Video Gaming News - August 2005
San Francisco, CA (August 24, 2005) - Ubisoft today announced
that 187 Ride or Die is now available in retail stores for the Xbox and the
PlayStation 2.
“The fun factor in this game is off the charts,” said Helene Juguet, director,
marketing at Ubisoft. “With intuitive controls, impressive graphics and a
captivating presentation, 187 Ride or Die is an action-packed game that will
appeal to all types of gamers.”
From Ubisoft:
187 Ride or Die is a high-octane combat-racing game that plunges players into
a brutal street-racing gang war where victory depends on ruthless driving and
deadly shooting skills.
187 Ride or Die features the voices and likenesses of rising young actors
including Larenz Tate (Menace II Society, Ray), Noel Gugliemi (Training Day, The
Fast and the Furious), and Guerilla Black – who also produced and performed the
exclusive in-game music soundtrack of 15 unreleased hip-hop tracks composed
specifically for 187 Ride or Die.
Key Features:
Adrenaline-pumping combat-racing action: Put your pedal to the metal as you
literally blow your opponent away in non-stop, intense and unique combat-racing
action intensified with replay and slow-motion camera effects and spectacular
blur and filter effects.
Pimpin’ rides: Select from a number of unique vehicles ranging from vintage
roadsters to modern muscle cars in your quest to rule the streets.
Strapped to the nines: Put your hand on the pump and take out the opposition
with numerous weapons, including an array of pistols, shotguns and much more.
Endless replay value: Several different game modes including single-player Death
Race, Cop Chase and Assassination. Or battle with your friends online on the
PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system or over the Xbox Live® online game
service.
Loaded cast and production: Features the voices and likenesses of rising young
stars such as Larenz Tate (Menace II Society), Noel G (Training Day) and
Guerilla Black. Developed by a talented production team that includes Director
Ali Kojori (who also collaborated on Def Jam Vandetta, NBA Street, Fight Night
and Need for Speed) alongside Creative Director Matty Rich (Straight Out of
Brooklyn, The Inkwell).
Exclusive music soundtrack: Banging hip-hop soundtrack produced exclusively for
187 Ride or Die.
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