R: Racing Evolution parks into retail
by VGLN Staff

Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Namco racer attempts to meld RPG elements into gameplay.

Leading video games publisher and developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that its highly anticipated, intricately detailed, action racing experience, R: Racing Evolution, has begun shipping to retail outlets nationwide.

R: Racing Evolution incorporates licensed real-world vehicles that allow for upgrades and modifications, 14 tracks from real-world and fantasy locations, 8 different racing styles, including GT, Rally, and Drag, New “Interactive Driver AI System” enhances realistic racing situations, and In-game radio communications – incoming transmissions from crewmembers and rival drivers.

Developed by the makers of the 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. R: Racing Evolution is rated T for Teen and carries an MSRP of $49.95.

For more information on R: Racing Evolution visit http://www.racing-evolution.com/.

--- Kit