NAMCO ANNOUNCES "RIDGE RACER(TM) 6"

"Ridge Racer" Drifts onto the Xbox 360(TM) with Heart-Stopping Speed, Immersive Environments and Unprecedented Control

In "Ridge Racer 6," the classic Namco franchise returns with more speed, excitement and gameplay variety than ever before. Players enter a world of high-definition, high-speed races and can choose to challenge others or take control of the wheel alone in a variety of on and offline modes. Online compatibility lends to features such as Vs. Battles and downloadable content, further enhancing the game’s replayability to make "Ridge Racer 6" an unforgettably immersive experience.

“'Ridge Racer 6' was designed with the next generation of hardware in mind and truly harnesses the power of the Xbox 360 to bring the most satisfying gameplay experience to our fans,” said Yoshi Niki, Business Unit Director with Namco Hometek Inc. “'Ridge Racer 6' promises to deliver the highest level of intensity and fun to Namco’s top drift racing franchise.”

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