Ridge Racer 7 Fact Sheet @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on September 26, 2006

News: Namco is readying the next Riddddgggeeee Racccceeerrr for the PS3 launch.

With another PlayStation system launching in November (as if you didn't know), Namco Bandai is readying another rendition of the Ridge Racer series.

So here's the latest on Ridge Racer 7:

Key Features

Drift racing at its best: Ridge Racer 7 includes a total of 40 machines and 22 exhilarating courses filled with nitrous, fast corners and hairpin turns. With reversed courses, the total grows to 44, the most in the series ever!

Customise your ultimate machine: The brand new machine customisation mode gives players the power to create their dream machine with 375,000 possible visual customisations and 7,150 tuning modifications. Any racing style can be brought to life for the most hardcore or casual gamer

Race your way to the top: In the new career mode, RIDGE STATE GRAND-PRIX, work yourself up to become the best Ridge Racer. The player will be tested to the limit, building a career from the ground up in over 160 races

Online play: In addition to the single player modes, Ridge Racer 7 will produce heated races for up to 14 players (TBC). Racers will be able to bring their customised machine online to prove who the ultimate Ridge Racer is. Online features also include a true global ranking system with downloadable content.