Sign on Options
Theme: [Light Selected] To Dark»

Vigilante 8 taking aim at Xbox Live

Brendan Sinclair
By Brendan Sinclair, Senior Editor

Activision gets car combat series up and gunning again after nearly eight years in the shop.

Console gamers looking to vent a little road rage can prepare to be caught in the combination of headlights and crossfire once again, as Activision this week announced Vigilante 8: Arcade for Xbox Live Arcade. The series has been up on cinder blocks for some time, as this game will be the first new title in the Vigilante 8 franchise since 2000's Nintendo 64 port of Vigilante 8: Second Offense.

Billed as a remake of the original 1998 PlayStation vehicular combat game, Vigilante 8: Arcade won't be a straight rehash of the original. Designed from the ground up to take advantage of today's more powerful hardware, the game will feature four-player split-screen play, online multiplayer matches for up to eight players, and an assortment of downloadable content, some of which will be free.

Vigilante 8: Arcade is being developed by Isopod Labs. While the name might not be familiar to fans of the series, the startup studio's pedigree will be. Isopod Labs was formed in early 2007 by Adrian Stephens and Peter Morawiec, cofounders of original Vigilante 8 developer Luxoflux.

Brendan Sinclair
By Brendan Sinclair, Senior Editor

Brendan Sinclair has been a games journalist since 1999. His tastes are eclectic, though he has a definite affinity for games with arcade roots. He's Canadian, but has also been at home in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Post comment as twitter logo facebook logo
Sort: Newest | Oldest
datca 6 pts

i miss this game.i would like remake game please.....

ChickenHounk911 5 pts

The community braces itself for this HIT! Join here: http://v8arcade.9.forumer.com/index.php?act=idx See you online! Edit: game comes out November 5th! Can't wait!

jailuis2 5 pts

Well guys, if you really love this game as you say, go to the game forum here in gamespot, and watch the news i gave, and the other info in there!!

ChickenHounk911 5 pts

Ok, this was posted in Feb. we are already in July! C'mon guys, where is this game!?!?!?

bigM10231 5 pts

if it was por psp or wii ill definitely get it

Serbine 8 pts

It good to hear there a new Vigilante 8 game(even if it a remake of the first one), this is great news for those who have a Xbox 360.

MaXiDRoM360 5 pts

I LoVe this game! When i could buy it?

mrmikeledet 5 pts

I've never cared enough to comment until now... I speak for millions of people when i say it's about time for a new vigilante 8 game I LOVE VIGILANTE 8, ALWAYS HAVE ALWAYS WILL!!! PLEASE HURRY UP AND RELEASE IT . MY MONEYS WAITING

MKgmr 5 pts

WOW! :O One of my favorite, played this game on PSX & N64! Another reason to say XBox360 Rulez!

Blackwater58 5 pts

Damn This Game Looks Awesome Im Really A Big Fan Of The Series And There Is Probably Gonna Be Like 80 Cars

mairbek_1 5 pts

I don't own a XBOX360... guess I must get one now:( Vigilante was allways one of my favorite games.

the3game 5 pts

Vigilante 8... what a classic! :) One of my favorites games on PS.

DarkZodiac 5 pts

The Vigilante 8 games were two of my favorite PS games! I can't wait for this to come out.

Darm0k 5 pts

Vigilante 8 was just Interstate 76 with all the good parts removed

Kranium 5 pts

The first Vigilante was a good game. The only major flaw was that the cars had too much HP. It took too long to get even one car down. The second game I didn't like. I don't know why exactly, something wrong with that one.

runstalker 5 pts

The N64 version had pretty muddy textures, but more robust performance than the crisper, but lower clip range/chunkier split-screen PS1 version I believe. Sure, it won't be a revelation like the Twisted Metal sequel SCE is making for PS3, but playing this tightly balanced vehicular combat game in 16x9 and 720p at 60 fps will be great through Live.

klugenbeel 9 pts

I was a Twisted Metal kind of guy, i remember playing the demo of this. As much of an MS guy I am, when PS1 was kicking around i was one of those club members that would get free demos on a monthly basis. anyway, Twisted Metal was a great game, and this kinda came out at time where they couldn't put in anything as a break away feature of this, compared to Twisted Metal. I am through interested in this new Arcade one, since its ben a while since i've gotten to play anything of the genre.

ChickenHounk911 5 pts

I loved this game on my 64, I think I played them both, not quite sure... THe little girl car was the best "lets get wild OK?" something like that.... the best of all the weapons were the secret moves? Remember those? WHEN DOES IT COME OUT?

Hvac0120 24 pts

I thought the last port of this game was to the Dreamcast. That is the version I played when it came to Second Offense...I thought. Anywho, me and my buds had a lot of fun with this game 10 years ago. It'd be nice to give the trial a go to see if I still dig it.

ElvenArcher 5 pts

I rented one of these games before. Never again...

simpsons1fan 5 pts

omfg this was my fav game for the ps... i loved it so much... 2nd one was awsome to... i was actually saying how i wish this would get ported so much, a few days ago :)

warfox33 5 pts

I never played this game, but I was a huge fan of Twisted Metal......We need Twisted Metal for PS3!!

laitheybaby 5 pts

lol interstate 76. that was an awesome game.

ck02623 5 pts

I picked this up on the dreamcast the other day and could only play it for like 3 minutes

smbius 5 pts

I thought Interstate 76 would be alot cooler but that's just me.

b_wilcox 5 pts

I can't wait for this. My buddies and I used to play this on the old PS back in college until 4 or 5 in the morning. Since I still like drinking and staying up late, I will download this and try to relive my boring past.

Shishio817 5 pts

This was a pretty fun game back then, so maybe I'll play it sometime, but I won't buy it.

runstalker 5 pts

V8 was a pretty classic vehicular combat game with a really good feel. And I do believe that the two most talented people from Luxoflux are the co-founders here, so I expect good things going forward.

K_A_R_X 5 pts

I'm still waiting for "Twisted Metal" for PLAYSTATION 3.

billnye69 10 pts

I hope they add some new vehicles and super weapons. Some of them where cool like the bees and the fog horn. XD

sean_ph 5 pts

Woohoo! I remember playin the 1st game on the PSOne. What was the bus called again?

eezzy_rider 5 pts

i hope the cop is back and the guy with the bees

eezzy_rider 5 pts

oh my god one of my favorite games EVER WHY DID I GET RID OF MY 360

4themob1 5 pts

Pretty sweet. I had this game on Dreamcast. As a matter of fact, I still have it on Dreamcast. It will be nice to get an update.

Vigilent24 5 pts

Omg vigilante 8 was my favorite game on the n64, I played it for so many hours with my friends. Actually I used that game's title to make my gamertag for xbox live and for some of my gamer website usernames. This is a definite buy when it comes out.

sonic0491 5 pts

oh awesome! then after that we got twisted metal ps3 to look forward too!

R4BI3S 5 pts

Awesomeness! I loved V8 way back when! So many interactive elements...it's perfect for XBLA. It will totally rock!

ebookerd1 5 pts

Niceness guns and cars perfect match.

Omnipresence 5 pts

Oh man this is so awesome. I still have it somewhere for my N64. Such a great party game.

nappan 5 pts

Oh this is the effin BEST addition to live!!! I played this game so much with friends along with perfect dark that my fingers almost shriveled and died. I unlocked the saucer and all the special weapons and it was a blast. I hope they keep the special move mechaics too.... WOOOHOO!!!!

samtheauburnfan 5 pts

I totally remember the blimp dude, you'd hop in and it would ferry you about! and what about the place with the B-2 Bombers!?!?

SlayerX13 5 pts

This should be fun. I loved that game.

Bigboss232 7 pts

cant belive this a vigilante 8 game this series was badass any one remember the giant blimp in los vegas those were good times

Conversation powered by Livefyre

Hot Stories

Newsmakers

Featured Stories

  • New Star Wars game coming to E3

    New Star Wars game coming to E3 Thumbnail

    LucasArts to offer first look at new project May 31 on Spike, with gameplay debut slated for June 4 during annual Los Angeles tradeshow. Full Story

    • Posted May 25, 2012 1:14 pm PT
  • Reckoning dev lays off entire staff - Report

    Reckoning dev lays off entire staff - Report Thumbnail

    [UPDATE]: Source says beleaguered 38 Studios and Big Huge Games sent out pink slips to all employees, believed to number close to 400. Rhode Island governor calls Kingdoms of Amalur a "failure." Full Story

    • Posted May 24, 2012 1:59 pm PT
  • Skyrim adds mounted combat

    Skyrim adds mounted combat Thumbnail

    Update now live for PC version of latest Elder Scrolls title that allows players to do melee and ranged damage while on a horse; console release TBA. Full Story

    • Posted May 25, 2012 7:04 am PT
  • Diablo III servers not hacked - Blizzard

    Diablo III servers not hacked - Blizzard Thumbnail

    Dev says number of reported potential account compromises "extremely small," real money auction house delayed again; working "around the clock" to address issues. Full Story

    • Posted May 24, 2012 1:30 pm PT
  • Xbox 360 should be banned in US, says judge

    Xbox 360 should be banned in US, says judge Thumbnail

    [UPDATE] ITC judge recommends US import ban on 4GB and 250GB Xbox 360 slim consoles amid ongoing patent dispute with Motorola; Microsoft confident board will rule in its favor. Full Story

    • Posted May 23, 2012 7:17 am PT

Submit News

Got tips? Send them in!