The Italian Job

GET IN.

GET OUT. GET EVEN.

*Charlie Croker and his gang are left for dead in Venice after being double-crossed during one of the largest gold heists in history. Playing Charlie and his fellow thieves, you must now wreak vengeance on the man who betrayed you.

Recapture the high-octane thrills of the 2003 blockbuster movie as you attempt to escape Los Angeles in super-charged MINI Coopers fully loaded with the stolen gold!

• Tear through subway stations, rip apart golf courses and plow through storm drains with the cops hot on your trail.

• Race through L.A. driving 11 different vehicles from MINI Coopers to musle cars.

• Master four action-packed modes:

  • Story mode based on the movie's gripping plot [15 missions]
  • Death-defying stunt driving [5 courses]
  • Intense circuit racing [10 tracks]
  • Multiplayer madness [2-player]- Bonus features including film footage, movie photos, concept art and more.*

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Back of Case - PlayStation 2

DESCRIPTION:

GET IN. GET OUT. GET EVEN. Charlie Croker and his gang are left for dead in Venice after being double-crossed during one of the biggest gold heists ever. Taking on the role of Charlie and his gang members, you must wreak vengeance on the man who betrayed you and reclaim the gold. Recapture the high-octane thrills of the 2003 blockbuster movie by creating the largest traffic jam in L.A. history and attempting your escape in super-charged MINI Coopers.

GAME FEATURES: - A high-octane arcade racer featuring challenging stunts based on the Summer 2003 re-make of the original 1969 heist movie. - Drive at breakneck speeds in outrageously over-the-top environments based on movie locations including a subway station, storm drain, dam, golf course and more. - Tear through the streets of L.A. driving 10 vehicles ranging from the slick new Mini Coopers and muscle cars to an armored truck and cable van. - Master four gameplay modes including: o Story mode based on the movie’s gripping plot (15 missions), o Death-defying stunt driving (7 courses), o Intense circuit racing (10 tracks), Multiplayer madness (2-player) - Cutting-edge graphics engine running at a constant 60 fps with highly detailed textures and spectacular graphical effects. - Exhilarating car handling and realistic damage model including body deformation and component removal. - Bonus features including movie footage, interviews with the movie cast and crew, game concept art, developer diary, create a level and more.

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Atari Australia website (for Xbox)

‘This game is looking simply amazing, who wouldn’t want to zip around town in a Mini doing insane stunts and unbelievable tricks!’ -Video Game Review

‘Each vehicle is dosed with reflection mapping, helping the cars shine as if they'd just rolled out of a hot wax bath. ! the vehicles are instilled with enough polys to make this critic mutter, "Pretty damn good!" ’ -GameSpy

‘The Italian Job is a fast-paced game with non-linear driving lanes. You can almost go anywhere on the huge maps, though if you wish to complete the game’s missions you will need to go from point A to point B. How you traverse the streets to get there is up to you. This game is smooth and seamless and fans of mission-based race games will likely find this an enjoyable ride.’ –Xbox.Gamezone.com

"Racing around Hollywood and L.A. is lots of fun...for all you The Italian Job lovers, go buy this game right now! Oh and one last thing… mashup!!!" - Gamebiz.com.au

"The Italian Job: L.A Heist is a fun game." - Gameplanet.co.nz

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Atari Australia Press Quotes - Xbox

Buckle up for high-speed hijinks in Eidos Interactive's The Italian Job for the Nintendo GameCube.Where's Michael Caine?When given the opportunity to base this car-chase extravaganza on the original 1969 The Italian Job or the Mark Wahlberg (that's Marky Mark for you funksters) remake, Eidos opted for the latter. Just don't expect to see any actors from either film.The developers at Climax (UK) have stripped away all extraneous story elements and are sticking with what the fans have paid good money to see -- fine old-fashioned car chases. Players assume the role of Charlie Croker and his gang of thieves as they attempt to exact their revenge on one of their former members.Cut to the ChaseBefore each mission, players are treated to an in-game cut-scene which briefly ties the current story events to your objectives. While your initial missions are little more than driving from point A to point B, later levels require you to outrun the cops, tail other cars and make the occasional car swap.Traveling at high speeds through downtown L.A. and Hollywood can seem pretty daunting at first. An on-screen radar gives you a basic idea of where your current objective is as well as divulging the locations of any nearby hostiles.There's no arrow pointing exactly where you need to go, so players are given a decent bit of freedom as to how to reach an objective. The only limitations are time and the occasional encounter with one of L.A.'s finest.If you're just learning the game or fancy a Sunday drive, you can also hop into Free Roam mode. With unlimited access to your surroundings, you can take your time scouting out seconds-saving shortcuts.Small but FierceYou'll get to hop behind the wheel of 10 different vehicles. None attract quite the attention like the Mini Cooper does. These small, yet versatile vehicles accelerate quickly and can easily squeeze through traffic.For added "oohs" and "ahhs," you can even drive on two wheels if you take a corner sharply enough. Just be careful not to scrape the new paint job.The Italian Job features a fairly realistic damage-modeling system. Your car will visibly crumple as it tags other cars, buildings and trees.Players are given a grade at the end of each stage. Your score is based on objective completion, car damage, time taken and any stunts you manage to pull off. Sorry, but you can't get bonus points for road kills.Looking for a good Summer Job?Race fans looking for something a little different should definitely invest some time with The Italian Job. Think Crazy Taxi without the ungrateful passengers and bountiful product placement. This is one job that just might pay off.

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www.nintendo.com - GameCube

Get in, get out and get even as the new Mini Cooper screeches onto PS2 courtesy of Climax and Eidos

First there was the original movie, then a game of the movie some years later. Now the movie is being brought back to the silver screen, remade, so guess what? You got it - a new Italian Job game for PS2, brought to you by Climax and Eidos.

The timeless British cinematic classic needs little introduction. The plot is the same as it always has been, with betrayal, traffic agitating, gold-stealing et al; you know the deal. However, things are a little different this time around. As in the movie (which stars Charlize Theron, Edward Norton and Mark Wahlberg), the new Mini Cooper is the car of choice, in which you can tear around the streets of LA, bomb down staircases and speed through sewers. There are three gaming modes to enjoy - Story, Circuit and Stunt Driving, the latter of which offers something a little different to your average four wheel adventure, while the ability to explore the many facets of LA, and Hollywood of course, is another notable selling point. Fifteen missions woven together with cut-scenes mean that aficionados of The Italian Job can get the full interactive experience on PS2.

• Story mode based on the new Italian Job film features 15 varied, high-octane missions
• Race around the film's locations with up to two players in Circuit mode
• DVD-style extras including movie footage, interviews with the film's cast, film stills, concept art etc

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uk.playstation.com