Pursuit Force chasing PSP

European gamers got another PSP title to park in their game garage today. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced it will publish Pursuit Force, an action game that blends driving and action elements. The title will be developed by Bigbig Studios, a Britain-based studio founded in 2001 by several former Codemasters designers who worked on the Colin McRae and TOCA racing series.

According to SCEE, Pursuit Force "follows the misadventures of a rookie police officer tracking down five criminal gangs across an entire fictional state in America." The game will feature 30 missions set in nearly 250 square miles of in-game terrain, including city streets, freeways, and off-road areas. Players will be able to drive a number of undisclosed vehicles and engage in car chases of up to 150mph. Gameplay will consist of driving as well as "intense combat with gang members whilst hanging onto moving vehicles."

Currently, Pursuit Force is set for a fall 2005 release in the UK. No North American release plans were announced, but GameSpot will have more details on the game as they become available.