Video Gaming News - April 2003
San Francisco, CA (April 7, 2003) - SEGA of America today
announced that Sega GT Online is in development exclusively for the Xbox.
From Sega:
Bringing all the thrills of the most realistic driving game for Xbox online
via Xbox(tm) Live, "Sega GT Online" will allow up to six gamers to put their
cars - and their skills - to the ultimate test against thousands of gamers from
around the country.
A blend of deep simulation detail and high-octane arcade action, "Sega GT
Online" challenges gamers to qualify for licenses, compete in a series of
increasingly competitive races and earn money to soup up their rides and buy
newer, more powerful cars. Players can then fine-tune nearly every aspect of
their car's performance - from the muffler and brakes to the suspension, body
weight and tires, before hitting the online racing circuit.
Featuring more than 160 of hottest street machines to ever roll off the
assembly line - from vintage roadsters from the 50s, 60s and 70s to the latest
prototypes from more than 20 of the world's biggest manufacturers "Sega GT
Online" has the depth to satisfy even the most discerning gearhead. Gamers even
have the option to trade or bet their hard-earned cars and parts with other
gamers before hitting more than a dozen devious, high-speed raceways. Of course,
gamers can also talk trash as they take turns at 180 miles per hour with Xbox
Live's voice chat capabilities.
"'Sega GT Online,' takes racing for pink slips to a whole new level," said
Mike Fischer, vice president of marketing, SEGA of America, Inc. "If you think
you've got what it takes to be the best, you can put your hard-earned car on the
line and square off with thousands of gamers online via Xbox Live. Hey, if you
lose big you can always talk trash - or grovel and beg for your car back."
"Sega GT Online" is in development by WOW Entertainment and is slated for
release in the U.S. in Fall 2003.
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