Hey everybody. MNR Associate Producer Jason Coker here from the Nation. Welcome back to a new year full of new and exciting things for ModNation Racers. In the coming months, you’ll see more amazing Mods and Karts, more Packs, more Track Themes, and a magical key to Unlock All your wildest MNR Dreams…. I hope you had happy holidays. Now let’s jump into what’s happening this week

Ready to “Party Hardy” in 2011?

It’s a new year, and I imagine that some of you partied BIG this time, no? Well, if you did it anything like some people I know did (not me, of course….), you’re probably still recovering. So why not celebrate your condition with this week’s Mod, Party Hardy,the Mod who brings the party wherever he goes? Just back from an after hours soiree, Party Hardy comes with the following creation parts. :

• Lampshade Hat
• Messy Shirt
• Noise Maker (**does not actually make noise)

Download Party Hardy from the PSN Store starting Tuesday, January 4th ($.99) and relive all those hard partying days that you can’t quite remember. …and bring me some aspirin, please.

Go East, Young Mod

Looks like you’ve been enjoying the Far East Track Theme. Just as we’d hoped, there are some really impressive creations out there using Far East parts, and you continue to blow us away with what you’re doing. Rest assured – There’s more to come.

ModNation Creations of the Week

Amazing creations in ModNation get shared every day and we are playing a ton of them. If you are interested in submitting your mod, kart or track to be a future “creation” of the week be sure to visit up on the official ModNation Community site and who knows? You might see your handy work on the PS Blog.

With the release of all the new parts packs, we want to see your tracks with those new props in them.

Mod and Kart of the Week
Mod Name: Resistence 3 Chimera
Kart Name: Resistance 3 ver 2
Creator: AMOCAT08

Coker’s Comment: Wow…. There’s a lot of attention to detail, a painstaking airbrushed look on the paint job, and clearly a lot of well thought out effort in this Mod and Kart. I can’t help but have an attitude when I drive this combo, and when the race is hot and heavy and I unleash that Hydra on the pack in from of me, propelling myself into the lead…..it’s magic. Bravo, AMOCAT08. Quality work here.

Track of the Week

If you have a video(s) of your track submit them to MNR’s YouTube channel ModNation@Playstation.Sony.com and we will include them in the blog if your track is showcased.

Track Name: Arid Ciudad
Created by: TheQK

TheQK Says: “Start off in the sewers of a luxury desert city to end off in an arid wasteland. Fight your way back to the city through the desert using, shortcuts, weapons and boost.”

Coker says: Oh, HECK yes! To me, one of the more important aspects of game design is Risk VS Reward. And this Track exemplifies that in its design. For example, you can take your chances driving along the top of a narrow pipe with boost pads on it to reach the nutty jump at the end of it, or you can take the low road beneath it and pick up and item pod or two; you can take that downhill blind left turn tight and try to shave some time…. Well, I won’t spoil the discovery of racing this Track for you, but it is brilliantly designed, and in addition to being a great Track for competitive racing, it also provides a great opportunity to challenge yourself and improve your skills. I’m very impressed with this one.

Track Name: London Calling
Created by: athiestsw

Athiestsw says: “Take a tour of London’s West End, taking in Buckingham Palace, Green Park, The Ritz Hotel, St. James Sq, Picadilly Circus, Trafalgar Sq, Marble Arch and of course the iconic Big Ben. Watch out for modbots that police the wide highways and beware the final moving bridge that could quite easily ruin your perfect run at the last moment!

A track long in the making, this is a collaborative effort between myself and the legend that is puppethand666. If it wasn’t for his brilliantly OCD attention to detail and ability to plan from scratch this track would have never been. Plus he made an awesome avant-garde representation of Big Ben and the Houses Of Parliament”)

Coker says: I learned three things from racing on this track. 1) It’s awesome. 2) I really need to get to London (preferably in a racing Kart). 3) I hate Modbots. Brilliantly put together, this Track is a beautiful blend of nail-biting moments mixed with victory shout-inducing moments. There are huge jumps, nice drift opportunities, shortcuts that keep things fresh, and plenty more that make this a must-race Track. Check it out, and you will NOT be disappointed.

Hot Lap Roster for this week

Continuing with the trend we started weeks ago this weeks Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.

Monday: London Calling, by athiestsw
Tuesday: Arid Ciudad, by TheQK
Wednesday: Elite Santa vs MOD, by RockToonz
Thursday: The Coastal Ridge by beatdough
Friday: Murky Caverns by grey_jeep
Saturday: Mystery Track
Sunday: Mystery Track

Greetings and Happy ModNation Monday everyone. Ramone Russell here with another ModNation Monday update! If you’ve been dreaming of an extension to your ModNation career, some slick new creation parts, and new Trophies, your dreams are about to some true.

Introducing the “Far East” Track Theme ($9.99)

It’s time to take MNR to a new level – literally. The Far East Track Theme hits the PlayStation Store tomorrow (Tuesday, December 21st) and it brings a whole new series to your career, new Trophies, and tons of new unlockables. Race on and over the Great Wall of China, drift and dodge huge obstacles in an abandoned fortress, or speed through a thick bamboo forest filled with obstacles and surprises.

Here’s a look at what you get:

Seven New Tracks:

• Great Wall
• Hidden Forrest
• Dragon City
• Terraced Drop
• Fortress
• Monsoon Edge
• Imperial Gardens

Extend your Career:

• New career race series
• 10 New Objectives
• 35 New Unlockables
• 7 New Trophies

Create New Tracks!

• Over 50 New Props

Everything in the Far Eat Track Theme has a cool Eastern flavor to it, and as you can imagine, this is a HUGE new addition to ModNation Racers that makes an already killer game even better. Check it out when it hits the store for $9.99 tomorrow. We can’t wait to see some of the incredible creations that our awesome community publishes.

The Elephant Man

As you may have noticed, there’s also a new Mod in the Nation. We’d like to extend a welcome to our good Mod Babu. Our pachyderm pal comes with the following creation parts:

• Elephant Mask
• Elephant Ears
• Turban
• Sash (Shirt)
• Sash (Pants)
• Fancy Bracelets
• Pachydermititus (Skin)

Check him out on the PSN Store now for just $0.99.

MNR Creations of the Week

Amazing creations in ModNation get shared every day and we are playing a ton of them. If you are interested in submitting your mod, kart or track to be a future “creation” of the week be sure to visit up on the official ModNation Community site and who knows? You might see your handy work on the PlayStation.Blog.

With the release of all the new parts packs, we want to see your tracks with those new props in them.

Mod of the Week

Mod Name: COMPOSITE SANTA
Creator: lowrider1-23

Ramone says: I’ve never really thought of Santa as a “cool” guy. Friendly? Sure. Jolly? No doubt. Generous? …on those rare occasions when I acted right as a kid, I guess… But this half Santa/half Snowman composite looks downright cool. I can see this Mod cruising the planet in a drop top toe leave kids presents and then parking the ride so he can go fight crime.

Kart of the Week

Kart Name: COMPOSITE SANTA KART
Creator: lowrider1-23

Ramone says: Remember that ride I was talking about? This is it. You can’t be a crime-fighting, present-delivering, half Santa/half Snowman stack of awesome without an appropriate whip. Complete with holiday lights, snowflakes, and an airbrushed image of its two-face driver, this is all badness all the time.

Track of the Week

If you have a video(s) of your track submit them to ModNation’s YouTube channel email them to ModNation@Playstation.Sony.com and we will include them in the blog if your track is showcased.

Track Name: Modopolis
Created by: Underdisc

Underdis says: “This track is likely the most strong of my six tracks. My goal was to make a track all Modnation racers could enjoy! For people who are just beginning to play the game and for the pros of the game! With this track I think I have met that goal, because I have been going to many casual game rooms, and I tested the track with others and I got their own suggestions on how I could make the track better. I have taken in all the suggestions and with those suggestions I made this track a king! While racing with others online, everyone thought the track was great as well, even with the mistakes. It has also been tested by myself a lot as well, in time trial mode.

The purpose of this track, is to travel through Modnation. A racer will begin at the Modnation seaside, and travel through a small park, the city, carnival, country-side, and the old town of Modnation. Once a racer has gone through the old town, they will jump over the carnival. Now is time to show off your skills in mid-air, and try to avoid the Ferris Wheel, and Salt and Pepper ride. This jump will lead to a little trail that puts the racer back on the beach. When you are racing on this track you should be looking at the screen 100% of the time, and you should never lose your focus, and that was another one of my goals with this track, because it makes the track much more fun to race on, and I hope I have succeeded in doing this. This track also includes props from the stunt and carnival pack. ENJOY, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!”

Ramone says: I dug this track from that first downhill corkscrew. Once I’d drifted through that and came out in the pack at the bottom, I had enough Boost to get my sideswipe on, and I was the leader. There’s a lot of eye candy in this track, and I especially enjoy it when big jumps have some obstacles to avoid, making them more than just a simple spin opportunity. This is a well thought out track, and the action is fierce in Action Races.

Track Name: Elite Santa’s Toy Factory
Created by: RockToonz

RockToonz says: “HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas to all Modnation Community… This track is awesome for action and pure racing because there is so many obstacles and you will experience what looks like to be inside Santa’s Toy Factory… You will also see santa’s reindeers and his sleigh and take note it’s huge! i mean really HUGE!! hehe Enjoy!!!

Ramone says: Learn this track before you try to compete on it. I was a little confused at first, but once I got it, I had a crazy good time with this one. RockToonz never disappoints, and this track is no exception. As the name implies, it’s chock full of toys and all sort os hazards to keep your laps challenging, but it’s got such a festive look and feel that you can’t help but love it even when things don’t go well. Bravo, RockToonz. You have some serious Track creation skills.

Hot Lap Roster for this week

Continuing with the trend we started weeks ago this weeks Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.

Monday: Stunt Spectacularium, by grey_jeep
Tuesday: Apocalyptic Devastation, by grey_jeep
Wednesday: Modopolis, by Underdisc
Thursday: Ruins Jungle, by yika_mnr
Friday: Rio de Janeiro!, by atheistsw
Saturday: Mystery Track
Sunday: Mystery Track

Happy Holidays

ModNation Racers has been fortunate to have a really great and supportive community, and we wish you all the happiest of holiday and the best for a great new year. We’ll see you all in 2011, when we’ll have even more MNR goodness on the way!

All good things must come to an end

This will be my last ModNation Monday blog as I must focus 100% of my time on another project. It’s been a wonderful 7 months and you guys have been great. Thank you for creating so much content to keep the community here racing, creating, and sharing. ModNation Mondays aren’t going anywhere as Jason Coker will take over from here on out. Take it easy and keep those creations coming.

If you haven’t recovered from last week’s “DLC Extravaganza”, then brace yourselves. This week, we get another nomination from G4TV and UFG gives you a glimpse of all the cool things to come including new Mods, Karts, Part Packs and the long-awaited Full Track Themes and Career Extensions. Buckle up!

UFG’s Souped-up DLC

The good folks at United Front Games have been hard at work putting together more cool ModNation Racers DLC since launch. Here’s an insider’s look at what’s to come for ModNation and how they are loving what the community has done so far!

Coming Soon to PSN:

NEXT WEEK- The “Far East” is Coming to YOU!

Just in time for holidays, we’re going to be releasing the Far East Track Theme and Career Extension on December 21st. The theme comes with seven new UFG designed tracks,10 new objectives, 35 new unlockables, and over 50 track props!

More Details to come next ModNation Monday, so stay tuned.

January 2011

February 2011

G4TV Best Racing Game Nominee

On top of the Spike VGA and IGN Nominations the good Gamers over at G4TV have nominated ModNation Racers in its Best of 2010 in the category of Best Racing Game. Wish us luck for their announcement of the winner on December 14th!

It’s Winter, So Bundle Up!

Don’t forget that there’s a good deal on a nice 8 Pack Winter Bundle of Mods and Karts on the Store now through January 4th, 2011. You can get Mall Santa Mod with the Sleigh Kart, Nukular with the Mauler Kart, Lil’ Tinker with the Soapbox Kart, and Mouse Trap with the Cheesy Kart all for only $3.99. Do it quickly if you want to be one of the coolest drivers in the Nation.

Holiday Pack Reminder

Since we’re in the holiday spirit, don’t forget about the Holiday Props Pack to give your Track creations some festive spirit.

ModNation Creations of the Week

Amazing creations in ModNation get shared every day and we are playing a ton of them. If you are interested in submitting your mod, kart or track to be a future “creation” of the week be sure to visit up on the official ModNation Community site and who knows? You might see your handiwork on the PlayStation.Blog.

With the release of all the new parts packs, we want to see your tracks with those new props in them.

Mod of the Week

Mod Name: Kratos Sackboy
Creator: Toasterscribble

Jason Coker says: This is a sweet tribute to the man in chains. He’s got that Sackboy texture, but with the Kratos attitude. Still, at risk of insulting a guy with the power of the Gods, he sure is cute.

Kart of the Week

Kart Name: Wide Ride
Creator: FuzzyEdges

Jason Coker says: Flashy without being over the top. That’s a tough balance to maintain, but this Kart does it well. The detail is there, but it’s not all over the place, which adds a lot of class to the old school body. Hey FuzzyEdges, can you hook up some paint on my hybrid?

Track of the Week

If you have a video(s) of your track submit them to MNR’s YouTube channel by emailing ModNation@Playstation.Sony.com and we will include them in the blog if your track is showcased.

Track Name: Christmas Eve
Created by: C_Smith

Jason Coker says: Yes, yes, yes. I love to drift, and this Track is a drifter’s paradise. Loads of snaking curves give plenty of opportunities to get some boost, and various hazards and shortcuts keep the races competitive. Well done, C Smith.

Track Name: Amusement Park I
Created by: SergioChileno

Jason Coker says: Here’s how I imagine a conversation between me and SergioChileno about this Track –

Me: Dude, are you kidding me?

SergioChileno: No, not kidding.

Me: Hold on – Clown pop-ups AND the K-Wrecks? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?

SergioChileno: No, not kidding. Also, I just beat you.

This track is potentially frustrating, but well worth it when you dodge this or that obstacle just right. I raced this one until my fingers went numb. Good stuff.

Hot Lap Roster for this week

Continuing with the trend we started weeks ago this weeks Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.

Monday: Snake City, by TheQk
Tuesday: Amusement Park I, by SergioChileno
Wednesday: Christmas Eve, by C_Smith
Thursday: Elite Game Show, by RockToonz
Friday: They Stole Our Presents!!, by StealthReborn–
Saturday: Mystery Track
Sunday: Mystery Track

More news next week, until then… see you in the ModSpot!

This is a big week in ModNation as we score two more award nominations and release a ton of DLC goodness.

ModNation Racers Nominated in IGN’s Best of 2010 Awards

MORE NOMINATIONS!

On top of our VGA nominations, we were very excited to see ModNation nominated for “Best Competitive Multiplayer” and “Best Quick Fix” games of the year.

While you’re at it check out IGN’s PlayStation 3 Holiday Buyers Guide. At $39.99, ModNation Racers is a great holiday value.

New Mods and Karts!

Mall Santa Mod and Sleigh Available Tomorrow

It’s not Santa. It’s MALL Santa! This Santa isn’t very merry so careful when cutting him off. His sleigh (and his breath) packs a punch!

Mall Santa Includes:

• Fake Beard
• Santa Hat
• Santa Jacket
• Santa Pants
• Santa Boots
• Santa Belt

Sleigh Kart:

• Sleigh Body
• Presents Engine

You can purchase Mall Santa and Sleigh Kart on the PSN tomorrow separately for $.99 each or as a pack for $1.75.

Super Mod and Kart Swoops in Tomorrow

ModNation gets its very own superhero this holiday. Outfit your own creations with his exclusive accessories.

Super Mod

• Super Mod’s Belt
• Super Mod’s Mask
• Super Mod’s Shirt
• Super Mod’s Pants
• Super Mods Gloves
• Super Mods Boots

Super Mod’s Kart

• Atlas Body
• Futuristic Wheel

You can purchase Super Mod and Kart on the PSN tomorrow for $1.99

Sly Cooper Mod and Kart Finally Arrive!

Starting tomorrow, Sly and his muscular Kart can be purchased as a bundle from the PSN for $2.49. The Sly Collection is in stores now!

December Only: ModNation 8 Pack Winter Bundle

Only for the month of December starting tomorrow, get four Mods and four karts for one low price!

ModNation 8 Pack Winter Bundle

Only for the month of December, and starting December 7th, get four Mods and four Karts for one low price! Score Mall Santa and his speedy Sleigh, the post-apocolyptic Nukular and his Mauler Kart, Lil’ Tinker and his Soapbox Kart, and Mouse Trap and his Cheesy Kart. It’s winter steal so grab it before the end of the year.

All Mods and Karts come with parts and accessories that you can use for your own ModNation creations.

Offer ends January 4th, 2011.

Holiday Pack Available

Add some Holiday spirit to your tracks with the Holday Pack ($4.99 on PSN).

ModNation Creations of the Week

Amazing creations in ModNation get shared every day and we are playing a ton of them. If you are interested in submitting your mod, kart or track to be a future “creation” of the week be sure to visit up on the official ModNation Community site and who knows? You might see your handiwork on the PlayStation.Blog.

With the release of all the new parts packs, we want to see your tracks with those new props in them.

Mod of the Week
Mod Name: Novacayne
Creator: villain29

Comment: Awesome creation! Looks like a space marine to me.

Kart of the Week
Kart Name: Ace of Diamonds
Creator: DeadCell34

Comment: Name says it all!

Track of the Week

If you have a video(s) of your track submit them to MNR’s YouTube channel, ModNation@Playstation.Sony.com, and we will include them in the blog if your track is showcased.

Track Name: Elite Festival
Created by: RockToonz

RockToonz says: This Track is a Thanksgiving gift for the ModNation community. The new Carnival props are awesome, and I think only the ticket boot prop is not included in my track. If you want a Bowling Game this is the track for you! This is very good for action races hope you like it all.

Ramone says: This track makes great use of the carnival pack and really has the feel of a state fair. The track is so awesome it’s in the Hot Lap Roster this week as well.

Track Name: Drillbit’s Const. Yard
Created by: Manlius 10A

Manlius 10A says: In celebration of my track Wildcard’s Stadium making track of the week this week, I decided to submit my second track of the stunt series. This is another simple yet fun track that offers plenty of earthen jumps, intersection points, traps, and mod bots without being cluttered. Last I checked this track had a solid five stars in-game (after a good amount of plays and downloads as well), so this may be my best track yet! Enjoy!

Ramone says: Manlius 10A’s Wilcard Stadium track was awesome enough that we decided to put another one of his creations in the track showcase for this week. Make sure to check out Drillbit’s Construction Yard, it’s another well balanced track and the traps are a nice touch.

Hot Lap Roster for This Week
Continuing with the trend we started weeks ago, this week’s Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.

Monday: The Scorching Desert, by StealthReborn–
Tuesday: Aquatic World, by SergioChileno
Wednesday: Elite Festival, by RockToonz
Thursday: Garbage Wasteland!, by grey_jeep
Friday: Cargo Expedition, by grey_jeep
Saturday: Mystery Track
Sunday: Mystery Track

More news next week, until then … see you in the ModSpot!

Greetings and Happy MNR Monday everyone. Ramone Russell here with another ModNation Monday update!

Packtacular Creations

So, we’ve got two Packs out now, and you guys just keep getting more and more creative and impressive with the Tracks you’re publishing. Every week, we’re blown away by the creations we see. One of the best things about developing software is seeing the community take something far beyond the team’s original vision, and that what you guys continue to do. The more tools you have to create with, the more imaginative and mind-blowing your creations are, so with that said…..

Attack Of The Holiday Pack

As I just mentioned, you’ve done some incredible things with the Stunt Pack, and the Carnival Pack creations are rolling in and looking amazing. Well, we love what you’re doing, and we’re going to keep it coming, but this time with a Holiday twist. Starting tomorrow (US PSN/ EU PSN on Wednesday), you can add some Holiday spirit to your tracks with the Holiday Pack! The pack is $4.99, and it includes the following parts:

• Toy Soldier
• Wreath
• Snowball Launcher
• Snow Fort
• Snowman
• Teddy Bear
• Presents
• Christmas Tree
• Sleigh
• Christmas House
• Reindeer
• Candy Cane

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of awesome tracks.

MNR Creations of the Week

Amazing creations in ModNation get shared every day and we are playing a ton of them. If you are interested in submitting your mod, kart or track to be a future “creation” of the week be sure to visit up on the official ModNation Community site and who knows? You might see your handy work on the PlayStation.Blog.

With the release of the Stunts Pack and now the Carnival Pack, we want to see your tracks with those new props in them.

Mod of the Week

Mod Name: PANIC PHANTON
Creator: leonnaoexiste

Ramone says: Have you ever had your butt kicked by an Ninja/Owl/Angel? Neither have I, and I don’t want to. That’s precisely why I wouldn’t mess with this Mod. It somehow looks weird, menacing, and soothing all at the same time. It makes me want to meditate, kick box, and swoop on a field mouse. Is it just me?

Kart of the Week

Kart Name: Star Spangled Racing Kart
Creator: chilango70

Ramone says: It doesn’t get much more patriotic than this. If you can spank all of your opponents on the track with this Kart, I salute you. In addition to the all-American color scheme, this ride has some classic lines for a sort of old school meets new school look, and the extra texture detailing in the white is a nice touch. Love your country, love your Modion.

Track of the Week

If you have a video(s) of your track submit them to MNR’s YouTube Channel by emailing ModNation@Playstation.Sony.com and we will include them in the blog if your track is showcased.

Track Name: Wildcard’s Stadium
Created by: Manlius10A

Manlius10A says: “This track beckons back to a simpler day of Kart racing when mud and bumps on a simple track made for a fun race enjoyed by everyone. This track has a few earthen made tabletop jumps as well as larger jumps! The visuals as well as the layout of the track are simple and easy to comprehend. I have been working on this track since July, but just couldn’t get the proportions right for laying the track until recently. I am very happy with the outcome.

Wildcard’s Stadium is the first track to my stunt series, and it is also my first track where I utilize modbots and a number of the traps the game offers. I have used a few of the stunt pack props on this track as well. This track is a lot of fun!!”

Ramone says: Yeah, Manilus10A. Nicely done. This is challenging, curvy, bumpy, and has multiple split paths, but it’s CLEAN, which is refreshing. There are hazards, but they’re well thought out, and the visual touches on the terrain add a touch of class. I love this one for Action Racing and Time Trial because just the tiniest change in driving style can make a huge difference.

Track Name: Jungle Rush
Created by: Smbradley

Smbradley says: “Ok here’s my latest track, it’s called Jungle Rush and as you can probably guess it’s situated in a Jungle! The race takes place through a tribal village, past some ancient ruins (where there’s also a big jump shortcut) and a big waterfall (which I couldn’t have built without the advice of atheistsw, Barberian912 and prob_alex).”

Ramone says: OK, I admit that I’m biased here – I love the Jungle Theme, I love wide S curve sections that give me cool drift and boost opportunities, and I love big air. This track has all those things and then some. On top of being crazy fun to race, it’s also gorgeous. All those trees whooshing by really adds to the sense of speed. This one is going to be in my heavy rotation for a while.

Hot Lap Roster for this Week

Continuing with the trend we started weeks ago this weeks Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.

Monday: Wildcard’s Stadium, by Manlius 10A
Tuesday: Phoung Phoung Island, by Generic_Oval
Wednesday: Azteca, by PH1LThy31
Thursday: Taj Mirage, by atheistsw
Friday: Island of the forgotten, by Ghost_218_
Saturday: Mystery Track
Sunday: Mystery Track

More news next week, until then… see you in the ModSpot!

Last week, ModNation Racers was officially nominated for Best Driving Game and Best PS3 Game in the 2010 SPIKE TV Video Game Awards! To celebrate this great double honor, we’re going to kick off another week of Double XP. Starting tomorrow, November 23rd, go nuts and double your XP in MNR during the Thanksgiving holiday. It really is a special feeling to be recognized for making a game that we believe in, and we sincerely thank our awesome community for all your support.

Carnival Pack Available

We’ve seen what you’ve done with the Stunt Pack, and we can’t wait to see what that Carnival Pack brings to the Nation. Check it out tomorrow!

Progressive Kart Available for Free Tomorrow!

Flo needs wheels, and here they are. Starting tomorrow, you can pick up your pink slip for this sweet offroad truck for FREE courtesy of our good friends at Progressive Insurance! The Kart includes the Truck body and Progressive decals.

ModNation Creations of the Week

Amazing creations in ModNation get shared every day and we are playing a ton of them. If you are interested in submitting your mod, kart or track to be a future “creation” of the week be sure to visit up on the official ModNation Community site and who knows? You might see your handiwork on the PlayStation.Blog.

With the release of the new Carnival and Stunts parts pack we want to see your tracks with those new props in them!

Mod & Kart of the Week

Mod Name: MNR Police Officer
Kart Name: MNR Police Pursuit
Creator: decrates

Ramone says: This little dude looks pretty cool. He’s clean all the way down to his detailed white gloves, and I get the distinct feeling that he’s ALL business. Coincidentally, he kind of resembles one of the guys at United Front Games…Decrates also made the perfect kart complement to MNR Police Officer in the MNR Police Pursuit. From the “To Boost And Drift” motto on the sides to the “Pull Over” message in front for any unlucky Mod’s rear view mirror, the detail and precision on this one are top notch. I really, really dig this Kart.

Track of the Week

If you have a video(s) of your track submit them to MNR’s YouTube channel by emailing ModNation@Playstation.Sony.com and we will include them in the blog if your track is showcased.

Track Name: Elite Theme Park
Created by: RockToonz

RockToonz says: “This track has seven unique Elite Challenges, uses the Theme Park environment, and is good for Hot Lap and Track of the Week (action races)… Try it and you decide!

Ramone says: I’ve heard of underground racing, but I’d never really heard of race tracks with underground race hazards. You’ll just have to give try this track out to see what I mean. This track has got some awesome uses of the Stunt Pack, and I always love it when there are cool drift and jump opportunities that also involve risks. There’s a great, wide turn to get your Boost on, but it’s littered with flaming clowns that you’ll have to work around, and the big jump needs to be navigated in order to avoid obstacles and/or collect pods. I had nightmares after racing this one. I dreamed that I was about to jump a ramp and a mechanical dinosaur came up out of the ground to eat me. Well played, RockToonz. …well played.

Track Name: Venom Pit
Created by: MightyDeuce

OverReAction says: “Created this track based around a pit of snakes, modeling using blocks and a few other props for eyes and detail. The track itself is an up and down twisting track designed for great racing and drifting. Track also incorporates two big jumps and a sprinkling of pods. There are no shortcuts in this one as I wanted the races to be as close and hard fought as possible. Thanks for looking.”

Ramone says: I should’ve known by the title that this might not be the track for me. The track is crazy fun, with some really good zig-zagging drift opportunities, but once I hit those jumps and got a bigger sweeping view of the track, the ophidiophobia kicked in and things got creepy. Look it up. It’s no fun on a track like this. This is a great one, though. Great for Action or Time Trial, this is one of those tracks that makes a perfect run achievable without being easy.

Hot Lap Roster for this week

Continuing with the trend we started weeks ago this weeks Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.

Monday: Elite Theme Park, by RockToonz
Tuesday: Venom Pit, by MightyDeuce
Wednesday: Mountain Switchbacks, by OverReAction
Thursday: Altago City, by apricot-jam-IS
Friday: ALPHA CITY, by SergioChileno
Saturday: Mystery Track
Sunday: Mystery Track

More news next week, until then… see you in the ModSpot!

Greetings and Happy ModNation Monday everyone.

The Carnival is coming to town!

Coming to PSN next Tuesday is the Carnival Parts Pack. The Carnival pack features a new group of 13 “Big Top” themed track parts to make new tracks or just make amazing tracks even better. Dodge clowns, get big air with Bounce Pads, and jump over or “through” a Ferris wheel — The Carnival Pack lets you do it all.

Scared of clowns?

“Doing Donuts” just got a new meaning.

Included in the Carnival Pack are 13 parts listed below. The pack can be purchased on the US PSN store for $4.99.

Scene Props

• Jumbo Donut
• Fun House
• Big Top Tent
• Three different Carnival Tents

Dynamic Props

• Pop Up Clown Blocker
• Ferris Wheel
• Salt and Peeper
• Log Roll
• Bounce Pad

Track Props

• Ticket Booth
• Milk Bottle

Progressive Kart available for free next week!

We’ve got another special item coming to ModNation Racers next Tuesday courtesy of the fine folks at Progressive Insurance. The Progressive Kart will be available on the PSN for free starting next Tuesday. Don’t forget that you can still download Flo on the PlayStation Store if you haven’t already. Flo Mod + Progressive Kart = Win!

Sly Cooper Correction

We are postponing our Sly celebration a few weeks and will be releasing his official Mod and Kart early December. Sorry for the wait, but we promise his Kart will be tuned and ready to go in time for the holidays!

ModNation Creations of the Week

Amazing creations in ModNation get shared every day and we are playing a ton of them. If you are interested in submitting your mod, kart or track to be a future “creation” of the week be sure to visit up on the official ModNation Community site and who knows, you might see your handiwork on the PlayStation.Blog.

Mod of the Week

Mod Name: “Flipside”
Creator: Icandy55

Ramone says: This Mod is a lot like a mullet hairstyle – business in the front, party in the back. Of course, that if by “business” you mean “normal face” and by “party” you mean giant skull face tattoo. It’s kind of weird to be stared at by that face while driving, but that’s good work.

Kart of the Week

Kart Name: “Dragon Eye”
Creator: blizzardmx-5

Ramone says: This Kart is a bit deceptive. It looks fairly simply, but that’s precisely why it shines. The airbrushed dragon eyes on the sides are killer, and the claw marks on the front are a really nice touch. It’s even got a little tail on the back doors. Very well done.

Track of the Week

If you have a video(s) of your track submit them to MNR’s YouTube channel, email ModNation@Playstation.Sony.com and we will include them in the blog if your track is showcased.

Track Name: “On the Waterfront…”
Created by: atheistsw

atheistsw says: “A frantic dash through a vast harbour area after-hours…There are a multitude of shortcuts on this track, all with their own risk vs reward, and one huge shortcut that is so effective it only opens up on the final lap. Be on the look for it as you dash through the dockyard area…”

Ramone says: Oh, man! Choose your shortcut carefully on this one. Athiestsw was downright cold blooded on one shortcut in particular on this track. If you manage to make it through the pop-up columns that block this shortcut, you’ll be greeted by a narrow passage guarded by a bot with an attitude along with a bit of HOT FYAH to keep you on your toes before you can make a nice big jump with a good spin opportunity. Is it worth it? Give it a shot, and you tell me.

Track Name: “Mountain Switchbacks”
Created by: OverReAction

OverReAction says: “This majestic mountain track was built for some sweet mountain ride. I’d say it’s one of my random tracks. I was bored though. Also, to all newbie’s out there, I’ll show you how the Track Branches really work!”

Ramone says: I can’t help but wonder if OveReAction’s PSN ID is supposed to be ironic. Imagine my overreaction when I had some boost, hit R1 to activate that trigger on the shortcut, slipped past the wall that had dropped, launched off the ramp, flew through the air past the hungry K-Wrecks, only to find that…. Well, I won’t ruin it for you, but that wasn’t a nice thing to do. This is a really fast and well thought out track with lots of blind corners after hills that you’ll have to be careful about navigating and make some quick calls. Fun stuff.

Hot Lap Roster for this week

Continuing with the trend we started weeks ago this weeks Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.

Monday: Tsunami in Costa Rosada, by SergioChileno
Tuesday: Mountain Drive, by MarioGamer159
Wednesday: Farbanti Rush, by IndianWolf
Thursday: A: Forest Glen, by Tecnoboy1
Friday: Full Tilt, by AngeloComet
Saturday: Mystery Track
Sunday: Mystery Track

More news next week, until then… see you in the ModSpot!

Greetings and Happy ModNation Monday everyone. Ramone Russell here with another ModNation Monday update!

We hope everyone took advantage of Double XP Week and the free Stunt Pack. We’ve seen some awesome creations with Stunt Pack parts.

Make sure you submit your best Tracks with Stunt Pack parts for Track of the Week. We want to show off the best of the best. Last but certainly not least, we will have more DLC news in the coming weeks.

Sly Cooper and Kart available next week!

Sly Fans Rejoice! To celebrate the launch of the Sly Collection we are releasing the official Sly Cooper Mod and Kart. Now you can not only experience all of Sly’s original adventures on your PS3 with the Sly Collection, but you can race with him as well!

Starting next week, Sly and his sweet Kart can be purchased as a bundle from the PSN for $1.99.

Ratchet and Clank available tomorrow!

Previously only available via special pre-order offers, Ratchet and Clank are finally available this week!

ModNation Creations of the Week

Amazing creations in ModNation get shared every day and we are playing a ton of them. If you are interested in submitting your mod, kart or track to be a future “creation” of the week be sure to visit up on the official ModNation Community site and who knows? You might see your handiwork on the PlayStation.Blog.

Mod of the Week

Mod Name: Brain
Creator: omaxmilean

I don’t think I ever want to be as smart as this Mod. His brain is spilling out the top of his dome, and the gaping mouth and googly eyes are quite freaking when I’m in a race and he looks over his shoulder. Good stuff. Weird….but good.

Kart of the Week

Kart Name: Breast Cancer Awareness
Creator: kilious1

The paint job on this puppy is impressive, but the cause is even moreso. You can’t not appreciate this Kart.

Track of the Week

If you have a video(s) of your track submit them to ModNation Racer’s YouTube channel, email ModNation@Playstation.Sony.com, and we will include them in the blog post if your track is showcased.

Track Name: Elite Carnival
Created by: RockToonz

RockToonz says: “This track will give you five elite obstacles/challenges that will prevent you from racing smoothly. Most of them are new props and will give an experience of a fun and enjoyment… SO i DARE you to race this!!! >: ) Enjoy!!!”

Ramone says: Holy mechanical dinosaur attacks!! This track is awesome! As if perfecting a drift through a gauntlet of fire-spitting, Kart-crunching K-Wreckses weren’t enough of a challenge, there’s a massive jump that allows for some amazing spins, but only if you can avoid those evil Flaming Pendulum Choppers. Once you’re on the ground, you’ve got to manage some ugly tilting platforms before you can wrap a lap. I think one’s fun for both Time Trials and Action Races.

Track Name: Hill House Haunt
Created by: Manlius10A

Manlius10A says: “Unfortunately, I missed the Halloween contest deadline, but this is my Halloween track, which starts as a winding road leading to stately yet ominous mansion. Once under the mansion, the track bends right into a dense and confusing hedge maze. There are three alternate routes in the hedge maze (all within 2 seconds of each other). The hedge maze paths descend into dark passages and tunnels underneath the estate (custom made). The tunnels open up to a haunted swamp with alligators, shallow marsh waters, and multiple routes. After the swamp, the track finishes in a creepy cemetery!”

Ramone says: Wow, there’s a lot to love here. Shortcuts, narrow, winding stretches, a swampy bayou section… What’s not to enjoy about this track? I must warn you, though – learn run it a few times before you try to compete on it. When the racing is hot and heavy, it can be easy to get turned around (particularly in the swamp). Good luck on this one, Nation.

Track Name: Altago City
Created by: apricot-jam-IS

Apricot-jam-IS says: “A fun fantasy city track with lots of shortcuts to explore. You will choose between three paths to take near the beginning. All paths will join again later and each has their advantages. Don’t forget to take in the beauty of your surroundings as you blaze through the track.”

Ramone says: I love how (mostly) wide open this track is. One of the first things you’ll run into is a choice between going left or right. A little insider info – Left will send you to some killer drift opportunities, and right will put you on a wild shortcut through some jumps and narrow paths to more jumps and eventually a CRAZY jump from which you can spin to your heart’s content. Get all the Boost you can on this one because you’re gonna need it. Action? Yep. Pure? Yep. Time Trial? Yep. A good all around track.

Hot Lap Roster for this week

Continuing with the trend we started weeks ago this weeks Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.

Monday: Pine Mountain Gorge, by its2184that
Tuesday: Elite Carnival, by RockToonz
Wednesday: Aqueduct, by SergioChileno
Thursday: RacerSeries : Spa GP, by F41-UK
Friday: A: Rattling Lake, by Tecnoboy1
Saturday: Mystery Track
Sunday: Mystery Track

More news next week, until then… see you in the ModSpot!

Greetings and Happy MNR Monday everyone. Ramone Russell here with another ModNation Monday update!

The Buddy System

There’s a lot to be said for having a friend, and having a friend by your side on exciting intergalactic adventure after exciting intergalactic adventure has GOT to be something special. That’s exactly what next week’s Mods have in each other. That’s right, folks – The Ratchet and Clank Mods will be on the PlayStation Store next Tuesday, November 9th. Get ‘em and race ‘em, and you will be made of win.

Kratos Tomorrow!

Don’t forget that Kratos and his Kart hit the PlayStation Store tomorrow, November 2nd!

Stunt Pack is Still Free!

It’s been a week since we released the Stunt Pack for free, folks, and there are already some pretty amazing tracks out there. If you haven’t downloaded it yet, it will be free for one more week. After Tuesday, November 9th, you’ll have to buy it, so go get it now and start making some killer tracks! Here are a few of the tastier tracks that feature parts for the Stunt Pack during the first week o’ free:

Track: Stunt Track
Created By: ripper 171
This is a nice short track with lots of accurate line challenges. I really enjoy running Time Trials on this one.

Track: The Amazing Stunt Arena
Created By: OveReAction
Another fun track for Time Trial runs, this one has one of the more frustrating tilting platform sections I’ve seen. It’s infuriating to fail that section, but when you hit it just right and glide through unscathed…OH, what a feeling!

Track: Market Place Racers
Created By: Natedawg18
This is a nice track to race on, with multiple alternate paths and just enough boost pads, drift opportunities, and air to keep things interesting and competitive. There’s some precision required to really crush it on this one, but it’s also ”loose” enough for just about anyone to jump into and have a blast.

MNR Halloween themed creations contest winners!
Contest winners will be notified via their PSN accounts.

Mod Name: Dalmat (wolfman)
Creator: Elnath10

This is one of the cooler Mods around, with abs only slightly less ripped than my own. Excellent use of hair props, and the torn up shorts are perfect.

Kart Name: Candy Corn Kart
Creator: Miss_Broccoli

This Kart has the benefit of being super Halloween-y and fun without being creepy at all. With that body style and the smooth light purple color, I would rock this Kart any day of the year. Plus, who doesn’t like candy corn?

Track Name: P&B Pumpkin Patch
Created by: A PH1LThy31 & CIV_BOSS Collaboration

CIV_BOSS says “What better for Halloween than a pumpkin patch! This is the second track PH1LThy31 and I have done together. Race Through P&B farms where you will see frightening things! Giant pumpkins throwing barrels. Giant spiders (also throwing barrels) :Wink: Race through the store front and into the actual pumpkin patch itself. Find the fastest way around the silos but watch out for the giant spiders. You can make the spiders spit barrels at the other racers with the trigger pads. Find your way over and under irrigation pipes. Many routes and secrets make this track a challenge to master but fun for even the.

MNR Creations of the Week

Amazing creations in ModNation get shared every day and we are playing a ton of them. If you are interested in submitting your mod, kart or track to be a future “creation” of the week be sure to visit up on the official ModNation Community site and who knows? You might see your handy work on the PlayStation.Blog.

Mod of the Week

Mod Name: The Wicked Witch of the South
Creator: race2winnet

She’s green, she’s got a pointy chin to match her pointy hat, and she’s got a big black wart on her big pointy nose. I don’t know what there is to love about this Mod, but I love it.

Kart of the Week

Kart Name: Pumpkin Sportscar
Creator: DamnBoxes

The rounded wheel wells on the concept body are PERFECT for this Kart. The paint job is clean and simple, which is why it works so well. Add in the appropriately colored engine and that little sprig of grass in the middle of the windshield, and you’ve got a smooth, smooth, Halloween ride.

Track of the Week

If you have a video(s) of your track submit them to MNR’s YouTube channel by emailing ModNation@Playstation.Sony.com and we will include them in the blog if your track is showcased.

Track Name: Warp Drive
Created by: Laidbackcat

The bluish hue of this track gives it a really cool sci-fi feel. There are some nice elevated strips of track with curves in them that make for some pretty intense racing moments. It was an awesome feeling to actually sideswipe an opponent off the track on one of those tight turns. There are a couple of confusing sections in this track, so try to get a few practice runs in before you compete here.

Hot Lap Roster for this week

Continuing with the trend we started weeks ago this weeks Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.

Monday: Warp Drive, by Laidbackcat
Tuesday: Grand Rally, by atheistsw
Wednesday: Palace of the Great Trees, by PH1LThy31
Thursday: Big Fish National Park, by Its2l84that
Friday: M.O.D – sector 7, by prob_alex
Saturday: Mystery Track
Sunday: Mystery Track

More news next week, until then… see you in the ModSpot!

Greetings and Happy MNR Monday everyone. Ramone Russell here with another ModNation Monday update!

Kratos Mod and Kart coming next week!

Previously only available via special pre-order offers! Next week, the Kratos Mod and Kart will finally be available. They can be purchased separately or as a bundle from the PSN.

Don’t Forget: Double XP

Double XP week starts on Tuesday! Also, in celebration of Halloween, the Vampy Mod will be free for a week starting October 26th.

We also told you about Parts Packs last week. Remember that the Stunt Pack is FREE FOR TWO WEEKS from October 26th through November 9th.

ModNation Halloween-themed creations contest

Submit your original Halloween themed Karts, Mods, and Tracks here for a chance to win a free Mod and Kart. The winner’s creations will be showcased in November’s first ModNation Monday blog.

ModNation Creations of the Week

Amazing creations in ModNation get shared every day and we are playing a ton of them. If you are interested in submitting your mod, kart or track to be a future “creation” of the week be sure to visit up on the official ModNation Community site and who knows? You might see your handiwork on the PlayStation.Blog.

Mod of the Week

Mod Name: Royal Racer
Creator: Icandy55

Decked in flames from head to toe, this Mod looks ready to bring some heat to any track the Kart is on. The color scheme is simple, and the decals are detailed but subtle. The Royal Racing team definitely has the look. Now, if there were only a matching Kart….

Kart of the Week

Kart Name: Royal Racer
Creator: Icandy55

The perfect complement to this week’s Mod of the Week, the Royal Racer Kart carries over the same classy design and simple but effective color scheme as its Mod counterpart. Unfortunately, using both the Royal Racer Mod and kart didn’t improve my skills, but MAN I looked cool coming in last!

Track of the Week

If you have a video(s) of your track submit them to MNR’s YouTube channel by emailing ModNation@Playstation.Sony.com and we will include them in the blog if your track is showcased.

Track Name: The Elephants Graveyard
Created by: Laidbackcat

Laidbackcat says: “Race through a track dominated by these majestic creatures!”

Laidbackcat is a true ModNation Artist. As good as his track designs are, Laidbackcat goes the extra mile and makes some of the most interesting props I’ve seen in ModNation. This track in particular features some really impressive sculpted elephants.

Track Name: Creepy Crawlie Garden
Created by: Laidbackcat

Laidbackcat says: “These gardens have been taken over by insects and arachnids! Featuring a phenomenally large tarantula as the centerpiece attraction! Not for the squeamish…”

I’ve never been especially fond of spiders, and thanks to this track, I have a full on case of arachnophobia. That giant tarantula is amazing, but it’s a bit scary, and so is the big loop around it. In addition to my new hatred of spiders, I think I also hate water now (stupid difficult fountain shortcut!).

Track Name: Calamity Falls G.C.
Created by: Laidbackcat

Laidbackcat says: “Annoy the upper classes as you interrupt their afternoon game of golf with a race! Enjoy the tour of this majestic country club’s splendid grounds, but watch out for bunkers!”

It was just coincidence that I happened to be driving Gopher in the Golf Kart when I raced on this track for the first time, and it turned out to be the perfect combination. Much to my pleasant surprise, this track actually feels like racing on a golf course. Every time I’m actually playing golf and I get behind the wheel of a golf cart, I dream of mashing that thing all over the course and driving like a maniac. Thanks to Laidbackcat for making my dream come true. This is brilliant.

Hot Lap Roster for this week

Continuing with the trend we started weeks ago this weeks Hot Lap roster features all new community created tracks.

Monday: Mountains of Madness, by voicefarm
Tuesday: Gobi’s Valley, by vikin4
Wednesday: Snake Food, by CIV_BOSS
Thursday: Miami Nice? by atheistsw
Friday: Pine Mountain Gorge, by Its2l84that
Saturday: Mystery Track
Sunday: Mystery Track

More news next week, until then… see you in the ModSpot!