Burnout takes the theme of track racing and elevates it to another level, taking the action to major highways and densley populated city streets. Inspired by some of the most memorable car chase scenes from the greatest action films of all time, Burnout features an incredibly sophisticated and intelligent traffic system, which challenges players to race to the finish line at breakneck speeds through a myriad of checkpoints and obstacles. With dramatic crashes possible with every turn of the wheel, competing drivers are rewarded for pushing the envelope and their skills to the extreme. Burnout also includes a simulated in-game heart monitor, which rewards the player with incredible bursts of speed as they experience danger and their pulse increases.

Oddly, I don't know how I missed the opportunity to play this game (but then again, there was a lot to take in at the event, and the way my memory works at times, I think I should be excused now and then). I just hate to gush over screenshots alone, but I am very impressed with the level of realism and information that's been released. In any event, Burnout shows plenty or promise, but I'll reserve final impressions once the game is officially is released onto retail shelves.

Features:

• Multiple cars to select, race and crash;

• Real-time vehicle crashes, highlighted by amazing slow motion instant replays that dramatically illustrate the massive damage that can be unleashed;

• Sixteen exciting courses, each filled with unique challenges and obstacles, including such locations as the United States, Europe and the Orient;

• Multiplayer split-screen action for head-to-head competition;

• More than 300 vehicles on each course to interact with;

• Intelligent traffic system, featuring three distinct types of driver behaviours;

• Dolby Digital surround sound technology;

• Dual-shock controller compatible, letting players feel every turn and crunch of the car!

· · · Bahn