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Days of Thunder Nascar Edition Announced
LOS ANGELES - June 11, in the year of
our Lord 2010 - Paramount Digital Entertainment,
NASCAR, Sony Computer Entertainment of America ("SCEA") and
Piranha Games today announced the upcoming launch of Days of
Thunder: NASCAR Edition, a stock car arcade racer that will be
available exclusively on the PlayStation Network for the
PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system this summer.
Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition gives players the opportunity to
go head-to-head against select NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers,
including champions such as Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and
Tony Stewart, and the drivers from the iconic "Days of Thunder"
film from Paramount Pictures. Featuring multiple single-player
and online multiplayer modes, gamers will take the wheel as one
of the hottest drivers on the circuit to prove that "you can't
stop the thunder!"
"Racing against NASCAR drivers such as Jimmie Johnson and Mark
Martin and 'Days of Thunder' characters Cole Trickle, Rowdy
Burns, and Russ Wheeler simultaneously is something that could
only happen in a video game, and a great way to celebrate the
20th anniversary of the film," said Tom Lesinski, president of
Paramount Digital Entertainment. "We are pleased to team up with
SCEA and NASCAR to bring fans an adrenaline packed,
one-of-a-kind arcade racing experience."
In Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition, players will join Rowdy
Burns' team as the latest rookie to tear up the NASCAR circuit.
With Rowdy as their coach, players will learn to hit the pit,
upgrade their ride and trade paint with other cars. They can
even "drop the hammer" like Cole Trickle for a boost of extra
speed. Rowdy Burns will be voiced by the actor from the film,
Michael Rooker. Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition comes equipped
with twelve NASCAR-sanctioned tracks, including Daytona
International Speedway® and Talladega Superspeedway®.
With artificial intelligence tailored to match each film
character and NASCAR driver, players will experience each
driver's personality, driving style and maneuvers. For example,
players will need to watch out for Cole Trickle's reckless,
aggressive driving, Rowdy Burns' ruthless, veteran skills and
Russ Wheeler's hot head. Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition
features many of the top NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers including
Brian Vickers, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Jeff
Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kasey Kahne, Kurt
Busch, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart.
"After 20 years 'Days of Thunder' remains one of the NASCAR
community's most celebrated films," said Brad Ball, Vice
President of Entertainment and Marketing, at NASCAR and NASCAR
Media Group. "NASCAR loyalists and 'Days of Thunder' fans of
all ages should enjoy the opportunity to compete and trade paint
with today's NASCAR drivers and 'Days of Thunder' characters -
after all, rubbin' is racing."
"With more than 38 million users worldwide, PlayStation fans are
turning to PlayStation Network more than ever for unique
downloadable games," said Rob Dyer, senior vice president of
publisher relations, Sony Computer Entertainment
America. "Offering a robust multiplayer racing experience, Days
of Thunder: NASCAR Edition is a great example of exclusive
content that can only be found on PlayStation Network."
As players race to the top of the scoreboard, they will unlock
car customization options and bonus tracks.Depending on how
players place in races, take the lead in laps, and pick up new
sponsors, they will win in-game currency necessary to refuel,
make pit stops, and upgrade their cars. Players' driving styles
will be monitored by an in-game tracking system, allowing
players to be approached by like-minded sponsors.
In Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition, up to 12 people can race to
the finish online, log the fastest times on the leader boards,
or push themselves to the limit in single-player. There are four
different modes - Quick Race, Time Trial, Career, with circuits
of varying difficulty, and Derby Mode, where players are
encouraged to deal as much damage as they can.
Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition will be available on PlayStation
Network this summer. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.