by Rainier on Dec. 19, 2002 @ 4:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Retaining the series’ core values of close-contact racing with real cars, real teams, real track, real drivers and an astounding damage engine, Pro Race Driver (aka Toca Race Driver) introduces a character-based narrative and episodic storyline. The game blends real world global championships with a fictional cast; the player takes the central role of aspiring driver Ryan McKane. The heart of the game sees the player advancing Ryan’s career from a test driver to a potential world champion. Ryan’s races form part of the evolving narrative which involve his racing colleagues and his fiercely competitive family who have a rich heritage in motor racing. A big batch of new screens is racing your way ...
by Thomas on Dec. 12, 2002 @ 5:12 p.m. PST | Filed under
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The action moves into high gear with the release of Activision, Inc.'s Rally Fusion: Race of Champions. Based on the Michelin Race of Champions, which is held annually in the Canary Islands, the game lets players take on the top racers from the world of motorsport with the ultimate goal of becoming the "Champion of Champions." Developed by Climax, Rally Fusion: Race of Champions for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft has been rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB and has a suggested retail price of $49.99.
by Thomas on Dec. 12, 2002 @ 3:46 p.m. PST | Filed under
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When Codemasters launches the PC edition of TOCA Race Driver early next year, players will see the circuit and cars ahead and to the sides thanks to its use of Matrox Surround Gaming, which enables the gameplay to be viewed across three linked monitors... Check out two photos of a sort of serving suggestion for how this would work and four triple-screen shots.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2002 @ 6:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Codemasters today announced its revolutionary PlayStation2 racing title, Pro Race Driver, shipped to stores. Pro Race Driver redefines the racing genre with the inclusion of an innovative narrative character-based storyline and the realism of more than 40 detailed cars and 38 licensed tracks in Pro Race Driver. The game is available on store shelves for an SRP of $39.99.
by Rainier on Dec. 10, 2002 @ 1:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Jaleco Entertainment has announced that "Nightcaster II: Equinox", the 3D action spell-shooter, and "Pulse Racer", the futuristic combat racer with INFINITRAX, both ship tomorrow (Tuesday) for the Xbox. Read more for details ...
by Rainier on Dec. 9, 2002 @ 6:26 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Infogrames has just announced that its hugely successful V-Rally brand is speeding onto the Xbox in April 2003. Following on from the unprecedented success of the PlayStation 2 version, V-Rally 3 on Xbox will be the definitive version of this great racer and leave other rally games trailing in its dust.
by Thomas on Dec. 3, 2002 @ 2:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Expanded, enhanced and an even more professional racing experience, Codemasters confirms "TOCA Race Driver" for Xbox, the video game system from Microsoft, is in development and will launch in March 2003.
by Thomas on Nov. 27, 2002 @ 5:55 p.m. PST | Filed under
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TVG let us know that after heated rumours the publisher officially cancels the GameCube version of Rally Fusion: Race of Champions. "Rally Fusion: Race of Champions will not be appearing on the Nintendo GameCube platform as originally planned," said an Activision spokesperson. "Due to unforeseen problems in development, the release date has slipped beyond the Christmas period and we are no longer able to schedule its expected completion date. As a result, the decision has been taken not to precede any further with the project."
by Rainier on Nov. 26, 2002 @ 10:22 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Quiet on the set... and action! Join the excitement and take on the role of stuntman extraordinaire, Pepper Roni, in Island Xtreme Stunts from LEGO Interactive and Electronic Arts. The game, geared toward young gamers, will be released for Game Boy Advance, PS2 and for the PC on December 6th 2002. It's time to put the pedal to the metal and hit the road in Drome Racers from Electronic Arts and LEGO Interactive. Released for the PS2 and for the PC on December 6th 2002, this multi-terrain "anything goes" racing experience gives young racers the challenge of a lifetime as they race for the coveted Drome Championship.
by Thomas on Nov. 23, 2002 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision, Inc. introduces a new dimension in rally racing onto the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft, with the release of Rally Fusion: Race of Champions. The game allows players to choose from 19 fully licensed rally cars and tear up the terrain on massive tracks in fully interactive environments, against some of the best drivers in motorsport. Rally Fusion: Race of Champions is currently available at retail outlets nationwide. Read more for some screens and new fact sheet!
by Rainier on Nov. 22, 2002 @ 8:34 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Drome Racers is a multi-terrain racing experience that will leave young speedsters breathless. Players take on the role of Max Axel who has trained intensely for the challenging Drome Championship and wants to take home the trophy. Today we serve up a boatload of screens from the PC as well as the PS2 versions. Go check em out!
Retaining the series core values of close-contact racing with real cars, real teams, real track, real drivers and an astounding damage engine, Pro Race Driver introduces a character-based narrative and episodic storyline. The game blends real world global championships with a fictional cast; the player takes the central role of aspiring driver Ryan McKane. The heart of the game sees the player advancing Ryan’s career from a test driver to a potential world champion. Ryans races form part of the evolving narrative which involve his racing colleagues and his fiercely competitive family who have a rich heritage in motor racing. We decided to burn some rubber and take our preview build for a spin, check it out!
by Thomas on Nov. 14, 2002 @ 11:37 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The cheer of the crowd, the roar of the engine and the satisfying slosh of tires tearing through mud can mean only one thing, Activision, Inc.'s high-octane racer Rally Fusion: Race of Champions has gone gold and is on its way to manufacturing. Based on the Michelin Race of Champions, which is held annually in the Canary Islands, the game lets players take on the top racers from the world of motorsport with the ultimate goal of becoming the "Champion of Champions." Developed by Climax, Rally Fusion: Race of Champions for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft has been rated 3+ by Elspa.
by Rainier on Nov. 12, 2002 @ 9:03 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Infogrames, Inc. and the creators of NASCAR Heat, today announced it has shipped NASCAR: Dirt to DAYTONA for PlayStation2 and Nintendo GameCube. Dirt to DAYTONA is the first game of its kind, giving fans a true NASCAR racing series experience by participating in and progressing through the ranks of the NASCAR Weekly Racing series presented by Dodge, NASCAR Featherlite Modified series, NASCAR Craftsman Truck series and the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, all in one game.
by Thomas on Nov. 11, 2002 @ 11:22 a.m. PST | Filed under
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A few days back we posted up the
announcement and some screens from Jaleco Entertainment and their upcoming combat racing title, Pulse Racer (exclusively to the Xbox), today we serve up a few new shots!
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2002 @ 9:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Jaleco Entertainment brings the future of combat racing exclusively to the Xbox with its latest title, Pulse Racer. Read more for info and a few new screens ...
In Codemasters' Pro Race Driver players compete as a fictitious race car professional, Ryan McKane, in a high-speed racing experience packed with 42 authentically licensed cars, 13 championships and 38 internationally renowned tracks. Check out the screens we snapped from our beta build (preview coming up in a few days)... Njoy!
by Rainier on Nov. 4, 2002 @ 9:31 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Infogrames has brought one of the most popular video game franchises of all time, Driver, to Game Boy Advance with shipment of Driver 2 Advance to retail stores this week.
by Thomas on Nov. 3, 2002 @ 12:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Drome Racers is a multi-terrain racing experience that will leave young speedsters breathless. Players take on the role of Max Axel who has trained intensely for the challenging Drome Championship and wants to take home the trophy.
by Thomas on Oct. 20, 2002 @ 3:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Telegraph UK reports that Eidos, the computer games designer, is in last-ditch talks with Sony to meet the November launch date of its latest Lara Croft game for the PlayStation 2. Delaying the high-profile launch - ahead of the vital Christmas trading period - would be a serious blow for Eidos. However, with just four weeks to go, it is understood that Eidos has yet to submit the game to Sony Computer Entertainment for approval. That process usually takes between three and four weeks. Even a week's delay could be damaging for Eidos. In the US, the Thanksgiving weekend of November 29 to 31 is a particularly important selling period.
by Rainier on Oct. 10, 2002 @ 6:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Codemasters’ Pro Race Driver, racing to the PC on November 22nd, is set to be the platform’s most dynamic and dramatic circuit racer. Fiercer than its console versions, the PC edition offers additional features and allows up to 20 players to race at once. Check out our 8 new screens ...
by Thomas on Sept. 21, 2002 @ 10:50 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Drome Racers is a multi-terrain racing experience that will leave young speedsters breathless. Players take on the role of Max Axel who has trained intensely for the challenging Drome Championship and wants to take home the trophy.. Today we bring you 37 screens!
by Rainier on Sept. 6, 2002 @ 6:36 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Namco's PlayStation2 version of the arcade smash gives you nine different courses to test your downhill skiing/snowboarding skills, all of which use satellite data to faithfully recreate actual courses from the Alps. Today we got 8 new screens rolling down the hill!
by Thomas on Sept. 6, 2002 @ 1:32 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Following on from the success of the acclaimed Xbox version Radica UK Ltd, the UK's number 1 third party manufacturer of peripherals* under the highly rated Gamester brand has announced the UK launch of their PS2 Pro Racer. Designed and developed in house by a team of leading designers and in conjunction with Lotus Engineering the Pro Racer provides a cost effective, hassle free experience for all PS2 racing and driving games.
by Thomas on Aug. 16, 2002 @ 5:10 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Developed by Climax, Race of Champions challenges players to master authentic road, desert and mountain tracks on their quest for the cup. Featuring incredibly detailed visuals as well as real-time damage modeling and dirt effects, players can select their dream machine from the top makes and models in the sport including Mitsubishi, Toyota, Ford, Lancia, Peugeot, Audi, Porsche and Seat as they race against industry legends like France’s Didier Auriol, Germany’s Armin Schwartz and Finland’s Tommi Makkinen , all of which have been participants in the annual event. Five new GameCube shots below, fortunately not fused together.