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NASCAR Heat confirmed for Xbox launch News
Chris Leyton
00/12/0000
Infogrames SHOW their support with 2 launch titles and 20 in development.
Infogrames, Inc. (Nasdaq: IFGM) today announced that it will be a leading third-party publisher for the Xbox⢠video game system from Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) when the system launches on November 8. Because of the high quality of the games, both from a graphical and gameplay standpoint, Infogramesâ NASCAR® Heat⢠2002 and Test Drive⢠Off-Road - Wide Open will receive two of the coveted launch title spots. Closely following the platform launch, Infogrames will also begin shipping its third Xbox title, TransWorld Surf. In addition, Infogrames has 20 more Xbox games in development slated to be in stores within the next 12 months.
"The technological power of Xbox has raised the bar for game developers, enabling our creative teams to push the envelope, and resulting in a new kind of entertainment experience for consumers," said Bruno Bonnell, Chairman and CEO of Infogrames. "That Infogrames will be one of the largest third-party publishers of Xbox titles at the platform launch demonstrates that we share Microsoftâs vision for the future of gaming. We believe future-generation platforms, such as Xbox, represent the next important chapter in gaming, driving both audience and industry growth.â
J Allard, General Manager, Xbox Platform, commented, âInfogrames has a well earned reputation for developing high-quality games that have wide consumer appeal. They have recognized and skillfully incorporated the technological innovations of Xbox to create an enhanced player experience with NASCAR Heat 2002 and Test Drive Off-Road - Wide Open. We are very pleased with the relationship we have established with Infogrames and look forward to continue working with them on additional Xbox titles.â
Infogramesâ NASCAR Heat 2002 provides players with a full NASCAR field of 43 cars. Through challenges, videos and personal experiences that describe their strategy for NASCAR racetracks, players get to interact with such world-class NASCAR stars as Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Rusty Wallace.
Test Drive Off-Road - Wide Open allows players to race throughout untamed real-world terrain in fully-licensed off-roading vehicles such as the Hummer®, Dodge® Ram 2500, Chevy® Blazerâ˘, Ford Bronco and others. Players battle against twelve other cars as they race for the finish line on wide-open tracks including Moab, Utah, Yosemite, California and the Big Island of Hawaii.
