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Ridge Racer is now Available on the Playstation Vita in North America
Drift and Nitrous Boost Your Way to Victory Today as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. Releases RIDGE RACERŽ on the PlayStationŽVita system
SAN JOSE, Calif., (March 13th, in the year of our Lord
2012) – Leading video game publisher and developer
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today announced RIDGE RACERŽ is
now available in North America for the PlayStationŽVita system.
The classic series is reborn as a glorious, high-definition
handheld online experience that will keep fans racing across the
finish line in a global competition to be the world’s best
racer.
In RIDGE RACERŽ for the PlayStationŽVita system, players will
experience the stunning graphics that utilize the full power of
PSŽVita alongside dynamic audio and white-knuckle races against
players from all over the world. Players will also be amazed by
the sheer unbeatable thrill and satisfaction of conquering a
tight corner at hair-raising speed with their new console in
hand. Along with the full game’s release, an exclusive
application for the PlayStationŽVita system will also be
available for free to download featuring an interactive audio
and video experience that will give fans a unique taste of this
bold and glimmering entry into the RIDGE RACERŽ world.
“For nearly two decades, RIDGE RACERŽ has been one of the most
thrilling, high-speed racing franchises in video games,” said
Carlson Choi, VP of Marketing for NAMCO BANDAI Games America
Inc. “Today, with the series’ debut on the all-new
PlayStationŽVita in North America, fans will be able to enjoy
the next level of excitement in this longtime gaming tradition,
along with free access to a host of premium additional
downloadable content while supplies last for gamers that can’t
wait to get behind the wheel.”
At launch and while supplies last, fans who buy the retail
version of RIDGE RACERŽ for PSŽVita will find a code inside the
box for a free RIDGE RACER Gold Pass which allows fans to
download a wealth of extra premium DLC content completely for
free. The same Gold Pass is also available to all fans who
purchase the digital version of the game on PlayStationŽNetwork
no later than April 30th, 2012. It will also be available for
purchase on the PlayStationŽStore for $7.49 for all other
players to enjoy. The RIDGE RACER Gold Pass will let players
download the following DLC content as soon as they become
available after the game’s launch.
ˇ Five additional machines: PROMESSA, ELENIE, DIGNISTAR,
FATALITA and MELTFIRE
ˇ Three additional courses: Old Central, Sunset Heights and Lost
Ruins
ˇ Two music tracks: NEW SONGS PACK 01
ˇ One new extended music mix: LONG MIX BGM 01
Later this Spring, players still looking for more content will
be able to purchase the RIDGE RACER Silver Pass which gives
access to an additional three machines, three courses, and other
BGM packs available for the unbeatable value price of $6.99.
Three additional machines: RC410, EVOLVER, WISDOM
Three additional courses: Oceanfront Cruise Way, Redstone
Thunder Road, Silver Mountain Skyway
Two music tracks: NEW SONGS PACK 02
One extended music mix: LONG MIX BGM 02
RIDGE RACERŽ is rated “E 10+” for Everyone 10+ by the ESRB with
a MSRP of $29.99 at retail, and $24.99 when purchased digitally
on the PlayStationŽStore. For more information on RIDGE RACERŽ
and NAMCO BANDAI Games’ entire line up, please visit
http://www.namcobandaigames.com.