Hands-on with Wipeout: Faceplanting onto big red balls has n

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I have very fond memories of watching Wipeout back when it was airing on ABC. A television show made famous by pitting contestants against each other in an obstacle course designed specifically to ensure the most brutally (safe) wipe outs possible, all while capturing every bump, flip, and concussion in a super slow-mo replay. Before the 6th season could even air, it looks like those big red balls are back thanks to Activision Publishing, Inc. who has released a mobile game allowing anyone with a smartphone to instantly become a contestant in Wipeout, without even having to sign up for extra health care.