LOS ANGELES-- (May 11,2000)-- Ubi Soft Entertainment are proud to announce POD II for Sega’s Dreamcast. This is the sequel to the popular PC racing game POD - one of the first PC games to support the Intel MMX technology. The big brother to this blisteringly hot futuristic racer is now destined to arrive on a console near you.
The story goes that POD is an alien virus creature with mutagenic powers. It starts taking control of all lifeforms in the distant mining colony of Damethra . As anarchy is unleashed, mutant vehicles start roaming the human settlements spreading the infectious, mutating virus. Cruising the ravaged planet, you begin to notice even your car undergoing the mutation. Drive fast or it’s a dead end.
10 entirely new tracks in this mind-numbing speed-fest.
Capitalising further on the orignal’s finest hour on the racing circuit, POD II will now include engaging interactive events and animations whilst the player speeds by.
Ubi Soft expetise in 3D modelling comes into its own in the 8 fully original vehicles to progress through.
Speed-rush arcade gameplay for maximum fun.
Race against ruthless mutant opponents, using acclaimed racing AI.
Infested environments dynamically mutates the cars.
POD II will take advantage of Dreamcast’s online gaming capabilities with on-line focused special game modes.
POD II will be available in the UK for Sega’s Dreamcast in Autumn 2000.