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GRIPSHIFT™ SPEEDS INTO STORES
Published by Sony Online Entertainment’s Platform Publishing label, GripShift’s
stunt driving is a first for the PSP
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – September 15,
2005 – Sony Online Entertainment’s Platform Publishing™, a cross-platform
publishing, distribution and marketing label, invites you to get behind the
wheel of exciting stunt driving as GripShift™ arrives now in stores. Available
for the PSP™ (PlayStation® Portable) system, GripShift is the first to combine
high-flying stunt-driving and puzzle solving all to the beat of hip hop sounds
from down under.
“GripShift is one of the most innovative videogames for the PSP™ system
available this holiday season,” said Chris Sturr, senior brand manager, Sony
Online Entertainment. “Combining various elements of platform, puzzle, and
driving action in a unique gaming experience, GripShift offers gamers
pedal-to-the-metal driving action, unique puzzle-solving challenges, wireless
multiplayer features, and off-the-wall bonus games geared for hours of fun.”
Developed by Sidhe Interactive and co-published by Red Mile Entertainment,
players in GripShift will race as one of six unique characters in suped-up
vehicles as they stunt their way through insane twisting levels while collecting
power-ups, avoiding traps, beating the clock and challenging friends.
“Red Mile Entertainment is thrilled to release its first PSP™ system title with
Sony Online Entertainment,” said Chester Aldridge, chief executive officer, Red
Mile Entertainment. “GripShift is a unique combination of game genres that
creates a one-of-a-kind handheld experience. It's a terrific title that will
appeal to a wide range of gamers.”
Featuring enhanced aerial physics with an intuitive control system, players will
perform awesome aerial jumps for massive hang time in puzzle-like driving
challenges with multiple routes, short-cuts, loops, jumps and power ups. Compete
in single-player race mode against the CPU, or enjoy the action with your
friends in head-to-head wireless multiplayer mode. Create and design custom
levels to share with your friends, or play one of the eight bonus games for
outrageous fun. It’s an original break-thru combination of stunt driving,
platform action and puzzle solving, designed exclusively for the PSP system.
GripShift is rated E for Everyone (with Comic Mischief) by the Entertainment
Software Ratings Board, and has a suggested retail price of $39.99. For more
information, please visit
www.platformpublishing.com or
www.grip-shift.com.
Game Features
- Original Combination of Genres: Stunt Driving, Platform-Action and Puzzle
Solving genres combined offer the ultimate on-the-go driving experience.
- Vibrant 3D Environments: Stunt through more than 100 diverse levels in 4
themed worlds (Desert, Jungle, Ice and Horror) that come alive with brilliant 3D
graphics, stunning lighting and dynamic visual effects.
- Puzzle-like Challenges: Multiple routes, short-cuts, loops, jumps, ramps,
power-ups and dangers to avoid will challenge the most skilled drivers.
- Exciting Race Mode: Additional racing circuits provide action for players to
race against the CPU or other drivers.
- 8 Bonus Games: Penguin Bowling, Bomb Pool, Soccer Crazy, Snaker, Ice Hockey
and more offer new challenges for you to conquer solo or with up to 3 of your
friends.
- Wireless Multiplayer Gameplay: Single player or multiplayer action for up to 4
players through the PSP™ system’s wireless feature.
- Customizable Levels: Create custom levels with the in-game Track Editor and
share them wirelessly with friends.
- Six Playable Characters: Play as one of 6 playable characters and customize
your vehicles for a unique look.
- Intuitive control system: Optimized gameplay and aerial physics allow for
awesome jumps with massive hang-time.
SOE and the SOE logo are registered trademarks and Platform Publishing is a trademark of Sony Online Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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