Tokyo Xtreme Racer

Grumpy Old Fart · 28-07-2005, 02:18 AM

From IGN...

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Genki didn't have any representatives appear in person at Microsoft's Japanese Xbox Summit today. Intead, the publisher/developer used a pre-recorded video message to announce a next generation version of Shutoko Battle, also known as Tokyo Xtreme Racer in America.

No details were provided on the content of the game, but the Genki representative did make it clear that we can expect the same type of battle-based racing that has made the series famous. The game will feature network support, although it's unclear what form this will take.
The Tokyo Xtreme series is known for its reality, but for someone who lives in Tokyo, looking at the game running on Xbox 360 is definitely a sight. Genki was apparently able to render details down to the asphalt of the road. The game also seems to include a hot racing babe, rendered nicely in all the right areas.

Download the trailer for yourself and, as you watch, keep in mind that what you're seeing looks so close to the real thing, Tokyo residents may end up doing a double take. It's amazing to see how much Genki's recreation of Tokyo's highway system has progressed since the series first debuted on Dreamcast just a few years ago.

Some may remember the original and sequel that appeared on the Dreamcast. The title was changed from Tokyo Xtreme Racing to Tokyo Highway Challenge in Europe (not sure about the U.S.). Anyway click on the link below to go to the trailer...

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Justin Buser · 28-07-2005, 02:39 AM

As a massive fan of the racing genre, I am really looking forward to the Xbox360 - this is another game on my list

Also keen to check out any Rallisport Challenge sequels!

Grumpy Old Fart · 28-07-2005, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Also keen to check out any Rallisport Challenge sequels!

Hell yes. Rallisport Challenge 2 has to be the best Rally game on the Xbox, reminds me a little of SEGa Rally. Fantastic on Live as well. I just hope that if they did a sequel they'd get rid of the wire-frame cars when more than 4 peole are playing on Live. Oh and that everyone can hear what everyone's saying during a race. The current set up only allows the person in front and behind hear what you are saying (again when more than four people are in the game)

citizen X · 28-07-2005, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Old Fart

From IGN...

Some may remember the original and sequel that appeared on the Dreamcast. The title was changed from Tokyo Xtreme Racing to Tokyo Highway Challenge in Europe (not sure about the U.S.). Anyway click on the link below to go to the trailer...

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I’m not that impressed,

U know what’s funny. The fact that PSR3’s in game video looks better then the this cg trailer.

Grumpy Old Fart · 29-07-2005, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by citizen X

I’m not that impressed,

U know what’s funny. The fact that PSR3’s in game video looks better then the this cg trailer.

yeah I know what you're saying citizen X, but we should really look at all aspects of a game and not just judge it on its visuals. You never know it could be one hell of a racer with some quality gameplay. Plus it's early days so things can still be tweaked.

citizen X · 29-07-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Old Fart

yeah I know what you're saying citizen X, but we should really look at all aspects of a game and not just judge it on its visuals. You never know it could be one hell of a racer with some quality gameplay. Plus it's early days so things can still be tweaked.

yeah, your right I shouldn’t put down the game just because it looks like a PS3 game,
I’m hoping it does well, hell I hope all the x360 games do well.
So I guess we’re going to see how good of a game it really is soon.