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Test Drive Unlimited Gold for PC, PS2

• Scribbled on March 6th, 2007 by Jonah Falcon
• Filed in Driving/Racing, Gone Gold, MMO, PC, Press Release, Sony PlayStation 2

Atari has announced in a press release that Test Drive Unlimited has been announced as gold for the PC and the PlayStation 2, and is due in stores on March 20th, 2007.

For those of you who don’t know the series, or do not have the Xbox 360 version, Test Drive Unlimited is a pseudo-massively multiplayer online racing game in which a player buys a car or three, pimps it up, then tools around Hawaii looking for ways to earn more cash, usually by racing others. The unique aspect is that you can explore all of Hawaii and see other players cars as you do.

According to the press release, there are some modes exclusive to the PlayStation(R)2 system and PSP system versions: “Quick Race” instant-play mode and “Master Points”, which can be earned through successful drifting and air time.

Interestingly, once again, there’s no PlayStation 3 version, which goes to show why both Microsoft and Nintendo axed the Xbox and GameCube when they released their next current gen systems.

Press “Read more…” for the press release.

Atari’s Test Drive Unlimited Goes Gold On PC and PlayStation(R)2 System
Posted on : Tue, 06 Mar 2007 14:17:00 GMT | Author : Atari, Inc.
News Category : PressRelease

NEW YORK, March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Atari, Inc. , 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 PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system with the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system game due for completion later this month. Test Drive Unlimited for Windows and PlayStation(R)2 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(TM) 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(TM) 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 PlayStation(R)2 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.

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