The nasty weather is here, but that doesn't mean the car buff on your Christmas list has to spend the cold months away from some high-performance, tire-burning action.
With the X-Box 360 and Playstation 3 well established on the next-generation gaming scene, it's never been easier to take home a truly mind-blowing video game experience. This holds especially true when systems are hooked up to the latest breed of high definition television sets that push them to their limits.
As a result, racing games have become better than ever. Be it a real-world driving simulator or an arcade-style smash-em-up, there's sure to be one perfectly suited for that gearhead on your Christmas list. Here's a look at three that are sure to heat up the charts this holiday season.
Project Gotham Racing 4 (X-Box 360)
The Project Gotham series of racing games has always combined stunning graphics and environments with well-detailed exotic cars including Ferrari, Lamborghini and Lotus. In PGR4, players can race road cars, racing cars and now even motorbikes on real life tracks and in cities around the world.
Detail promises to be stunning, and new dynamic weather effects can turn a beautiful day on the track into ugly rainstorm in moments, complete with hydroplaning. Fog, sleet and snow are all included for a more real-life experience, with rain-drops even sticking to the cars paint and puddles affecting the racing line.
There's an arcade mode for instant gratification which can be used as a way to build or refresh skills in fun, competitive events. Additionally, a career mode allows players to build a virtual identity and increase their reputation and trophy rack to qualify for more advanced events.
PGR4 will make a great choice for any racing-game fan on your Christmas list, especially those who have enjoyed previous Project Gotham games.
With the X-Box 360 and Playstation 3 well established on the next-generation gaming scene, it's never been easier to take home a truly mind-blowing video game experience. This holds especially true when systems are hooked up to the latest breed of high definition television sets that push them to their limits.
As a result, racing games have become better than ever. Be it a real-world driving simulator or an arcade-style smash-em-up, there's sure to be one perfectly suited for that gearhead on your Christmas list. Here's a look at three that are sure to heat up the charts this holiday season.
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| Project Gotham Racing 4 |
Project Gotham Racing 4 (X-Box 360)
The Project Gotham series of racing games has always combined stunning graphics and environments with well-detailed exotic cars including Ferrari, Lamborghini and Lotus. In PGR4, players can race road cars, racing cars and now even motorbikes on real life tracks and in cities around the world.
Detail promises to be stunning, and new dynamic weather effects can turn a beautiful day on the track into ugly rainstorm in moments, complete with hydroplaning. Fog, sleet and snow are all included for a more real-life experience, with rain-drops even sticking to the cars paint and puddles affecting the racing line.
There's an arcade mode for instant gratification which can be used as a way to build or refresh skills in fun, competitive events. Additionally, a career mode allows players to build a virtual identity and increase their reputation and trophy rack to qualify for more advanced events.
PGR4 will make a great choice for any racing-game fan on your Christmas list, especially those who have enjoyed previous Project Gotham games.
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| Project Gotham Racing 4 |