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Nokia Press Release :
Codemasters Drives Onto The N-Gage With Colin McRae Rally 2005
The leading rally game series goes mobile with N-Gage Arena functionality
June 23, 2004 – Nokia, together with Codemasters, today announced that Colin McRae Rally 2005 is under development for the N-Gage platform. As the first Codemasters title for the N-Gage platform, Colin McRae Rally 2005, developed by Ideaworks3D, will bring all the gripping action from the leading rally game series together with support for racing competitions via the N-Gage Arena.
“It’s great to be able to bring Colin McRae Rally 2005, as the most successful brand in rally gaming, to the N-Gage mobile gaming audience,” said Jim Darling, CEO, Codemasters. “We’re really excited to work with the N-Gage team and build games that take advantage of the mobile connected features of the N-Gage platform.”
“It’s fantastic to have Codemasters’ support for the N-Gage platform and Colin McRae Rally 2005 a great first title to showcase the talents of the team,” said Pasi Pölönen, Director of Game Publishing, Games Business Unit, Nokia. “The online support for ghost racing via N-Gage Arena will give rally fans a chance to compete with the best rally gamers from around the world.”
“We are thrilled to be working with Codemasters and Nokia to craft the definitive driving experience for the N-Gage game deck,” said Adrian Sack CEO of Ideaworks3D.
Colin McRae Rally 2005 is expected to be available in the fourth quarter of 2004.
About Codemasters
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience on current and future gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company’s dominant brands include Colin McRae Rally, TOCA Race Driver, LMA Manager, the Club Football range and Operation Flashpoint. The company is headquartered in Southam, Warwickshire UK and maintains European operations in Germany, France, Spain, and Benelux. The company has its US headquarters in New York. More information about the company and its products is available online at www.codemasters.com
About N-Gage
The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer gameplay over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.
About Ideaworks3D
London-based Ideaworks3D is an award-winning developer of advanced mobile gaming technology and content. Founded in 1998 with a strong Oxford and Cambridge computer science and electronic engineering pedigree, the company has an unparalleled track record of innovation and market leadership in the field of rich mobile gaming. Ideaworks3D's creative contribution to mobile gaming was recently recognized in Europe with the coveted BAFTA Games Award for Best Mobile Game 2003, and in the US with the inaugural "Mobie" for Best Mobile Game 2003. Ideaworks3D is online at mobilegames.com
Contributed by karttu (4476) on Feb 01, 2006.
Nokia Press Release :
Colin McRae On The N-Gage Platform Rallies Out To Retailers
November 1, 2004
Nokia today announced that it has started shipping the eagerly anticipated rally racing game Colin McRae Rally 2005 published by Codemasters. With exciting multiplaying options, real rally cars and locations and advanced damage modeling, the legendary rally franchise will bring the ultimate rally experience to the N-Gage platform.
“Multiplaying is what really makes this game rock. This holiday season, gamers can compete against the world’s fastest rally gamers with shadow racing on the N-Gage Arena!” said Pasi Pölönen, Director of Game Publishing, Games Business Unit, Nokia. “You can also challenge your friend to a speedy duel over the wireless Bluetooth connection.”
Colin McRae Rally 2005 provides 64 stages in eight different countries with 16 different rally cars. Gamers can tune up their cars to match the conditions and beat the clock. The realistic simulations of road types, weather conditions, and physics of car handling create an authentic rally experience.
About Codemasters
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of best-selling interactive entertainment products for a global audience on current and future gaming platforms and channels. Established in 1986, the company’s dominant brands include Colin McRae Rally, TOCA Race Driver, LMA Manager, the Club Football range and Operation Flashpoint. The company is headquartered in Southam, Warwickshire UK and maintains European operations in Germany, France, Spain, and Benelux. The company has its US headquarters in New York. More information about the company and its products is available online at http://www.codemasters.com
About N-Gage
The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer game play over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.
Contributed by karttu (4476) on Feb 01, 2006.
Nokia N-Gage website:
A true legend joins the expanding roster of car games on the N-Gage, as Colin McRae Rally 2005 by Codemasters makes its debut on the world’s freshest mobile gaming device. It is the ultimate rally game and one of the most popular motor sport franchises ever created.
In Colin McRae Rally 2005 you grab a seat behind the steering wheel of the rally car of your choice. Explore racing locations around the world: race on the roads of 64 stages in eight different countries and work your way towards the championship. Tune up your car to match the conditions and beat the clock! The realistic simulations of road types, weather conditions, and physics of car handling create an authentic rally experience. The locations and the cars are real as well, your job is to provide the real driving!
Multiplaying is the thing that really makes this game roar. Compete against the world’s fastest rally gamers with Shadow Racing on the N-Gage Arena! You can also challenge your friend to a speedy duel over the wireless Bluetooth connection.
- The legendary rally franchise by Codemasters now on N-Gage!
- Realistic physics, authentic car handling, variable road types and changing weather conditions
- 16 cars, including Peugeot, Subaru, Toyota and Audi
- Performance tuning for tires, gears, power ratio, brake balance, brake power and steering sensitivity
- Real rally locations and 64 stages in eight countries
- Advanced damage modeling
N-Gage Exclusive Features
- Shadow Racing on the N-Gage Arena
- Two player head-to-head gaming over the Bluetooth connection
Contributed by karttu (4476) on Feb 01, 2006.
www.nintendo.com:
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 from Ubi Soft brings the internationally popular sport of rally racing home to the Game Boy Advance. Chiefly a hobbyist pastime stateside, rally racing commands a huge following overseas, where Englishman McRae is reckoned a major sports star.
Choose from five officially licensed rally cars to race in six of the most demanding locations across the globe. Racers will have to navigate treacherous hairpin turns on pavement, dirt, mud, snow, ice and sand.
Each terrain type affects the handling of your car differently, requiring players to adjust driving styles from race to race. To compensate for the different racing conditions, players can also customize their cars' transmission, suspension, tires, brakes, and steering. Depending on the terrain, cars can get muddy or even damaged, which ultimately affects the way your vehicle performs.
Fortunately, players will get aural assistance from Mr. McRae himself. Colin acts as your in-game navigator to warn you about the length and sharpness of upcoming turns and bends in the road. Onscreen indicators also help prevent drivers from careening off the track.
The beautiful 3D graphics really showcase the Game Boy Advance's capabilities with fully textured mapped polygonal cars and race venues. Cars will accurately slide and lean around the turns, just as they would in real life. After each race, the game showcases your performance in a multi-angle, 3D replay.
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 features smooth 3D graphics and realistic car physics. The steep learning curve may make the game frustrating to racing novices but hardcore gearheads will find plenty to play with.
For gamers with some friends and a Game Boy Advance Link Cable, Colin McRae Rally 2.0 also offers single Pak/multiplayer play. Two to four racers can choose from any of the five licensed vehicles and compete against each other on special arcade tracks.
Colin McRae Rally 2.0 drives into stores this September and is rated "E" for Everyone.
Contributed by Xoleras (66998) on Dec 25, 2004.
Atari Australia Press Quotes - Windows & PlayStation:
““A lot of people have been waiting a long time for CMR2 and I don’t think they will be disappointed. The brand new Arcade mode is what you will be playing after the pub. It adds bumper-bashing fun to the game.” PC Gaming Wolrd”
““The new and improved Colin McRae looks set to be another best seller. If TOCA 2 is anything to go by Codemasters are fully capable of producing strong sequels. This can only mean that Colin McRae Rally 2 looks like setting the PC rally standard all over again.” PC Zone”
““The god of rallying.” Play Magazine”
Contributed by Xoleras (66998) on May 11, 2004.
Atari Australia website - Windows/PlayStation:
Box cover back - PC version:
Setting new standards in rallying realism.
We've enhanced the performance, refined the engine, and perfected the design. The handling is up to you.
> Drive the world's best rally cars past and present, from Ford Focus to Mitsubishi Lancer to Mini Cooper.
> Over 90 new international rally tracks and 3 new countries - Kenya, Finland and Italy.
> New Arcade Rally mode - 6 car circuit racing and multiple split screen 2 player options.
> 2-4 player alternate play in Championship mode - the ultimate rally experience.
> All-new 1-8 player Rally Challenge mode - Go head-to-head with your friends in a knockout tournament.
> The most authentic co-driver calls developed and performed in-game by Nicky Grist - Colin McRae's navigator.
> State of the art graphics and dynamic TV-style camera views.
Contributed by Andreas Vilén  (290) on Dec 11, 2003.
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