advertisement

SouthPeak gets a TOW to XBL, PC

By Tom Magrino, GameSpotPosted Jan 30, 2008 2:48 pm PT

Publisher to bring Mad Tracks developer Load Inc.'s arcade-style RC racer Things on Wheels to Microsoft's online arcade and PC in summer 2008.

SouthPeak Games may not have the highest summits in the game-publishing cordillera, but it is broadening its range onto Xbox Live Arcade. The publisher today announced its first title for Microsoft's downloadable service will be Things on Wheels, an RC racer developed by Mad Tracks studio Load Inc. The publisher also said a PC version was in the works.

The little RC racers that could.

Slated for release in summer 2008, TOW promises easily grasped, arcade-style gameplay where players hop into radio-controlled cars and zip around a Florida Art Deco house. The game looks to incorporate everyday household objects as obstacles players will have to surmount on their way through the foyer, past the dining room, out the breakfast nook, and across the finish line.

TOW is the first game from SouthPeak after the publisher announced earlier this month that it would be partnering with Global Services Partners Acquisition to create a publicly held company. That deal, valued at $31 million, is expected to close in April.

22 Comments

  • Swedish_Chef

    Posted Nov 11, 2008 6:46 pm PT

    This game looks exactly like revolt! Even a couple of the cars have the same names. Can't wait!

  • mason__w

    Posted Jan 31, 2008 2:33 pm PT

    I also thought it said south park :'(

  • devil_1994

    Posted Jan 31, 2008 1:34 pm PT

    i thought it was south park

  • Gameboy2k

    Posted Jan 31, 2008 1:12 pm PT

    Lets make a game that has South Park characters. It can be a southpark racer... compete it with Mario Kart or something. But, high def.... Also, you can die in the game. Driving over hot coals or something.

  • cowmaster2k3

    Posted Jan 31, 2008 11:30 am PT

    aw i thought it was south park -_-

  • jasper061992

    Posted Jan 31, 2008 10:18 am PT

    Was i the only one that didn't think it said south park? lol...

    Anyways, cool, i always loved playing re-volt and glad to see a new R/C racing game in the works, may pick it up.

  • Thrall-3-20

    Posted Jan 31, 2008 4:05 am PT

    Haha everyone thought it said South Park? Bwahaah idiots.

    ...I did to.

  • Erebus

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 10:44 pm PT

    I, too, thought it said South Park... sigh.. Crushed dreams

  • Merl57

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 10:24 pm PT

    oops I thought I read south park my mistake. False hopes

  • VolcanoMan001

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 8:36 pm PT

    Bah, I want to see a remake on XBLA of that old NES game RC Pro-Am. LOL.

  • BoogieManZero

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 8:28 pm PT

    I really like Mad Tracks, me and my friends still play it from time to time. This looks like a better graphics version, I might have to buy this.

  • paullywog

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 5:36 pm PT

    we don't want xbox live arcade to go in this direction.. please stop! i want more (good) classics and actual thoughtful new exclusives like castle crashers.

  • Travis281

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 4:50 pm PT

    Mad Tracks was okay, but there's no racing skill involved. Give me a game with some difficulty and the Micro Machines idea will go far.

  • kaziechameleon

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 4:35 pm PT

    me too

  • Generex

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 4:25 pm PT

    haha. that's what i thought it said too.

  • Sandro909

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 4:23 pm PT

    I thought the title said South Park.

  • membernametaken

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 3:42 pm PT

    ReVolt was crazy fun. Hopefully, this game does justice to the mini-racing niche that so few people love.

  • o_laggy_o

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 3:35 pm PT

  • Sick3r

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 3:20 pm PT

    revolt was the sh!zznat haha

  • mr17x

    Posted Jan 30, 2008 3:17 pm PT

    I loved re-volt. maybe I'm the only one that did.

Things on Wheels Quick Links

Summary | Reviews | News | Images | Videos | Answers | Hints & Cheats | Forum

  • GameSpot ScoreN/ANo Rating
  • Critic Score4.14 reviews
  • User ScoreN/ANo Reviews
  • Your Score N/A

    rating unavailable

    advertisement
    Things on Wheels Boxshot Enlarge the boxshot
    Things on Wheels

    Game Stats

    • Rank:
      12,741 of 76,690
      (down by 2,898)
      X360 Rank:
      887 of 1,861
      Highest Rank:
      1,432 in 2008
      Tracking:
      32 Track It»
      Wishlists:
      17 Wish It»
    • Player Ratings:
      5
    • Number of Players:

      1-4

    • Top 5 User Tags:
      1. things on wheels
      2. everyone
      3. load
      4. load inc.
      5. racing
    • Everyone Rating Description

      Titles rated E (Everyone) have content that may be suitable for ages 6 and older. Titles in this category may contain minimal cartoon, fantasy or mild violence and/or infrequent use of mild language. Learn more

    Full Game Details »Close

    Games you may like…

    Users who looked at content for this game also looked at these games.

    See More Similar Games
    advertisement