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Project Gotham Racing 2
One of the best
Xbox launch titles was Project Gotham Racing. It was loaded with great
gameplay and stunning visuals. It remains today as arguably the
best-looking racer ever, even better than Sony's stunning Gran Turismo
3: A-Spec. After having seen the game in play on G4 (the all-video game
channel) I guarantee the arguing will stop in November as to what the
best-looking racing game ever: Project Gotham Racing 2 (PGR2) will leave
every other racing game in a cloud of exhaust.
Of course,
graphics aren't worth much if a game doesn't play well. With that in
mind, Microsoft is updating the gameplay of PGR2 by enhancing the game's
Kudos scoring system. But the ultimate coup de grace to all other racing
game competitors is PGR2's online play via Xbox Live.
Here's the
official game info, zooming full speed from the Microsoft information
highway:
Project Gotham Racing 2 is the ultimate test of racing skill, style, and
daring that rewards you not only for how fast you drive, but also for
how you drive fast. Earn Kudos and gain recognition for cornering on two
wheels around the Sears Tower in Chicago; power sliding through the
ancient streets of Florence, Italy; or maneuvering along the racing line
through the slick streets of Edinburgh, Scotland-all while racing some
of the most exotic high-performance vehicles available. Challenge other
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gamers online, utilizing Xbox Live, or take on your friends in a
multiplayer race via System Link
Features:
New Kudos reward system: Earn Kudos by performing power slides, spinning
out in 360s that corner on two wheels, and (for the first time) drafting
while staying on the race line and keeping car damage to a minimum.
Kudos is a way to measure your driving skills, flair, and daring, as
well as the accomplishments you achieve throughout the game. The more
Kudos you earn, the better you're ranking will be and the more vehicles,
skins, and tracks you can unlock.
Online play: Project Gotham Racing 2 will support Xbox Live. Join
friends and others around the world for the ultimate street race, or
download ghosts (recorded cars to watch, learn from, and compete
against).
Multiplayer System Link: Allows players to race head-to-head in the same
room.
Racing around the globe: Maintaining its international theme, Project
Gotham Racing 2 takes place in photo-realistic recreations of famous
cities including Chicago, Edinburgh, Florence, and Moscow.
Sweet rides: Take the wheel of some of the most exclusive
high-performance vehicles, all fully licensed with realistic damage
modeling. Project Gotham Racing 2 offers an exciting driving experience
in vehicles such as the Ferrari Enzo, Porsche GT2, BMW Z4, Pontiac GTO,
Mini Cooper S, and many more.
Music that
drives you: Listen to the hottest DJs in the world turn out authentic
music from real radio stations, as you drive through each city in the
game. You can also create personal play lists with the exclusive CD
player in Project Gotham Racing 2.
Highly detailed game environments: Project Gotham Racing 2 captures the
essence of every city, with fully researched, photo-realistic
environments (including highly detailed storefronts and buildings),
allowing gamers to experience the superior graphics technology of Xbox.
Based on Project Gotham Racing 2's pedigree, it's pretty much a given
that gamers can expect a high-octane performance out of the game but he
biggest solidifier of PGR2's seating amongst this Christmas season's
biggest selling Xbox titles is its Xbox Live support. New cars, new
cities, new music, and Xbox Live support: the race hasn't even started
and PGR2 has already almost captured the checkered flag of top racing
game of 2003.
