"The world of underground street racing will come alive through enhanced, next-generation special effects that deliver an adrenaline-pumping, totally immersive speed experience," said Luc Vanhal, VU Games' North American President & COO. "The Fast And The Furious game will capture the thrill of the ride and captivate movie fans, street racing aficionados and hardcore racing game players alike."

Japan-based video game developer Genki is revving up to immerse players in the "fast and furious" street racing lifestyle defined by cool cars and non-stop action. Players will feel the ultimate rush of nitrous-infused speed as they race their ultimate rides through the beautifully rendered city streets of Los Angeles to the pulsing beat of more than 35 musical tracks.

An action-driven game, The Fast And The Furious will authentically recreate the turbo-charged world of street racing as an interactive experience featuring fully licensed vehicles on drag, street and closed circuit courses. Players will undertake more than 80 missions enabling them to earn cash, increase their street credibility and further the game's original story.

A hallmark of the gameplay will be its authenticity; The Fast and the Furious features more than 20 licensed cars which can undergo total car customization through cosmetic and performance enhancements featuring true-to-life parts from the most popular aftermarket brands, such as AEM, GReddy, HKS, ICEMAN, Gude Performance, Motegi Racing, APC, Goodyear, Dunlop, Kaminari, Modern Image Signworks, Nitrous Express, Toyo, TSW, Volk, Veilside, FocusSport, Euro Sport, Wings West and A'PEX Integration. In addition, the XboxTM release of the title will feature peer-to-peer online racing.

The Fast and the Furious was the first film ever to depict the super-charged world of street racing. Universal Pictures' The Fast and the Furious grossed $206 million at the worldwide box-office. In addition to its box office success, the DVD release was the number one best-selling DVD in the U.S. for the first six months of 2002, and remains one of the Top 10 best-selling DVDs of all time domestically (*per AC Nielson/Video Scan).In the game, the thrill of speed and the threat of law collide in the adrenaline-fuelled world of street racing. The streets of LA and Miami are the battlefield where players must prove themselves by taking on dangerous racing missions and all potential rivals. Here, credibility is the prize. The player's reputation will grow as they successfully complete missions and build the ultimate 10-second-car. Get ready for authentic, nitrous-infused action in the turbo-charged street racing.

Game Features

• Race fully-licensed vehicles on drag, street and closed circuit courses
• Take on a variety of missions to earn cash, increase reputation and further the story
• Drive through the realistically rendered streets of Los Angeles and Miami
• Tune your car with performance enhancements; upgrade suspensions, exhausts, engines, and more· Install nitrous for a super 200HP+ boost!
• Add spoilers, air dams, undercarriage lights and other aftermarket parts to increase credibility and look cool
• Listen to the latest hip-hop and rock tunes on amped-up bass-driving stereos
• Earn credibility points and build a reputation to join clubs and cliques, unlock new missions, and meet new "players"

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