Juicy news from Acclaim

Acclaim Entertainment today announced that it has acquired the exclusive global publishing rights to Juiced, a street racing game currently in development at UK-based Juice Games. Scheduled for release on the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC this fall, Juiced will feature more than 50 licensed vehicles, authentic aftermarket parts, realistic car physics and damage, and online play.

"Juiced is not just another handsome racing game; it is a full extension of the culture that embodies street racing," said Rod Cousens, chief executive officer of Acclaim. "Today's racing enthusiast wants more than just the control of the steering wheel; they want to fully personalize their experience, from the drivetrain to the decals. Juiced will give players the opportunity to go from artist to overdrive and test their mettle online in one of the best head-to-head racing experiences ever brought to the next-generation platforms."

Licensed vehicles in the game will include models from a number of different manufacturers, including Chevrolet, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Holden, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Pontiac, Renault, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen. As they progress through the nonlinear single-player game, players will have the option to customize their cars with authentic aftermarket parts from such companies as AEM, Alpine, APEXi, Bridgestone, Ferodo, HKS, and Konig.

"Acclaim is renowned for its ability to launch exciting and successful new brands in a global marketplace," added Colin Bell, Juice Games' managing director. "Their proven expertise in the genre is perfectly matched with our technology and passion for game development. We're confident that this collaboration will continue to foster an ideal creative environment that will result in a world-class racing game."

All three versions of Juiced will feature online play, including an intriguing-sounding "crew-based" team racing mode. We'll bring you more information on Juiced as soon as it becomes available.