Gaming News - March 2007
New York, NY (March 29, 2007) - Atari today announced that Test Drive
Unlimited has arrived in retail stores nationwide for the PlayStation 2, PSP,
and Windows.
From Atari:
The ultimate automotive and lifestyle gaming experience, Test Drive Unlimited
provides gamers with M.O.O.R.: Massively Open Online Racing and the pure freedom
to go wherever they choose, whenever they choose and race whoever they choose
all in a spectacular, wide open tropical setting. Test Drive Unlimited is
available in North America for a suggested retail price of $39.95 and is rated
“E10+” for PlayStation 2 system and PSP system and rated “T for teen” for the
Windows platform.
Already available for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft since September 2006, Test Drive Unlimited has won a host of awards
and attracted high praise from media and fans, becoming a new benchmark for
next-generation driving titles. Alongside licensed cars from many of the
world’s most exclusive manufacturers including Lamborghini, Aston Martin,
Mercedes, Saleen, Shelby, and Jaguar, Test Drive Unlimited is packed with
innovation, more than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian terrain and is fully
streaming with no loading times.
“Test Drive Unlimited is a spectacular technical achievement,” said Rick Mehler,
director of marketing, Atari, Inc. “With immaculate rendering, an incredible
streaming world, many of the world’s most desirable cars and the wide open
tropical roads of Hawaii, Test Drive Unlimited provides an unforgettable and
must-have experience.”
Continuing to push racing games to new boundaries, the open online multiplayer
gameplay of Test Drive Unlimited for PlayStation 2 system and PSP system is an
industry first. With over one thousand miles of diverse open roads, Test Drive
Unlimited delivers a seamless racing experience and a line-up of 65
ultra-realistic cars from 30+ exclusive manufacturers including Lamborghini,
Aston Martin, and Jaguar to these platforms. Exclusive to the
PlayStation 2 system and PSP system versions are the “Quick Race” instant-play
mode and “Master Points”, which can be earned through successful drifting and
air time.
Developed by Eden, the team behind the Xbox 360 version, Test Drive Unlimited
for PC features 90 incredible cars and bikes, and requires no monthly
subscription to play. Furthermore, the game takes advantage of
cutting-edge PC hardware, allowing it to be played in extremely high resolution.
Other benefits include TrackIR support, improved effects, steering wheel
support, simplified matchmaking, and a new hardcore simulation mode for an
ultra-realistic driving experience.
For more information on Test Drive Unlimited, visit
www.testdriveunlimited.com
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