Video Gaming News - August 2005
Redwood City, CA (August 22, 2005) - Electronic Arts announced today
that the cover of NASCAR 06: Total Team Control will feature Jeff Gordon and
Jimmie Johnson.
“It’s amazing how EA continues to innovate and make the game more fun for gamers
and the drivers year after year,” said Gordon, driver of the number 24 Dupont,
Chevrolet.
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the number 48 Lowes, Chevrolet, expanded, “The
addition of the team racing really changes the game in an amazing way. It’s not
just about you, the driver. Now, you are challenged to manage a whole team,
using your on-track relationships with other drivers and especially your
teammates to bring home the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Championship and build a
racing dynasty.”
From EA:
Jeff Gordon, the four-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion, won rookie of the year
honors in 1993 and the first of his four titles in 1995. Gordon also took top
honors in ’97, ’98 and 2001.
Jimmie Johnson spent two full seasons in the Busch Series before stepping up
into NASCAR Cup Series racing in 2002, where he sat on the pole in the
season-opening Daytona 500 and finished fifth in the points. Johnson finished
runner-up in the points standings in 2003 and 2004.
About NASCAR 06: Total Team Control:
Take command of the biggest teams in NASCAR by building a multi-car dynasty with
NASCAR 06: Total Team Control. In the first-ever Squad Based Racing experience,
you are not alone. Radio to teammates for assistance, while managing on-track
partnerships, or take the wheel of a teammate’s car in the middle of a race to
fend off rivals. With all-new game controls, including real-time voice command,
communicate with your crew chief, spotters, and on-track allies to help punch
your team through the pack. As an owner, build your own racing empire or even
buy top NASCAR Teams like Hendrick Motorsports. Earn the title of Teammate,
Champion, and Hero in NASCAR 06: Total Team Control.
NASCAR 06: Total Team Control for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox will be on store
shelves September 1st and is rated “E” for (Everyone) by the ESRB.
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