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LA Rush officially confirmed, gameplay concept explained
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As we exclusively revealed exactly a week ago today, Midway has begun work on the next instalment of the ‘Rush’ series, to be called L.A. Rush. In case you were wondering, that’s its name because it’s set in Los Angeles. Now that information has been officially confirmed, and Midway has outlined the proposed contents of the game.
Unlike the previous San Francisco Rush titles, LA Rush will be more than just a straight-up arcade racer. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it has opted for a more ‘explorative’ (i.e. GTA 'inspired') approach, with an array of missions that deviate from simple racing. The other new trend for racing titles – being the whole ‘Underground’ car customisation jiggery-pokery thing, has also been included, with Rides Magazine and West Coast Customs helping to authentically style the game’s design.
It’s being planned for release on Xbox and PS2 in spring of 2005, although it may find itself facing some stiff competition. Los Angeles is a popular geographical influence for this type of game, as True Crime and San Andreas go to show. And as far as racing games are concerned these extra flourishes in gameplay, as welcome as they are, are rapidly becoming the norm. Still, we were quite keen on the original Rush titles, so we shall keep our fingers crossed for a positive outcome.
Unlike the previous San Francisco Rush titles, LA Rush will be more than just a straight-up arcade racer. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it has opted for a more ‘explorative’ (i.e. GTA 'inspired') approach, with an array of missions that deviate from simple racing. The other new trend for racing titles – being the whole ‘Underground’ car customisation jiggery-pokery thing, has also been included, with Rides Magazine and West Coast Customs helping to authentically style the game’s design.
It’s being planned for release on Xbox and PS2 in spring of 2005, although it may find itself facing some stiff competition. Los Angeles is a popular geographical influence for this type of game, as True Crime and San Andreas go to show. And as far as racing games are concerned these extra flourishes in gameplay, as welcome as they are, are rapidly becoming the norm. Still, we were quite keen on the original Rush titles, so we shall keep our fingers crossed for a positive outcome.
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Deviluck 27 Aug 2004 12:48
1/2
Im kinda getting tired of these LA themed games, perhaps they can choose other locations, perhaps even japan as we never see many GTA esque games there. Or even perhaps they shouldn't make these type of games at all.
Im buying Burnout 3 and probably GTA SA and i thinik that will be it, on that front.
Im buying Burnout 3 and probably GTA SA and i thinik that will be it, on that front.
Joji 27 Aug 2004 13:43
2/2
You hit the nail on the head there, Deviluck. So many games bow to american cities which is like it's the only place on earth. I expect this is done for the long straight street designs which allows you to crank up the speed.
Like the fact you can custmoise your cars etc.
Like the fact you can custmoise your cars etc.