Video Gaming News - July 2003

Foster City, CA (July 22, 2003) - Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the release of Downhill Domination for the PlayStation 2.

From Sony:

Downhill Domination is the first downhill mountain bike racing game ever published for a next generation platform and features professional riders, licensed manufacturers, a broad appealing music roster and courses from around the globe. In addition, the company plans to back up the release of Downhill Domination with a multi-million dollar marketing campaign that will run through September 12.

"As the first downhill mountain bike racing game for a next-generation console, Downhill Domination takes full advantage of the PlayStation 2 technology by providing players with the fast and edgy racing gameplay derived from this extreme sport," said Ami Blaire, director, product marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Created by the same developers that brought PlayStation 2 fans hits like War of the Monsters(TM) and Twisted Metal:Black(R), we are confident that their game will raise the bar within the extreme sports genre, while appealing to new and existing fans including the mountain biking community."

Downhill Domination is based on the extreme sport of downhill mountain bike racing and puts players in control of customizable mountain bikes to race down vertical mountainsides and urban environments while performing stunts at speeds in excess of 60 miles per hour. Playable in first- and third-person perspectives, players will be able to select from one of 14 riders, including five pro-riders in an intense race to gain corporate sponsorship and a chance at the coveted Downhill Domination Championship. During gameplay, players will have the opportunity to choose bikes from various manufacturers including Specialized, GT, Intense, Mongoose, Trek, as well as more than 27 expansive and interactive courses inspired by locations in the United States, Italy, Japan, and others.

"When I first met with Sony Computer Entertainment, I realized the importance that this game would have for mountain biking," said Eric Carter, world-class mountain bike and BMX champion rider featured in the game. "Downhill Domination could propel mountain bike racing into the forefront of the extreme game competitions -- and this game does an awesome job of showcasing our sport."
Downhill Domination features a high-impact soundtrack featuring various licensed alternative, punk, hip-hop, techno and classic rock tunes that capture the energy and excitement of each race. Highlighted artists include Black Eyed Peas with "Get Retarded," Propellerheads with "Bang On!," Saliva with "Your Disease," Freezepop with "Bike Thief," Brian Setzer with "8-Track" and Cirrus with "Breakbeat Suckers."

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