TORONTO, ON September 13, 2007 Microsoft Game Studios and Bizarre Creations today announced that Project Gotham Racing 4 (PGR 4), the latest instalment of the best-selling and award-winning racing franchise, has been released to manufacturing. The team also confirmed that the games new Web site is up and running. Fans can now visit http://www.pgrnations.com for all the latest news, features and updates from the PGR universe and the team at Bizarre.
Set to redefine the experience PGR fans have come to know and love, PGR 4 is set to race onto store shelves on Oct. 2. Featuring a unique, exciting racing experience where dramatic racing action is captured in breathtaking cinematic style, PGR 4 is sure to capture the attention of racing fans everywhere. The all new addition of motorcycles adds a new dimension to the PGR driving experience by allowing gamers to compete and pull off amazing driving manoeuvres not possible on four wheels.
The official PGR 4 Web site at http://www.pgrnations.com contains the most recent news and updates in the Project Gotham universe. Currently, the Web site is the home to the games full robust vehicles list, including models from the worlds top car and motorcycle manufacturers, as well as the official Achievements list. The site will be continually updated to give fans a true home base with all the PGR 4 information and content theyre looking for.
From the inspired minds at Bizarre Creations, PGR 4 offers franchise fans and new players alike exciting new ways to race over Xbox LIVE. PGR 4 allows drivers to build a global racing community through team-oriented gameplay while making it easy to find their favourite races, friends, ghosts, replays or photos. Additional improvements to the unique Kudos rewards system provides gamers with more incentives to show off their distinctive driving styles including the ability to purchase new vehicles, game modes, gamerpics and more at the PGR Shop. PGR 4 will be available at retailers across Canada on Oct. 2 for an estimated retail price of $69.99 CDN.
About Bizarre Creations
Bizarre Creations is an independent developer, based in Liverpool, U.K. Established in 1994, the company is famed for such high-profile franchises as Formula 1, Fur Fighters, Project Gotham Racing and The Club. Bizarre prides itself on providing high-quality next-generation gaming experiences that excel in gameplay, graphics, audio and technology. Find them on the Web at http://www.bizarrecreations.com.
About Microsoft Game Studios
Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the Xbox® and Xbox 360 video game systems, the Windows® operating system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse games for Windows (http://www.microsoft.com/canada/games), including such franchises as Age of Empires®, Flight Simulator and Zoo Tycoon®; Xbox and Xbox 360 (http://www.xbox.ca), including such games as Gears of War and franchises such as Halo®, Fable®, Project Gotham Racing and Forza Motorsport; and MSN® Games (http://www.games.msn.com), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as Bejeweled and Hexic®.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.