Ubisoft have announced they are working on "an urban-themed combat racing game". Find out what that means inside.

Ubisoft have announced that by the end of the summer 187 Ride or Die will be available for all consoles and the PC. The game will allow players to enter a world of brutal street-racing gang wars.

The game will feature the likeliness of several actors, including Larenz Tate (Menace II Society, Ray), Noel Gugliemi (Training Day, The Fast and the Furious), and Guerilla Black. The storyline will be based on the character Buck (Larenz Tate's character) whose life is full of money, cars and women. Set in the seedy underground of Los Angeles Buck must defend the territory of his mentor Dupree (G. Black) from a menacing nemesis and his gang of bandit roughriders, led by Cortez (N. Gugliemi). The rest of the information below is lifted straight for the press release issued by Ubisoft.

“Ubisoft is bringing something unique to the racing genre, which accounts for nearly 20% of the console market,” said Tony Kee, Ubisoft’s VP of Marketing. “With an engaging storyline, an addictive blend of street racing and combat, and an impressive soundtrack, 187 Ride or Die has the kind of edge that will appeal to racing and hip-hop enthusiasts alike.”

Key Features:

Adrenaline-Pumping Combat-Racing Action: Put your pedal to the metal as you literally blow your opponent away in non-stop, intense and unique combat-racing action intensified with replay and slow-motion camera effects, and spectacular blur and filter effects.

Pimpin’ Rides: Select from a number of unique vehicles ranging from vintage roadsters to modern muscle cars in your quest to rule the streets.

Strapped to the Nines: Put your hand on the pump and take out the opposition with numerous weapons, including an array of pistols, shotguns, and much more.

Endless Replay Value: Several different game modes including single player Death Race, Cop Chase and Assassination. Or battle with your friends on PlayStation� 2 online, Xbox� Live™ and PC online.

Loaded Cast and Production: Features the voices and likenesses of rising young stars such as Larenz Tate (Menace II Society), Noel G (Training Day) and Guerilla Black. Developed by a talented production team that includes Director Ali Kojori (who also collaborated on Def Jam Vendetta, NBA Street, Fight Night, Need for Speed) alongside Creative Director Matty Rich (Straight Out of Brooklyn, The Inkwell).

Exclusive Music Soundtrack: Banging hip-hop soundtrack produced exclusively for 187 Ride or Die.