Crash Nitro Kart Hits Retail StoresPosted on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 @ 12:17:25 am E.S.T
Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced that Crash Bandicoot(r), one of the top character-based franchises in video game history has returned to the racetrack, as its newest title, Crash Nitro Kart(tm), ships to retail stores today. Showcasing beautiful next generation graphics, Crash Nitro Kart combines the best elements of classic kart-racing games by offering an excellent combination of gameplay, speed, characters, weapons and story. Developed by Albany, NY-based studio, Vicarious Visions, Crash Nitro Kart is available on PlayStation(r)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(r) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(tm) and Game Boy(r) Advance video game system.
"With Crash Nitro Kart, our development team has created new gameplay dynamics, while maintaining the quality and innovation that has made this $700 million franchise* a huge success," said Luc Vanhal, President & COO, North America, Vivendi Universal Games. "The new Crash title introduces team play to the kart racing genre, along with injecting more strategy into the Adventure Mode, providing gamers with a truly invigorating racing experience."
In Crash Nitro Kart, the irrepressible marsupial is kidnapped by the ruthless Emperor Velo and forced to race in his galactic coliseum. Crash must race his way to victory in order to save the Earth from destruction. This won't be an easy task, as Crash must compete against foes, both new and old, before a final showdown with Velo himself.
Product Features:
- Speed over 18 incredible, high-speed raceways throughout four unique worlds including jungles, volcanoes, futuristic cities, space stations and more
- Multiple modes of intense multi-player action allows up to four gamers to race against each other
- Arena Editor function lets gamers create fully customized Battle Arenas for action-packed multi-player battle
- Awesome single player action over Adventure, Arcade and Time Trial modes offer hours of rousing game play
- Devastating weapons including Homing Missiles, Mines, Tornados and more allow gamers to turn enemies into dust
- Play as virtually any character in the Crash universe
- Transforming karts that adapt to their environment
Rated "E" for Everyone, Crash Nitro Kart is currently available on PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Nintendo GameCube for a suggested retail price of $49.99; and on the Game Boy Advance for a suggested retail price of $29.99. For sales and ordering information, customers can visit www.vugames.com.
About Nintendo
As the worldwide leader and innovator in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co. Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its popular home video game systems. The systems include Game Boy(r), Nintendo(r) 64, Game Boy(r) Advance and Nintendo GameCube(tm). Since the release of its first home video game system in 1983, Nintendo has sold more than 1.6 billion video games worldwide, creating enduring industry icons such as Mario(tm) and Donkey Kong(r) and launching such franchises as Zelda(tm) and Pokemon(r). As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Washington, serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere.
About Xbox
Xbox (www.xbox.com) is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people together for the most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences. Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough games, powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service. The new tagline, "it's good to play together," captures the spirit of Xbox as the social hub of the new digital entertainment lifestyle. Xbox is now available in North America, Asia, Europe and Australia.
About Vicarious Visions
Vicarious Visions is an independent game development studio that has created hit titles with top brands such as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater(tm), Spider-Man(r), Crash Bandicoot(r), Star Wars(r), SpongeBob Square Pants(r) and Finding Nemo(r). The company's success is based on innovative technology, compelling game designs and a rigorous development process. Vicarious Visions is also the developer of the innovative Intrinsic Alchemy(r) middleware platform for PC, PlayStation(r)2, Microsoft Xbox(tm), and Nintendo Gamecube(tm), which is being used to power hit titles in development at Activision, Konami, Sega and other studios worldwide.
About Vivendi Universal Games
Headquartered in New York, Vivendi Universal Games (www.vugames.com) is a global leader in multi-platform interactive entertainment. A leading publisher of PC, console and online-based interactive content, Vivendi Universal Games' portfolio of development studios includes Black Label Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Coktel, Fox Interactive, Knowledge Adventure, NDA Productions, Sierra Entertainment and Universal Interactive. Through its Partner Publishing Group, Vivendi Universal Games also publishes and/or distributes interactive products for a number of strategic partners, including Crave Entertainment, Interplay, Majesco, Mythic Entertainment and Simon & Schuster, among others.
*Based on EDI sell-through, internal company records, and reports from key distribution partners around the world.
"Crash Nitro Kart" interactive game (c) 2003 Universal Interactive, Inc. Crash Bandicoot and related characters and "Crash Nitro Kart" are TM and (c) of Universal Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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