -(FIXME add release dates) 
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     =====Gameplay===== =====Gameplay=====
    -[{{ wipeout_series:wipeout_pulse_cinematic.gif?350vh|High-skill piloting in WipEout Pulse}}] 
     **WipEout Pulse** is fast and precise; it requires strategy and resource management with [[#Pickups]] and [[#Shield Energy]], and it rewards track knowledge with piloting skills. **WipEout Pulse** is fast and precise; it requires strategy and resource management with [[#Pickups]] and [[#Shield Energy]], and it rewards track knowledge with piloting skills.
      
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     Ships float in **WipEout Pulse**. This is an important distinction to make for anyone coming over from car racing games.  Ships float in **WipEout Pulse**. This is an important distinction to make for anyone coming over from car racing games. 
      
     +(FIXME describe handling)
      
     The handling consists of the following mechanics: The handling consists of the following mechanics:
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        * **Steering** is the basic way to control the direction of your craft.    * **Steering** is the basic way to control the direction of your craft.
        * **Pitching** is useful for getting more airtime or reducing it. More airtime may enable some [[#Barrel Rolls]], but excessive airtime loses speed.    * **Pitching** is useful for getting more airtime or reducing it. More airtime may enable some [[#Barrel Rolls]], but excessive airtime loses speed.
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     ===Airbrakes=== ===Airbrakes===
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     **Pickups**, also known as //Items// or //Weapons// (despite the category not being limited to them), are helpful power-ups that a pilot can obtain by going over a [[#Weapon Pads|Weapon Pad]]. Only one can be held by a pilot at a time; when equipped, they get the choice to either **Absorb** it (ditch it in exchange for some [[#Shield Energy]]), or to use it. **Pickups**, also known as //Items// or //Weapons// (despite the category not being limited to them), are helpful power-ups that a pilot can obtain by going over a [[#Weapon Pads|Weapon Pad]]. Only one can be held by a pilot at a time; when equipped, they get the choice to either **Absorb** it (ditch it in exchange for some [[#Shield Energy]]), or to use it.
      
    -**WipEout Pulse** has **13 Pickups**. Each one is unique - having their own use cases, varying degrees of usefulness, and even **Absorbing** for different amounts of [[#Shield Energy]]. They are split into categories based on their nature.  2 pickups are only available in Eliminator.+**WipEout Pulse** has **13 Pickups**. Each one is unique - having their own use cases, varying degrees of usefulness, and even **Absorbing** for different amounts of [[#Shield Energy]]. They are split into categories based on their nature.  2 of the pickups are only available in [[game_modes:eliminator#In WipEout Pulse|Eliminator]].
      
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     > **[[pickups:bomb#In WipEout Pulse|Bomb]]**\\ A singular, more powerful obstacle that will also deal splash damage to nearby pilots when triggered. > **[[pickups:bomb#In WipEout Pulse|Bomb]]**\\ A singular, more powerful obstacle that will also deal splash damage to nearby pilots when triggered.
    -</WRAP> 
    -<WRAP half column> 
      
    -**Advanced Weapons** are the heavy hitters... A bit low on energy ? too bad !+**Advanced Weapons** are relatively rare and very powerful.
      
     > **[[pickups:plasma#In WipEout Pulse|Plasma]]**\\ A very mean, heavy hitter that's tricky to aim, but pays off with dividends on a hit. > **[[pickups:plasma#In WipEout Pulse|Plasma]]**\\ A very mean, heavy hitter that's tricky to aim, but pays off with dividends on a hit.
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     > **[[pickups:quake#In WipEout Pulse|Quake]]**\\ A seismic wave that will go down the track from where it was fired. Tricky for recipients to escape. > **[[pickups:quake#In WipEout Pulse|Quake]]**\\ A seismic wave that will go down the track from where it was fired. Tricky for recipients to escape.
      
    -**Items**, assist the pilot that uses them.+</WRAP> 
     +<WRAP half column> 
     + 
     +**Items** assist the pilot that uses them.
      
     > **[[pickups:autopilot#In WipEout Pulse|Autopilot]]**\\ Let a computer take control of your craft for a moment. Take a breather, or take advantage of this state's supernatural agility. > **[[pickups:autopilot#In WipEout Pulse|Autopilot]]**\\ Let a computer take control of your craft for a moment. Take a breather, or take advantage of this state's supernatural agility.
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     **Experimental Weapons** are the newcomers in the FX400 league. **Experimental Weapons** are the newcomers in the FX400 league.
      
    -> **[[pickups:shuriken#In WipEout Pulse|Shuriken]]**\\ Hurl down the track a spinning blade ricocheting multiple time before self destructing. Only available in Eliminator.+> **[[pickups:shuriken#In WipEout Pulse|Shuriken]]**\\ Hurl a razor-sharp blade down the track, piercing and ricocheting multiple time before self-destructing. Only available in [[game_modes:eliminator#In WipEout Pulse|Eliminator]].
      
     > **[[pickups:leech_beam#In WipEout Pulse|Leech Beam]]**\\ Lock onto another ship and steal its [[#Shield Energy]] for yourself. > **[[pickups:leech_beam#In WipEout Pulse|Leech Beam]]**\\ Lock onto another ship and steal its [[#Shield Energy]] for yourself.
      
    -> **[[pickups:repulsor#In WipEout Pulse|Repulsor]]**\\ make space for yourself in a Target Rich Environment by releasing a highly damaging shockwave. Only available in Eliminator.+> **[[pickups:repulsor#In WipEout Pulse|Repulsor]]**\\ Make space for yourself in a target-rich environment by releasing a highly damaging shockwave. Only available in [[game_modes:eliminator#In WipEout Pulse|Eliminator]].
      
     </WRAP> </WRAP>
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     **Barrel Rolls** are essential for high-level gameplay. They can be performed in spots other than the obvious drops through precise and clever maneuvers for //just// enough airtime. They enhance the resource management element of [[#Shield Energy]] while testing the pilot's skill and directly rewarding them for good play. **Barrel Rolls** are essential for high-level gameplay. They can be performed in spots other than the obvious drops through precise and clever maneuvers for //just// enough airtime. They enhance the resource management element of [[#Shield Energy]] while testing the pilot's skill and directly rewarding them for good play.
      
    -Additionally, **Barrel Rolls** are closely related to [[#Pitch and Steering|Pitch control]]: pitching up can enable **Barrel Rolls** that would otherwise be impossible, and pitching down will decrease unwanted airtime - landing faster, wasting less time in the air and getting the speed boost sooner.+Additionally, **Barrel Rolls** are closely linked to [[#Pitch and Steering|Pitch control]]: pitching up can enable **Barrel Rolls** that would otherwise be impossible, and pitching down will decrease unwanted airtime - landing faster, wasting less time in the air and getting the speed boost sooner.
      
     ====Speed Pads==== ====Speed Pads====
     These yellow arrow-shaped panels on the track's floor will give the ship a burst of speed when flown over. The speed boost is gained rapidly and will decrease back to cruise velocity over a few moments.  These yellow arrow-shaped panels on the track's floor will give the ship a burst of speed when flown over. The speed boost is gained rapidly and will decrease back to cruise velocity over a few moments. 
      
    -**Speed Pads** can be placed alone or in series, stacked horizontally or vertically, placed in challenging spots or next to [[#Weapon Pads]]. Hitting one likely won't change the outcome of the race, but hunting them reliably will give the skilled pilot a competitive edge. Combined with their [[#Weapon Pads|multi-color counterpart]], **Speed Pads** also introduce an element of split-second strategy to the race.+**Speed Pads** can be placed alone or in series, stacked horizontally or vertically, placed in challenging spots or next to [[#Weapon Pads]]. Hitting one likely won't change the outcome of the race, but hunting them reliably will give the skilled pilot a competitive edge. Combined with their [[#Weapon Pads|colorful counterpart]], **Speed Pads** also introduce an element of split-second strategy to the race.
      
     ====Weapon Pads==== ====Weapon Pads====
    -When flown over, **Weapon Pads** give the player a random [[#Pickups|Pickup]]. They shift colors over time and are cross-shaped. In [[game_modes:single_race#In WipEout Pulse|Single Race]] and [[game_modes:tournament#In WipEout Pulse|Tournament]], they will be disabled for a few seconds after someone flies over them; in [[game_modes:eliminator#In WipEout Pulse|Eliminator]], there is no cooldown. In [[game_modes:head_to_head#In WipEout Pulse|Head to Head]], the Weapons Pads are absent.+When flown over, **Weapon Pads** give the player a random [[#Pickups|Pickup]]. They shift colors over time and are cross-shaped. In [[game_modes:single_race#In WipEout Pulse|Single Race]] and [[game_modes:tournament#In WipEout Pulse|Tournament]], they will be disabled for a few seconds after someone flies over them; in [[game_modes:eliminator#In WipEout Pulse|Eliminator]], there is no cooldown. In [[game_modes:head_to_head#In WipEout Pulse|Head to Head]], Weapons Pads are absent.
      
     **Weapon Pads** also introduce strategy to the race, along with elements of resource management and randomness. A lucky [[#Pickups|Pickup]] could single-handedly change the outcome of the race in a split second; neglecting them in favor of going faster will compromise the pilot's [[#Shield Energy]]. **Weapon Pads** also introduce strategy to the race, along with elements of resource management and randomness. A lucky [[#Pickups|Pickup]] could single-handedly change the outcome of the race in a split second; neglecting them in favor of going faster will compromise the pilot's [[#Shield Energy]].
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     These sections of the circuit use **Mag-Lock** technology to keep ships on the track, and enable pilots to fly along the walls, loops and bumpy track sections without falling or detaching. When locked onto a **Mag-Strip**, the ship is effectively pinned to the track surface without negatively affecting speed, acceleration or steering. All gravity effects from tilted track orientation are negated; also, both cornering drift when turning and pitch control are heavily reduced. Overall, though, the ships' handling feels largely the same on a **Mag-Strip**. These sections of the circuit use **Mag-Lock** technology to keep ships on the track, and enable pilots to fly along the walls, loops and bumpy track sections without falling or detaching. When locked onto a **Mag-Strip**, the ship is effectively pinned to the track surface without negatively affecting speed, acceleration or steering. All gravity effects from tilted track orientation are negated; also, both cornering drift when turning and pitch control are heavily reduced. Overall, though, the ships' handling feels largely the same on a **Mag-Strip**.
      
    -**Mag-Strips** debuted in [[wipeout_series:wipeout_pulse|WipEout Pulse]]. They mostly serve an aesthetic purpose, however they have real gameplay implications: the inability to detach from these sections prevents barrel rolls and potentially enables blind spots for strategic [[#Pickups|Pickup]] use. Some Weapons' trajectories tend to freak out on Mag-Strip Sections and are rendered completely useless.+**Mag-Strips** debuted in [[wipeout_series:wipeout_pulse|WipEout Pulse]]. They mostly serve an aesthetic purpose, however they have real gameplay implications: the inability to detach from these sections prevents barrel rolls and potentially enables blind spots for strategic [[#Pickups|Pickup]] use. Additionally, some weapons' trajectory is still affected by normal gravity when fired on **Mag-Strips**, making them drift towards the ground on tilted sections and, ultimately, harder to aim.
      
    -**Mag-Strip** sections are pretty common in the track roster of **WipEout Pulse**.+**Mag-Strip** sections are common in the track roster of **WipEout Pulse**.
      
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     > **[[game_modes:eliminator#In WipEout Pulse|Eliminator]]**\\ Take out your fury on other pilots, wreaking havoc and getting points for inflicting damage. > **[[game_modes:eliminator#In WipEout Pulse|Eliminator]]**\\ Take out your fury on other pilots, wreaking havoc and getting points for inflicting damage.
      
    -> **[[game_modes:head_to_head#In WipEout Pulse|Head to Head]]**\\ Out-speed and out-smart your opponents in a weaponless twist of the classic WipEout experience.+> **[[game_modes:head_to_head#In WipEout Pulse|Head to Head]]**\\ Race another pilot to the finish without weapons getting in the way.
      
     </WRAP> </WRAP>
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     **WipEout Pulse** features 12 **racing teams** competing in the [[#Lore|FX400 Racing League]].  **WipEout Pulse** features 12 **racing teams** competing in the [[#Lore|FX400 Racing League]]. 
      
    -When picking a ship, the game's menu presents you with four of the ship's stats: **Speed**, **Handling**, **Thrust** and **Shield**. Though these //frontend stats// represent the ship somewhat, they are strong simplifications of the ships' //actual// (or, as the community dubbed them, //secret//) //stats//. //Actual stats// are more complex and precisely dictate how each ship handles and feels. +When picking a ship, the game's menu presents you with four of the ship's stats: **Speed**, **Thrust**, **Handling** and **Shield**. Though these //frontend stats// represent the ship somewhat, they are strong simplifications of the ships' //actual// (or, as the community dubbed them, //secret//) //stats//. //Actual stats// are more complex and precisely dictate how each ship handles and feels. 
      
     Below is a list of the participating teams. Each title links to the section that describes the **WipEout Pulse** ships. Below is a list of the participating teams. Each title links to the section that describes the **WipEout Pulse** ships.
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     =====Campaign===== =====Campaign=====
    -Consists of 20 grids and 4 more added by downloadable content. Each containing a healthy mix of modes and tracks.+[{{ wipeout_series:wipeout_pulse_campaign.png?400vh|Grid 1 of the WipEout Pulse campaign}}] 
     +The **Campaign** consists of "**Grids**" - sets of events that are arranged on a hexagon grid. Completing an event fills its cell with an appropriate medal and unlocks adjacent events. Completing a certain number of events in a **Grid** unlocks the next one. 
     + 
     +The player can set the AI difficulty, which will apply to competitive modes of the campaign, like [[game_modes:single_race#In WipEout Pulse|Single Race]]. Completing events with a higher AI difficulty has no merit other than displaying the highest difficulty you've passed the event on in the information box. 
     + 
     +**WipEout Pulse**'s campaign has 20 grids, and [[#Downloadable Content|Downloadable Content]] adds 4 more. Each grid is a healthy mix of various modes and tracks. 
      
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     =====Music===== =====Music=====
    -**WipEout Pulse** features 16 music tracks. 9 are reused in [[wipeout_series:wipeout_hd|WipEout HD]]:+**WipEout Pulse** features 16 music tracks.
       * Aphex Twin - Fenix Funk 5 (Wipeout Edit);   * Aphex Twin - Fenix Funk 5 (Wipeout Edit);
     +  * Booka Shade - Steady Rush;
       * B Phreak & Groove Allegiance - Break Ya Self (Wipeout Remix);   * B Phreak & Groove Allegiance - Break Ya Self (Wipeout Remix);
     +  * DJ Fresh - X-Project (100% Pure mix);
       * Dopamine - Flat Out;   * Dopamine - Flat Out;
    -  * Loco Dice - City Lights (Martin Buttich Remix); 
       * Ed Rush, Optical & Matrix - Frontline;   * Ed Rush, Optical & Matrix - Frontline;
    -  * MoveYa! & Steve Lavers - Chemical; 
    -  * MIST - Smart Systems; 
    -  * DJ Fresh - X-Project (100% Pure mix); 
    -  * Mason - Exceeder (Special Mix); 
    -  * Booka Shade - Steady Rush; 
       * Kraftwerk - Aerodynamik (Alex Gopher & Etienne de Crecy Mix);   * Kraftwerk - Aerodynamik (Alex Gopher & Etienne de Crecy Mix);
     +     * While the game doesn't specify it, the mix is, in fact, the Alex Gopher & Etienne de Crecy Mix.
     +  * Loco Dice - City Lights (Martin Buttich Remix);
     +  * Mason - Exceeder (Special Mix);
     +  * MIST - Smart Systems;
     +  * MoveYa! & Steve Lavers - Chemical;
       * Noisia - Seven Stitches;   * Noisia - Seven Stitches;
    -  * Stanton Warriors - Tokyo; 
       * Rennie Pilgrem & BLIM - Slingshot (Wipeout Mix);   * Rennie Pilgrem & BLIM - Slingshot (Wipeout Mix);
       * Shlomi Aber & Guy Gerber - Sea Of Sand (Wipeout Mix);   * Shlomi Aber & Guy Gerber - Sea Of Sand (Wipeout Mix);
     +  * Stanton Warriors - Tokyo;
       * Skream - Suspicious Thoughts.   * Skream - Suspicious Thoughts.
      
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     +=====Downloadable Content=====
     +>Mirage pack :
     +
     +Released February 7th 2008<sup>[[#References / Sources|[2]]]</sup>;
     +
     +Contains Edgewinter White, Vostok Reef Black and the Mirage Mantis ship.
     +
     +>Icaras pack :
     +
     +Released February 14th 2008<sup>[[#References / Sources|[3]]]</sup>;
     +
     +Contains Edgewinter Black, Gemini Dam White and the Icaras ship.
     +
     +>Harimau pack :
     +
     +Released February 21st 2008<sup>[[#References / Sources|[4]]]</sup>;
     +
     +Contains Orcus White, Gemini Dam Black and the Harimau ship.
     +
     +>Auricom pack :
     +
     +Released February 28th 2008<sup>[[#References / Sources|[5]]]</sup>;
     +
     +Contains Orcus Black, Vostock Reef White and the Auricom ship.
     +----
     +
     =====Development===== =====Development=====
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     ===== References / Sources ===== ===== References / Sources =====
     +   - According to [[https://www.mobygames.com/game/36384/wipeout-pulse/releases/|MobyGames]].
     +   - According to [[https://psdeals.net/gb-store/game/268206/wipeout-pulse-mirage-pack|PS Deals]].
     +   - According to [[https://psdeals.net/gb-store/game/268202/wipeout-pulse-icaras-pack-psp|PS Deals]].
     +   - According to [[https://psdeals.net/gb-store/game/268199/wipeout-pulse-harimau-pack-psp|PS Deals]].
     +   - According to [[https://psdeals.net/gb-store/game/268196/wipeout-pulse-auricom-pack-psp|PS Deals]].