EA Sports Presents NASCAR Thunder 2002; Producers of the Award Winning Madden
Football Re-Launch the NASCAR Franchise
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2001--Electronic Arts (EA)
today announced the re-launch of its NASCAR(R) franchise, NASCAR Thunder(TM)
2002, with its relocation to one of the best sports games developers in the
country, EA's Tiburon Studio.
Tiburon Studio, known for its development of EA's Madden NFL(R) franchise, has
added depth, innovation and deeper gameplay modes for the most complete NASCAR
experience. NASCAR Thunder 2002 is scheduled to ship on the PlayStation(R)2
computer entertainment system and the PlayStation(R) this fall and for the
Xbox(TM) video game system during the first wave of Xbox titles.
"We feel that we have made a strategic move with our NASCAR franchise," said
Chip Lange, vice president of marketing, Electronic Arts. "We are committed to
capturing the complete NASCAR package with its larger than life action,
superstars, strategy and excitement. With over 60 drivers to choose from, all
23 Cup Series tracks and one of the largest pack of cars available on console,
we are confident that we have assembled a team that can deliver just that at
EA's Tiburon studio."
The NASCAR development team is comprised of veteran NASCAR video game
developers from the industry, members of the Madden Football graphics team and
NASCAR fanatics. Working with the revolutionary graphic engine from the
acclaimed Madden NFL franchise, NASCAR Thunder 2002 will feature a huge pack of
stunning looking cars in the richest EA SPORTS(TM) NASCAR environments. The
graphic engine's horsepower allows the team to incorporate an accurate damage
model, with cars that dent and crumple and lose auto parts as they collide with
other cars and track barriers. When car damage is repaired the cars morph back
to there original state. Other damage effects will include tire donuts on body
panels, tire smoke, particle effects and contained oil fires.
NASCAR Thunder 2002 features every track found in the Cup Series including the
new, Chicagoland and Kansas Speedways as well as more than 60 of the top
drivers and cars with all four manufacturers' cars represented in game. Take
the wheel as any of your favorite drivers including, Jeff Gordon, Dale Jarrett,
Bobby Labonte, Rusty Wallace, Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton,
Bill Elliot, Michael Waltrip and Steve Park, or develop your own team.
"EA SPORTS really has captured the NASCAR experience," said Dale Earnhardt Jr.,
NASCAR Cup Series star. "The game is so real, I can use it to practice before I
get to the race track. I can get a sense of where I can get on the gas, and how
much patience I'll need. Just watch that you don't get out of the draft or
you'll get freight trained!"
"I came on board at EA SPORTS to do one thing," said Ed Martin, director of
NASCAR production. "To produce the deepest, most compelling and entertaining
NASCAR game ever developed and we are on track to deliver that this fall. The
entire NASCAR team at EA has committed to making NASCAR Thunder 2002 the most
exciting and fun experience for all racing fans."
The new career mode allows gamers to race for the championship over multiple
seasons. Choose a manufacturer, paint your car, and then earn offers and decals
from new sponsors based on your performance. Use your race winnings to equip
your crew and vehicle, increasing horsepower, handling and pit crew
performance. You can even earn the right to race for an existing NASCAR team.
Electronic Arts (Nasdaq:ERTS), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is
the world's leading independent interactive entertainment software company.
Founded in 1982, Electronic Arts posted revenues of more than $1.3 billion for
fiscal 2001. The company develops, publishes and distributes software worldwide
for the Internet, personal computers and video game systems. Electronic Arts
markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS(TM), EA GAMES(TM), EA
SPORTS BIG(TM) and EA.COM(SM). More information about EA's products and full
text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
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It sounded like just another PR blurb, until I saw the two quotes below.
Very interesting.
-Gregor
EldredP wrote:
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> > "EA SPORTS really has captured the NASCAR experience," said Dale Earnhardt Jr., > NASCAR Cup Series star. "The game is so real, I can use it to practice before I > get to the race track. I can get a sense of where I can get on the gas, and how > much patience I'll need. Just watch that you don't get out of the draft or > you'll get freight trained!" > > "I came on board at EA SPORTS to do one thing," said Ed Martin, director of > NASCAR production. "To produce the deepest, most compelling and entertaining > NASCAR game ever developed and we are on track to deliver that this fall. The > entire NASCAR team at EA has committed to making NASCAR Thunder 2002 the most > exciting and fun experience for all racing fans." >On Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:22:49 +0200, Gregor Veble
<[email hidden]> wrote:
>It sounded like just another PR blurb, until I saw the two quotes below.
>Very interesting.
>
>-Gregor
Yea, but there is no mention of a PC version so I won't ever be
playing it.
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Damn, silly me... I didn't realize that. I thought it was for the PC...doh!
Eldred
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>On Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:22:49 +0200, Gregor Veble ><[email hidden]> wrote: > >>It sounded like just another PR blurb, until I saw the two quotes below. >>Very interesting. >> >>-Gregor > >Yea, but there is no mention of a PC version so I won't ever be >playing it.>"EldredP" <[email hidden]> wrote
> "I came on board at EA SPORTS to do one thing," said Ed Martin, directorof
> NASCAR production. "To produce the deepest, most compelling andentertaining
> NASCAR game ever developed ]
riiiiiight Ed <G> :)
Anyway, good luck for the product, I'll agree there's a lack of good arcade
racing games on the market now (there's so few of them who are good).
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Yeah, right.
I won't hold my breath for that one, well wait a minute, I don't have a
console either :)
Don Burnette
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Earnhardt Jr.,
> > NASCAR Cup Series star. "The game is so real, I can use it to practicebefore I
> > get to the race track. I can get a sense of where I can get on the gas,and how
> > much patience I'll need. Just watch that you don't get out of the draftor
> > you'll get freight trained!"
> >
> > "I came on board at EA SPORTS to do one thing," said Ed Martin, directorof
> > NASCAR production. "To produce the deepest, most compelling andentertaining
> > NASCAR game ever developed and we are on track to deliver that thisfall. The
> > entire NASCAR team at EA has committed to making NASCAR Thunder 2002 themost
> > exciting and fun experience for all racing fans."
> >
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> It sounded like just another PR blurb, until I saw the two quotes below. > Very interesting. > > -Gregor > > EldredP wrote: > > > > "EA SPORTS really has captured the NASCAR experience," said Dale>"Don Burnette" <[email hidden]> wrote
> I won't hold my breath for that one, well wait a minute, I don't have a
> console either :)
Speaking of that, I saw yesterday a TV add for NASCAR Heat 2 on the
playstation. It's a shame as it looked backward in terms of development
compared to the original one.
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Geez Dale Jr will say anything to make a buck
Yeah, I saw that one too, and thought the same.
Don Burnette
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