Des rumeurs circulaient depuis quelques temps maintenant à
propos du développement en cours du premier jeu SimBin sur console. Aujourd'hui
Atari a officialisé l'information, RACE Pro sera le premier titre de SimBin sur
Xbox 360 et devrait être disponible à l'automne 2008. L'autre grande
nouveauté avec ce jeu est l'arrivée du nouveau moteur Lyzard, présenté il y
a quelques temps maintenant par SimBin. A première vue, le contenu devrait
être assez similaire à GTR Evolution sur PC puisque les joueurs pourront
participer à divers championnats parmi lesquels le WTCC, la Formule 3000, et la
Formule BMW. Le choix de voitures sera varié, le jeu proposant des voitures de
tourisme, des GT, des monoplaces, et des sportives dans leur version civile. Du
côté des circuits, ils seront au nombre de 13, dont deux encore jamais vus
dans un titre SimBin, à savoir Laguna Seca et Road America. Enfin, le mode
multijoueur n'a pas été oublié puisque 12 pilotes pourront s'affronter via le
Xbox Live. Pour finir, je vous invite à découvrir les premiers
screenshots de RACE Pro dans notre galerie, et vous propose de lire la
suite de cet article pour consulter le communiqué de presse complet.
Communiqué de presse :
"ATARI REVS ITS ENGINES WITH THE ULTRA REALISTIC RACING EXPERIENCE
"RACE PRO"
Nothing Gets Closer to the Real Thrill of the Race Track on Xbox 360 this Autumn 2008
LYON, FRANCE – 11 July 2008 – Atari is revving it up with the announcement of the ultra realistic racing video game RACE Pro, scheduled to speed into stores this autumn 2008 exclusively for the Xbox 360
video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by renowned award-winning game developer SimBin, a leading creator of PC racing simulators, RACE Pro brings SimBin’s formidable skill and know-how to Xbox 360 for the very first time this
autumn.
RACE Pro recreates a breathtaking reality giving gamers the ultimate racing simulation experience, all powered by Lizard, SimBin’s own physics engine. With precision physics and handling, racers will feel every bend and burst of acceleration along with every emotion from pre-race tension in the pit lanes to the exhilaration of capturing the checker flag. RACE Pro provides unrivalled realism and deep immersion into the racing world through ultra realistic car models and official FIA championships and tracks. Putting players in the driving seats of their simulated racing careers, racers will have the opportunity to work their way up the leader boards through intense training and winning key races. RACE Pro has something for everyone, allowing players of all levels to pick up and play, while offering challenging tracks and advanced modes for the more experienced
players.
RACE Pro offers a wealth of cars ranging from 200 to over 1000 horse power, as well as a host of championships including WTCC (World Touring Car Championship), Formula 3000 and Formula BMW. GT cars from manufacturers including Aston Martin and Saleen take their place on the grid as well as production cars such as the Audi R8 and Dodge Viper SRT10. In addition, RACE Pro is exclusively bringing all the WTCC cars from manufacturers Alfa Romeo, BMW, Chevrolet and Seat to Xbox 360 for the very first time. For a blast of accessible fun, the Mini Cooper Challenge invites players of all abilities to take the
wheel.
Gamers and racing fans alike will experience the thrill of racing these powerful cars on 13 real life tracks covering all continents, of which Macau, Porto and Pau are exclusive to RACE Pro, and US tracks Laguna Seca and Road America are brand new to SimBin fans.
“With five years worth of experience under SimBin’s belt, RACE Pro ensures a unique racing experience unlike anything seen before on console,” said Cyril Voiron, VP Brand Management, Worldwide Publishing, Atari. “Nothing gets you closer to the ultimate racing sensation than RACE Pro and Atari is proud to add this product to our holiday
line-up.”
“Having personally taken the leap from 20 years of championship racing to racing simulation development, I am really excited for SimBin to be taking its own leap from PC to Xbox 360,” said Henrik Roos, CEO, SimBin Studios AB. “We are proud to be taking this significant move with Atari, our trusted partner since our very first
game.”
Online play via Xbox Live online game service and System Link support lets up to 12 players take on equally high-powered opponents and test their skills to the limit to reach the finish line ahead of the pack. For friends closer to home, the brand new
"Hot Seat" feature puts players in the driving seat for a limited amount of time before passing the controller to the next player and so on, demanding exceptionally quick reactions and precision racing from even the most seasoned drivers.
Nothing gets closer than RACE Pro, the ultra real racing simulation game exclusive to Xbox 360, scheduled for release this autumn 2008."
