Atari announces that the PC, PS2, and PSP editions of Test Drive Unlimited are
now available in the U.S.:
NEW YORK, March 29, 2007 – Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq:
ATAR), one of the world’s most recognized brands and a third-party video game
publisher, today announced that Test Drive Unlimited has arrived in retail
stores nationwide for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP®
(PlayStation®Portable) system, and the Windows platform. The ultimate automotive
and lifestyle gaming experience, Test Drive Unlimited provides gamers with
M.O.O.R.™: Massively Open Online Racing and the pure freedom to go wherever they
choose, whenever they choose and race whoever they choose all in a spectacular,
wide open tropical setting. Test Drive Unlimited is available in North America
for a suggested retail price of $39.95 and is rated “E10+” for PlayStation®2
system and PSP® system and rated “T for teen” for the Windows platform.
Already available for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft since September 2006, Test Drive Unlimited has won a host of awards
and attracted high praise from media and fans, becoming a new benchmark for
next-generation driving titles. Alongside licensed cars from many of the world’s
most exclusive manufacturers including Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Mercedes,
Saleen, Shelby, and Jaguar, Test Drive Unlimited is packed with innovation, more
than 1000 miles of diverse Hawaiian terrain and is fully streaming with no
loading times.
“Test Drive Unlimited is a spectacular technical achievement,” said Rick Mehler,
director of marketing, Atari, Inc. “With immaculate rendering, an incredible
streaming world, many of the world’s most desirable cars and the wide open
tropical roads of Hawaii, Test Drive Unlimited provides an unforgettable and
must-have experience.”
Continuing to push racing games to new boundaries, the open online multiplayer
gameplay of Test Drive Unlimited for PlayStation 2 system and PSP system is an
industry first. With over one thousand miles of diverse open roads, Test Drive
Unlimited delivers a seamless racing experience and a line-up of 65
ultra-realistic cars from 30+ exclusive manufacturers including Lamborghini,
Aston Martin, and Jaguar to these platforms. Exclusive to the PlayStation®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.
Developed by Eden, the team behind the Xbox 360 version, Test Drive Unlimited
for PC features 90 incredible cars and bikes, and requires no monthly
subscription to play. Furthermore, the game takes advantage of cutting-edge PC
hardware, allowing it to be played in extremely high resolution. Other benefits
include TrackIR™ support, improved effects, steering wheel support, simplified
matchmaking, and a new hardcore simulation mode for an ultra-realistic driving
experience.
For more information on Test Drive Unlimited, visit
www.testdriveunlimited.com