New York, NY -- October 29, 2001 - Computer and video game publisher GodGames,
a subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ-TTWO), and developer
Terminal Reality today announce that "4x4 EVO 2" for the PC and the Xbox[TM]
video game system from Microsoft has shipped to stores. The game combines
real-world vehicles and photo-realistic graphics, and propels the off-road
racing genre into the next generation.
"The release of our first Xbox title coincides perfectly with Microsoft's
global launch of their revolutionary console," said Kelly Sumner, chief
executive officer of Take-Two Interactive. "This platform is the perfect
showcase for the next evolution of the '4x4 EVO' franchise, bringing the most
realistic off-road racing experience to gamers everywhere."
Adding a variety of new twists and turns to the original game, "4x4 EVO 2"
features more than 120 photo-realistic, top of the line Sport Utility Vehicles
and 4x4 vehicles from nine major manufactures. Players participate in
unpredictable, wild off-road races while exploring more than 35 expansive
outdoor tracks in the most exotic places around the world.
Players can put their racing skills to the test in "4x4 EVO 2"'s
mission-based adventure system as they explore, rescue, and compete through all
new career modes. In addition to individual racing, "4x4 EVO 2" gives virtual
drivers the chance to join a factory race team or 4x4 club, gain access to
manufacturers' exclusive 4x4 racing vehicles, and compete in legendary off-road
races.
"4x4 EVO 2" Features Include:
- Inventory Upgrades - Players may choose from a large
inventory of upgrades such as: performance shocks, race tires, GPS units, brush
guards, roll bars, snorkels, working winches, and performance exhaust to
increase vehicle power and speed.
- New AI system - With a wide range of performance levels, the
AI easily adapts to players' skill levels.
- Improved physics - The game features a vastly improved
driving model, with seamless control and physical interaction with environmental
objects.
- Multiple racing and replay camera angles - Camera options
include the cockpit, chase close, chase far, dash, television camera, sides,
front, ground, sliding, and blimp views.
- New collision detection system - Designed for vehicles,
objects, and trees, the new collision detection system makes the racing
experience a true off-road simulation. - Advanced terrain editor - Players can
utilize this feature to fully customize their truck or build their own killer
track [PC Only].- Multiplayer Options - Up to 15 players can race online in the
most intense off-road action on the Internet [PC Only].
"4x4 Evo 2" has advanced the driving simulation genre to an unprecedented
level of realism and is set to become the racing game of choice on both Xbox and
PC. Additional information on this title is available at
http://www.4x4evo.com and
http://www.take2games.com.
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