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Xbox 360: Namco Hometek RIDGE RACER 6 press release

2 posts by 1 person · 25 Jul 2005 19:26 UTC - 25 Jul 2005 19:29 UTC

<Highlander> 25 Jul 2005 19:26 UTC#19552
website news, plus Namco Hometek Press Release, combined: _________________________________________ Following an announcement at the Xbox Summit 2005 in Japan, Namco has made an offical announcement that Ridge Racer 6 will drift to Microsoft's Xbox 360. The new sequel is said to be developed for the Xbox 360 to take full advantage of the system, with multiplayer functionality, unprecedented vehicle control, and top visual and sound effects. The final game will include high-defintion support, a variety of online and offline modes, and features like versus battles and downloadable content. The company did not say whether the new Ridge Racer entry would be exclusive to the Xbox 360. Namco previously released the Ridge Racer exclusively on Sony's Playstation consoles, though several entries have made their way to other consoles. The release date for Ridge Racer 6 is to be announced. ______________________________________________ "Ridge Racer 6 was announced originally over the weekend during the Xbox Summit in Japan, but Namco Hometek today made it official for the North American market as well. Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. today announced Ridge Racer) 6. Developed for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Ridge Racer 6 takes full advantage of the new platform's capabilities with in-depth multiplayer functionality, unprecedented vehicle control and immersive sound and visual effects to provide the most adrenaline-rich arcade driving experience yet. In Ridge Racer 6, the classic Namco franchise returns with more speed, excitement and gameplay variety than ever before. Players enter a world of high-definition, high-speed races and can choose to challenge others or take control of the wheel alone in a variety of on and offline modes. Online compatibility lends to features such as Vs. Battles and downloadable content, further enhancing the game's replayability to make Ridge Racer 6 an unforgettably immersive experience. "'Ridge Racer 6' was designed with the next generation of hardware in mind and truly harnesses the power of the Xbox 360 to bring the most satisfying gameplay experience to our fans," said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director with Namco Hometek Inc. "'Ridge Racer 6' promises to deliver the highest level of intensity and fun to Namco's top drift racing franchise." ___________________________________________________________________ the above was obtained from the following links, then blended together http://ga-forum.com/showthread.php?p=1684755#post1684755 http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=1130 http://xbox.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=5324 http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/8812/Ridge-Racer-6-Screenshots/
<Highlander> 25 Jul 2005 19:29 UTC#19551
website news, plus Namco Hometek Press Release, combined: _________________________________________ Following an announcement at the Xbox Summit 2005 in Japan, Namco has made an offical announcement that Ridge Racer 6 will drift to Microsoft's Xbox 360. The new sequel is said to be developed for the Xbox 360 to take full advantage of the system, with multiplayer functionality, unprecedented vehicle control, and top visual and sound effects. The final game will include high-defintion support, a variety of online and offline modes, and features like versus battles and downloadable content. The company did not say whether the new Ridge Racer entry would be exclusive to the Xbox 360. Namco previously released the Ridge Racer exclusively on Sony's Playstation consoles, though several entries have made their way to other consoles. The release date for Ridge Racer 6 is to be announced. ______________________________________________ "Ridge Racer 6 was announced originally over the weekend during the Xbox Summit in Japan, but Namco Hometek today made it official for the North American market as well. Leading video games developer and publisher Namco Hometek Inc. today announced Ridge Racer) 6. Developed for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Ridge Racer 6 takes full advantage of the new platform's capabilities with in-depth multiplayer functionality, unprecedented vehicle control and immersive sound and visual effects to provide the most adrenaline-rich arcade driving experience yet. In Ridge Racer 6, the classic Namco franchise returns with more speed, excitement and gameplay variety than ever before. Players enter a world of high-definition, high-speed races and can choose to challenge others or take control of the wheel alone in a variety of on and offline modes. Online compatibility lends to features such as Vs. Battles and downloadable content, further enhancing the game's replayability to make Ridge Racer 6 an unforgettably immersive experience. "'Ridge Racer 6' was designed with the next generation of hardware in mind and truly harnesses the power of the Xbox 360 to bring the most satisfying gameplay experience to our fans," said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director with Namco Hometek Inc. "'Ridge Racer 6' promises to deliver the highest level of intensity and fun to Namco's top drift racing franchise." ___________________________________________________________________ the above was obtained from the following links, then blended together http://ga-forum.com/showthread.php?p=1684755#post1684755 http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=1130 http://xbox.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=5324 http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/8812/Ridge-Racer-6-Screenshots/

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