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System 3 set to Challenge racing rivals SuperCar Challenge will make System 3 become ‘the world’s best racing publisher’ by Christopher Dring WATCH OUT Codemasters, System 3 has pledged to become the greatest racing publisher in the world beginning with the upcoming SuperCar Challenge on PlayStation 3. Developed by Eutechnyx, the new game is based on last year’s multi-format hit Ferrari
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be a one-off but is the second part of a new brand in the racing genre. It’s not been developed to mimic any other games in the market. Our intention, over a period of time, is to become a forerunner with regards to how racing games will be perceived by the general public and the industry in general.
It’s the next step in becoming the world’s best racing publisher, which has always been a long-term plan for us. Patrick Cadore, System 3
Challenge, and will hit shelves in August. The title boasts 40 cars and 20 tracks, and System 3 COO Patrick Cadore is confident the product will show gamers that there’s more to racers than Gran Turismo. “We want to draw a line in the sand for the racing genre,” said Cadore. “SuperCar Challenge is not designed to
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“SuperCar Challenge is massively important to System 3 as it’s the next step in aligning ourselves as the best racing game publisher in the world. It’s always been a longterm plan for us; we have the knowledge, the passion, the staff, the relationships and the vision to convince the gaming public that Gran Turismo and
[IN BRIEF] NINTENDO: NPD data shows the DS and DSi sold over 766,000 units in the US during June, more than all current generation consoles combined. The DSi shifted more than 424,000 units, while over 342,000 DS units were sold in the same month. EA: Harmonix has announced it will launch the Rock Band Network in late August, an initiative that will provide bands with a toolset and instructions on how to create new songs that can be played on Rock Band.
SuperCar Challenges is System 3’s biggest upcoming release
Forza aren’t the be-all and endall of racing games.” The racing genre has enjoyed a renaissance of late, with hype building around the upcoming F1, Dirt 2, Gran Turismo 5, Split/Second and Blur. But
Cadore is confident that SuperCar Challenge has what it takes to compete with the best the genre has to offer. “No other racing game can match our strengths,” he said. System 3: 0207 491 4441
CHIPS lifts shutters Exspect grips iPhone on its latest outlet INDEPENDENT video game chain CHIPS has opened a new store in Leicestershire. Based in Market Harborough, the new outlet sells software and hardware for all major consoles, as well as accessories, books, cards, merchandise and pre-owned. The store is run by former accountant and local resident Andrew Colclough. “I first looked at opening a CHIPS store in Market Harborough about five years
ago but I just couldn’t find the right premises,” commented Colclough. “I think the recession has bottomed out now and we should see a slow and steady recovery over the next 18 months or so.” “I believe this is the first new store to open in the town for several months and I hope the local consumers feel we have a lot to offer. CHIPS: 01642 65800
EXSPECT HAS released a new gaming-specific case for the iPhone which functions as an ergonomic grip for the Apple portable. Available for both the iPod Touch 2G and the iPhone 3G and 3GS, the Gaming Grip delivers an experience similar to that of a dedicated mobile games console. “Mobile gaming is really taking off among UK consumers. We want to give these mobile gamers the same experience of
a console gamer, with great accessories to match the great games they’re playing,” said Mike Sanderson, head of development at Exspect. “Using our expertise in both the hardware protection and gaming market we have developed a product that really brings the mobile gaming experience to life.” The grip will be available from Amazon at just £14.99. Exspect: 01282 684 871
HMV: The retailer will exclusively stock the Prestige edition of Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The £119.99 bundle will include a copy of the game, a Steelbook, an art book, a bust of an in-game character and a pair of working Night Vision Goggles. MIDWAY: The struggling publisher’s Newcastle studio has entered administration. Despite decent sales of its last release Wheelman, the studio was not picked up in Warner’s recent acquisition of Midway.
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