Juiced coming to Xbox
by VGLN Staff

Thursday, January 22, 2004

Racing game will allow players to customize their race cars.

Acclaim Entertainment today announced that it has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Juice Games for their fall next-generation racing game, Juiced. Combining elements of simulation and arcade-style play, Juiced will feature more than 50 licensed vehicles; real-time modding with hundreds of authentic aftermarket parts; realistic car physics and damage; and online head-to-head play, including for the first time ever, "crew based" team racing.

"Juiced is not just another handsome racing game, it is a full extension of the culture that embodies street racing," said Rod Cousens, Chief Executive Officer of Acclaim. "Today's racing enthusiast wants more than just the control of the steering wheel; they want to fully personalize their experience, from the drivetrain to the decals. Juiced will give players the opportunity to go from artist to overdrive and test their mettle online in one of the best head-to-head racing experiences ever brought to the next-generation platforms. Gentlemen, start your engines!"

Juiced features:

* More than 50 licensed vehicles, including Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Dodge, Ford, Mazda Mitsubishi, Pontiac, Holden, Volkswagen, Fiat, Renault, Subaru, Peugeot and Chevrolet;

* Hundreds of authentic aftermarket parts from leading manufacturers such as A'PEXi, AEM, Bridgestone, Ferodo, Konig, Alpine and HKS that provide players with thousands of personalized vehicle customization combinations;

* Progressive, non-linear gameplay that enables players to build their characters and cars, and gain respect and notoriety by winning races and cash;

* Unique blending of simulation and the high-octane appeal of arcade-style racing;

* Ability to build custom racing crews that work together as a team to win races;

* Authentic car physics and damage;

* Online head-to-head play on all platforms.

Juiced will be available in the fall for the Xbox and PC at suggested retail prices to be determined. The official Juiced Web site will be launched in the coming weeks.

--- Paul