COLIN MCRAE RALLY 3 DRIVES
ONTO RETAIL SHELVES
Codemasters Ships
PlayStation®2 Title To Outlets Nationwide
New York – April 15, 2003 –
Codemasters, a global video game publishing company,
announced today that the latest installment of its critically acclaimed racing
series, Colin McRae Rally 3, has shipped to North American retail
outlets. To date the Colin McRae Rally game franchise has sold an
impressive 6 million units worldwide. The newest version for the PlayStation2
computer entertainment system version will be available for a suggested retail
price of $49.99.
In Colin McRae Rally 3, players assume the role of Colin McRae in his
pursuit for the World Champion Rally title. The game enables players to
get close to the action with the return of the Ford Focus RS World Rally Car.
The vehicle’s fully moving and operable parts, along with the game’s enhanced
damage engine, result in an intense and realistic racing experience. In
addition to the Ford Focus, players can also take the wheel behind a host of
other high-performance rally cars, including the Mitsubishi Evo 7 and Subaru
Impresza 44S.
Beyond the cars and fast-paced action come all the benefits of a real-life rally
experience. McRae’s co-driver Nicky Grist, along with an interactive chief and
pit crew, provide valuable assistance throughout critical points of gameplay.
Impressive new features including incredibly realistic physics and state-of-art
graphics make Colin McRae Rally 3 the ultimate addition to popular
series of racing games.
ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Established in 1986, Codemasters is one of Europe’s best-selling and
profitable game-makers, developing and publishing titles for the console
platforms and PC. Codemasters’ products first appeared on US retail shelves in
1999 and since then they have continued to provide energetic, compelling and
innovative entertainment to gaming fans of all genres. The company’s 2001
offerings included Blade of Darkness and Operation Flashpoint, both of which met
with critical acclaim and enormous consumer praise. Richard Darling, the
company’s Design Director and co-founder, is renowned as one of the most
prolific game designers and has been involved in the creation of 60 of the
company’s staggering #1 titles in the UK. In keeping with the company’s mission
to remain on the crest of the gaming wave, Codemasters is developing games for
online and next generation platforms. Additional information about the company
and its products can be found at
www.codemasters.com.
