Microsoft Game Studios announced today that "Project Gotham Racing� 2" for Xbox� will be available in North America on November 18. In addition to the all-new Kudos ranking system, tons of hot cars and cities to explore and a massive list of authentic music tracks, "PGR�2" also defines the Xbox Live experience. "PGR2" is built from the ground up for seamless online experiences in both Solo Play and Multiplayer modes. Players can get updated scores, scoreboard changes, Live Ghosts and challenges in real-time as they play.

"Project Gotham Racing 2" is the follow-up to the smash hit, "Project Gotham Racing". Rewarding drivers for focusing on speed and style while still taking risks around every corner, "Project Gotham Racing 2" offers circuit-based racing through highly detailed, photorealistic urban environments. Racers can choose from more than 100 of the hottest cars while navigating their way around ten exciting cities, mastering corners, and accelerating through the straightaways before moving to a different venue. Players can also race against up to seven friends at once through a multiplayer SystemLink or match up against seven other players online utilizing Xbox Live. �Project Gotham Racing 2� is being developed by Bizarre Creations. For more information, please visit the official site at http://www.xbox.com/pgr2.