News
May 6, 2008
Speed Racer: The Videogame is Now
Available
Players Delve into a High-Octane World of Combat Action Racing Based on the
Upcoming Film Opening this Friday, May 9th
Speed Racer: The Videogame, published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment,
hits stores across North America today on Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. Based on the
upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film directed by the Wachowski brothers, Speed
Racer: The Videogame features the voices of Emile Hirsch as Speed Racer, Matthew
Fox as Racer X and Christina Ricci as Trixie, who reprise their film roles as
playable characters.
In Speed Racer: The Videogame, developed by Sidhe Interactive for the Wii and
Virtuos for the Nintendo DS, players will race at amazing speeds to engage in
“Car-Fu” battles to outmaneuver opponents as they jump, flip, smash and spin
competing cars off the track. Select from 19 different drivers and their
extreme cars as players take to the track in an effort to win the illustrious
World Racing League cup. One of the first games compatible with the Wii
Wheel, Speed Racer: The Videogame allows players to experience all the twists
and turns of the film’s racing sequences first hand as they jump behind the
wheel of Speed’sT180 race car the Mach 6, or the specially designed T180 race
cars of more than 15 other characters, including Racer X, Trixie and other film
favorites.
Speed Racer: The Videogame captures the action, look and feel of the high
adrenaline arena racing developed for the movie in an accessible, fun-filled
game with intense, rollercoaster-like race tracks. Award-winning composer
Winifred Phillips, created an original score for the videogame, fusing rock,
classical and retro beats into a truly unique game soundtrack.
Speed Racer: The Videogame is a fast-paced, action racer for kids of all ages.
Speed Racer: The Videogame is rated “E” for Everyone and is available on Wii at
the suggested retail price of $49.99 and Nintendo DS for $29.99.

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