Atari GTR 2 Review Roundup

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- Added review by IT reviews & PCauthority ( 14th November, 2006)

Atari GTR 2 released in Europe in September this year, which was announced by Atari and 10tacle studios. The Atari ‘GTR 2 – FIA GT Racing Game’ is one of the best racing game in PC that features 140+ accurately and detailed car models from two full FIA GT seasons. Atari GTR 2 fans will be challange by learning new braking and overtaking techniques in this new racing game. The GTR 2 will have highly detailed damage system, which reflects what would happend in reality.

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IT-reviews reviews the Atari GTR 2, they write:
“…Happily, the sequel has been graced with new and much improved driving physics which don’t leave you feeling like you’re playing a vehicular version of Dancing on Ice in anything but the beginner’s arcade mode. The handling of the cars seems much more solid and appropriate: you can feel the grip of the tyres and steer against any possible slides much more easily than in the original. The whole game is massively lifted by these improved physics, but don’t get us wrong; you’ll still need to use many of the driving aids at first, and GTR 2 remains a demanding and accurate sim.”

Atomicmpc reviews the Atari GTR 2, they rated the phone 9.5/10 and write:
“What SimBin does say, is that the ‘low-speed handling’ has been ‘improved’. You can feel it, too. SimBin also says that tyre characteristics have been fully reworked – something you can definitely feel. Carry too much speed into a corner and you can sense the tires scrub and skate against their grain. It’s a beautiful thing.”

IGN reviews the Atari GTR 2, they rated the phone 9.2/10 and write:
“Graphically, the game has been given a major facelift and come off about twice as good as last year’s. The cars are incredibly detailed, to the point that, unless closely inspected, a screenshot could be mistaken for a photograph. The track and curbs are richly detailed with high-resolution textures that show convincing real-life wear and tear…But where the action is, the track and its immediate vicinity, the graphics are incredibly realistic.”

PCauthority reviews the Atari GTR 2, they write:
“A revamped 3D engine helps it look even better and run smoother on lower-end systems. A few new cars, like the Maserati and an expanded range of 911s offer more reason for GTR owners to upgrade. And the sampled engine noises are insanely good. First time out of the garage you’ll just sit there revving the car with your speakers at full volume and a silly, mad grin on your face.”

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Atari Turns On The Ignition With ‘GTR 2 – FIA GT Racing Game’

Sequel to One of the Best PC Racers Ever Set For European Release

LYON, FRANCE – 21 July 2006 – Atari and 10tacle studios today announced an agreement for Atari to distribute the eagerly awaited Windows racing game ‘GTR 2 – FIA GT Racing Game’ throughout Europe. GTR 2 is the follow up to the globally acclaimed FIA GT game GTR, which set the standard as one of the best racing games ever for PC. Widely applauded for its advanced realism and challenging gameplay, GTR wowed players and won audiences as it set the foundations for the competition to follow. Coming up fast in the slip stream of its predecessor, GTR 2 is set to overtake and claim a convincing lead following its release in September 2006.

Featuring a staggering 140+ accurately and detailed car models from two full FIA GT seasons GTR 2 brings a higher level of detail than ever seen before: cars will scuff, dent and break to an absurdly high level of accuracy, slight twists to the chassis will alter the handling and players will even be able to see the brake discs visibly change colour as they get hotter beneath the rims. Players looking to improve their skills will be happy to hear that GTR 2 features a driving school where amongst others; lessons are given on cornering, braking and overtaking techniques for players in their quest to become the ultimate GT racer.

“We are extremely pleased with the critical and commercial successes of the original GTR, with the strong relationship we have with the first-rate 10tacle studios and with the way that GTR 2 is gearing up”, said Cyril Voiron, Marketing Director, Atari Europe. “GTR 2 is a superb follow up to an incredible game. The level of realism in terms of looks and physics sets the bar at an all time high for PC racing games and with its genuinely challenging gameplay players can expect a real tour de force”

10tacle studios and developer SimBin have used every trick in the book to ensure that the attention to detail in GTR 2 is placed convincingly on the winners’ podium. Players will discover a highly detailed damage system, affecting every part of the car with bone shattering collisions flinging debris everywhere. An unsurpassed physics engine provides realistic feedback and convincing handling, whilst the specular-reflective wet roads, real time ambient lighting and atmospheric effects all give a driving experience so true that players’ will be hard pressed to tell it from the real thing.

GTR 2 will be published by 10tacle studios and distributed throughout Europe by Atari in September 2006. For more information please visit www.gtr-game.com.

About 10tacle studios AG

Listed in the General Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, 10tacle studios AG (security code number: TACL10) is one of Europe’s leading independent development and production companies of high-end computer and video games. 10tacle studios AG (www.10tacle.com) produces top-quality products meeting international development standards and with its product portfolio it covers all relevant segments of growth in the games market. In the past business year, the company generated a turnover of 17.9 million Euros according to IFRS and was thus able to more than double its prior-year result (in 2004: 8.4 million Euros). Compared to the same period of time the year before, the EBIT increased by roughly 362% to 1,684 TEUR (in 2004: 364 TEUR) in 2005. Currently, more than 180 employees work for the company at its headquarters in Darmstadt and at the development sites in Darmstadt, Hanover, London, Charleroi, Bratislava and Singapore.

For more information: http://www.10tacle.com

About Infogrames Entertainment and Atari

Infogrames Entertainment (IESA), the parent company of the Atari Group, is listed on the Paris Euronext stock exchange (ISIN code: FR-0000052573) and has two principal subsidiaries: Atari Europe, a privately-held company, and Atari, Inc., a United States corporation listed on NASDAQ (ATAR).

The Atari Group is a major international producer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software for all market segments and in all existing game formats (Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony) and on CD-ROM for PC. Its games are sold in more than 60 countries.

The Atari Group’s extensive catalogue of popular games is based on original franchises (Driver, Alone in the Dark, V-Rally, Test Drive, Roller Coaster Tycoon, etc.) and international licenses (Matrix, Dragon Ball Z, Dungeons & Dragons, etc.).

For more information: http://www.atari.com