January 30, 2009
ATARI RACES TO THE FINISH LINE AS
THE THRILLING RACING EXPERIENCE ‘RACE PRO’ GOES GOLD
Ultra Realistic Racing Title
Accelerates Out of the Final Bend Towards Xbox 360 this February 2009
Atari today announced that RACE Pro
is in the final straight and heading for the finish line with development on the
ultra realistic racing game now complete. Coming exclusively to the Xbox 360®
video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, RACE Pro brings gamers
closer than ever to the real thrill of the race track. Developed by renowned
award-winning game developer SimBin, a leading creator of PC racing simulators,
RACE Pro brings SimBin’s formidable skill and know-how to Xbox 360 for the very
first time. The title ships in North America on February 17th and launches
across Europe on February 20th 2009.
RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking
reality giving gamers the ultimate racing simulation experience, all powered by
Lizard, SimBin’s own physics engine. With precision physics and handling, racers
will feel every bend and burst of acceleration along with every emotion from
pre-race tension in the pit lanes to the exhilaration of capturing the checker
flag. RACE Pro provides unrivalled realism and deep immersion into the racing
world through ultra realistic car models and official FIA championships and
tracks. Putting players in the driving seats of their simulated racing careers,
racers will have the opportunity to work their way up the leader boards through
intense training and winning key races. RACE Pro has something for everyone,
allowing players of all levels to pick up and play, while offering challenging
tracks and advanced modes for the more experienced players.
The wealth of cars in RACE Pro
ranges from 200 to over 1000 horse power, encompassing a host of championships
including WTCC (World Touring Car Championship), Formula 3000 and Formula BMW.
GT cars from manufacturers including Aston Martin and Saleen take their place on
the grid as well as production cars such as the Audi R8 and Dodge Viper SRT10.
In addition, RACE Pro is exclusively bringing all the WTCC cars from
manufacturers BMW, Chevrolet and Seat to Xbox 360 for the very first time. For a
blast of accessible fun, the Mini Cooper Challenge invites players of all
abilities to take the wheel.
Gamers and racing fans alike will
experience the thrill of racing these powerful cars on 13 real life tracks
covering all continents, of which Macau, Porto and Pau are exclusive to RACE
Pro, and US tracks Laguna Seca and Road America are brand new to SimBin fans.
Online play via Xbox LIVE® online
entertainment network and System Link support lets up to 12 players take on
equally high-powered opponents and test their skills to the limit to reach the
finish line ahead of the pack. For friends closer to home, the brand new ‘Hot
Seat’ feature puts players in the driving seat for a limited amount of time
before passing the controller to the next player and so on, demanding
exceptionally quick reactions and precision racing from even the most seasoned
drivers.
Nothing gets closer to racing than
RACE Pro, the ultra real racing simulation game exclusive to Xbox 360, shipping
in North America on February 17th and available in Europe on February 20th 2009.
