Vivendi Universal has confirmed its plans to release a game based
on the hit film The Fast and the Furious and its upcoming sequel, 2
Fast 2 Furious, on the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. The Fast and the
Furious is being developed by Genki, the Japanese developer best
known for solid street racing games like the Tokyo Xtreme Racer
series. The game will be mission-based, and it will feature more
than 80 missions in all.
Along the way, players will earn street cred and cash, which can be
used to upgrade their cars with licensed aftermarket parts from
companies like AEM, Dunlop, HKS, Motegi Racing, Euro Sport, Iceman,
and Nitrous Express. More than 20 licensed cars will be featured in
the game.
The game's single-player mode will feature an original story that
takes place on the streets of Los Angeles. More than 35 songs will
be included on the game's soundtrack, and the Xbox version will
also feature online multiplayer support.
The Fast and the Furious will hit the PlayStation 2 later this
year. The Xbox version will be released in early 2004.
