E3 2002: 'ATV: Quad Power Racing 2'
Posted 22 May 2002 at 12:55 by Tim Symons
Currently under development with Climax Studios, ATV Quad Power Racing 2 will feature an entirely new game engine that will deliver rich graphics and incredible four-wheel arcade action.
For more info read the full press release below:
Acclaim Brings Four-Wheel Arcade Action to Next-Gen Systems With 'ATV: Quad Power Racing 2'
LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--May 22, 2002--
Sequel to Top-Selling Franchise Returns This Winter With 10 Pro
Riders, More Than 40 In-Game Sponsors, Array of Freestyle Tricks and
Multiplayer Modes
Revving up its engines to deliver the smash sequel to its 600,000 unit-selling franchise, AKA Acclaim, a division of Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKLM), today announced it will release ATV: Quad Power Racing(TM) 2(TM) across all next-generation systems this coming winter. Currently under development with Climax Studios, ATV Quad Power Racing 2 will feature an entirely new game engine that will deliver rich graphics and incredible four-wheel arcade action.
"ATV: Quad Power Racing has been one of our most consistent performing brands, having struck a definitive chord with mass-market gamers," said Evan Stein, Vice President of Brand. "We're excited to leverage our technological resources to bring this brand to the next-generation systems, and deliver an entirely new gameplay experience that will further entertain and captivate the masses."
The sequel to the hit PlayStation(R) game console title, ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 will include many exciting new features:
-- Choose from 10 of the top professional riders from all over
the world, including Dana Creech, Kory Ellis and Tim Farr;
-- Race through 17 massive tracks and five environments, located
in challenging countries throughout the world;
-- Get dirty and physically battle with opponents to the finish
line, letting them know that you're king off-road;
-- Over-the-top controls and game physics, allowing players to
pull huge air and amazingly fun power slides;
-- More than 20 freestyle tricks to let riders express their wild
side while tearing up the competition;
-- Several multi-player modes of play, brings the action to
players and their friends;
-- Real-life in-game sponsors, adding to the realism of the game.
ATV: Quad Power Racing 2 will be available this winter across all next-generation systems at suggested retail prices to be determined. For more information on this title, please visit www.acclaim.com. Acclaim's complete showcase of products will be featured at E3 in Los Angeles, CA at booth #1046 in the South Hall.