Atari releases V-Rally 3

Atari has shipped the latest installment of the hugely successful “V-Rally”
racing series — “V-Rally 3” — to the Xbox video game system from Microsoft.
With more than 4 million units in the series sold to date, “V-Rally 3” — already
a hit on Sony PlayStation 2 — promises to be the most authentic rally racer
on Xbox.

“`V-Rally 3′ presents an incredible range of tracks, fully detailed cars and a
powerful game engine that allows for stunning graphics on Xbox,” said
Jean-Philippe Agati, senior vice president and head of Infogrames, Inc.’s
Los Angeles studio. “The vast array of interactive tracks, challenging AI and
intuitive controls will satiate any rally fan’s desire for realism while at the same
time maintaining the fun that made the `V-Rally’ series a worldwide leader in
racing games.”

In the game, players pilot highly detailed cars across meticulously hand-crafted
tracks, created to produce unprecedented racing realism. Scurrying spectators
run from oncoming speedsters while deformed car parts fly off during collisions,
making tracks and races come alive as never before.

All of the most coveted rally cars on today’s circuit are included, including the
Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7, Citroen Xsara, and the Ford
Focus. Gamers have the ability to customize each one to their own unique racing
strategy and style.

Three modes take gamers through the most extreme driving conditions including
mud, snow, rain, standing water, bright sunshine and ice. Single and multiplayer
versions of Time Attack and Challenge modes are included, as is the all-new V-Rally
mode. “V-Rally 3” for Xbox is available at North American retail outlets for an
estimated retail price of $29.95 and an ESRB rating of ‘E’ for everyone.

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