Auto Modellista details revealed

CAPCOM® ANNOUNCES NEW DETAILS ON AUTO MODELLISTA™ NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE FEATURES MORE CARS, MORE CONTROL AND BROADBAND SPEED LAS VEGAS - January 15, 2003 - Capcom® today announced that Auto Modellista™, the highly anticipated online racing action for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, will include major enhancements for its North American release. Auto Modellista will also be the first true cell-shaded online racing game to utilize SEGA Network Application Package (SNAP) technology for networked gameplay. The online feature in Auto Modellista provides players the option of racing head-to-head with eight driving opponents online. Among the many new features in the US release are more cars, including American muscle cars, more tuningparts and additional tracks and races. Licenses from sixteen different car manufactures including Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru and more are represented giving players a total of 69 real-world cars. The customizable feature lets players acquire essential components to soup-up their ride from the get go. Auto Modellista is scheduled to release March 2003. ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board) rating is “E” for everyone. North American release will include the following exclusive features: * Free online play (with a Network Adapter) * Nine additional cars including classic American muscle cars * More than 100 additional tuning parts to fine tune the new racers * Modified car physics which will allow for massive power slides * Three new tracks adding even more diversity * Modified artificial intelligence allows for more realistic and dynamic racing as computer-controlled opponents act more aggressively as they race for the checkered flag. * Broadband only for lightningfast gameplay and reflexive action! * New opening demo highlighting the new features and incredible gameplay. * Visually appealing and user friendly menu interface. Other key features in Auto Modellista include: * Easily Customizable - Vivid colorschemes and a wide array of options allow players to create incredibly unique car designs. Players can change the car’s tires, brakes, suspension, turbine kit, muffler, computer, transmission and more. All tuning parts appear in the game along with their real names. Adding various parts such as mirrors, wheels, decals and more, players can equally modify the appearance of the cars. Players can even customize their garage by changing the interior design and by adding decoration items such as posters,atool box and oil drums * 3-D cell-shaded art style – A totally new visual expression that captures the true essence of racing; the sense of speed tearing the air apart and the impact of tires grabbing the pavement are stunningly reproduced * Choose from an enormous selection of world-renowned vehicles: * Mazda, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Subaru and more * Speed through diverse environments – Auto Modellista showcases numerous environments including racing circuits, cityscapes and mountain passes with an entirely new approach. * Three different game modes – Single Player, Arcade, and VJ Mode - Single Player Mode – Customize your own car and participate in various races - Arcade Mode – Split screen two player head-to-head mode or up toeight player with the online play - VJ Mode – Record, edit and apply various effects to your previous races to capture all the highlights of performance racing * Sheer intensity - Auto Modellista captures the adrenaline packed intensity of racing. This game is simply a must for the insatiable car enthusiast who strives to achieve unadulterated speed and experience mind-blowing graphics.