Cancelled - Split Second 2 Video Game 

Developers: "Split Second 2 with MORE explosions!" Gamers: "AWESOME! You have my money." **Disney has left the chat**

Split Second was legitimately one of the coolest games I've ever played and a sequel getting cancelled just breaks my heart.

Arguably one of the most underrated games from the 360/PS3 era. Split Second was one of my favorite games from that generation. Oh, and if you have an Xbox One, this game is backwards compatible and online is still a thing. PS3 owners don't have that luxury, unfortunately.

Split second was really good. Glad your now doing cancelled video games apart of the cancelled series

One of the saddest moments of my gaming career was the cliffhanger ending in this game and then never getting a sequel. It's a shame this game didn't sell well, because in my opinion, Split/Second is the greatest racing game of all time. Here are a few reasons: it was something fresh. It didn't feel like something we've played before, eventhough it was a simple concept. The survival mode was absolutely exhilarating, especially when playing local co-op. Most of the fun I had with this game was playing locally with friends/family. The graphics were 5 years ahead of its time. Absolutely gorgeous visuals. And the soundtrack.. I repeat, THE SOUNDTRACK! To this day I still believe Split/Second arguably has the greatest OST of all time. The theme for the elite races was especially captivating. I'm almost shedding a tear after remembering this amazing game will never get a sequel, but at least we have this hidden gem to fallback on and remember the good times. This game really did deserve better. So did Blackrock studios and the amazing team that made this game.

Motorstorm : *exist* Burnout : *exist* Split second : HOLD MY BEER

_F in the chat for Split Second_

Definitely one of the most underrated racing game of all time.

Wasn't there rivalry with the game coming out the same week as Activision's Blur as well? Which is a very similar game.

This is the closest video we’ll ever get to Bright Sun Gaming again... But seriously I loved this video it was amazing

Why have I never heard of this game until now? Also in regards to that concept art for the sequel perhaps it was actually going to be a Prequel to the first game since it shows a very 70's/80's inspired backdrop to the race. After all in the ending cutscene to Split Second, when the enemy faction makes it's entrance, you hear the announcer say and I quote, "But they got taken off air in '82!".

Jake, why you gotta hurt me this way? I love Split/Second. Wish the sequel could have happened.

A lot I’ve learned from Jake is that Disney is trash... they only care about their bottom line and the big wigs pockets being nice and full. Screw the little guys... pay the big wigs: sad business practices.

I actually beta tested split second at black rock studios in Brighton, we even got given our own copy when the game came out. It was really fun but it sucked when they closed down.

Split Second was a huge hit in my family. We played the demo endlessly on our first Xbox360, and bought the full game for our last. My dad played it almost as much as MarioKart64, almost. The concept, the graphics and the game-play was all amazing. I never knew a sequel was ever planned. Thanks for the video! Love your work!

Just more evidence that Disney ruins everything good.

I'm not surprised. Disney must pay. They took away a game that had a lot of potential and replaced it with items made for profit. I still play Split Second to this day and I still love it.

It really is a shame to see one of the most innovative titles in the racing genre to have been canned by Disney so quickly, simply because of money. There's a petition up to try and get the sequel created, but all we can do now is hope that someone picks the IP up and finally gives us what we've been waiting for.

This game was and still is incredible. Needs a sequel, still today. The awful thing was, Disney JUST bought Black Rock, it was almost like they bought them to shut them down. I still have my Black Rock Tshirt. :(

this game demo! THIS GOD DAMN DEMO ! I spend all of 10th grade playing this demo, must have logged 50 hours into it. When I finally got the game on PC

I thought I was the only person who payed this game. So underrated

I've wanted this game for so long that this is gonna be sad to watch.

Rip Disney Interactive Rip Blackrock Studios Rip Split Second Rip Disney Infinity Rip Club Penguin Lesson Learned: Please don’t make / give games with Disney

Split/Second: Damn we won't get ourselves another game? Ridge Racer: Hold my Physics (Makes Unbounded)

Pretty sure you meant to say "installment" rather than "installation" early in the video. In any case one point not touched in the video is that there was a period that, for a number of reasons, was bad for these arcade racers. Two notable games in this genre, including Split Second and Activision's own Blur, failed to meet expectations. Just a few months later Motorstorm Apocalypse, in some aspects similar to Split Second, also failed to meet expectations (though greatly impacted by the earthquake in Japan at the time, due to its theme, which also delayed its release). Two of those led to the closure of its developers right away. For perspective as well the bulk of Disney Interactive's output at the time were games from their properties such as Hanna Montana, Cheetah Girls, and Sing It!, hardly games that could be considered successes. In many ways Disney Interactive shot itself in the foot as a result of this. For every Pure or Split Second there were dozens of High School Musical or Jonas games. From time to time there was a licensed property game for a Toy Story or Cars movie that offered a solid, if uninspired, gameplay, but also games like the Epic Mickey games which received plenty of promotion and support, and were more expensive productions than their norm, but failed to live up to expectations specially compared to contemporaries. Ultimately this was a combination of factors that made the game fail, but bad management that led DI to panic and change course without truly assessing where the strengths of their portfolio were. .

I remember playing Split Second. It was super fun and I was sad when they canned the sequel.

This is an extremely underrated game! Damn I wish they would get a sequel in the works

I remember being in Disney World the summer that the game came out, it was so much fun seeing all the promotion for it in the parks. they did a whole pre-show thing for it at lights, motors, action. If only we can get a spiritual successor in the future.

I still have my copy of the game when it first got released and still do play it from time to time as it could offer something other arcade racers didn't (at the time at least). Intense arcade racing action without the reliance of boost. Which definitely arcs back to the older days of 90s arcade racers where it was just you, against some competitive AI racers on very detailed and sometimes imaginative courses, no boosts required. I still do remember the first time I got to the end of the game after going through every single event trying to nab a gold medal in it. Young me was pretty excited, up until later that year I went and search for news about it and then realizing that the game was cancelled and the studio was shut down. It is pretty weird though how two arcade racers that were released that year was what lead to companies being shut down. The other one being Blur. Side note, and just to mention it, but I feel like this is what inspired that whole racing segment in the movie Ready Player One.

I loved Split Second, but the opponent AI and Rubber Banding are BRUTAL in that game. I hate "catch-up" AI.

Just like the greatest anime of all time, this game couldn't muster a sequel.

Spilt Second 2 still cancelled soz

I remember how amazing Split Second looked to me at the time. It's crazy to think it's almost been 10 years. Games have come so far!

I didn't know what split second was until you showed the montage and I remembered HOW MUCH FUN I had playing it in my friends house! It was so fun! The explosions! I only got to play the demo I think but the race was awesome anyway! I played it from 5 yrs old to 9.

I loved split second I hate Disney for not making it

I’m so glad I found this channel quality is amazing

I never heard of Split/Second but now it's definitely on my play list. I recently played the original Prey for the first time and seeing the "to be continued" and knowing there's no conclusion is really disheartening. Keep up the good work Jake.

I'm still sad about this. I really love Split Second. One of the best racing games i played. I would be happy with a remastered version on the PS4

I STILL PLAY THIS GAME ON PS3. RIP SPLIT SECOND

I loved this game. If it was remastered I would totally get it again.

Could you do a Cancelled on Hooters Air?

Well this came out of no where, and you're tackling a subject surrounding one of my most favorite video games? I love you even more now.

Do a cancelled video on team Bondi who made LA Noire after they shut down and cancelled their second game. There was loads of controversy and shady business with rockstar and the owner

I keep forgetting someone actually made a video on the Split Second sequel that never was. God, how I loved that game on my PSP, one of the most enjoyable games I've ever played overall. Thank you G4 (I forgot which show it was) for recommending me the game and thank you Bright Sun Films for closing off the somber tragic journey for this very underrated game.

Split Second didn't suceed with release, but I think almost anyone who played it fell in love with it since it was so different. It had arcade controls, but was precise enough to have a chance to avoid obstacles, and the whole presentation of it is very representative of TV and movies at the time in terms of music, introductions, etc. Besides, what schoolboy doesn't love cars being paired with over-the-top destruction?

Fuck running cash registers when I saw this vid I clicked on it. Split second was one of the best games I've ever played. I never knew there was going to be a second one

*For me, SPLIT SECOND, was and always will be, one of the BEST racing game ever made.* *It's like if MICHAEL BAY and FAST & FURIOUS were married and had a baby > SPLIT SECOND.* *It was a shame, and very sad to learn that there may never been any sequel of the beloved game "Split Second", but I want to believe that nothing is lost and that one day, a descent episode 2 will come out....let's pray it happen.* *Thanks for your video Bright Sun Films, I know exactly what you feel about the cancelled sequel project of Split Second, as for many huge fans, this was a masterpiece which deserve a descent sequel of it's own*

This was the first video game I was ever really excited for. I saw the online marketing and kept up to date with everything leading up to its release, where my best friend and I were some of the first to pick up the game. It was one of the most fun gameplay exeperiences I’ve ever had and I’ve been looking for one like it ever since.

Jakes vids are so good and so unique. I love it

I found the story to be interesting. The producer saying "I thought they were canned in 82?" When referring to the people hijacking the show. And when seeing the concept art for the second game, and it taking place in the 70's or 80's is what I thought could have been a interesting story. Like the story being about the predecessor to the present version of Split Second after being canned are now seeing the success of a show with the same name and premise (possibly the rights for their original show was rebooted against their wishes). They then plan to take over the show. But the twist could have been that the original Split Second from the 80's taking over the present Split Second was all scripted, and was just a way to get people interested in the original lesser known version of the show. They way the producer was giving his lines a bit more cringingly was because it was all an act.

Ohh man, you’re opening up a can of worms by taking on a video game episode of cancelled! Haha, great video, as always! Wouldn’t mind a few more on this topic either (games). Cheers!

So the guys from Black Rock went on to create Hangar 13. They made Mafia 3, good game but was rushed by 2k games. Hangar 13 had to go under restructuring because of it and now some employees are at another 2k studio developing the next BioShock game (code name: “Parkside”).

This was one of the most underrated slept on racing games

This game is a stupidly awesome amount of fun with all the high-energy explosions and track changes. It's truly a guilty pleasure to play, so it's sad the sequel got crushed and never stood a chance. Would have been great to see even more from them!

Great video as always. Spilt Second is still one of my favorite games of all time. It's just a game you can play for hours and never get bored. I even had the launch edition with the car model included.

I miss that game it was very fun , I'm sad that they are not going to make anything like it again.

Thankyou Jake for the awesome content!

Yay a new video! I’m so happy now

Nice job on this episode and series as a whole! Never even heard of this underrated game before until you introduced this episode!

5:38 I got an ad EXACTLY when the wrecking ball hit the camera.

Do NCAA Football

You said you went to Watkins Glen. The bi-yearly races held by NASCAR are pretty good.

dude holy crap i had no idea they had plans to make a second one the first one is my life

Split Second is so underrated! The opposite of your experience, the game came out when I was starting to lose interest in video games, I was really missing older arcade style racers and this game really pulled me back in, it was exactly what I’d been missing. Wish there was a sequel!

Flip your Xbox right-side up, my dude.

PLEASE PLEASE DO THE RACING GAME BLUR! It was truly an amazing game

I’m hooked on the series that you do, keep up the good work!

Good video, good work! Glad your branching out a bit as well!

What if you did "Abandoned - Texas World Speedway"?

Disney ruins everything! They ruined Star Wars, and cancelled so many sick games like this one

Disney Games only have themselves to blame for this game’s unfortunate failure. seeing that RDR was launching the same week as S/S, they could have postponed the release date a couple of weeks or even months, not even to mention that they could have advertised it a lot more than they did. I believe this could have been a very happy franchise

In my fictional world, this video game is never cancelled, already finished and successful

This and a Blur sequel. Oh what could have been

Dude the airport map was my childhood

Decade later and I'm still one of the top 1%-ers on the leadboards...this game was one of the best racing games I ever played

There are story boards of the sequel which show that you would be able to drive a speed boat through the storm drain in order to reach the power plant. Along the way you would have to dodge obstacles and power plays which are triggered automatically or by AI oponenets. Once you reach the power plant you will have an on-foot section, where you will have to sneak to the evac helicopter and trigger power plays by pressing buttons or turning switches. Other storyboards show similar scenarios, and from them you can really tell that the game was much more story focused, and it would act like a prequel and a sequel. There is also a gameplay video on youtube, its a five minute race through the city where you are dodging an insane amount of power plays. It looks like a direct sequel to the ending of the first game, where you are trying to escape as the city is being destroyed by the other faction/TV network. The gameplay was like a concept, as it was made whit existing assets from the first game.

Disney pulled an EA move with this game.

This game and Blur deserved better.

Split second 2 would have been better if it were released. The game that released was a unique game being able to cause mass destruction in the middle of a race changing the track layout in the process.

I watch these videos with my family and we love it. Keep up the awesome work!

Damn I remember Split Second! Looks like I gotta dig out my Xbox 360 games...

Wish this video came out last month when split/second was free with gold on the Xbox😂😂

I remember this game! My buddy got a brand new xbox 360 back in the day and we played the hell out of it. Man Jake, you're bringing back memories

Have a good weekend Jake, thanks for the upload.

OMG Loved this game, they had a potential winner on their hands! Can't wait to watch this video!

Split/Second was the first game I ever owned. God, I hope Hangar 13 revive the franchise.

I was like 8 when I first got my hands on Split/Second. It was the first racing game I had ever played and it was amazing. It made me think that it was superior to every other racing game just due to the fact it had explosions. Now here I am, devastated with the fact we’ll never get to play something like it again.

Split Second was an amazing game :) Thank you for sharing

To sad that this was cancelled. I really liked it.

I am assuming the concept art is depicting 1982. At 5:18 the voice says "I thought they were taken off the air in '82." So this might be part of the story on how and why they are back.

Great piece. Split Second on top of being an underrated racing game, also had phenomenal music to back it. Was upset when I learned that Disney shuttered the development of a follow up. Maybe someday someone will pick up the IP or give us the sequel.

I have a REALLY good idea for a series you could start!!! Haunted. Where you talk about locations what are rumored or are "proven" to be haunted. Like talk about the spooky/scary stuff people have experienced from explorers and (If possible) from past employees or guests. Maybe go there and try and film stuff for yourself or use other RU-vidrs videos, articles from the web. Don't try and debunk anything but talk about the spooky past of the locations. Like Deaths, Experiences, and videos/audio from said location. Id watch the HELL out of that!!! Like maybe make them longer videos. I know you can probably talk about some SUPER famous/popular locations galore!! This would also give you reasons to travel to some of the "Most Haunted Cities" in the US and Canada. LIke: NOTE THESE ARE FROM A LIST I FOUND ONLINE. The only one i really know of being haunted is Savannah, GA. Savannah, GA Baltimore, MA Portland, Ore Washington, D.C.

I actually still have split second on my Xbox 360 and I still play it 😂

Split/Second is my favorite racing game of all time. I still play it with friends in split screen mode every now and then.

I just checked the patents filed with split/second. A new game like that would be hard to create without Disney' consent, as the power play mechanic and route change mechanic is patented and will expire around 2030.

*Nfs original Hotpursuit* , *Underground* , *Split second* *Flatout* , *Road rash* *Crazy taxi* *Asphalt* *the best Racing games EVER made* . I never played mario kart so, i wouldnt know about that one.

Do an abounded video on the camelot theme park here in the UK 🇬🇧 jake

I love it Jake! Keep up the good work. I'm glad you're uploading more frequently so that I get my BSF fix sooner!!

Today at Midnight in Poland: Time to watch a new BSF video.

I still play this game to this day. Greatest racing game ever.