Press release: 1999-09-09: CRAVE PUTS THE PEDAL TO THE METAL AND LAUNCHES TOKYO XTREME RACER™ ON THE SEGA DREAMCAST

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CRAVE PUTS THE PEDAL TO THE METAL AND LAUNCHES TOKYO XTREME RACER™ ON THE SEGA DREAMCAST™ 

A best-seller in Japan ,Tokyo Xtreme Racer takes players into the seamy, speedy underground and carries the backing of "Import Tuner" magazine

Los Angeles, CA - September 9, 1999 - Strap in and hold on, Crave Entertainment announces the release of Tokyo Xtreme Racer( for the Sega Dreamcast(tm) system. Crashing on to store shelves everywhere, this daring racing game brings the completely insane world of Tokyo highway street racing to the homes of America. Racers speeding along the actual Tokyo highway system square off against rival competitors in an effort to become the most sought-after street racer around.

"Tokyo Xtreme Racer sets the standard for Dreamcast games," said Holly Newman, executive vice president of publishing. "It is extremely fast, incredibly fun, and pushes the system to its limits. Having been the number one selling title in Japan for weeks, we are positive it will make an impact on everyone who plays it."

Tokyo Xtreme Racer let's players live out their fantasy of building the ultimate ride and taking it out on the road and into battle. 

One flash of the headlights and...
Based on the actual Tokyo street racing scene, Tokyo Xtreme Racer puts players behind the wheel of any of over 25 vehicles, with over 100 different import parts to customize the car to their precise handling or aesthetic desires. Players may change the color, the spoiler, wheels, or any other parts imaginable. Then it's off to the streets, to find someone else crazy enough to battle it out on the asphalt. One flash of the headlights to a likely contender, and it's off to the races.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer offers import car enthusiasts a chance to drive different variations of their favorite cars, and with Import Tuner Magazine's support, there will be a host of opportunities to get this hard-core audience involved. As in real life Tokyo racing, it takes place at night to avoid the glaring eyes of the law, and is fast and furious. Players blaze down the street at over 60 frames a second and challenge friends to fierce split-screen racing action. The innovative "power bar" begins to wane as players lag behind, and it is always an intense ride.

About Crave Entertainment
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, with offices in Paris, London and Hamburg, Crave Entertainment is a privately held publisher of innovative videogame entertainment products for the major console platforms including Sega Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, the Sony PlayStation game console, and PC. More information about Crave Entertainment is available at www.cravegames.com.