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MX vs ATV Alive

Thu, 12 May 2011 16:52:53 -0400

The MX vs ATV Alive is a motocross racing game for the PS3 and Xbox 360. A "Rider Reflex" interface provides complete control of the rider's posture and the bike itself, creating a more realistic experience for the player. The track itself is deformed in real-time on every lap, giving the players a new layer of complexity as they adjust to ever-changing conditions. Rider-to-rider collisions are tracked to enable win/loss conditions based on the amount of abuse the player has given other riders. The riders in the game are based on real riders, feature real gear, and have real licensors throughout. A campaign mode is available to allow the player to try and win the Motocross Championship title, and an online mode allows races of between 2 and 12 players.

Features

Rider Reflex provides total control of both rider and bike
Advanced real-time deformation continuously changes the track with every lap
Rider-to-Rider collisions
Win/loss conditions through a new bar banging system
Real riders, real gear, and real licensors
Campaign mode focuses on Nationals and Motocross Championship title
Additional event available
Local 2 player mode and 2-12 online multiplayer action

Mario Kart DS

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 01:11:46 -0500

The multiplayer favourite comes on the DS. This game combines many of the tracks, characters and weapons from the past Mario Kart games and introduces new features that take advantage of the DS' abilities. The biggest new feature is the addition of online play. Players around the world can battle each other using Nintendo Wi-Fi connection.

Cars 2: The Video Game

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:15:34 -0400

Cars 2: The Video Game is a multi-platform (PS3, Xbox 360, PC, DS, Wii) racing game made by the same team that did Toy Story 3: The Video Game. It expands upon the film's storyline, further exploring the spy organization known as CHROME (Command Headquarters for Recon Operations and Motorized Espionage). Cars 2 also features 20 playable characters, 4-player split-screen and a number of stunts and gadgets.

Cars 2: The Video Game sports 20 playable characters, each with a different racing style, including Mater, Lightning McQueen and the newly introduced Finn McMissile and Holley Shiftwell. Its 4-player split-screen play allows every game mode to become a party. Meanwhile, Cars 2 features unique mechanics (two-wheel driving, air tricks, sidestepping) and gadgets, making each race a unique challenge.

Features

Available on PS3, Xbox 360, PC (Windows, OSX and Linux), Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii
Expands on the film's storyline
20 playable characters
4-player split-screen
Unique maneuvers and gadgets
Different game modes
Rated E 10+

Dirt 3

Wed, 11 May 2011 16:55:41 -0400

Dirt 3 is a rally-style racing video game from the Codemasters company, developed in conjunction with Codemasters Southam. Functioning within the popular Colin McRae Rally series that began with PC and Sony Playstation titles in the late 90's, this game incorporates a number of updated and never-before-seen features for added realism and overall functionality. Amongst the game's highlights is the inclusion of a Gymkhana mode - this is a high-risk style of racing that involves a number of advanced maneuvers including drifting, 180 and 360-degree spins and figure-8s. Professional driver and member of the Monster World Rally Team Ken Block has lent his customized DC Shoes Ford Fiesta to the game, providing fans with unprecedented access to the inner workings of the vehicle. Additional cars from the WRC (World Rally Championship) have been provided, alongside a number of "Group B" rally cars for an element of true real-world playability. 15 different classes are available, with a multitude of racing environments based on famous courses from all around the world. A limited edition of Dirt 3 is also available that includes a fully-featured remote control model of Ken Block's signature Ford Fiesta.

Features

Available for Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 consoles
Never-before-seen Gymkhana racing mode
15 different rally classes available
Includes Ken Block's signature DC Shoes Ford Fiesta rally car
First title in the series to feature snow-covered terrain types
Includes official WRC (World Rally Championship) vehicles
Includes classic "Group B" rally vehicles
Limited edition version includes a remote-controlled Ken Block Gymkhana car

Nascar 2011: The Game

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:21:43 -0400

Nascar 2011: The Game is a Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii racing video game based on real Nascar racing. The developers spoke with fans, racers, and even pit crew members to more accurately capture the racing experience. As such, the game includes 22 real world tracks, AI characteristics that match their real world counterparts, and even detailed pit stop strategy options. Players, on the other hand, have the option of either creating a custom character or playing as a real world professional Nascar racer. Regardless, players can race in the Spring Cup Series or the Kentucky Speedway. More importantly, The Game includes highly detailed animations for car accidents, pitstops, spotters. Additional features include a 16 player multiplayer mode, advanced user customization, and advanced auto customization, including paint color, decal, number, and logo.

Features

Nascar Racing Game
Spring Cup Series
Real World Tracks
Real World Players
Car Handling Tuning
Customizable Controls
Customizable View
Pit Stops
Spotters
Detailed Animations

Shift 2: Unleashed

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:28:45 -0500

Shift 2: Unleashed is the seventeenth installment in the Need for Speed series. It was released in spring 2011 for the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows gaming consoles and operating systems. As a direct sequel to Need for Speed: Shift (2009), Shift 2 features a new helmet camera that not only places the player inside the vehicle, but also provides a more realistic experience in which players can almost literally feel the inertia and drag within the car. For instance, when a player makes a sharp turn, the camera pans into the turn like as would happen to a real racer. Also featured are the 2010 FIA GT1 World Championships and the FIA GT3 European Championship, improved graphics and audio, and an updated version of the Autolog multiplayer matchmaking service that allows players to form friends lists.

Features

Need for Speed Series
Helmet Cam
Added Realism
Improved Graphics
Enhanced Audio
New Physics Engine
Enhanced Control
Additional Tracks
145 Cars

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:42:14 -0400

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit is an upcoming racing game developed by Criterion Games and Exient in conjunction with Electronic Arts. Slated for release on November 16th 2010, this is the 16th title in the Need For Speed series and will be available for all major gaming consoles as well as Windows XP and Vista DVD-Rom. Inspired by earlier releases in the series, this game features police chase-style interaction where players can choose to operate as either the law enforcement or the assailant. Each profile features its own career mode that will lead users through massive terrain maps up to four times larger than in previous Need For Speed games, with role-specific power-ups available that include "Roadblocks" for police and "Radar Jamming" for escapees. Online gameplay is supported through a split-screen layout, with the addition of a networking client called "Autolog" enabling linked players to submit their best times and scores for others to beat. Hot Pursuit revolves around a credited experience system known as "Bounty", providing users with access to knew vehicles and mode types upon previous achievements. In addition, players are able to synchronize their own music within the game for a fully customized soundtrack experience.

Features

Available for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Windows XP and Vista
16th title in Need For Speed series
Police chase-style gameplay
Players choose between "Cop" and "Racer" roles
Power-up system for including Roadblocks and Radar Jamming
Open-world map design with over 100 miles of open road
Soundtrack customizability
Autolog individual player stat database
Online multiplayer support for up to 12 players

Sonic Free Riders

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:30:08 -0400

The Sonic Free Riders is a Kinect-based racing game released as the Xbox counterpart to Sonic Riders. Instead of relying on a board, users instead rely on their own body. They can turn, twist, and jump to control their hoverboard or bike. Plus users can reach out with their hand to grab items, and then throw them at rivals. Information is limited at the moment, but multi-player gameplay is assured, though access to Xbox Live for playing players from anywhere is yet uncertain. Additional features include a variety of racing environments (waterfalls, canyons, etc.), and the ability to customize the board or bike being used.

Features

Racing Game
Kinect Controller
Body Motion Based
Turn/Twist/Jump
Pickup/Throw Items
Multiplayer
Multiple Environments
Advanced Customization
Many Characters to Play

Kinect Joy Ride

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:30:07 -0400

The Kinect Joy Ride is a Kinect-based racing game for the Xbox 360 released in November 2010. Users must stand up to play it, as they instead hold out their hands as if operating a steering wheel. Regardless, users race up to eight drivers and can gain additional points via fancy moves like pulling in and then thrusting out quickly (speed boost) or leaning to drift. Also supported are front-flips, back-flips, spins, and a mixture of all the above. As the game is geared toward co-op play, users can play against anyone and also modify their car/avatar and show them off. Additional features include a Stunt Mode, special events (like tournaments), and even avatar animations.

Features

Xbox 360 Game
Racing Genre
Kinect Controller
Handless Playing
Mass Co-Op Play
Supports Multiple Stunts
Supports Stunt Combos
Custom Avatar
Custom Clothes
Custom Car
Upgrades
Animations

Adrenalin Misfits

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:30:07 -0400

The Adrenalin Misfits is a Kinect-based children’s racing game released for the Xbox 360 in November 2010. In particular, Misfits is a standard downhill extreme sports game where users race down rivers or snow-cowered mountains while on a board. Users can challenge a friend, but unfortunately there is no support for online head-to-head competition. Critics say it’s rather simple. However, the fun is acquired from actual play, as users can lean forward to speed up, bend their torso to turn, hop and flip, jump, hold out arms after a jump to glide, etc. Additional features include natal sound control whereby cheering family members increase your speed, leader boards for tracking results, and seven unique worlds.

Features

Family-Oriented Racing Game
Full Body Motion Control w/Kinect
7 Fantasy Worlds
Battle Bosses
Natal Sound Control
Tournaments
60 Cross Boards
Speed Boosts
Special Attack Powers
Shooting Abilities
Track Rankings
Time Challenges
Fly Distance
Balloon Buster
Stadium Mini-Games

Forza Motorsport 3

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:36:18 -0400

Forza Motorsport 3 is a racing video game in development for Xbox 360, expected to release in October 2009. Turn 10 Studios, the developer of all three installments of the Forza Motorsport series, promises 400 cars and over 100 tracks, and is aiming for maximum realism with advanced graphics, physics, artificial intelligence, and damage calculations. But gameplay assists like auto-braking, rewind, and auto-tuning aim to also satisfy casual players seeking a more 'arcadey' experience. Graphical improvements over its prequel include ten times the number of polygons in each car model, and refined textures.

Features

400 cars; over 100 tracks
Emphasis on realism
Adjustable difficulty
Fully customizable and upgradeable vehicles
Single-player season mode
Circuit, oval, drag, drift, and timed events
Online multiplayer mode

F1 2010

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:17:55 -0400

F1 2010 is the 15th installment in the Formula One video racing game series. A direct sequel to F1 2009. Like its counterpart, F1 2010 is available for several consoles, including PC, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3. It hosts a wildly improved weather system wherein rain causes a loss of traction, a research-based development system wherein users are given options to new parts and upgrades as they are developed, and two career modes—a three-year and a five-year. There are also pit stops, “dramatic night-racing” features, and quick-fire races and time trials. There’s also 12-player online multiplayer. The signature improvement is with the team playing, as each team has its own objectives, and the associated media attention varies widely.

Features

Formula One Racing Series
Microsoft Windows PC
Xbox 360 Console
Playstation 3 Console
Improved Weather System
High-Definition Graphics
Research-Based Development
Authentic Car Handling
Multiple Career Options
Quick Trial and Grand Pree Options
Multiplayer up to 12
Unique Teams

Mario Kart Wii

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:40:04 -0400

Mario Kart Wii is the sixth installment of the Mario Kart series of racing games, and the sequel to Mario Kart: Double Dash!! for the GameCube. All copies of Mario Kart Wii will ship with a Wii Wheel accessory that houses a Wiimote for a more intuitive way to steer your kart. Mario Kart Wii was released on April 11th, 2008 in Europe and was released in North America on April 27th, 2008 for $50.

Mario Kart Wii tracks

There are 32 tracks in total broken down into 8 cups, four of which feature new tracks (Mushroom, Flower, Star, Special), and four of which are comprised of tracks from previous Mario Kart games (Shell, Banana, Leaf, Lightning). Each circuit can be played in one of three speed classes: 50cc, 100cc, or 150cc.

This 2-hour video demonstrates each of the tracks:

New tracks:

Mushroom Cup:

Luigi Circuit
Moo Moo Meadows
Mushroom Gorge
Toad's Factory

Flower Cup:

Mario Circuit
Coconut Mall
DK's Snowboard Cross
Wario's Gold Mine

Star Cup:

Daisy Circuit
Koopa Cape
Maple Treeway
Grumble Volcano

Special Cup:

Dry Dry Ruins
Moonview Highway
Bowser's Castle
Rainbow Road

Retro Tracks:

Shell Cup:

GCN Peach Beach
DS Yoshi Falls
SNES Ghost Valley 2
N64 Mario Raceway

Banana Cup:

N64 Sherbet Land
GBA Shy Guy Beach
DS Delfino Square
GCN Waluigi Stadium

Leaf Cup:

DS Desert Hills
GBA Bowser Castle 3
N64 DK's Jungle Parkway
GCN Mario Circuit

Lightning Cup:

SNES Mario Circuit 3
DS Peach Gardens
GCN DK Mountain
N64 Bowser's Castle

World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:54:05 -0500

The World of Outlaws: Sprint Cars is a racing video game released for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 gaming consoles in February 2010. It is in fact the first Sprint Cars title to appear on the Xbox system and features all the components of the original Sprint Cars 2002 (PS2/Win), but adds along real-life recreations of the various venues, a 40-race season, and numerous car adjustment options. Included with Sprint Cars are 12 tracks from the official World of Outlaws schedule, as well as 20 drivers. There are also 5 multiplayer modes that support 8 online players.

Features

World of Outlaws Series
Xbox 360
Playstation 3 (PS3)
Real-Life Graphical Recreations
Advanced Car Adjustments
Singleplayer/Multiplayer
40-Race Season
20 Drivers
12 Tracks

Split/Second

Wed, 05 May 2010 02:47:12 -0400

Split/Second is a action-driving video game, that is to be released by Disney Interactive Studio in May 18, 2010. Developed by Black Rock Studios, the game is set up as a reality television show where drivers race courses that are constantly being bombed and blown up. These destructive environments serve as the game's main gameplay mechanic. It is available for XBox 360, PS3, and Microsoft Windows, and will have multiplayer options both at home and online.

In the game, you will race around collapsing buildings, crashing airplanes, and lots and lots of explosions. By pulling off advanced skills like drifting, drafting and jumps, you can build up your meter power meter. And once you do, you can trigger the detonation o begin. This means that every lap of your 3-lap race can be completely different depending on how your detonations change the course. One feature that might lengthen the game's interest for gamers is the dual-screen multiplayer at home and an 8-player multiplayer system online.

Forza Motorsport 2

Mon, 21 May 2007 09:38:44 -0400

Forza Motorsport 2 is the sequel to the popular simulation racing game Forza Motorsport. The game is developed by Turn10 studios, the same studio that created the first game. In Forza you pick from one of the hundreds of cars available, from performance street models such as the Civic Si to racing-only prototype models. Attention to details, and recreation of reality is the goal of the Forza team, and with the sequel the developers have increased all aspects of customization, simulation, and community that made the first Forza popular. Forza is Microsoft's direct competition to Sony's Gran Turisimo series.

The two main modes of playing in Forza are the customization mode, and the racing mode. Customization lets you take any of the cars they have purchased using the in-game currency, and modifying them in various ways to suit your driving style. Almost all aspects of the car can be modified including tire pressure, suspension, engine, spoilers, etc. The game also contains a sophisticated decal editing/painting mode which lets you customize the look of the car, this mode existed in the original Forza and many people created very impressive images including the Mona Lisa. New to the series is an online auction house where people around the world can buy and sell custom cars that they've created using the in-game currency. Cars that are purchased or modified yourself can then be raced either online or through the single-player career mode.

Racing is the other side of the Forza coin. In Forza 2 the developers have claimed that they've increased the game's simulation speed to 320FPS from the first game's 120FPS. They claim that this increased sampling rate has a significant impact on the authenticity and handling on the cars. Racing modes include time trials and normal races against other opponents. Each successful race rewards you with in-game money which can then be used to purchase new cars either stock from the game's database, or pre-modified cars that are put in the auction house. Due to the game's realistic nature there are a number of assists that are available to players that are new to the game. Anti-lock brake systems, vehicle stability assist and driving lines are all available to use to make the driving experience easier and more straightforward.

Forza 2 is also the first game to be built from the ground up to make use of Microsoft's wireless force feedback steering wheel. The Forza team has also included multi-display functionality to enhance the Forza experience, this allows you to hook up 4 Xbox 360s through a network, hooked up to 4 independent displays to have displays act as the front and side angles, with the fourth being the rear-view mirror. To have this setup requires 4 Xbox 360s, 4 monitors, and 4 copies of Forza.

Blur

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:33:59 -0500

Created by Activision, Blur is a multi-platform racing video game that combines realism with arcade features. With real locations set in places such as Los Angeles, Spain and San Francisco, players take control of more than 55 photo-realistic vehicles and utilize power-ups to compete in races. The story is based around a unique social network interface that helps players take part in different races, make new friends, rivals and fans and connect with others through online multiplayer modes.

Features

Real world locations and racing environments
Realistic damage and collisions
Ability to use power-ups
Integrated social network that adds to story
Online multiplayer mode

ModNation Racers

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:29:11 -0400

ModNation Racers is a PlayStation3 exclusive kart racing game in which players race around a track using weapons and power ups trying to get the upper hand in a real physics racing environment. However, this is not just a basic racing game. Similarly to the PS3 smash hit "Little Big Planet", players will also be able to create and share their own race tracks and modify their characters and cars to match their personal taste. When creating a track, players are given a blank-flat terrain template and "paint" a road from the start to finish. You can modify the landscape with lakes, mountains, surface texture, houses, item pick-ups, trees, animals and time-of-day settings. The game will come with 30 staff made circuits for instant driving enjoyment.

Features

30 staff made tracks
Fully customizable characters
Fully customizable cars
Create and share your own tracks
Easy track creation

Need For Speed: Shift

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:35:13 -0400

Need For Speed: Shift is a fast-paced racing video game developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Electronic Arts on the September 22nd of 2009 for Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, mobile phones, and the iPhone. The 15th+ installment in the highly successful ‘Need for Speed’ series, “Need for Speed: Shift” is geared strictly for hardcore fans of the series, and in fact focuses primarily on simulation racing and drifting (versus arcade racing). In fact, some of the world’s greatest racing-game talents and real-race drivers were brought forth to complete this game, including Patrick Soderlund and Michael Mann. “Need for Speed: Shift’s” new driver profile allows the player to customize a persona based on his or her individual driving skills (e.g. aggressive, precise). These settings then determine how the player unlocks cars, progresses in the game, and also his/her multiplayer matchmaking.

Additional Information

Wikipedia describes ‘Need for Speed: Shift’ as being “a racing game built by racers for racers.” Customization will be both visual and also performance-based, including alignment, aero, tires, brakes, differential, and gears.

Features

Fast-Paced Racing Game
15th+ Installation (Need for Speed)
Focus on Simulation Racing/Drifting
New Driver Profile
Online Multiplayer

Cars: Race-O-Rama

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:12:41 -0400

Cars: Race-O-Rama is a racing video game developped by Incinerator Studios and Tantalus Media, published by THQ and released October 12, 2009 as a sequel to the 2007 release Cars Mater-National. Much like the original game, players will be able to control several popular characters, such as Lightning McQueen, from the Disney Cars franchise and will included a total of 30 characters to choose from, including 15 new characters not seen in the first game. In the main story mode you will race as Lightning McQueen in attempt to win the Race-O-Rama trophy against Chick Hicks and his set of academy student racers. Players will be able to customize their own versin of Lightning McQueen by choosing the paint color, wheels and rims, different hood options, side skirts, rear bumpers and spoilers. You can also play with a friend in arcade mode which consists of mini games, lap races, missions and more. This game features 8 new racing environments, new mini games and new and improved drifting. Cars: Race-O-Rama is available on all major platforms including Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable.

Features

Developers: Incinerator Studios, Tantalus Media
Publisher: THQ
Series: Cars
Platform(s): Wii, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable
Release date: October 12, 2009
Genre: Racing
Modes: Single-player, Multiplayer
Rating: ESRB: Everyone

Gran Turismo PSP

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:31:50 -0400

Gran Turismo PSP is a handheld racing game released for Playstation Portable in early October 2009. It is in fact the 5th major release in the Gran Turismo series and is available in two formats: as a Universal Media Disc (UMD) or as a digital download from the Playstation store. The main purpose of the game is to complete driving missions and slowly advance to the top. On the way, users can collect over 800 licensed vehicles; trade and share cars with their friends via an Ad Hod wireless connection; compete with their friends in heated 4-player races; and eventually transfer their collection to Gran Turismo 5. Gran Turismo PSP actually includes over 100 challenges with 60 total track layouts. The actual design is fairly “open-ended” though, as players themselves choose which mode — time trial, single race, drift trial — and circuit to race.

Features

Handheld Racing
UMD/Digital Download
800 Vehicles
Ad Hoc Wireless
Sharing/Trading
Open-Ended Design

Colin McRae: DiRT

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:52:54 -0400

Colin McRae: Dirt is the first next-gen installment of the popular Colin McRae series of rally racing games. The game puts you in the seat of a variety of vehicles including traditional rally cars, trucks, and buggies. You take these vehicles and race against the clock or other drivers along rally courses which are filled with different types of terrain, most of them fitting for the game's title.

There are four main modes of play: career, where you take part in all the game's different race types with ever increasing difficulty; Championship mode, lets you play full length rally events; Rally World, gives you the option to replay any of the events encountered in career mode; and online Multiplayer. The multiplayer side of the game gets special mention since its different than many other online racing games. Instead of pitting you head to head against other racers on the same track, the multiplayer works by allowing up to 100 people to vote on a course and vehicle, and then all race simultaneously by themselves continually comparing times as the race progresses.

The game straddles the edge of arcade and simulation racer. Vehicles control in an unrealistic fashion with the cars turning about a central pivot point instead of their wheels, which makes for flashier drifting and driving. However, the game offers simulation aspects through its detailed damage model that allows you to dent and rip parts off of your car, and even take out the engine completely making you restart the race.

The PC and Xbox 360 versions of the game ship simultaneously on June 19th, 2007, with the Playstation 3 version releasing later.

Madagascar Kartz

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:26:17 -0400

Madagascar Kartz is a racing video game based on the popular Dreamworks series Madagascar. Players will be able to control several populr Madagascar characters including Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman, the wacky King Julien and the crafty penguins, and there is the ability to unlock additional DreamWorks characters Shrek and B.O.B. There is over 20 tracks based on movie scenes including the plane wreck, the New York City Zoo and the volcano with additional unlockable tracks within the game. During the race, players will be able to collect power-ups such as power boosts, mines, missiles and more to reflect the personality of the Madagascar movies. There is a single-player mode as well as head-to-head racing with 2-4 players. Madagascar Kartz was released October 27, 2009 and is available on PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS and Xbox 360. There is also an optional wheel accessory which comes with the Wii version.

Specifications

Developer: Activision
Publisher: Activision
Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS
Genre: Racing
Release date: October 27, 2009
Series: Dreamworks Madagascar
Mode: Single-player, multi-player
Rating: ESRB: E

Need For Speed: Nitro

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:16:49 -0400

Need for Speed: Nitro is a fast-paced racing video game developed by EA Montreal and published by Electronic Arts during the third quarter of 2009 for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS platforms. The 15th+ installment in the highly successful ‘Need for Speed’ series, “Need for Speed: Nitro” handles the series’ formula differently than its predecessors by presenting different control options, changeable gameplay elements, and a unique art system that allows the user to customize their own auto designs. Essentially, Nitro is geared for casual camers, versus hardcore ‘Need for Speed’ fans. Controls can be eased for simplification, allowing less-experienced racing gamers to also partake in the ‘Need for Speed’ experience. Another notable feature of ‘Need for Speed: Nitro’ is its exaggerated racing models, which share more similarity with classics like ‘Mario Cart’ versus its own peers.

Additional Information

Additional features of ‘Need for Speed: Nitro’ include power-ups, world tagging (via logo), obstructive cops (delay player progress), and up to 12 racers per race.

Features

Racing Game
15th+ Installment (Need for Speed)
Geared towards Casual Gamer
More Convenient Control Elements
Customizable Graphics (Logos, Cars)
Cartoon-Like Racing Models

MotorStorm

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:03:28 -0400

Developed by Evolution Studios, MotorStorm delivers visceral off-road racing, plunging players into a frenzied environment awash with grit, mud and petrol, in a game that leaves the standard rules of racing in the dust. Gone are the limits of power restrictions, limited classes, and qualifying rounds. Players simply choose their vehicle from a massive range – including dirt bikes, ATVs, sand rails, rally cars, monster trucks, and everything in between – then hit the track in a no-holds-barred sprint to the finish line. Carving a swathe of destruction through the ever-changing wilderness, players must compete in a gasoline-fuelled, horsepower spectacle where the only rule is to try and stay alive.

MotorStorm was released December 14, 2006 in Japan and on March 6th, 2007 in North America and Europe. MotoStorm is expected to sell alongside the PS3 starting March 23rd, 2007. The game feature single player and online play, but lacks a local multiplayer split-screen mode. MotorStorm has been well-received by critics, including an 8.9 rating from IGN, and a lower 7.9 rating from GameSpot.

Wheelman

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:00:36 -0500

Wheelman is a game that has Vin Diesel as the voice of the main character and like his movies, this game focuses on stunts. It is an action game that focuses on the cinematic approach to gaming, making the game more like a movie with car chase sequences, pulling off stunts and driving a car very, very fast. Though the game is based on the character being behind a wheel, at times the player has to get out of the car, walk around, and possibly hijack a truck or a motorcycle to make getaways. The plot line is focused around Milo Burik (Vin Diesel) who is an undercover agent posing as a driver-for-hire in Barcelona. It is fairly basic, work for the badguys and eventually try to take them down. The player can expect crooked cops, rivel gangs and a general splurge of chaos and corruption that is standard in this sort of generic plot line.

Features

Vin Diesel
Racing
Stunts
Walking around
Shooting
Cinematic Approach
PC
PS3
Set in Barcelona

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:28:01 -0500

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is a racing video game to be released February 10, 2010, on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, and in March on Nintendo Wii and DS. A downloadable PC release is also planned. The game features characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog series and from other Sega franchises, including Super Monkey Ball and Alex Kidd. The Xbox 360 version exclusively includes the titular characters of the Banjo-Kazooie series. Each character has a unique "All-Star Move". Gameplay resembles that of Mario Kart, featuring four categories of vehicles: racing, off-road, bike, and hovercraft.

Features

Over 20 characters from Sonic the Hedgehog and other Sega games
Mascot kart racing
Multiple game modes
Racing, off-road, bike, and hovercraft vehicles
All-Star Moves
Midair tricks
Varied terrain
Unlock Sega Miles
Online multiplayer (up to 8 players)
Split-screen multiplayer (up to 4)

Sonic Riders

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:48:14 -0400

In Sonic Riders, Dr. Eggman challenges Sonic and his friends to a Worldwide Grand Prix, and the prize for coming out on top is an ultra-rare Chaos Emerald! Gliding on air boards – which are performance-oriented for each playable character – gamers will experience a heightened sense of sports-style racing tension as Sonic and his pals perform tricks and stunts over treacherous wide-open terrain.

Sonic and friends speed through tracks on air boards, using individual special moves to strike down opponents. Air is a big element of Sonic Riders. Your board's "fuel" source is air. You can fill up your air at various points on the course, but to race well you'll have to use another means of replenishment: performing tricks with your board. You'll also want to make use of turbulence from racers who are in front of you.

Project Gotham Racing 4

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:13:57 -0400

Project Gotham Racing 4 is the second next-generation installment of the popular racing series that revolves around fast cars driving in style. For this new game Bizarre Creations is adding a twist to the formula by including Racing bikes on the same courses as the cars racing side by side. A substantial increase in locations is also reported including Tokyo, Quebec City, Las Vegas and others. The other addition to the series is the integration of realistic weather effects. Snow, rain, and clear skies can all help and hinder your driving affecting vision and handling characteristics.

Burnout Revenge

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:42:51 -0400

Burnout Revenge lets gamers rip through rush hour traffic and lay waste to scores of rubbernecking roadhogs in an over-the-top scene of vehicular mayhem. In addition to tricked out new race, crash and road rage modes, Burnout Revenge adds Revenge mode, challenging gamers to battle the clock and unleash their frustrations on rush hour traffic.

The Xbox 360 version features new Xbox Live features, including online downloadable replays and the Live Revenge feature for following your rivals so you can see how well they're doing and how much they deserve you to come after them.

Mario Kart 64

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:24:35 -0400

Sequel to the tremendously popular innovator of the kart-racing genre, Super Mario Kart, Mario Kart 64 builds on an established formula with four-player multiplayer, 3D graphics, and new courses, items, gameplay modes and features. The gameplay from Super Mario Kart is largely unchanged: players still race around courses inspired by Mario games as Mario series characters, all while attacking each other with items picked up from the track. Courses are divided into multiple cups which are challenged in a Grand Prix event, the reward for which is new courses to unlock. Also available are time trial modes with savable high scores and multiplayer modes, including a battle mode where attacking your opponents, not beating them to a goal, is the objective. Especially notable for this release was the addition of a mini-turbo system which added strategy to how one maneuvered around turns - a feature that went on to become a series mainstay. Selling 5.5 million copies in the United States, Mario Kart 64 helped establish the series as a pillar of Nintendo's success.

Biker Mice From Mars

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:03:15 -0500

The Biker Mice From Mars are on a quest to obtain the Regenerator, the only thing that can save there home planet. Stoker, a famous general from the Martian Wars, is the only person that can build this device for them. But he has recently been kidnapped by the baddies at Rump Towers. The Biker Mice must rescue Stoker, protect him, and help him access the various parts he needs to build the Regenerator.

Take on the role of one of the three biker mice: the leader Throttle, dare devil Vinnie, and gentle giant Modo as the race and battle baddies for the sake of there home planet. The game is based on an animated television series that aired in the US in 1993.

Diddy Kong Racing DS

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:17:36 -0500

A Mario Kart style racer featuring Diddy Kong and other characters from Rare games. You can choose three different types of vehicles at the start of every race. The hovercraft is hard to steer but can travel over almost any terrain. The airplane can fly, giving it access to areas other racers can't get to. The go-kart is the most well rounded, with good handleing and speed. There are also adventurous elements to the game, you must travel to each race course and challenge from a large overworld area. The touch screen is used in minigames that grant you items, particularly balloons. These balloons unlock new areas for you to race. Of course what good is a kart racer withour destructive items. Items include Speed Boost, Oil Slick, Magnets, and Homing Missles. The game allows Wi-Fi connectivity, you can race with people around the world.

Project Gotham Racing 3

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 11:19:25 -0500

Project Gotham Racing 3 creates the ultimate roster of the hottest supercars in existence, introduces them to the high-definition era, and drops them into a completely new gaming world, where style rules the road. Racers define and create individually customized gameplay, and can race each other - on or offline. Enhanced and refined gameplay reintroduces racers to the familiar Kudos system with a completely original user-driven experience that lets gamers race what they want, where they want. Gamers drive with style and daring to earn Kudos in front of large crowds, and win badges to reward their skills in all areas of the game. With a whole new take on accessibility offered by the innovative and user-friendly GothamTV, "PGR 3" becomes even more like a real sport, offline and online. With unparalleled online features, racers compete to become the Gotham World Champion, live on GothamTV.

Starsky & Hutch

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 13:04:39 -0500

Action game, based on the TV series. Take the wheel of the Zebra 3 with two of the coolest undercover cops in town. Join the soft-spoken Hutch and the street-wise Starsky, as they solve the toughest cases in the roughest neighborhoods -- battling the hard-nosed but lovable Captain to fight crime in their own unconventional way. And with the assistance of the always suave and cool Huggy Bear, they stop the criminals every time. Features more than 25 square miles of free-roaming driving action in "Bay City," the actual city from the Starsky & Hutch TV series meticulously reproduced in polygonal form. Gameplay consists of mission-based driving and shooting gameplay with a variety of control methods: steering wheel driving and lightgun shooting at the same time is possible - in either one or two player mode.

Note: BAM! Entertainment published the GBA version of the game with Spellbound developing. Mind's Eye published the Xbox version, with Gotham Games developing. Empire Interactive published the rest of the versions of the game, with Mind's Eye developing.

Project Gotham Racing 2

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 19:41:01 -0500

Project Gotham Racing 2 (PGR2) is the sequel to the hit Xbox launch game. Continuing the series trademark kudos system that rewards driving with style along with speed, PGR2 new features revolving around a highly integrated online mode.

The entire game has been built around Xbox Live with every single event and race having an associated high score board so that you can compare yourself against gamers around the world. Online multiplayer is also made available with up to 8 players racing in the same game simultaneously.

Stuntman: Ignition

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:51:58 -0400

Stuntman Ignition is a racing and action game by Paradigm Entertainment and THQ. It is a sequel to the 2002 game Stuntman, and is available on the Playstation 2, Playstation 3, and Xbox 360 consoles. It features six single player levels, a "strike" system, and a multiplayer mode. The single player mode has six levels, each inspired by a different movie genre. The player must complete the stunts as requested by the director in each scene in order to succeed. The game also features a new "strike" system, which is new to the series. The player is given a certain number of strikes, which go down if they mess up a stunt. If all the strikes are depleted, the entire scene must be reshot, and the player must start the level over. There also is the multiplayer mode, where the players can choose from two sub-modes- one, where the players try to do the most stunts per lap, and the other, a simple racing mode. When compared to the previous game in the series, Stuntman, Stuntman Ignition features several advantages, including improved graphics and physics.

Features

Six single player levels
Strike system
Backlot battle multiplayer mode
Backlot race multiplayer mode
Thirty six vehicles
Vehicles based off real life counterparts
Easy mode
Star rankings
Xbox Live/Playstation Network enabled
Unlockable vehicles

Full Auto 2: Battlelines

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 12:20:43 -0400

A new franchise introduced in the next-gen, the first Full Auto released on the Xbox 360 to moderate success. Pseudo Interactive and SEGA learned a lot of lessons in the process and applied those improvements to this sequel. Full Auto keeps the same model of racing with destruction, cranking up the destruction to new levels. The biggest complaint with the original game was the lack of any kind of deathmatch mode, limiting multiplayer to the standard racing types. Pseudo is introducing a whole new way to play Full Auto with the Arena Mode. Similar to Twisted Metal arena mode ditches the racing side of things entirely and matches players against each other in versus play. There are a few different arena modes, from the straight up deathmatch to capture the flag.

Need for Speed Most Wanted 5-1-0

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:10:52 -0500

The new speester in EA's successful series combines the tuner customization of Need for Speed Underground with an expanded take on the police chases of the Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit series. The game will feature a Rap Sheet option that works hand in hand with a player's street reputation as they move up from the "Black List" to the A-List. Users will also be able to go head-to-head with their opponents while simultaneously trying to avoid more than six different police cars at once through a dynamically changing open-ended world. Get your car peaked for outrunning the po-po by cuctomizing your muscle cars, supercars, tuners, and sports cars.

Need for Speed Carbon

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:55:53 -0400

In NFS Carbon you aim to take over the city by winning races and defeating other racing crews.

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Ridge Racer 6

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 11:31:12 -0500

In Ridge Racer 6, the classic Namco franchise returns with more speed, excitement and gameplay variety than ever before. Players enter a world of high-definition, high-speed races and can choose to challenge others or take control of the wheel alone in a variety of on and offline modes. Online compatibility lends to features such as Vs. Battles and downloadable content, further enhancing the game's replayability to make Ridge Racer 6 an unforgettably immersive experience.

Ridge Racer 7

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:20:49 -0400

Ridge Racer 7 is the second next-gen installment to the ultra-arcadey Ridge Racer series. Namco continues with the traditional gameplay that has made the Ridge Racer series a gaming icon for the past 12 years, with completely unrealistic drifting mechanics and beautiful unrealistic cars. Namco introduces a few new quirks to the Ridge formula that should keep the series fresh for long-time fans. Players are now able to perform some basic mechanic tuning on their vehicles to tune the cars to fit their playstyles better. By mixing and matching optional parts, players can make the cars drifting monsters, super grip machines, or somewhere in between to best suit your style. The other new feature is the introduction of the slipstream system, known as drafting in traditional racing. Drive up close enough behind a car and fall underneath their slipstream to get a speed boost and blow past them.

Ridge Racer 6 for the 360 brought Ridge Racer into the online scene, and while there were some hiccups, was overall a great experience. Namco has extended the online portion of RR7 even further offering up more modes and more ways to play.

Micro Machines V4

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:16:01 -0500

The fourth installement of the Micro Machines series, you race you tiny cars through insane courses, often with obstacles like a spoon or glass of milk (giant sized). There are hundreds of cars to choose from, each with its own distinctive performance. Pick up power up along the way to power up your car and destroy your enemies.

Excite Truck

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:05:34 -0500

In the grand racing tradition of Excitebike, get ready for a big-air experience like no other as players rocket their trucks across dynamically changing terrain. Remember tilting your arms to try to make your character land a huge jump? That experience is finally a reality with Excite Truck, a wild, off-road race in which players hold the Wii Remote like an NES controller to control the truck. The 2 button is the accelerator, the 1 button is the brake, the + Control Pad is the turbo. Tilt the Wii Remote right and left like a steering wheel to steer. Once the truck goes airborne, tilt the Wii Remote every which way to line up perfect landings for turbo boosts. Pick up items on the courses to make the terrain deform in real time, turning innocent bumps into massive launch pads that affect not only the player's route, but that of his or her rivals. Players jump and bump their way to the highest score and highest finish.

Ford Racing 3

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 03:27:54 -0500

A racing game for the Nintendo DS, you can race in up to 25 ford vehicles. The touch screen displays a map so you can easily predict upcoming turns and keep an eye on your opponents. Developed by Visual Impact.

Full Auto

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 16:48:15 -0500

Combine raw horsepower with awesome firepower in a race that demands both precision aim and breakneck speed. Destroy your enemies and tear the world apart as you master a wide arsenal of weaponry and a stunning selection of armor-laden cars. Xbox Live support ensures significant replay value for gamers itching to take on human opponents in both grand-scale arena modes and full-throttle races.

Moster 4x4 World Circuit

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:26:20 -0500

Get ready to pilot the world?s most powerful trucks and go head-to-head in pulse-pounding off-road competitions all over the world. Whether you're grinding through the desert of Egypt, crunching up snowy mountains in Russia, or smashing up trees in California to make the ride a little bumpier for the guy behind you, keep your eyes on the prize: the cash you earn on the circuit goes to customize your trucks and build up your ultimate Monster machine.

MX vs ATV Unleashed

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:18:39 -0400

In MX vs. ATV Unleashed, players power through all-new environments and event types, choosing from a variety of new vehicles. A redesigned monster truck, powerful sand-rail and raised 4x4 golf karts will meet ATVs, dirt bikes and bi-planes to compete in massive free-world environments featuring hill climbs, machine challenges and short track races. The game's career mode allows gamers to choose from the top professional ATV and Motocross riders.

The revised PC version of the game allows eight players get dirty online on Windows PC. Also added is an exclusive all-new track editor, allowing gamers to create their own personalized off-road fantasy.

Cartoon Network Racing

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:30:49 -0500

Race Mario Kart style as your favorite Cartoon Network characters, using power up's to wreak havoc on your opponents. The race tracks are inspired by the classic cartoons we all know and love.

Cars the Game

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:22:02 -0500

Race to the finish line as you live all the fun and excitement of the next Walt Disney Pictures presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios film, "Cars." Play as all your favorite characters as you help Lightning McQueen capture the coveted Piston Cup Championship.

Gripshift

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:11:52 -0500

GripShift combines high-flying stunt driving and unique puzzle-solving action in an all-out, pedal-to-the-metal racing experience. Players will race as one of six unique characters in supped-up, customizable vehicles as they stunt their way through insane twisting levels while collecting power-ups, avoiding traps, beating the clock and challenging friends. Featuring more than 100 levels of puzzle-like challenges, and additional bonus games, players can race solo or with up to three other players via the PSP system's built-in wireless feature. The game also boasts unlockable racing circuits, bonus games and the ability to create custom tracks with the in-game Track Editor and share them wirelessly with other players.

Street Supremacy

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:03:22 -0400

Street Supremacy is designed to bring the super-charged world of street racing to life on PSP. In the game's unique "Team Battle" mode, players win the race by depleting their rival's Spirit Points (SP), which are decreased by contact with walls, cars and by falling behind other racers. Divided into 15 areas, two teams compete to dominate the game map through individual races between the different players. In addition to Street Supremacy's stunning racing action, the cars in the game can also be modified to add an edge to the duels.

Street Supremacy was released in Japan as part of Genki's Shutokou Battle (Tokyo Xtreme Racer) series. The North American version improves on the first PSP release with the addition of two-player wireless multiplayer racing.

Ridge Racer DS

Tue, 29 Nov 2005 22:22:54 -0500

Ridge Racer DS offers all the fast-paced action you've come to expect from the Ridge Racer name--now in the palm of your hands on the Nintendo DS. From the series you know and love, Ridge Racer for the Nintendo DS offers a whole new experience to racing fans with true analog steering through the Nintendo DS touch screen, up to 6-player multiplayer races, various exciting single-player racing modes and more.

Breeder's Cup World Thoroughbred Championships

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:56:10 -0500

Experience the only horse racing game officially licensed by the NTRA, with Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. With thousands of horses, the ability race your own Thoroughbred, play the ponies, and even build your own stable, Breeders' Cup was intentionally built to have something for racing fans regardless of their level. Other features include top racetracks from throughout North America (Del Mar, Belmont Park, Keeneland), a dynamic weather system with varying climate types, TV-style coverage and commentary by announcer Tom Durkin, and a sophisticated wagering system that uses all possible factors to create the most realistic odds.

Moto GP 2006

Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:38:17 -0400

MotoGP URT 2006 takes the franchise to the next generation as the only official game of the MotoGP Championship on Xbox 360. Developed by the same team behind the award-winning MotoGP URT 3 and created exclusively for the Xbox 360, MotoGP URT 2006 is a new definition of high speed for racing fans looking for the fastest thrills on two wheels

Need for Speed Most Wanted

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 11:52:18 -0500

Wake up to the smell of burnt asphalt as the thrill of illicit street racing permeates the air. From the makers of the hit Need for Speed Underground series, Need for Speed Most Wanted challenges players to become the most notorious and elusive street racer.

Combining illicit street racing and tuner customization with the intensity of strategic police pursuit that surpasses any Hollywood-style chase scene, Need for Speed Most Wanted will be on every gamer's 'must-have' list this holiday season. Out-race rivals, evade cops and exploit hundreds of miles of open road as gamers make their way up the Blacklist.

Crash Tag Team Racing

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:15:49 -0500

After being humiliated yet again by Crash Bandicoot at the end of Twinsanity, Dr. Neo Cortex returns to his evil scheming in his dilapidated Iceberg Lair. He hatches a sinister plan to challenge Crash to a seemingly friendly race competition...with plans of crushing the hapless bandicoot under the ruins of the hazardous racetrack!

The sequel to Crash Bandicoot's action racing game, featuring a new Tag Team gameplay system. In Crash Tag Team Racing, players can combine their car with an opponents in mid-race to make a super-car equipped with a powerful turret gun. When clashed, players can either get behind the wheel and drive or fire an onboard weapon. Each character has his or her own uniquely deadly 360° rotating turret. Players can continue the action out of the car where they can explore the entire world on foot and collect upgrades for their cars and unlock bonus tracks.

Pursuit Force

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:38:58 -0400

Sony Computer Entertainment puts you in the middle of high-speed chases as you race through city streets in dangerous pursuit of the criminal element. As a highway cop, you seize cars or motorbikes and engage in gun battles while in hot pursuit, jumping between vehicles and latching onto crook's cars while racing across the pavement at over 100 miles per hour!

The first project from BigBig Studios (staffed by former members of Codemasters' TOCA and Colin McRae teams, and funded by coding house Evolution Studios), this project is an original title for the PlayStation Portable, combining character-based action and high-octane action on the road. Set across five distinct environments, Pursuit Force presents a variety of gameplay elements for each criminal case, including collect and follow assignments, high-speed pursuit, on-foot action, and aerial attacks.

GT Pro Series

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:05:29 -0500

Immerse yourself in the fast-paced action of this exclusive Wii car-racing game and take full advantage of the Wii Remote. The game features than 80 licensed cars, tons of tuning options and fluid drift-style controls and physics.

Burnout Legends

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:46:07 -0500

Burnout Legends offers on-the-go automotive anarchy, combining the series' trademark speed, destruction and depth with new PSP-only features, gameplay refinements and connectivity. Gamers get eight gameplay modes, including crash, road rage and pursuit, with white-knuckle multiplayer via WiFi, and a GameShare option allowing players to wirelessly share a demo level of the game with friends.

TOCA Race Driver 3

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:42:24 -0400

Race drivers will be competing in a massive variety of the world’s most aggressive motorsports, complete with explosive damage effects, head-to-head online multiplayer racing and a game engine rebuilt for a greater degree of simulation in the third edition of the Race Driver series. The new edition accurately simulates full tire wear, tire and engine temperatures, fuel consumption affecting weight distribution, and real world engine inertia. Featuring an incredible 35 different motorsport disciplines, including British GT (BGTC), Muscle Cars, V8 Supercars, DTM, Monster Trucks, Baja Motocross, Formula Palmer Audi, Historic Grand Prix, Touring Sports Cars, Formula 3, BMW WilliamsF1 Team and many more specialised championships, complete with race rules including flags, warm up laps and full car set up.

Jak X: Combat Racing

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:05:58 -0500

Sony's fourth Jak and Dexter game, JAK X: COMBAT RACING for the PS2, takes the series away from its action/adventure roots and into the world of combat racing. As the name implies, this isn't a normal racing game; players will have to watch out for environmental hazards like lava and boulders while guarding against homing missiles, attack drones, and other weapons unleashed by the other racers. The story of JAK X weaves together several different plots that began in the previous games. Krew, a villain from JAK II, is dead, and Jak and Dexter are asked to attend the reading of his will along with Sig, Ashelin, Krew's daughter Rayn, and others. One of Krew's requests is that everyone drink a toast in his honor; however, the wine is poisoned The rest of Krew's instructions are then revealed: if any of the characters can win the Kras City Grand Championship in his name, they will be given the antidote. With no choice in the matter, the group enters the race, but soon, each is vying to win no matter what. The game features four different cups consisting of 20 challenges each, plus a large number of unlockable extras like more tracks, car upgrades, new racers, and more. Different weapons and abilities are available on each track, allowing players to fire lasers and create oil slicks to stop their opponents. JAK X: COMBAT RACING will keep players on their toes as they attempt to win the race and the antidote.

WipEout Pure

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:13:48 -0500

The latest and the greatest in the seminal WipEout series, 'Pure' distils the essence of anti-gravity racing and futuristic adrenaline-fuelled combat. Hi-tech weapons, hi-octane speed and a high-tempo dance soundtrack combine to deliver an explosive taste of the future directly into your hands. Supporting up to eight players via a Wi-Fi link for multiplayer gameplay, gamers will be able to take on their friends and attempt to blast enemy ships to pieces in a fierce competition for top racing honors. Players who win a gold, silver or bronze trophy will earn fresh racing colors, new ships and four classic tracks from past installments in the Wipeout series. Fresh downloadable content that can be saved to a Memory Stick Duo, such as new tracks, ships, skins and music, will expand the racing experience and allow for personalization of the game.

MX vs ATV Unleashed: On The Edge

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:20:36 -0400

This portable entry in the series continues THQ's long-line of motocross games, which have included the Ricky Carmichael series, MX Superfly, and the most recent MX vs. ATV Unleashed. MX vs. ATV Unleashed: On the Edge allows gamers to explore immense free-world areas, compete with an array of vehicle types and vie for off-road supremacy in a multitude of racing modes. The franchise's Rhythm Racing physics engine returns for realistic riding. PSP system multiplayer will allow four players to challenge each other wirelessly.

Tourist Trophy: The Real Riding Simulator

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 11:20:36 -0400

The next game from the people who make Gran Turismo won't be a Gran Turismo game. Polyphony Digital has announced its oft-rumored motorcycle simulator. Titled Tourist Trophy: The Real Riding Simulator, this PS2 title promises to do to two wheels what Gran Turismo did to four.

Polyphony seems to be going all out with this one, with a collection of bikes from big bike makers like Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Honda. The developer is even including real life suits and helmets. Polyphony is concentrating on making these bikes control like the real thing. Of course, with motorcycles, cornering is an important part of the race, and, sure enough, changing your riding form during cornering plays a major role in the game.

ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 16:12:53 -0500

Intense, free-roaming, off-road racing takes on a whole new meaning as gamers will be able to blaze their own trail, anytime, anywhere with ATV Offroad Fury Blazin' Trails. Supporting multiple players via wireless multiplayer connectivity, riders will be able to choose from more than 24 highly detailed ATVs as they tear it up on more than 30 unique environments with six distinct terrain types including snow, dirt, mud, ice, water and grass. The game provides gamers several gameplay options, including a training course, and competitions in several race modes such as race, freestyle, career or any of the various mini-games.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:51:23 -0500

Introduced in late October 2002, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is a third person sandbox-style action adventure game available for the Playstation 2, original XBOX and PC.

Driver: Parallel Lines

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 08:54:56 -0400

The fourth edition of the genre-defining action/driving game by Reflections Interactive, this new edition is set in New York City and features an open mission structure as well as online play features.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:28:15 -0500