E3 2006: IGPX Fact Sheet @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 15, 2006

News: The Immortal Grand Prix makes the 24 Hours of Le Mans look easy.

The merger of Namco and Bandai has allowed both companies to work on more titles than ever before. One of those is the anime-based racer IGPX.

Here's what you need to know:

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games America Inc.
Developer: Sting
Release Date: Fall 2006
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Racing Action
Player: 1-2
ESRB Rating: RP
Web URL: www.namcobandaigames.com

Game Description
In the year 2049, the most popular sport in the world combines high speed motor racing with 3 vs. 3 team battles. The Immortal Grand Prix pits teams of 3 players in IG Machines against each other at breakneck speeds of over 350 miles per hour, all while battling over 60 mile tracks that constantly change.

Players take control of Team Satomi to race and battle to become the best IGPX team in the world. With customizable IG Machines, team-based combination attacks, and a changing course that can be utilized to their advantage, players will experience a new type of racing thrill!

Features:
Large number of IG Machines: Players can compete against 10 unique IGPX teams, and face over 30 different types of enemies
Highly customizable gameplay: Players can choose from over 100 customizable IG Machine parts, and over 70 types of race courses.
Intense 3 vs. 3 battles: Exciting battles require new strategies in order to pull off powerful team combination attacks.
Crashes are critical: Winners aren't chosen until the end of the race, so players can force opposing teams to crash on the roller-coaster like obstacle filled courses for an added advantage.
Exciting modes of play: Players can test their skills in Grand Prix Mode, Grand Prix Battles, Simulation Battles, and the vaunted IGPX Festival, which includes a 3 vs. 3 Dream Match and a Battle Royale!