April 4, 2006
Award Winning Gran Turismo
Team Delivers True-to-Life Motorcycle Racing Simulation for PlayStation 2 With
Tourist Trophy
Developers of the Best Selling
Racing Videogame Franchise Continue to Define Racing Genre With New Motorcycle
Franchise
Sony Computer Entertainment America
Inc. announced today the launch of Tourist Trophy The Real Riding Simulator(TM),
available exclusively for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system.
Developed by Polyphony Digital Inc., makers of Gran Turismo(TM), the
best-selling worldwide videogame racing franchise, Tourist Trophy takes that
foundation to the next level by offering a new motorcycle simulation for the
racing genre. Further refining Polyphony’s renowned true-to-life graphics and
precise game physics, Tourist Trophy captures the delicate balance between rider
and machine like never before. Featuring head-to-head racing action and various
game modes to challenge players, Tourist Trophy offers 35 real-life and fantasy
courses and more than 100 licensed motorcycles from manufacturers, including BMW
Motorrad, Buell, Ducati, Honda, Kawasaki and more.
Using what we have learned to create
the most authentic racing simulation for the Gran Turismo series, our
development team is excited about continuing to refine and expand our work to
deliver the most realistic motorcycle racing experience ever for the PlayStation
2," said Kazunori Yamauchi, celebrated creator of the Gran Turismo franchise and
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Corporate Executive. "Racing
motorcycles in Tourist Trophy offers an entirely different and exciting gameplay
experience. One has to account for a host of different variables on a
motorcycle, such as riding style, capabilities of individual bikes and how a
rider’s movement greatly effects the motorcycle, creating a unique and new
racing experience."
Tourist Trophy offers two modes of
play, Arcade Mode and Tourist Trophy Mode. In Arcade Mode, players have access
to a quick race for single-player or two-player battle. In both races, players
have the opportunity to select their bike, track and difficulty level. Tourist
Trophy Mode offers a career mode for players to polish their skills in the
license school missions, and then test those skills by competing in various
challenges and race events, earning new bikes and accessories along the way.
Players can further personalize the racing experience by customizing everything
from their gear to the degree of their riding turns to the motorcycle exhaust
system.
Tourist Trophy is truly a realistic
riding simulation," said Doug Polen, two-time World Superbike Champion and
Ducati racer. "I can even customize my personal riding style and my gear down to
the very last detail." Furthermore, in Tourist Trophy Mode, players have access
to Photo Mode, which allows them to take snapshots of their favorite bike and
race gear by freezing frames of an actual race from a replay. Upon taking a
photograph, players have the opportunity to save it to a Memory Card (8MB) (for
PlayStation(R)2) or a USB storage device and share it with friends.
Marketing Campaign For Tourist
Trophy Marketing efforts for Tourist Trophy include a multi-million dollar
marketing campaign across TV, radio, print and online, that will run nationally
throughout Summer 2006. In addition, Tourist Trophy will receive full public
relations and promotional support outlined below, as well as dedicated
point-of-purchase displays and merchandising support.
For more information on Tourist
Trophy, please visit
http://www.touristtrophy-thegame.com .
The independent Entertainment
Software Rating Board (ESRB) has rated Tourist Trophy "E" for Everyone. For more
information about the ESRB visit www.esrb.org.
