Split/Second (known as Split/Second: Velocity in Europe) on PS3 is an arcade combat racing game developed by Black Rock Studio and published by Disney Interactive Studios. It was released on May 18, 2010 in North America and May 21, 2010 in Europe. The game is set within the world of a hyper-competitive reality television show where competitors race through a made-for-TV city built for destruction, with the ultimate goal of becoming the season champion. Players trigger Power Plays to wreck opponents, open shortcuts, and win races by building up energy through skillful driving. The game features intense action arcade racing on an epic scale with a made-for-TV city that is rigged to explode. The PS3 version received critical acclaim with an 84/100 Metacritic score, praised for its innovative gameplay mechanics, spectacular visuals, and thrilling destruction sequences.