Driver hits the road on the PSP @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on January 23, 2007

News: Ubisoft's first Driver game will be Driver 76 for Sony's handheld.

Ubisoft yesterday announced their first Driver game since acquiring the license several months ago.

Driver 76 will be an all new entry in the Driver series exclusively for the PSP. It is being developed by Sumo Digital and should hit stores sometime in March.

Ubisoft was a little light on the story details, but they did let us know that the game will be set in 1976 and serve as a prequel to Driver: Parallel Lines.

Here's a few other things they let us know about Driver 76:

All-New Content Developed Exclusively for the PSP system - Twenty-seven all-new missions created for the PSP system.

Multiplayer Games and Downloadable Content - Games include Street Racing, Destruction Derby, Pink Slip Racing and Swap Meet. Also download new paintjobs to use on your collected vehicles in the garage.

Experience Open Environments in Authentic 1970's New York - All the architecture, music, cars and clothes of the '70s. Spans New York from Jersey to Coney Island.

Vehicle Modification System - Collect your favorite vehicles and complete side job missions to get the cash to modify your ride.

High-Speed Hollywood Racing Action - High-speed car races and crashes. Go even faster by customizing your car with special parts.

Authentic '70s Soundtrack - Immerse yourself in the '70s with classic songs from the decade.

We'll have more soon.