Jaffe names Twisted Metal release date

By Tom Phillips Published 25 August, 2011

February in Europe, Valentine's Day US.

Twisted Metal's outspoken director David Jaffe has announced the PlayStation 3 vehicular combat game will launch on Valentine's Day in the US.

The EU PlayStation blog has tweeted this also means a February release in Europe, although the exact day is to be confirmed.

"It's a very romantic game," Jaffe said, explaining the choice of date. "I predict people will come home from their romantic dinners, and play the crap out of local split-screen."

Jaffe went on to thank fans for their "understanding" over Twisted Metal's recent delay. It was originally slated for October.

"We so hated we had to do it but we're grateful for your understanding," Jaffe concluded.

Watch Jaffe announce the release date in video-form below, along with a teaser of new game footage.

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Comments (5) Latest comment 9 months ago

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  • gm914 #1 9 months ago

    Delaying the game was a smart move, stepping aside while those Oct/Nov. AAA releases eat into each others' sales.
    Come February, a lot of people will be ready to trade those games in.
    Twisted Metal will be a natural choice to pick up, before the next spring rush of games enters the market.
    Well played, Jaffe. I want to punch you a little less everyday.

  • ajaxpliskin #2 9 months ago

    Haha, he's killing Valentine's Day... I LOVE IT

    Finally, PS3's stock is gonna go UP!
    Edited by ajaxpliskin at 25/08/11 @ 21:37

  • Marshall2008 #3 9 months ago

    meh, never got into any games like TM. How about more God of War?

  • HASJ #4 9 months ago

    "Twisted Metal is due to be released 4/10/2011 on PlayStation 3. Got a news tip? Email news@eurogamer.net."
    That's is simply ironical.

  • betrayerofhope #5 9 months ago

    this game is so mine. i remember fondly the sweeth tooth laugh and the revving of engines theme in twisted metal 2.

    more laughing and more revving of engines in ps3 version please!