Gaming News - June 2003
Baltimore, MD (June 26, 2003) - Today Global Star Software, a
subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive, announced plans to release Final Stretch:
Horse Racing Sim for the PC.
From Global Star Software:
Developed by Cyanide Studios and already a popular title in Europe, Global
Star Software currently plans to release Final Stretch in the summer of 2003,
and is perfect for horse racing enthusiasts as well as casual horse enthusiasts.
Playing upon the rich tradition of raising, racing, and betting on
thoroughbred steeds, the game allows the player to experience every facet of
professional horse racing, from being a horse stable owner, a jockey or an eager
audience member betting on race results. The player will be able to build the
ultimate stable from the ground up, utilizing every tool of the trade, from
worker residences to professionally outfitted stables. They will also be able to
take the reins of a powerful thoroughbred and challenge the pack in breathtaking
3D environments, complete with authentic grounds and surrounding features loyal
to their global location, with unique weather conditions. Also, the player can
visit any of the in-game race tracks and keep their distinctive environment and
layout qualities in mind as bookies and horse racing magazines offer advice on
picking a sure fire winner.
Features:
- Experience every facet of the professional horse racing world, from
building and managing a champion stable, to analyzing horse and placing bets
on their performance, to climbing into the saddle of a thoroughbred animal and
racing in glorious 3D
- Visit any of over 100 tracks around the world, each with its own unique
layout and conditions accurate to its part of the world, and challenge for the
prize in Trot and Gallop races in 9 different Countries, each with up to 10
different cities, providing extensive and varying game play options
- Varying track conditions with dirt, sand and grass, all with real weather
conditions and climate changes which will affect how you approach any
particular race
- Decide where the Smart money should go by getting inside tips from the
bookmakers, read some tips in the Horse Magazines, or by just picking a lucky
number
- Build the ultimate world class stable from the ground up, upgrade your
buildings, and staff your stables carefully so your champions live in the best
surroundings possible, so they will be Race Ready when the gate bell rings
- Virtually every aspect of your race day team is customizable: Manage your
jockey’s and Horses down to fine details such as Horseshoe Quality and diet,
even pick unique color combinations for your Jockey
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