Disney gasses up Pure

The more things change, the more they stay the same for Climax Racing. After being acquired by Buena Vista Games in 2006, the developer of ATV Offroad Fury and THQ's MotoGP series saw both its name and that of its parent change. Buena Vista Games is now Disney Interactive Studios, and Climax Racing has become Black Rock Studio.

Despite the new genre-agnostic moniker, one constant for the developer is that it continues to work on racers. Disney Interactive Studios today revealed the first Black Rock Studio game, the off-road racer Pure. Under development for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC, Pure returns Black Rock to the world of all-terrain vehicles. Contrary to the name's implications, Pure will mix off-road racing with stunt driving through real-world environments pulled from around the globe.

Gamers will be able to choose from an assortment of male and female riders before going head-to-head with the computer or other games in online races or freestyle competitions for up to 16 players. The development team is being advised on the project by pro rider and H-Bomb Films founder Wes Miller "to assure the game adheres to the sport's culture and authenticity but still allows creative liberties."

Pure is slated for release this fall. For more on the last off-road racing and stunt action game from Black Rock Studio/Climax Racing, check out GameSpot's review of ATV Offroad Fury 4.