OutRun Online Arcade revved up for Xbox LIVE Arcade

by: Randy - posted: 12/19/2008 11:09:00 PM

Man, who didn't sink dozens of dollars in quarters into OutRun?  Sega is bringing back the classic -- albeit revamped, and ready for up to six-player online competition in OutRun Online Arcade.  Available January 2009 on Xbox LIVE Arcade, players will be burning rubber on the 15 OutRun2SP courses.  And yes, you'll be doing it in one of 10 fully-licensed Ferrari cars.  In addition to racing up to six players, the singleplayer hits you with Heart Attack, Time Attack and OutRun modes, not to mention voice communication and Achievements.

These screenshots show how the game has been "updated for the 21st century in stunning high definition."

sega ANNOUNCES OUTRUN ONLINE ARCADE

 

Classic Arcade Racing Game Now Available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade

 

 

SAN FRANCISCO (December 19, 2008) - SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced the return of Outrun™, the classic arcade racing game. Developed by acclaimed Sheffield studio Sumo Digital, OutRun™ Online Arcade has been updated for the 21^st century in stunning high-definition and will be available in January 2009 via Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®.

 

Dodging opponents at full throttle, players will be overcome with nostalgia as they rediscover the 15 glorious OutRun2SP courses. From hilly streets to sunny beaches, the game offers mile after mile of unrelenting acceleration, thrills and action. The draw to the open road has never been so appealing as players race across the U.S. in one of 10 high-performance, fully licensed Ferrari cars to a heart pumping soundtrack.

 

Available for the first time on Xbox LIVE®, OutRun Online Arcade delivers online multiplayer racing for up to six players as well as fast-paced single player action through Heart Attack, Time Attack and OutRun modes. OutRun Online Arcade on Xbox LIVE® will also feature voice communication and Achievements.