R: Racing Evolution racing to PS2
by VGLN Staff

Tuesday, November 18, 2003

Four gameplay modes and lots of opportunity for smack talk.

Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that its newest racing game, R: Racing Evolution, has been approved for manufacturing. Coming to the the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, R: Racing Evolution is scheduled to race into stores on December 9th.

“Racing game fans expect a great deal out of their games and R: Racing Evolution will not disappoint,” said Yasuhiro Noguchi, Senior Director of Research and Development at Namco Hometek Inc. “R: Racing Evolution’s excellent graphics, hot licensed cars, challenging tracks, fantastic driving control physics, and a variety of racing styles will satisfy anyone looking for an awesome racing game experience.”

Developed by the makers of the legendary Ridge Racer and MotoGP series of racing games at Namco Ltd., R: Racing Evolution offers the unique Racing Life mode, a story-driven racing game that chronicles the intense competition and deep rivalries found within the heart of the professional racing circuit through rendered CG sequences and in-game race challenges.

Combining several racing styles, including GT, Rally, and Drag, and spectacular licensed vehicles that can be upgraded and tuned for optimal performance, R: Racing Evolution raises the bar for the racing game genre. With features such as the Arcade mode, the Event Challenge mode, where players can test their driving skills under different race conditions, and the Interactive AI System, which enables players to dynamically affect CPU drivers’ competitive driving behavior during a race, R: Racing Evolution offers a varied gameplay experience.

--- Kit