Racing Games
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RC Cars
Platform:
PC
December 11, 2003
R.C. Cars is an arcade racer where the player drives an R/C car over off-road levels that closely reproduce the real world. Within the race the player comes across people, animals, cars and a variety of real-life obstacles. The player drives his small radio-controlled car in an environment where daily life is in its full swing. He needs to overtake his opponents and finish first. [Whiptail Interactive]
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Corvette
Platform:
Xbox
December 10, 2003
Corvette lets you race a variety of Corvettes on the open road or in super speedways. The game includes more than 120 production Corvette models from 1953 to 2003, plus show and race cars. Choose a car, official car color, and a driver, and then race on tracks or an obstacle-filled Route 66. Upgrade your car's engine and suspension for more realistic physics. In Heritage mode, you can take a trip through Corvette history and test-drive any stock production Corvette.
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Monster 4x4: Masters of Metal
Platform:
GameCube
December 10, 2003
Get ready to pilot the world's most powerful trucks and go head-to-head in pulse-pounding off-road competitions. You can pick from over 20 unstoppable Monster trucks, including Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Bulldozer, Bounty Hunter, Blue Thunder, and Maximum Destruction. Whether you're grinding through mud pits in Louisiana, crunching up cliffs in California, or smashing up trees 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 buy new trucks and build up your ultimate Monster machine.
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R: Racing Evolution
Platform:
Xbox
December 9, 2003
Not your ordinary racer, R: Racing Evolution features a story mode, in-game radio communications, and authentic licensed cars. R: Racing Evolution chronicles the intense competition and deep rivalries found only within the professional racing circuit. Upgrade and modify your vehicle to compete in five game modes, including Racing Life, Event Challenge, Time Attack, Arcade, and Versus. New features such as the Interactive Driver AI System and in-game radio communications bring players close to the racing action.
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R: Racing Evolution
Platform:
GameCube
December 9, 2003
Not your ordinary racer, R: Racing Evolution features a story mode, in-game radio communications, and authentic licensed cars. R: Racing Evolution chronicles the intense competition and deep rivalries found only within the professional racing circuit. Upgrade and modify your vehicle to compete in five game modes, including Racing Life, Event Challenge, Time Attack, Arcade, and Versus. New features such as the Interactive Driver AI System and in-game radio communications bring players close to the racing action.
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R: Racing Evolution
Platform:
PlayStation 2
December 9, 2003
R: Racing Evolution is an extraordinary action-racing experience featuring authentic licensed cars and daring, real-world tracks. Combining awesome graphical quality and high performance driving physics with a spectacular story line, R: Racing Evolution chronicles the intense competition and deep rivalries found only within the professional racing circuit. New exciting features such as the Interactive Driver AI System and in-game radio communications bring players closer to racing action than ever before! 14 tracks from real-world and fantasy locations. 8 different racing styles, including GT, Rally, and Drag. 4 game modes including Racing Life (Story Mode), Time Attack, Arcade, and Versus. New "Interactive Driver AI System" enhances realistic racing situations. [Namco]
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IHRA Drag Racing 2004
Platform:
Xbox
December 1, 2003
IHRA Drag Racing 2004 includes some of the best-known drag racing stars and today's hottest cars. Choose from more than 35 vehicles, including classics and late models, and then customize the parts, from tires to transmissions to electronics. You can choose any of top cars and drivers from Top Fuel, Pro Mod, Pro Stock, and Funny Car. Whether you tear up the 1/4- and 1/8-mile road in a single event, a whole season, or head-to-head against a friend, IHRA Drag Racing 2004 gives fans something to cheer about.
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Monster 4x4: Masters of Metal
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 25, 2003
Whether you're grinding through mud pits in Louisiana, crunching up cliffs in California, or smashing up trees 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 buy new trucks and build up your ultimate Monster machine. Tear through 30 Monster events, including brutal stadium circuits, merciless exhibition arenas, and the hairiest off-road circuits your tires have ever seen. Soup up your truck with speed, traction, and other power-ups to give your opponents a run for their money. Smoke the competition as you blaze through well-known U.S. locations, such as Alcatraz Island, Central Park, Louisiana swamps, Cape Canaveral, and the Arizona desert. Master your tricks in Training mode as you taste all of the thrills, spills, twists, and rolls of Monster Truck racing. Then show them what you?re made of in Single Race or Championship mode. Get behind the wheel of over 20unstoppable Monster trucks, including Grave Digger, Hulk, Spiderman, Wolverine, El Toro Loco, and Bulldozer. [Ubi Soft]
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XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association
Platform:
GameCube
November 24, 2003
Pull a few more Gs in the next installment of the Extreme-G series, XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association. This futuristic racing game features all-new gameplay modes, features, weapons, bikes, controls, and unlockable content. Choose from unique characters on eight different teams and build your career through variable missions and storylines. Unlock new game modes, tracks, faster bikes, and character-enhancing cybernetic implants. Race in a variety of race tracks with destructible objects including bridges and spectators. Experience the future of racing.
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Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing
Platform:
PC
November 20, 2003
Get ready for some brake jamm'in, CB talk'in, convey roll'in action acoss America! From Portland Oregon to Miami Florida, you'll be hauling loads and trying to stay one step ahead of the law as you climb into your Big Rig for non-stop driving action. And if that's not enough, you'll also be able to race your modified Rig on one of 5 different tracks for the ultimate driving rush as you crush the competition and set a new track record!
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Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 18, 2003
For the first time in the series' history, TXR3 uses real cars licensed from Japanese, North American and European car manufacturers. Over 15 different licensed car manufacturers such as Nissan, Toyota, GM, Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen. 200 miles of faithfully re-created roads, made to look and feel just like the real roads of Japan. Massive upgrade to the physics engine, special effects, graphical editors, weather conditions, courses, textures, lighting, menus, options, car tuning features, and rival characters. Over 600 rivals to challenge on the highways. An awesome level of car tuning options allows you to adjust just about every car body part and car performance aspect. Modify your car with custom parts from such manufacturers as Hart, Riverside and Yokohama. [Crave Entertainment]
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Project Gotham Racing 2
Platform:
Xbox
November 18, 2003
Project Gotham Racing 2 is a true test of racing skill, style, and daring that rewards you not only for how fast you drive, but also for how you drive fast. Earn Kudos and gain recognition for cornering on two wheels around the Sears Tower in Chicago; power-sliding through the ancient streets of Florence, Italy; or maneuvering along the racing line through the slick streets of Edinburgh, Scotland--all while racing some of the most exotic high-performance vehicles available. You can even challenge other gamers online, using Xbox Live, or take on your friends in a multiplayer race via System Link.
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Need for Speed Underground
Platform:
Xbox
November 17, 2003
Enter the world of urban street racing with the latest title in the hit Need for Speed series: Need for Speed Underground. Take on today's most popular tuner cars from Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Toyota and many more, earning cash for car mods. Test your skills against the computer or online against up to 4 players. But creating a custom street racing machine will not get you to the top; it takes a certain amount of attitude and razor sharp driving skills to compete in the tough world of urban racing.
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Mario Kart: Double Dash!!
Platform:
GameCube
November 17, 2003
The Mushroom Kingdom just got a whole lot more hectic as Mario and friends double up for furious kart racing. This time around, each kart holds two racers that can switch places at any time, so choose from a huge cast of favorites and pair them up any way you see fit. The character in front handles the driving duties, while the character in the rear doles out damage with six normal items and eight special items that only specific characters can use. Get ready for some intense multiplayer mayhem with your favorite characters, including Mario, Luigi, Donkey Kong, Peach, Bowser, and Koopa.
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Need for Speed Underground
Platform:
GameCube
November 17, 2003
Enter the world of urban street racing with the latest title in the hit Need for Speed series: Need for Speed Underground. Take on today's most popular tuner cars from Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Toyota and many more, earning cash for car mods. Test your skills against the computer or online against up to 4 players. But creating a custom street racing machine will not get you to the top; it takes a certain amount of attitude and razor sharp driving skills to compete in the tough world of urban racing.
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Need for Speed Underground
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 17, 2003
Enter the world of urban street racing and high performance tuner cars with the latest title in the hit Need for Speed series: Need for Speed Underground. Take on today's most popular tuner cars from Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Toyota and many more, building the ultimate street machine by earning cash to pay for custom body kits and a host of licensed car performance mods. But just creating a custom street racing machine will not get you to the top; it takes a certain amount of attitude and razor sharp driving skills to compete in the tough world of urban racing. A number of diverse events set in gritty, nighttime environments make up the heart of street competition. Players become complete street racers by perfecting skills in each event by nailing the perfect shift in drag racing and by putting their street cred on the line, racing through the city streets at all hours of the night. Prove you belong in the elite street racing circles, work your way up the underground rankings and take on the best of the best in each discipline. [Electronic Arts]
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Need for Speed: Underground
Platform:
PC
November 17, 2003
Enter the world of urban street racing and high performance tuner cars with the latest title in the hit Need for Speed series: Need for Speed Underground. Take on today's most popular tuner cars from Mitsubishi Motors, Subaru, Toyota and many more, building the ultimate street machine by earning cash to pay for custom body kits and a host of licensed car performance mods. But just creating a custom street racing machine will not get you to the top; it takes a certain amount of attitude and razor sharp driving skills to compete in the tough world of urban racing. A number of diverse events set in gritty, nighttime environments make up the heart of street competition. Players become complete street racers by perfecting skills in each event by nailing the perfect shift in drag racing and by putting their street cred on the line, racing through the city streets at all hours of the night. Prove you belong in the elite street racing circles, work your way up the underground rankings and take on the best of the best in each discipline. [Electronic Arts]
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Crash Nitro Kart
Platform:
Xbox
November 11, 2003
Crash hits the track in his fastest adventure yet--Crash Nitro Kart. Kidnapped by the ruthless Emperor Velo and forced to race in his galactic coliseum, Crash must race his way to victory in order to save the Earth from destruction--but it won't be easy, as he must compete against foes both old and new before a final showdown with Velo himself. Crash Nitro Kart mixes 18 rollercoaster raceways, devastating weapons, a variety of single and multiplayer modes and maps, and customizable arenas, and a cast of unique characters into a game that showcases kart-racing at its best.
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Crash Nitro Kart
Platform:
GameCube
November 11, 2003
Crash hits the track in his fastest adventure yet--Crash Nitro Kart. Kidnapped by the ruthless Emperor Velo and forced to race in his galactic coliseum, Crash must race his way to victory in order to save the Earth from destruction--but it won't be easy, as he must compete against foes both old and new before a final showdown with Velo himself. Crash Nitro Kart mixes 18 rollercoaster raceways, devastating weapons, a variety of single and multiplayer modes and maps, and customizable arenas, and a cast of unique characters into a game that showcases kart-racing at its best.
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Group S Challenge
Platform:
Xbox
November 11, 2003
Group S Challenge delivers high-performance circuit racing with realism and fast action. In one of more than 50 street machines by a variety of car manufacturers, you'll circle the globe in real-world cityscape courses, including Tokyo, Monaco, and Australia. In Circuit mode, you'll race against challenging competitors for money to upgrade your car. You can even watch your highlights in the Replay Theatre, and then challenge your friend to a split-screen multiplayer race.
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Crash Nitro Kart
Platform:
PlayStation 2
November 11, 2003
Crash hits the track in his most fast-paced adventure yet - Crash Nitro Kart! Kidnapped by the ruthless Emperor Velo and forced to race in his galactic coliseum, Crash must race his way to victory in order to save the Earth from destruction - but it won't be easy, as he must compete against foes both old and new before a final showdown with Velo himself! Crash Nitro Kart leads the pack by mixing awesome next-gen graphics and gameplay with the playability and fun of classic kart-racing games. [Vivendi Universal]
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Crash Nitro Kart
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
November 11, 2003
Crash hits the track in his fastest adventure yet--Crash Nitro Kart. Kidnapped by the ruthless Emperor Velo and forced to race in his galactic coliseum, Crash must race his way to victory in order to save the Earth from destruction--but it won't be easy, as he must compete against foes both old and new before a final showdown with Velo himself. Crash Nitro Kart mixes 18 rollercoaster raceways, devastating weapons, a variety modes and maps, challenging arenas, and a cast of unique characters into a game that showcases kart-racing at its best.
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Cartoon Network Speedway
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
November 9, 2003
All of your favorite stars on Cartoon Network are revving their engines to compete for the Speedway Championship. Join the kart-racing action as one of 12 characters from Courage the Cowardly Dog; Cow and Chicken; Ed, Edd n Eddy; Johnny Bravo; and Sheep in the Big City. To maneuver around the obstacles in each course, you must use speed boosts, jumps, and power-ups to your advantage. Impress the audience with stunts to earn the highest popularity rating.
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Ford Racing 2
Platform:
Xbox
November 3, 2003
The sequel to Ford Racing has arrived. Ford Racing 2 has new and improved cars, added tracks and challenges, and more thrills than ever. With an expanded selection of Ford vehicles--ranging from the '49 Ford to the latest Mustang GT Concept--picking out a car will be a lot harder than you expect. Get a feel for each car on a diverse set of tracks including Road Tracks, City Limits, Ovals, Spring Break, and Lost World. Ford Racing 2 is ready to put you in the driver's seat, but are you daring enough to sit there?
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Hot Wheels World Race
Platform:
GameCube
October 31, 2003
Welcome to a world where life revolves around the Hot Wheels World Race circuit--a series of races involving treacherous jumps, challenging competition, and death-defying loops. This is the life you've chosen and you'll need a good team and a dependable Hot Wheels car to survive. When you're ready, you'll tear up the tracks, jump to extreme heights, and collect pickups to trigger shortcuts. Becoming champion of the Hot Wheels tracks won't be easy, but you can always practice with a friend in head-to-head races.
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Super Trucks Racing
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 29, 2003
Features official teams, driver, circuits and trucks with action so realistic you can almost smell the diesel fumes! Super Trucks offers competitive challenges with a unique A.I. system that responds to your aggressive driving skills in various games modes such as single race, championship modes, last one-standing, skid pan or challenge your friend in two player mode. If you live and breathe racing gaming this will offer you a quick fueled adrenaline rush that all race fans have been waiting for.
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Hot Wheels World Race
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 29, 2003
Race against the clock on extreme tracks featuring split/multi-level courses and obstacles while pulling-off wild gravity-defying stunts. Features special 35th anniversary Hot Wheels cars!
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Top Gear Rally
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
October 28, 2003
Hop in the driver's seat of a freewheeling rally car in Top Gear Rally. You can hone your driving skills in Practice, Quick Race, and Time Attack modes before shifting into Championship mode. If you're among the fastest cars to cross the finish line, you'll earn points that can unlock more challenging courses. As you race to the top of the amateur, professional, and Top Gear World leagues, you'll unlock faster cars, bonus car colors, and car upgrades.
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Ford Racing 2
Platform:
PlayStation 2
October 28, 2003
The anticipated sequel to Ford Racing has finally been created. To sustain its reputation, Ford Racing 2 has new and improved cars, added tracks and challenges, and more thrills than ever. With such a big selection of Ford vehicles - ranging from the '49 Ford to the latest Mustang GT Concept - picking out a car will be a lot harder than you might expect. Ford Racing 2 is ready to put you in the driver's seat and bring you for a ride you'll never want to forget. Are you daring enough to put yourself in that seat? [Gotham Games]
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Kirby Air Ride
Platform:
GameCube
October 13, 2003
Prepare for fast and furious racing action as Kirby hits Warpstar speed. Use simple controls to race and battle your friends in one of three hectic game modes. In Air Ride mode, you'll race to the finish line against your friends or computer-controlled competition. Top Ride mode lets up to four players race to the finish line using wild items like buzz saws, drills, and freeze fans to pester the competition. In City Trial mode, you'll race around a gigantic fantasy city in a quest to build the ideal machine to use in a random challenge that occurs after a set time limit. Don't let Kirby's cuteness fool you--Kirby Air Ride is crawling with tough challenges suitable for players of all ages.
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Auto Modellista
Platform:
GameCube
September 30, 2003
Handle the road like a pro with your own customizable racing machine or your choice of more than 60 top-of-the-line models. Race vehicles from manufacturers, including Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Subaru, and Mitsubishi, against up to eight drivers online or up to two drivers in split-screen mode. You'll tear past spectators, maneuver your way through tight mountain passes, and round each corner of the race track in your dream car at lightning speeds.
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Grooverider Slot Car Thunder
Platform:
GameCube
September 28, 2003
Slot car racing isn't just for kids anymore. Set in a fantasy penthouse, Grooverider: Slot Car Thunder lets you experience quick lane changes, 360-degree loops, and crazy twists and turns on 20 slot car tracks. If you're a smart racer, you'll be sure to grab extra power-ups for a boost or blasting power. If you're not, then the tracks' spikes, mines, and other booby traps will surely be your downfall. In single- or multiplayer modes, you can get behind the wheel of any racecar, ranging from 1920s British cars to American stock cars.
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Grooverider Slot Car Thunder
Platform:
Xbox
September 26, 2003
Slot car racing isn't just for kids anymore. Set in a fantasy penthouse, Grooverider: Slot Car Thunder lets you experience quick lane changes, 360-degree loops, and crazy twists and turns on 20 slot car tracks. If you're a smart racer, you'll be sure to grab extra power-ups for a boost or blasting power. If you're not, then the tracks' spikes, mines, and other booby traps will surely be your downfall. In single- or multiplayer modes, you can get behind the wheel of any racecar, ranging from 1920s British cars to American stock cars.
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IndyCar Series
Platform:
PC
September 23, 2003
The main game offers immediate high-paced action and player-friendly handling, making the feel both authentic and realistic. It is easy to pick up and play and offers a dynamic difficulty management system to keep the action packed, 200mph maneuvers coming thick and fast. Modes include Quick Race, IndyCar Series Season, and The Indy 500. Features realistic AI and team tactics modeled after real IndyCar Series drivers and tems. Learn more about IndyCar Series tactics from the Masterclass, taught by Indianapolis 500 winner Eddie Cheever Jr. Create your own racing drivers and teams with your own personalized car. IndyCar Series TV-style presentation, which enhances the immersive gameplay experience. [Codemasters]
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XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association
Platform:
Xbox
September 17, 2003
Pull a few more Gs in the next installment of the Extreme-G series, XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association. This futuristic racing game features all-new gameplay modes, features, weapons, bikes, controls, and unlockable content. Choose from unique characters on eight different teams and build your career through variable missions and storylines. Unlock new game modes, tracks, faster bikes, and character-enhancing cybernetic implants. Race in a variety of race tracks with destructible objects including bridges and spectators. Experience the future of racing.
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Ultimate Demolition Derby
Platform:
PC
September 16, 2003
Weaklings need not apply. In Ultimate Demolition Derby you have one goal and one goal alone: Annihilate your opponents as you smash your way through four different tracks filled with dangerous obstacles and deadly corners. Take your pick from a selection of nine unique vehicles and get ready for some high-speed ultra-violence. [Global Star Software]
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NASCAR Thunder 2004
Platform:
Xbox
September 16, 2003
The green flag has dropped with NASCAR Thunder 2004. From 200 MPH super-speedways to hairpin turns on 11 fantasy tracks, tuning your car and finding the line is no longer enough. Now you're running to the edge against 42 other unique NASCAR personalities every race, drivers who remember your every move and won't think twice about paying you back. Out-smart and out-drive them as you battle three-wide from green to checkers. Online or on your own, racing just became a contact sport.
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Drome Racers
Platform:
GameCube
September 16, 2003
Drome Racers mixes all-terrain racing with futuristic environments. In high-tech racing machines based on Lego toys, you'll race through a city, a mountain, and a canyon, while earning money for car upgrades. Each track features special pick-ups, including a shield to avoid challengers, speed boost to grab that checkered flag, and mines and hatchets to slow down your opponents. Dominate the competition in gameplay modes such as Arcade, Time Trial, and Career, or challenge a friend to a one-on-one multiplayer race.
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NASCAR Thunder 2004
Platform:
PC
September 16, 2003
From 200 MPH super-speedways to hairpin turns on 11 fantasy tracks, tuning your car and finding the line is no longer enough. Now you?re running to the edge against 42 other unique NASCAR® personalities every race, drivers who remember your every move and won?t think twice about paying you back. Out-smart and out-drive them as you battle three-wide from green to checkers. Online or on your own, racing just became a contact sport. Grudges & Alliances: Emotion comes to a racing game for the first time as CPU drivers remember your every move and aren't afraid to pay you back. Pick up & Play controls help new fans navigate over 60 events including all real world NASCAR races, plus 12 winding road courses. NASCAR Thunder 2004 goes online with peer-to-peer racing on the PlayStation®2 and 16 player races on PC. The most extensive Career Mode in a NASCAR video game just got deeper and easier to navigate! The deepest NASCAR game ever created with over 70 drivers and 175 authentic cars and the first game with a full pack of 43 Cup Series cars. [Electronic Arts]
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NASCAR Thunder 2004
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 16, 2003
From 200 MPH super-speedways to hairpin turns on 11 fantasy tracks, tuning your car and finding the line is no longer enough. Now you?re running to the edge against 42 other unique NASCAR® personalities every race, drivers who remember your every move and won?t think twice about paying you back. Out-smart and out-drive them as you battle three-wide from green to checkers. Online or on your own, racing just became a contact sport. Grudges & Alliances: Emotion comes to a racing game for the first time as CPU drivers remember your every move and aren't afraid to pay you back. Pick up & Play controls help new fans navigate over 60 events including all real world NASCAR races, plus 12 winding road courses. NASCAR Thunder 2004 goes online with peer-to-peer racing on the PlayStation®2 and 16 player races on PC. The most extensive Career Mode in a NASCAR video game just got deeper and easier to navigate! The deepest NASCAR game ever created with over 70 drivers and 175 authentic cars and the first game with a full pack of 43 Cup Series cars. [Electronic Arts]
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Freestyle MetalX
Platform:
Xbox
September 14, 2003
Freestyle Metal X unleashes anarchy with the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Break windows, run over people, ride where you normally can't ride--and get away with it. With a variety of stunt combinations, Freestyle Metal X encourages you to push the envelope with psychotic tricks in freestyle environments full of challenges and side events. A sizable dose of insanity will help you perform stunts on the tops of buildings, jump over the Vegas Strip, or shoot yourself out of a cannon onto the Marina streets.
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Freestyle MetalX
Platform:
GameCube
September 12, 2003
Freestyle Metal X unleashes anarchy with the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Break windows, run over people, ride where you normally can't ride--and get away with it. With a variety of stunt combinations, Freestyle Metal X encourages you to push the envelope with psychotic tricks in freestyle environments full of challenges and side events. A sizable dose of insanity will help you perform stunts on the tops of buildings, jump over the Vegas Strip, or shoot yourself out of a cannon onto the Marina streets.
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XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association
Platform:
PlayStation 2
September 11, 2003
In the future racing is faster - much faster. More dangerous - much more dangerous. And it's totally merciless, which means anything goes. Run by the XGRA (the Extreme Gravity Racing Association), this motorized bloodsport throws teams of futuristic bikes and daredevil riders against one another through dangerous tracks that crisscross vast and treacherous landscapes pushing all to their limits.... And beyond! [Acclaim]
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Road Rash: Jailbreak
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
September 11, 2003
Road Rash Jailbreak puts combat racing right in the palm of your hand. You'll join a motorcycle gang in its attempt to break a friend out of jail. In each motorcycle race, you can use kicks, punches, and weapons to knock your competitors off their bikes. The game features multiple tracks and terrains and a variety of gameplay modes. In both single-player and multiplayer modes, you must prove that you're the fastest and toughest biker of them all.
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Starsky & Hutch
Platform:
PC
September 9, 2003
Driving games are about to get a lot funkier. Based on the 70's television show, Starsky & Hutch will be careening to a home console near you this fall. Race through Bay City in Starsky's bright red Ford Torino, while Hutch takes aim at criminals with his .357 Magnum - but don't go thinking this will be a joy ride! If your driving and shooting skills can't keep the TV audience on the edge of their sofas, your ratings will plummet, the show will be cancelled, and it's game over! Don't think you can handle all the high-speed thrills by yourself? Find a partner and let them shoot while you drive. It's time to clean up the streets... in style! [Gotham Games]
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Freekstyle
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
August 30, 2003
Picture flying through rugged terrain performing massive jumps at more than 70 mph, hitting a 40-foot jump at the ledge of a 200-foot cliff, and pulling off a backflip, a Tsunami, and a 360 all before you land. In Freekstyle, you can perform these tricks on nine different tracks. Choose from any of eight different riders with their own unique attitude and style, and then fly high in Circuit, Race, Freestyle, and Freeride game modes. If this sounds like your idea of a good time, then you're ready for the extreme lifestyle of motoX racing.
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F-Zero GX
Platform:
GameCube
August 26, 2003
F-Zero GX puts you in a futuristic race where fearless pilots would risk everything to claim the title of the top speedster in the universe. Grand Prix mode lets you face off against 29 opponents in three courses while Vs. Battle mode lets two to four players compete in split-screen races. In Time Attack mode, you'll try to beat the best times and top speeds for each course. And now, in the new Story mode, you can follow Captain Falcon as he races through missions and completes a wide array of challenges.
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Big Mutha Truckers
Platform:
GameCube
August 16, 2003
It's a redneck family fight to see who inherits the family trucking business. As one of four zany characters in Big Mutha Truckers including Bobbie-Sue, Cletus, Earl, and Rawkus, you have 60 days to earn the most money by hauling cargo. Drive various massive 18-wheelers around five cities as you battle bikers, avoid truck-jackers, outrun the corrupt police force, and discover new routes and bonuses. The race to the finish is full of obstacles--don't let anything get in your way.
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Monster Truck Madness
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
August 11, 2003
Based on the PC game of the same name, Monster Truck Madness comes to the Game Boy Advance sporting a variety of vehicles and tracks. Now you can get behind the steering wheel of one of 10 monster trucks, each with unique attributes, to compete in different challenges. All 30 tracks feature destructible objects, such as fences and crates, and an array of power-ups. Play dirty or play fair in three game modes, including Instant Action, Race, and Time Trial.
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Freaky Flyers
Platform:
GameCube
August 8, 2003
Freaky Flyers takes you into the air for fast-and-furious racing with an interesting cast of animated characters. You'll either play as or encounter more than a dozen characters including an American hero, a female bandit from south of the border, and a mellow ambassador of tropical paradise. Explore, adventure, and dogfight in the skies over Danger Island, Haunted Transylvania, and Roaring Chicago. Pirates, haunted castles, and mob bosses all lie ahead of you--are you skilled enough to overcome these dangers?
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Freaky Flyers
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 5, 2003
Never before has such a vibrant and interactive animated world been delivered to a flying videogame until Freaky Flyers, the first and only, fast and furious, fully-open 3-D airplane racing adventure, which drops you into the cockpits with the most unique and engaging cast of characters to ever explore, adventure and dogfight in the videogame skies. [Midway]
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Splashdown: Rides Gone Wild
Platform:
PlayStation 2
August 5, 2003
Inspired by the spectacle and excitement of theme parks and thrill rides, SplashDown Rides Gone Wild has you blasting through huge, imaginative locales with amazing sights and startling events around every corner. Splashdown's famously beautiful water has evolved as well: bigger waves, swift currents, and treacherous downhill rivers. There are also plenty of tricky, technical indoor stadium courses, plus a freestyle stunt mode, an all-new technical time trials mode for hardcore racers, and more. [THQ]
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Freaky Flyers
Platform:
Xbox
August 5, 2003
Freaky Flyers takes you into the air for fast-and-furious racing with an interesting cast of animated characters. You'll either play as or encounter more than a dozen characters including an American hero, a female bandit from south of the border, and a mellow ambassador of tropical paradise. Explore, adventure, and dogfight in the skies over Danger Island, Haunted Transylvania, and Roaring Chicago. Pirates, haunted castles, and mob bosses all lie ahead of you--are you skilled enough to overcome these dangers?
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Rally Championship
Platform:
GameCube
July 30, 2003
If you've been waiting for a great rally racing game to come to the GameCube, keep waiting. Rally Championship isn't it.
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Butt Ugly Martians: Zoom or Doom!
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 30, 2003
Race the fastest, most futuristic vehicles in the universe to the ultimate finish line! Emperor Bog is fed up with the Butt-Ugly Martians' antics, so in order to continue their assignment on Earth, the Butt-Uglies must win the Martian Conqueror's Cup. A heart-pounding, interstellar racing championship. Players will fight off enemy attacks at every turn in super-slick O.M.A.B.s (One Martian Air Bikes) across nine intergalactic landscapes as they race, chase and conquer opponents. Kids can victoriously pilot their way through the collection of outrageous races by becoming their favorite Butt-Ugly hero or an evil alien bent on destruction. [Crave Entertainment]
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Downhill Domination
Platform:
PlayStation 2
July 23, 2003
Downhill Domination is based on the extreme sport of downhill mountain bike racing and puts players in control of a customizable mountain bike to race down vertical mountainsides and urban environments while performing stunts at speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour. Playable in first- and third-person perspectives, players will be able to select from one of 14 riders, including five pro-riders in an intense race to gain corporate sponsorship and a chance at the coveted Downhill Domination Championship.
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The Simpsons: Road Rage
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
June 30, 2003
Mr. Burns is up to his greedy ways in Simpsons Road Rage, purchasing Springfield's busses and jacking up the fares. Now, Springfield residents must turn their cars into cabs and work the streets. Hopefully, making enough money to buy back the busses before the clock runs out. Choose from over 30 of your favorite Simpsons characters and brave the jam-packed streets of six huge levels, performing big-air and powerslide stunts. Compete for passengers in two-player, split screen action. Go on a road rage, Simpsons-style.
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Midnight Club II
Platform:
PC
June 30, 2003
The world's most notorious drivers meet each night on the streets of LA, Paris, and Tokyo. Choose from the latest performance enhanced cars and bikes and compete head-to-head to make a name for yourself. There are no rules. Drive anywhere in the city. Find the fastest route to win. The cops know you are out there - don't get caught. Race with up to 8 players throughout three massive, fully open cities in one of five online play modes. Select any car or bike that you've personally unlocked in offline arcade mode. Join a game or host one yourself via GameSpy.com. A broadband connection is required for online play - there is no slow lane on the streets of Midnight Club 2. [Rockstar Games]
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SX Superstar
Platform:
Xbox
June 30, 2003
In SX Superstar, you can become the star of Supercross racing. Take one of 24 riders from the poorhouse to the penthouse on 20 tracks around the world. On each track, you can grab big air and combo your way to glory against seven other riders. The cash you earn from each race can buy you better bikes, bigger houses, and other rewards. Showcase your new stuff and talent when you race your friends in multiplayer modes.
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Freestyle Metal X
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 27, 2003
Freestyle Metal X unleashes anarchy with the freedom to do what you want, when you want. Be anti-establishment: break windows, run over people, ride where you normally can't ride...and get away with it. With an unlimited stunt system and a lawless energy, Freestyle Metal X dares riders to push the envelope with psychotic tricks in limitless, freestyle environments full of challenges and side events. Freestyle Metal X doesn't just cross the line, it eliminates it. A sizable dose of insanity will help you perform stunts on the tops of buildings, get air over the Vegas Strip, or shoot yourself out of a cannon onto the Marina streets. Be sick all over! [Midway]
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Big Mutha Truckers
Platform:
PC
June 27, 2003
Hick State County, in the USA's Deep South, is home to the infamous Big Mutha Truckers Haulage Company. That's about to change though, as proprietor Ma Jackson has announced she's planning on retiring. Her dilemma is who to leave the company to... Ma has four very different kids and choosing a successor should be done fair and square. The solution is simple: Ma's going to hold a "trial by trucking!" The one who can make the most money buying, selling and hauling cargo around the County in sixty days will inherit the company when Ma retires. Can you truck 'n' trade your way to the top? There may be some sibling rivalry along the way (not to mention obstacles of other types...), but as Ma always says, "When it comes to business, family don?t mean squat!" [Empire Interactive]
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IndyCar Series
Platform:
Xbox
June 26, 2003
The IndyCar Series takes you on a 15-race, single-seat championship that competes on speedways throughout the United States, with the Indy 500 as the highlight of its racing calendar. You'll customize your own character and team, and then hop into the driver seat of cars that reach speeds of more than 225 mph. Indy 500 winner, Eddie Cheever, Jr., teaches you some useful racing tactics to help you prepare for the big race. Modeled after real IndyCar Series drivers and teams, the game's AI tests if you have what it takes to survive the fast and furious world of car racing.
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F1 Career Challenge
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 24, 2003
Start as a rookie Formula One driver. If you prove your worth by passing a range of superlicense tests, you can take your place among the elite drivers competing in the world's fastest and most glamorous motor sport. To succeed, you?ll have to work hard, as your reputation determines how far your career can take you. Hone your skills to make the improvements that will show over four successive seasons (1999?2002) on the Formula One circuit as you make your drive for the championship.
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F1 Challenge '99-'02
Platform:
PC
June 24, 2003
Cutting-edge technology brings you the most accurate representation of Formula One to date. High-resolution car models include details right down to the very last shut line. Circuits include real life structures, helicopters, airplanes, panoramic skies, animated grid girls, motion captured pit crews, and even bumps in the track surface as they exist in reality. The glossy team-themed user interface puts you in the game and tracks your performance as a real life driver competing against the likes of world champion drives such as Damon Hill, Jacques Villeneuve, Mika Hakkinen, and Michael Schumacher. [Electronic Arts]
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Rock 'N Roll Racing
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
June 23, 2003
With music and engines scream'n, you pick your car, driver, and weapons--then slam it into gear. Annihilate the competition with laser cannons and cluster bombs as you pit yourself against other lead-footed crazies bent on ruining your day.
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Big Mutha Truckers
Platform:
Xbox
June 20, 2003
It's a redneck family fight to see who inherits the family trucking business. As one of four zany characters in Big Mutha Truckers including Bobbie-Sue, Cletus, Earl, and Rawkus, you have 60 days to earn the most money by hauling cargo. Drive various massive 18-wheelers around five cities as you battle bikers, avoid truck-jackers, outrun the corrupt police force, and discover new routes and bonuses. The race to the finish is full of obstacles--don't let anything get in your way.
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Drome Racers
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
June 19, 2003
Drome Racers mixes all-terrain racing with futuristic environments. In high-tech racing machines based on Lego toys, you'll race through a city, a mountain, and a canyon, while earning money for car upgrades. Each track features special pick-ups, including a shield to avoid challengers, speed boost to grab that checkered flag, and mines and hatchets to slow down your opponents. Dominate the competition in gameplay modes such as Arcade, Time Trial, and Career, or challenge a friend to a one-on-one multiplayer race.
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Big Mutha Truckers
Platform:
PlayStation 2
June 16, 2003
Hick State County, in the USA?s Deep South, is home to the infamous Big Mutha Truckers Haulage Company. That's about to change though, as proprietor Ma Jackson has announced she's planning on retiring. Her dilemma is who to leave the company to... Ma has four very different kids and choosing a successor should be done fair and square. The solution is simple: Ma's going to hold a "trial by trucking!" The one who can make the most money buying, selling and hauling cargo around the County in sixty days will inherit the company when Ma retires. Can you truck 'n' trade your way to the top? There may be some sibling rivalry along the way (not to mention obstacles of other types...), but as Ma always says, "When it comes to business, family don?t mean squat!" [Empire Interactive]
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Speed Kings
Platform:
Xbox
June 3, 2003
It will take nerves of steel and lightning-fast reflexes to make your way through the crowded streets of Speed Kings. In the world of street motorcycle racing, you'll weave through traffic, pull off flashy stunts, run from police, and race to the finish line. Your high-performance bikes--including sport, road, touring, and custom models--each have their own type of handling and top speeds. Perform jumps, power-downs, skids, wheelies, and stoppies, but be careful--failed attempts at these tricks result in real-time damage to both bike and rider.
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Midnight Club II
Platform:
Xbox
June 3, 2003
Rockstar is poised to once again set a new benchmark in the racing genre. In Midnight Club 2 you are an elite, illegal street racer, more dangerous and skilled than ever racing throughout the cities of Paris, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. Choose from the latest performance enhanced cars and bikes and compete head-to-head to make a name for yourself. There are no rules--drive anywhere in the city and just find the fastest route to win. The cops know you are out there - don't get caught.
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Spy Hunter
Platform:
PC
May 30, 2003
The evil NOSTRA corporation prepares to unleash havoc on the world, and only the SpyHunter is equipped to stop them. Strapped behind the wheel of the powerful G-6155 Interceptor, you are the world's last chance! Utilizing an incredible arsenal of both offensive and defensive weapons, you must elude NOSTRA spies, henchmen and assassins at any cost if civilization is to be saved. Prepare to be hunted! [Aspyr Media]
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Speed Kings
Platform:
GameCube
May 28, 2003
It will take nerves of steel and lightning-fast reflexes to make your way through the crowded streets of Speed Kings. In the world of street motorcycle racing, you'll weave through traffic, pull off flashy stunts, run from police, and race to the finish line. Your high-performance bikes--including sport, road, touring, and custom models--each have their own type of handling and top speeds. Perform jumps, power-downs, skids, wheelies, and stoppies, but be careful--failed attempts at these tricks result in real-time damage to both bike and rider.
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Speed Kings
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 28, 2003
It will take nerves of steel and lightning fast reflexes to make your way through these crowded streets. Speed Kings is about the pure unadulterated adrenaline rush of the street motorcycle racing...the speed, the danger, the risk, the buzz and of course, the bikes! Power-down slide underneath lorries, jump over road works, avoid major wipe-out crashes from the on-coming traffic and gain as many respect points as possible...make sure you look good when you cross the winning line! Features 22 bikes based on production and custom real world models, 3 single player modes and 5 multiplayer options, Arcade-style handling and control. [Acclaim]
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IndyCar Series
Platform:
PlayStation 2
May 21, 2003
The main game offers immediate high-paced action and player-friendly handling, making the feel both authentic and realistic. It is easy to pick up and play and offers a dynamic difficulty management system to keep the action packed, 200mph maneuvers coming thick and fast. Modes include Quick Race, IndyCar Series Season, and The Indy 500. Features realistic AI and team tactics modeled after real IndyCar Series drivers and tems. Learn more about IndyCar Series tactics from the Masterclass, taught by Indianapolis 500 winner Eddie Cheever Jr. Create your own racing drivers and teams with your own personalized car. IndyCar Series TV-style presentation, which enhances the immersive gameplay experience. [Codemasters]
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MotoGP 2
Platform:
Xbox
May 21, 2003
MotoGP returns with challenging tracks, different gameplay modes, and online play. In MotoGP 2, you'll race against the top 20 riders in the world at speeds of 180mph around turns and corners with your knee inches from the ground. It's up to you to find the perfect combination of rider and bike to suit your style. Races take place on 16 tracks in all weather conditions. Challenge yourself to master these obstacles in all six single-player game modes and in online multiplayer matches for up to 16 players.
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MotoGP 2
Platform:
PC
May 21, 2003
The fastest, most advanced form of motorcycle racing is back and better than ever in MotoGP 2. Race against the top twenty riders in the world at speeds of 180mph around turns and corners with your knee inches from the ground. Compete on the most beautiful tracks and in all weather conditions throughout the MotoGP series. [THQ]
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Burnout 2: Point of Impact
Platform:
Xbox
May 1, 2003
Burnout 2: Point of Impact is the follow-up to the original smash hit with improved graphics, faster gameplay, and bigger, more spectacular crashes. While the first Burnout was inspired by European movies and locations, its sequel is inspired by American films such as The Fast and the Furious. Set in US locations, the game gives you an all-new set of vehicles: modified Japanese cars, pickups, SUVs - plus some bonus rides such as police cruisers, and classic 50's hotrods. Also, expect tighter handling, better crash deformations, new music, new game structure, enhanced physics, new lighting, improved car models, a new replay system, and fast-paced fun.
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Motor Trend presents Lotus Challenge
Platform:
Xbox
April 30, 2003
Climb in, buckle up and pop the clutch on one of 38 stylish cars, spanning Lotus' prestigious 54-year racing history. Put yourself to the test as you twist through mountain passes in the Alps, fly over the Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo or leap a strain in a Hollywood stunt.
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City Racer
Platform:
GameCube
April 29, 2003
Become an urban legend of street racing in this full-force speed trip against the fastest street cars in the world. But being the fastest is just the beginning. On these streets, you'll need your best style moves to rack up Prestige Points... and mad respect.
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Tube Slider
Platform:
GameCube
April 17, 2003
Sometime in the middle of the 21st century, shortly following the development of hydrogen-based power, a global treaty prohibiting the use of fossil fuels was passed which banned all motor sports. Although the world established a culture of peace and environmental preservation, people wanted a sport that would whet their appetites for speed and competition...
Get your adrenaline fix as you race at incredible speeds in hover vehicles that slide through futuristic gravity-defying race courses enclosed in tubes... reaching speeds over 1,000 miles per hour! The future of championship formula racing is faster, sleeker, and more dangerous. You may be able to finish a race, but can you take home a championship?
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Pro Race Driver
Platform:
PC
April 15, 2003
[Also known as "TOCA Race Driver"] Ryan McKane, a test driver with gasoline running in his veins, spends his life struggling against his father's disappointment, while his brother's phenomenal racetrack success overshadows every minor victory he achieves. When his father perishes in an octane-fuelled blaze of fire on the asphalt that he loved, Ryan's frustrated ambition galvanizes into a unrelenting determination to triumph over all opposition and become first a touring car champion, then maybe even World Champion. Petrolheads and mass market gamers alike slam the pedal to the metal to guide the actions of our hero through the hairpins and chicanes of a career in global racing. Features 42 licensed touring & race cars including Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon, Mercedes CLK, Alfa Romeo GTV and Viper GTS; 38 international circuits recreated under licence including Bathurst, Hockenheim and Silverstone; and 13 global Championships including official series: DTM from Germany, V8 Supercars from Australia and the Britsh Touring Car Championship. [Codemasters]
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Colin McRae Rally 3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 15, 2003
(Colin McRae Rally 3 isn't just about cars and tracks; it's about giving gamers the professional rally driver experience. The game makes a massive leap in terms of playability, motor sport detail and rich visuals; above all it delivers a game that captures every drop of sweat, the split-second decision and the teamwork that goes into actually being Colin McRae. Capturing the emotions and consequences of being a professional rally champion, it takes the gaming experience to the limit as the player attempts to become the planet's greatest rally driver. As Colin McRae, get behind the wheel of his internationally famous Ford Focus PS WRC with co-driver Nicky Grist and set the course alight as you race to become champion. [Codemasters]
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Pro Race Driver
Platform:
Xbox
April 15, 2003
Pro Race Driver immerses you in the heart of a global racing championship. The game retains the series' core values of close-contact racing with real cars, real teams, real track, real drivers, and an astounding damage engine while introducing a character- based narrative and episodic storyline. Choose from a fictional cast of racers and 42 licensed touring and racing cars to compete in real-world global championships. Get ready for a true-to-life driving and performance experience.
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Burnout 2: Point of Impact
Platform:
GameCube
April 9, 2003
Burnout 2: Point of Impact is the follow-up to the original smash hit with improved graphics, faster gameplay, and bigger, more spectacular crashes. While the first Burnout was inspired by European movies and locations, its sequel is inspired by American films such as The Fast and the Furious. Set in US locations, the game gives you an all-new set of vehicles: modified Japanese cars, pickups, SUVs - plus some bonus rides such as police cruisers, and classic 50's hotrods. Also, expect tighter handling, better crash deformations, new music, new game structure, enhanced physics, new lighting, improved car models, a new replay system, and fast-paced fun.
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Midnight Club II
Platform:
PlayStation 2
April 9, 2003
The world's most notorious drivers meet each night on the streets of LA, Paris, and Tokyo. Choose from the latest performance enhanced cars and bikes and compete head-to-head to make a name for yourself. There are no rules. Drive anywhere in the city. Find the fastest route to win. The cops know you are out there - don't get caught. Race with up to 8 players throughout three massive, fully open cities in one of five online play modes. Select any car or bike that you've personally unlocked in offline arcade mode. Join a game or host one yourself via GameSpy.com. A broadband connection is required for online play - there is no slow lane on the streets of Midnight Club 2. [Rockstar Games]
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Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
April 9, 2003
Race against the clock as you pick up passengers and white-knuckle it through busy streets and back alleys. And time is money! So get a grip on the wheel and put the pedal to the metal.
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Disney Sports: Motocross
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
March 31, 2003
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Dakar 2
Platform:
GameCube
March 31, 2003
The faint of heart need not enter the races of Dakar 2, a rally racing game that draws upon your skills, strength, mental agility, and sheer determination. It's a test of endurance as you race through town stages in France, Spain, Morocco, and other landscapes. In some levels, you'll only have a GPS navigational setup to guide you in a race across the open desert. Dakar 2 puts you in control of monster trucks, hard-driving cars, and quick motorcycles.
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Furious Karting
Platform:
Xbox
March 28, 2003
Furious Karting brings the speed and excitement of kart racing to your neighborhood. Now you can hop into a kart and speed through city streets, shopping malls, and fantasy tracks. During each race, you'll have special moves, pickups, and tricks to help you pass the competition. In addition to battling rival racers in single-player mode, you can compete against your friends in four-player multiplayer mode. No matter which character you play as, you can develop your own racing style and lead your team to victory.
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Knight Rider: The Game
Platform:
PC
March 26, 2003
KITT is back! And he is ready to take on the next generation of criminals! Step into the most popular TV series of the 80's and get behind the wheel of world's most high-tech supercar! Knight Industry Two Thousand, better known as KITT, has returned. And this time you are in control! Fight against crime using the most technologically advanced car ever made, featuring Turbo Boost, Super Pursuit Mode, Ski Mode, Micro Jammers, and Scan Mode. Nothing can stop KITT when he goes into Super Pursuit Mode. Prove your Knight Rider skills in 10 original, action packed missions and 15 top-class tracks! Settle old scores with enemies like KITT's diabolical twin KARR and evil mastermind Garth! Set off on exciting NEW adventures and encounter many well-known characters such as Michael Knight, Devon and Bonnie! [Tri Synergy]
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V-Rally 3
Platform:
Xbox
March 25, 2003
V-Rally evolves in its third installment with more detailed cars, customizable rally cars, and scurrying spectators. The world's top rally cars--including Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7, Citroen Xsara, and Ford Focus--are included in V-Rally 3. Choose one, and then overcome spectators, deformed car parts, and extreme driving conditions as you race in six real-world locations and various gameplay modes. The life of a professional rally driver is rough--it's up to you to strategize your career and race your way to the top.
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Auto Modellista
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 25, 2003
(U.S. Version with Online capability) The future of online racing is now! Experience the first cell-shaded 3D arcade racing game of its kind on the PS2. Race head-to-head, up to 8 drivers online, up to 2 offline. Revolutionary VJ Feature: edit your instant replay footage and screen effects, music or save for later review. Easily customizable cars: tires, brakes, suspension, turbine kit, muffler, transmission and more with hundreds of parts to choose from! Sophisticated car physics and opponent car AI along with innovative cell-shaded graphics let you capture the true essence of racing. [Capcom]
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World Racing
Platform:
Xbox
March 20, 2003
World Racing gives you total control over your race. Stay on track, search for shortcuts, or simply free roam--you're in control as you take your Mercedes-Benz on a romp around the world. In one of 110 original cars, you'll take on 120 different tracks in seven expansive landscapes, ranging from Nevada and Japan to the Alps and Mercedes' own Test Center. Defeat your rivals with powerslides, burnouts, and wild stunt driving en route to becoming the world's number one driver.
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Micro Machines
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 19, 2003
Miniature cars, motorcycles, boats and more compete in an oversized world where anything (and everything!) can happen! Players choose one of eight crazy characters to speed through a variety of ingenious racing environments, including a sci-fi laboratory, a beachside setting and the "Ghoulish Graveyard." Each track offers outrageous. Mad-dash action with ramps, tunnels, obstacles and hazards of all kinds. Speedsters can grab wacky power-ups --- bazookas, magnets, giant frying pans --- that'll send their opponents out of control. There are even multiple types of single and multiplayer competition, including the riotous Bomb Tag, where drivers must pass a ticking bomb to one another before... BOOM! We've scaled down the cars and scaled up the fun! [Infogrames]
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The King of Route 66
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 18, 2003
Prepare to climb inside the cab of a nitro-powered 18-wheeler and haul ass from Illinois to California in a mad dash for cash. But this big rig road trip isn't your ordinary out and back. The sinister Tornado Corporation has sent a rogues gallery of truck-ramming goons to keep you from succeeding. Upgrade your truck with more than 70 insane performance-enhancing parts to smoke the competition. But don't forget to stop and smell the flowers, because along the way you'll have the chance to win the hearts of eight scandalous interstate beauties known as the Queens of Route 66. These friendly gals are among more than three-dozen characters you'll encounter, each with their own story to tell. 4 modes of play including new story modes and short cuts. Two-player split screen mode and multiplayer battles. Fully customizable trucks and 70+ parts to build your truck. 40 unique characters. Truckloads of insane mini-game challenges. [Sega]
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MotoGP 3
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 17, 2003
Officially licensed, MotoGP3 straps you to the greatest 2-stroke and 4-stroke performance cycles. New features include: 15 circuits plus 20 new Fantasy Tracks; 100 unique challenges to unlock specials; 4-player multi-player mode using multi-tap; Optional Brake Assist feature; Cockpit view; Updated stats, teams and riders. [Namco]
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Sega Rally Championship
Platform:
Game Boy Advance
March 10, 2003
It takes a driver with nerves of steel to take a high-powered racecar on the open road. Brave snowdrifts on ice-covered mountains, catch air off huge sand dunes in the desert, or careen around corners in the European countryside. Intensify the action by linking with 3 friends and going head-to-head in a 4-player race to the finish.
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Grand Prix Challenge
Platform:
PlayStation 2
March 3, 2003
Features the official cars, tracks and drivers from the record-breaking 2002 FIA Formula One World Championship season. Feel the heat of real life competition with an AI that takes into account driving styles of each individual driver and test your nerves and tactical skills with an original dynamic and interactive pit stop system. Features include: 5 different game modes including split screen multiplayer option to challenge your friends; 3 levels of handling and 4 levels of Artificial Intelligence catering for the novice to F1 fanatics; Super-smooth high fidelity graphics running at 60 frames per second; Detailed environment and dynamic weather; 3D positional sound system. [Infogrames]
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Colin McRae Rally 3
Platform:
Xbox
February 25, 2003
Live the life of a rally driver and prove your skills around the world. As part of the Ford Rally Sport Team, you'll have access to authentic high-performance rally cars, including Mitsubishi Lancer EVO 7, Subaru Impreza WRX, Citroen Saxo Kit Car, and Ford Focus RS WRC. It's a race against the clock through 56 stages from the United Kingdom to the United States. If you damage your car or the landscape, the path to the finish line will be a shaky one.
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Apex
Platform:
Xbox
February 17, 2003
Now you can race against some of the world's best-known cars with your own brand of sports car. You'll start off with a small garage, where you can create your own driving machine, and then you can go into business as the up-and-coming sports car manufacturer. Your goal is to build a reputation for your brand by racing your cars against real sports cars. The more races you win the greater pedigree your brand receives. If you consistently win races, you can start a production line, sell your cars, design new vehicles, and continue the cycle.
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