INFOGRAMES BRINGS EXCITEMENT, FUN AND ATTITUDE TO THE XBOX? WITH "FURIOUS KARTING" London - 15.08.2002 - Infogrames, a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment software, announced today that an explosive cocktail of tricks, special moves and fast racing challenges is coming to Xbox with Furious Karting in January 2003. Developed by Babylon Software, Furious Karting shakes up the conventions of the racing genre with style, innovation and an addictive cocktail of tricks, special moves, and racing challenges, all accompanied by a thumping interactive soundtrack. Prior to the races the player must choose their clan and their character, all with upgradeable skills. With the innovative on-screen icon language system the player can provoke the other clan racers or congratulate their teammates while racing. Fuel the inter-clan rivalry through the interactive 'electronic vs rock' soundtrack as you try to impose your musical style over that of your opponents to drive them crazy. A more physical approach to competition can also be adopted with some totally illegal yet hugely enjoyable special moves. Featuring four different game modes such as "single race, "Scenario mode", "Time Attack" and "Multiplayer mode", Furious Karting also has an addictive and innovative "Jam Battle" mode where the players can upload their favourite music tracks in to the game and make them part of the challenges. "Furious Karting is not just a new racing game?It's all about aggression, individuality, style and, most importantly, PURE FUN! We really believe that this new franchise brings some innovative and addictive features to the racing genre for an immediate and satisfying gaming experience." commented Franck Heissat, Marketing Director Core Games, Infogrames Europe By offering something refreshing and new, while at the same time remaining immediate and fun, Furious Karting will offer players a gaming experience like no other. Realistic, hardcore racing at its finest boosted by an arcade attitude. And if you've got a problem with that then grab a kart and let's see what you've got!