R: Racing Evolution races onto Gamecube
by Jolex Del Pilar

Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Game features 8 different racing styles.

Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that its action racing game, R: Racing Evolution, has begun shipping to retail outlets nationwide.

R: Racing Evolution incorporates licensed real-world vehicles that allow for upgrades and modifications, 14 tracks from real-world and fantasy locations, 8 different racing styles, including GT, Rally, and Drag, New “Interactive Driver AI System” enhances realistic racing situations, and In-game radio communications – incoming transmissions from crewmembers and rival drivers.

Developed by the makers of the legendary Ridge Racer and MotoGP series of racing games at Namco Ltd., R: Racing Evolution offers the unique Racing Life mode, a story-driven racing game that chronicles the intense competition and deep rivalries found within the heart of the professional racing circuit through beautifully rendered CG sequences and adrenaline-pumping in-game race challenges. With five additional game modes at the player’s fingertips, R: Racing Evolution captures the essence of intense competition and immerses players deep within the racing circuit rivalries.

Starting Dec. 9, included in every Nintendo GameCube version of R: Racing Evolution will be a copy of Pac-Man Vs. R: Racing Evolution is rated T for Teen and carries an MSRP of $49.95.

For more information on R: Racing Evolution visit http://www.racing-evolution.com/.

--- Jolex Del Pilar