Wipeout may be one of the most aptly-titled television shows of recent history. The series is a mix of game-show and slapstick comedy, with contestants falling all over themselves (and each other, and the numerous obstacles placed in their way) in the hopes of gaining a cash prize. Wipeout: The Game follows the show’s format to the letter, and manages to capture most of the fun with none of the pain.Each game consists of four rounds and can handle up to four players. First, all players take turns on the initial obstacle course with its signature threats, including a wall of boxing gloves and the big red balls. The balls are one of the first options to really admire the physics engine of the game, as your on-screen avatar is helplessly flung from one to the next with little real chance of making it across. (more…)