Video Gaming News - August 2004
Redwood City, CA (August 31, 2004) - Electronic Arts announced today
that it is shipping NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup.
From EA:
The new EA SPORTS title will put players behind the wheel of vehicles from
four series including modifieds and trucks as well as a variety of production
cars such as the new Chevrolet C5 Corvette and Ford GT’s. Online gamers will
enjoy enhanced features on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and
for the first time, Xbox Live Support.
NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup’s innovative new career mode, Fight to the Top,
has drivers battling for opportunities as they race through the ranks of NASCAR
Featherlite Modified, NASCAR Craftsman Truck, and NASCAR Busch Series rides
before competing for million-dollar purses in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series™ and
a chance to compete in the newly implemented Chase for the Cup that will be
featured in the game as the Chase creates more excitement and drama in the
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. Players can develop their racing skills and intimidate
their rivals on the track with all-new controls such as the Intimidator Button,
and continue the action off the track with post-race confrontations, including
opportunities to settle disputes with NASCAR stars by racing America’s top
production cars through city streets. Enhanced online play on PlayStation 2 and
Xbox will allow players a chance to race with up to 4 live racers with broad
band connections. Fans react to the drama, idolizing both NASCAR heroes and
villains with every move, while owners and sponsors recognize talent and reward
success.
NASCAR 2005: Chase for the Cup, developed by EA Tiburon is rated “E” for
(Everyone) by the ESRB and has an MSRP of $49.95 for the PlayStation 2 console
and Xbox® video game system from Microsoft, and $39.95 for the Nintendo
GameCube™. The game’s official website is www.chaseforthecup2005.com.
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