The latest issue of the Official PlayStation Magazine reveals a handful of previously unknown details about Evolution Studios’ sequel to Motorstorm, including the addition of monster trucks(!) to the vehicle line-up and an all new location. Motorstorm 2, which is expected to be revealed officially this coming Wednesday, is reported to feature races on a tropical island, bringing with it water hazards and, we assume, fruity cocktails.

We’re waiting patiently for our issue of OPM to arrive with the smattering of details, but if the countdown clock on ThreeSpeech is accurate, we’ll probably see the goods within the next 48 hours or so.

Motorstorm 2 to have monster trucks, plus more water [PS3Forums via N4G]

Sony showed a few games off at GDC, but one they didn’t “show off” was MotorStorm 2. That one was reserved for the BBC, apparently, as only the Beeb’s Darren Waters got a premiere showing of Evolution’s upcoming racer. The sequel to 2006′s launch favourite is leaving the desert behind, and will instead concentrate on a “lush island environment, full of interactive vegetation”. More importantly – for both haters of exotic flora and PS3-owning Mario Kart enthusiasts – the game will feature 4-player split-screen racing, so you and three friends can party like it’s 2002. PlayStation bounces back [BBC][Image]