Racing
Need for Speed returns and drops you even deeper into the world of illegal street racing. Take on a story of pursuit and betrayal, as you choose jobs and compete in races to prove yourself. Then use your skills and reputation to take down an international crime syndicate. You'll fight off the cops in high speed multi-car chases, where an all-new AI system means the cops will do whatever it takes to take you down. The Heroic Driving Engine, a new engine built for this release, lets you pull off amazing moves for the ultimate driving edge. You can even play as a cop and chase down the criminals in Criminal Scramble Mode!
The only official game of the world's top motorcycle racing circuit throttles up the action for 2008. Moto GP 08 puts you atop the world's fastest bikes alongside the fastest riders on the world's fastest tracks. The theme here is speed, and you'll catch plenty of it on bikes from leading makers like Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, and more. Compete in 18 Grand Prix races at tracks around the world as you gun for the championship. Race against legendary riders including Nicky Hayden, Valentino Rossi, Shinya Nakano, and reigning champ Casey Stoner. Newcomers include last year's World Superbike champion James Toseland and 250cc champion Jorge Lorenzo.
Crushing cars is for amateurs. Lay waste to cities (and, of course, the vehicles in them) in this big, bad monster-truck extravaganza! Monster Jam 2: Urban Assault sends you into 12 urban tracks and sends out a call for maximum destruction. Destroy double-deckers in London, crush cabs in New York, bring down malls in Minneapolis, and more. Less is truly more, as the less you leave standing the more you score. Dish out punishment at the wheel of classic monster-truck favorites and the most powerful newcomers to the circuit. Double your impact with high-flying, stunt-filled mini-games like Skee Ball, Air Strike, and Monster Jump.
Winning this race isn't just about being first to the finish line. Yamaha Supercross combines motorcycle racing with a graphic-novel-style storyline to send extreme action even closer to the edge. You're the younger brother of one of the biggest stars on the Supercross circuit. When a dirty rider puts him in the hospital, the race for revenge is on! Compete on 12 photo-realistic tracks with changeable weather conditions. Win races to unlock new tracks, upgrade your bike, and work your way into contention. If you make the World Championships, there's more than just a title on the line. You'll race against the rider that derailed your brother for the cup.
A star-studded cast fills this drama which follows the lives of a number of freshmen enrolled at Columbus University. A track star who thinks his athletic ability will give him a free ride through college learns there is no such thing because of race or talent on the track. A naive girl from California becomes a victim of date rape and finds solace, friendship, and love in the campus feminist group. And a confused young man from the Midwest becomes the target of a group of racist skinheads who think he's the perfect target to carry out their violent goals. Gwyneth Paltrow, Busta Rhymes, Lawrence Fishbourne, Ice Cube, and Tyra Banks are among the powerhouses in this touching coming-of-age story.
Centuries ago, the ruthless king of the vampires, Viktor, captured a wild werewolf and sought to make it his slave. He created an entire race of Lycans to serve the vampire population and guard them while they slept. Lucian, the first werewolf, stirred up trouble when he fell in love with Victor's daughter, Sonja, and broke the bonds of slavery to escape. Rise of the Lycans goes back into the history of the Underworld mythology, telling the violent tale of the war between the vampires and the werewolves. The heroine of the previous movies, Selene, relays the story, but as with all history, everything is not as it seems.
Making its debut on next gen consoles, Driver 3 delivers a riveting adventure through the seedy underworlds of Miami, Nice and Istanbul. Each city will entail extensive missions, leading you on winding chases on foot and on wheels. Each location consists of over 30 miles of interactive, dense environments filled with characters and violent encounters. As the ace undercover cop known as Tanner, you will walk the murky line between the law and crime. Like never before, Driver 3 is a violent undercover cop experience that will please both crime fighters and Grand Theft Auto fans!
Burn rubber in cars of all makes and models in IHRA Drag Racing: Sportsman Edition. Get an instant adrenaline rush in Arcade Mode with single-event or two-player, split-screen racing. Gear up to win an IHRA championship in 12-race Season Mode. An overhauled Parts Shop and Garage interface makes upgrades easier than ever. A new practice track lets you fine-tune your vehicle and see how modifications impact performance. Choose from 60 fully customizable rides and 22 tracks: 11 official IHRA courses and 11 specially designed originals. Each race is run according to the official IHRA Bracket Racing rule set of the Sportsman Series and presented with action-enhancing TV-style camera fly-bys.
You're police investigator Rick Summer. When a mysterious woman enlists your help to escape deadly pursuers you find yourself sucked into a deadly chase. Running, racing and shooting your way through the streets of Los Angeles, you'll adventure through 20 levels of adrenalized action. As you are chased more and more, the whole city becomes rife with danger. You will have to shoot the tires of enemy cars and cops, and shoot helicopters out of the sky! Unlock hidden weapons and vehicles to gain the advantage. Authentic cars and realisitc graphics, with stunning explosions and detailed environments will suck you into the noirish story of Maximum Chase.
With Ford Racing 3 you'll have no choice but to put the pedal to metal and the heel to the steel. Experience 55 vehicles, including the Model T, 2005 Mustang GT, F150 Pickup Truck, and a '68 Mustang. You'll also be able to unlock concept cars like the 1970 GT concept as well as additional game modes, tracks, and more. There are a variety of challenging race types, including Boost, Overtake, and Relay. Of the 26 richly detailed tracks, some can even be raced in reverse! Cruise through snowy mountains, South American rain forests, and everything in-between. Race in the innovative Ford Competition mode, containing 14 unique championships to challenge even the most skilled driver, or test your mettle against friends on Xbox Live.
Wipeout comes to the PSP jam-packed with futuristic hovercraft racing action. Choose from 16 different racing tracks and sleek environments. Hi-tech weapons will be available as you try to defeat your fellow racers - missiles, mines, bombs, and a "quake" that causes the entire track to tremble! Along the way, use pick-ups for improved shields, speed boosts, and a temporary autopilot feature to get the upper hand. Go head-to-head in eight-player tournaments via the PSPs Wi-Fi. Five difficulty settings are available for you to explore. Post-launch downloads promise to impress with extra circuits, new hovercrafts, different skins, and extra music. NOTE: Wi-Fi Compatible (Ad Hoc).
Have you got the nerves of steel and reflexes it takes to be king of the road? Hold onto those handlebars as Suzuki TT Superbikes, the next update in this racing series, comes to the PS2! Zoom past other racers, screech around turns, and catch air in this wild ride that will make your stomach twist. Take to the asphalt on authentic bikes from manufacturers like Honda, Triumph, Yamaha, Aprilia, Kawasaki, and, of course, Suzuki. Enjoy over 40 miles of stunningly rendered real-world racing tracks, and realistic physics that will leave you breathless!
If there's one thing you can count on in Hollywood, it's sequels. It's no surprise that Driver, the franchise known for riveting storylines and authentic racing sequences worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster, has spawned some additional installments. Driver: Parallel Lines continues the franchise's mastery of the action-driving genre. Follow T.K., a driver for hire with plenty of skills but zero conscience. Embark on 35 multi-path missions set in the New York underworld during 2 different eras, 1978 and today, both re-created through stunningly realistic open environments. Parallel Lines brings 80 customizable vehicles, improved character control, enhanced AI, a better-than-ever vehicle damage system, and online multiplayer for up to eight.
Get ready for another reckless ride with this racer from the makers of the N64 classic Excitebike! Nitrobike lets you take control of a super-charged nitro-equipped dirt bike. Compete in 67 events in 20 environments where you'll feel the rush of being right on the bike. Use your nitro for a boost to blow past your opponents. But use too much and you'll blow your ride. On top of six-rider multiplayer, Nitrobike features a four-player pin-wrecking bike-bowling mini-game, Career Mode, customizable rides, unlockable content, and more.
Get ready to power through the powder! Using your Wii Remote for ultimate control, climb on to some of winter's most ferocious machines and prove their power. Race through pristine environments and overtake your opponents in thrilling and chilling races. Jump and spin your way through crazy stunts. Tilt the Wii Remote forward to lean into the wind, gaining speed but losing maneuverability. Twist it side to side to lean into corners and stay on the track around tough bends. The control scheme is easy to pick up - but difficult to master. And the exhilarating Stunt Mode will have you perfecting your moves!
The Ferrari Challenge began in 1993. The circuit was conceived as a way to let enthusiastic Ferrari owners really stretch their cars' legs in ways they just couldn't between city traffic lights. Trouble was, unless you had a Ferrari in your garage, you couldn't play...until now. Now you can drive the world's most amazing machines on real-life courses, and you can choose from Ferrari's top models, ranging from modern marvels to unrivaled classics. European GP2 series driver Bruno Senna drove each car on the track and made sure its exact performance made the game. A massive 16-player simultaneous online mode features surprising new elements worthy of Ferrari's exotic, cutting-edge reputation.
Over 10 real-life tracks. Fully customizable bikes and riders. All the detail of a sim and all the fun of an arcade racer. What more could you want? Lay down the two-wheeled rubber on well-known tracks like Phillip Island, Monza, and Magny-Cours. Use the tutorials to get the bike underneath you and learn how to steer around the curves, then get ready to race in the Racing Season against four different levels of AI! Don't want that kind of commitment? There are 20 challenges, including passing the leader on the last lap and hitting checkpoints.
Top Gear takes tuner-car racing to new heart-pounding, palm-sweating extremes in RPM Tuning, the newest entry into the Street Racing genre. Infiltrate the L.A. underground street-racing scene, exploring more than 50 miles of meticulously modeled streets to try to recover your stolen ride. Select from monster trucks, muscle cars, imports, and more, and then customize more body and tuning options than you ever thought possible. Drive where you like in free-roaming environments containing plenty of shortcuts you can use to gain an advantage over the pack. Test your ride and your racing skills in seven different race types and five game modes, including head-to-head multiplayer. Gear up for intense racing action with serious street style!
Motocross has become much more brutal. In Motocross Mania 3, mix up the kicks of motocross racing with deadly combat on more than 20 courses filled with thrilling, killing excitement! Choose from 10 racers and unlock 6 bonus characters with unique jumps and stunts. A variety of weapons and combat moves spike the motocross experience, while new rider physics make every move and stunt a visual shot through the cranium. Rev it up and join the year's best blood-sport on wheels!
Take to the open road in one of 70 off-road vehicles! This game includes 32 courses in beautiful outdoor locations. Play for honor and for money, as you customize your vehicle from a large inventory of optional parts. After you've raced your heart out, the action doesn't quit -- goal-based missions will take you to places you've never been. Plug in another player for head-to-head play.
This motocross racing game places an equal emphasis on speed and tricky freestyle stunt work. Players choose from eight riders and nine different racing venues. With over 80 tricks possible, racers can compete in several modes. In Freestyle, the emphasis lies on the quality and quantity of stunts performed, while Freeride concentrates more on racing aspects and times. Circuit combines the two, with equal weight given to times and stunt trickery. Two multiplayer modes put racers head to head against each other and the clock.
NASCAR Heat 2 builds on its predecessor with a new Career Mode, new tracks, new crash physics, finer handling, and improved graphics and sound. In Career Mode you'll start out as a rookie racing on dirt tracks, then graduate to tougher leagues and eventually compete in the NASCAR Winston Cup series. Upgrade and customize cars with up to 100 different parts, testing your car on a total of 31 tracks. Manage an entire race team, or race for several cups and championships within a single season. Game modes include Career, Season, Single Race, Beat the Heat, Pro Trainer, and Head-to-Head.
NASCAR Thunder 2003 puts you behind the wheel in the world's most exhilarating races. You'll compete for top sponsors, the best crew, and the best cars over 20 seasons. You'll race at 200 mph against 25 star drivers on six new infield Road Courses, one new Super Speedway, the Daytona Beach course, and 23 NASCAR Winston Cup tracks. Gameplay is smoother and more realistic with factors like tire grip, tire wear and tear, engine breakdown, and handling and suspension coming into play. A powerful physics engine creates intense races with spectacular pileups, crashes, and collisions.
If you've got the need for speed, you've found your joy ride with Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2. Get behind the wheel of your favorite sports car, choosing from Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Porsches. Race at up to 170 mph on open highways or through crowded streets. But you won't just have to avoid crashing and burning, you'll also have to outrace cops hot in pursuit, from lone highway patrol officers to whole squads. Intense graphics, augmented by reflection and lighting effects, along with roaring and screeching sound effects and environmental conditions like downpouring rain, all create a seat-of-your-pants ride you won't forget.
