Atari's Test Drive Unlimited Goes Gold On PC And The PS2
Posted by: Aaron Lockard on March 07, 2007 7:17:45 AM
Atari.com Offers PC Version for Digital Download
Atari, one of the world's most recognized brands
and a third-party video game publisher, today announced that
development is complete on Test Drive Unlimited for Windows and
PS2 computer entertainment system with the PSP system game due for completion later this month.
Test Drive Unlimited for Windows and PS2 system will ship to
retail outlets nationwide starting on March 20. In an unprecedented
sales move, Atari will offer consumers Test Drive Unlimited for Windows
two weeks early via digital download on Atari.com beginning March 6.
Following
the release of Test Drive Unlimited for Xbox 360 video game and
entertainment system from Microsoft in September 2006, the title has
won a host of awards and attracted a loyal fan-base to become the new
benchmark for next-generation driving titles. "The three versions
scheduled for release this Spring are equally as impressive in terms of
presentation, technical achievement and gameplay," said Stephen Baer,
Senior Product Manager, Atari, Inc., "Each gives players the chance to
race some of the world's most desirable cars on the wide open tropical
roads of Hawaii."
"This year Atari is placing a major emphasis
on leveraging new online capabilities to connect directly with the
community," said Chris Bergstresser, Senior Vice President, Atari
Online Entertainment. "Offering Test Drive Unlimited for the PC to fans
for digital download two weeks prior to retail launch, is part of a new
online initiative for Atari to nurture our core consumers, open a
dialogue and encourage our gamers to join our online community."
Developed
by Eden Studios, the team behind the Xbox 360 version, Test Drive
Unlimited for PC features 90 incredible cars and bikes from some of the
world's most desirable brands including Ferrari, Maserati, Ducati, and
many more. Requiring no monthly subscription to play, the game takes
advantage of cutting-edge PC hardware, allowing it to be played in
extremely high resolution that take Test Drive Unlimited's visuals to a
new level. Enhancements include TrackIR support, improved effects,
steering wheel support and simplified matchmaking.
Continuing to
drive racing games to new boundaries, the open online multiplayer
gameplay of Test Drive Unlimited for PS2 system and PSP system is an
industry first. With over one thousand miles of diverse open roads,
Test Drive Unlimited also delivers a seamless racing experience and a
line up of 65 ultra-realistic cars from 30+ exclusive manufacturers
including Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Jaguar. Exclusive to the
PlayStation2 system and PSP system versions are the "Quick Race"
instant-play mode and "Master Points", which can be earned through
successful drifting and air time.