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Atari have released a new trailer for RACE Pro, their new racing simulation due out February 26.
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 first time. You can read our hands-on preview here, and we've hosted the trailer at GP Downloads (161MB).
I love racing titles. Not in a wide-eyed, infatuated, know-every-bump-in-the-track fanboy way, but in a quiet, contemplative and enthusiastic manner.
I'm proud to say that I have indeed played an entire 161 lap Bathurst 1000 on TOCA 3, and even the FlatOut franchise has spent way too long taunting me with gravel traps and hidden rocks. The only reason I continue to play racing games is that I consider myself relatively good at them. Until today, that is. Today I realised that I actually suck at racing games, and it's all thanks to RACE Pro.
The problem is that virtually every racing title out there, from Gran Turismo to Mario Kart, is primarily designed to provide enjoyment, followed by realism. Although many of you may have been driving for a number of years, you probably aren't capable of piloting a McLaren F1 around Brands Hatch at three hundred kilometres per hour, but by sinking into the embrace of a comfortable chair and tapping the power button of your console with your big toe, you can be afforded a glimpse of what this experience might entail.
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Atari is revving it up with the announcement of the revolutionary racing video game RACE Pro. The ultra realistic simulation racing game is scheduled to speed into stores in February for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Developed by renowned AAA game developer SimBin, a leading creator of PC racing simulators, RACE Pro brings SimBin’s formidable skill and know-how to the console for the very first time.
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.
Features:
- Award-winning game developer SimBin: developed by renowned award-winning game developer SimBin, a leading creator of PC racing simulators, RACE Pro brings their expertise to Xbox 360 for the very first time;
- Unparalleled realistic physics: powered by Lizard, SimBin’s own physics engine, to recreate breathtaking reality for the ultimate racing simulation experience;
- Real life handling and sounds: unique degree of realism thanks to real life data and engine sounds recorded directly from actual race cars at the track;
- 350 ultra realistic car models: from 48 car manufacturers, including Aston Martin, Saleen, Audi and many more, with cars ranging from 200 to over 1000 horse power;
- Host of championships: including WTCC (World Touring Car Championship: one of the three official championships of the FIA), Formula 3000 and Formula BMW;
- Extensive multiplayer features: online play via Xbox Live® online game service and System Link support for up to 12 players, as well as an exclusive ‘hot seat’ mode.
