Ridge Racer 6 Taking Shape - Fresh Details Inside

According to various Internet sources, Ridge Racer 6 is much closer to completion than was generally thought, with a bevy of precise information making its way onto the global information exchange.

Ridge Racer 6 will be a true sequel in the series, not another offshoot in the likeness of the not-too-well received R: Racing Evolution. Expect more arcade-powered, powerslide action.

Interestingly, sources close to Namco claim that Ridge Racer 6 will be hard disk heavy, using a considerable amount of space on each machine. Why this would be the case is a bit of a mystery, though the fact that the game will be online points to a considerable amount of bonus downloads, including tracks, cars and girls from previous outings.

Excellent news comes in the revelation that the original Ridge Racer will be made available again, enabling gamers to see where it all began. (It actually all began with Namco ripping off Sega’s Daytona, but that’s another story.) The remake will feature everything from the original game, presented with uprated graphics, making it a must-see piece of code for fans of he series. As to whether the remake is taken from the 1992 Namco System 22 board or the 1996 PlayStation conversion remains to be seen.

Expect to see Ridge Racer 6, a PlayStation 2 exclusive, on shelves before the end of the year.