Wipeout 2097 (or Wipeout XL in the US; styled wipE'out" 2097) is the second game in the Wipeout series to be released. It moved the Wipeout brand forward, introducing new tracks, new craft, and new weapons such as the Quake Disruptor (which sent a ripple down the track) that became instant fan favourites. To cater for the increase in Wipeout players, an easier learning curve was introduced whilst keeping the difficulty at top end for the experienced gamers. [source:wikipedia]