Colin McRae to return in 2007 on Next-Gen Consoles

Posted May 4, 2006 at 9:24AM by QJ Staff Listed in: PS3, Xbox 360 Tags: Codemasters, Gavin Raeburn
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Colin McRae


I've always been a fan of rally games. For me, F1 is too clean a motorsport. Rallying is where it's at. And the Colin McRae series of rally games have always been one of my favorites. Always featuring great visuals, great gameplay and great realism, Colin McRae is almost the de facto rally game on PCs and Consoles.

And imagine my delight when I heard that Colin McRae is extending its franchise with a new game in 2007. Codemasters confirmed that the all-new McRae game, (working title CMRÂ’07), is now in development exclusively for next-generation platforms, and will be available next year.

Colin McRae


After a two-year break from the series, Codemasters are back and re-creating a totally reinvigorated McRae experience. The new Colin McRae title will go beyond the seriesÂ’ point-to-point rallying to deliver the most diverse selection of extreme off-road competitions. Sensational gravel, mud and dirt racing events from the world over will include perilous Hill Climb and collision-packed Rally Cross events. The game will also feature international rallying competitions, with official cars on tracks based on real roads and locations around the globe.

Gavin Raeburn, executive producer at Codemasters said, “The all-new Colin McRae Rally will be a real evolution for the series and offer a massive variety of off-road events, more than any other single-championship rally game has before. It's being designed to offer a totally accessible, high-speed ride for newcomers to the series, yet hardened McRae players will be able to delve under the hood and immerse themselves in the most challenging of competitions.

No exact release date is given, neither are the platforms revealed. But it most probably isn't a console exclusive.

 
 
 

Comments [refresh]

by iCero - 2006-05-04 05:11
» YEAH, that is what im talkin about

YEAH! this fuc*** ROCKS! hope taht XboxLive be rocking too!!!

by Jet2k5 - 2006-05-04 06:05
» wow

that crap looks so real. makes me think twice of is it real or not

by ShinFuYux - 2006-05-04 07:52
» I can hope gran turismo 5 look like that.

I mean, this is true next gen graphics.

now, i hope the gameplay and replay value lives up to it too.

by ej_424 - 2006-05-04 08:45
» Awsome

Great news...its always been such a fun game.

by excessive profanity - 2006-05-04 15:03
» Colin McRae

This is very impressive. This is second on my list after Motogp.

The graphics are almost as good, and if the gameplay was anything like it used to be it should be lots of online fun.

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