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Sumo Digital, the makers of Virtua Tennis 3 and the Outrun series on consoles, are remaking the old arcade game GTi Club for Playstation 3. GTi Club+ will be released on PSN in November, and images can be found inside.

Konami press release:
Classic Konami coin-op heads to PLAYSTATION®Network in massively retuned Euro-created HD update Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH will release a completely updated and enhanced version of its popular GTI Club arcade game for PLAYSTATION®3 via the PlayStation Store this November. Entitled GTI Club+, the game boasts all-new HD visuals and widely expanded gameplay elements.

GTi Club+ has been initiated by Konami’s European Product Planning department and marks the first next gen game for this European R&D facility. The original arcade game was released to huge acclaim in 1996 and was a fun and manic free-roaming racer featuring four styles of rally car and a unique handbrake feature for sharp turns. GTI Club+ retains the open element of the original, but has been totally reworked in every aspect. Running at 720p at 60fps, the new game has all the modes of its arcade forebear, but takes the race online, allowing up to eight people to compete simultaneously.

The new game has been overseen by Konami’s European Product Planning department and developed by SUMO Digital Entertainment, and has been designed to boast all the content and add-ons expected of a next gen title. GTI Club+ brings the arcade game bang up to date with incredible visuals and speed, with the option to customise the various cars with bespoke paint jobs and decals. The original game’s four cars have also been expanded with a number of vintage and modern vehicles added to the roster.

In game, GTI Club+ also utilises a rear-view mirror for the in-car view, and a Sat Nav system to help traverse the open nature of the huge courses. Dizzying replays of key action, 5.1 sound including a remix of the coin-op’s music by Atjazz, and player-to-player voice comms also add to the camaraderie as players compete against each other. The game is also compatible with Sony’s Eye Toy HD, allowing users to see their rivals as they play.

With a full set of modes, including Free Run, Arcade and Bomb Tag, GTI Club+ sets a new standard for downloadable titles. Die-hard racers can test their mettle via worldwide rankings, while Konami is committed to expanding the game via regular downloads.

“GTI Club+ brings the fun back to racing games and offers incredible value for money,” commented Dave Cox, Head of Product Planning for Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH. “It is the most ambitious and expansive addition to the PLAYSTATION®Network to date, and brings one of the most exciting coin-ops of yesteryear bang up to date with stunning HD visuals, all new in-game elements and the ability to add new elements to keep the gameplay fresh.”

GTI Club+ will be released for PLAYSTATION®3 via the PlayStation Store in November, price TBC.

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masteratt
masteratt
Commented on 2008-08-20 13:50:04
lol I know it's PSN but c'mon..........Let's try a little lol

EDIT: oops, didnt know it was a classic game being ported, my bad.
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starfox14now
starfox14now
Commented on 2008-08-20 13:53:29
This game was Awesome on the Arcades.

Didn't age too well ( looked very good back in the day ), but looks good for a downloadable game.
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Slabs
Slabs
Commented on 2008-08-20 13:59:18
Yup, classic arcade game. The word exclusive isn't used so I hope an XBL version is coming as well.
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Rajman
Rajman
Commented on 2008-08-20 14:01:45 In reply to masteratt
Posted by masteratt
lol I know it's PSN but c'mon..........Let's try a little lol
Its a direct arcade port but just in HD now...Im sure they could have imrpoved things such as graphics, but it wouldnt be a direct arcade port than would it..
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Fumoffu
Fumoffu
Commented on 2008-08-20 14:03:04
I remember playing it and driving the Austin Mini or the Abarth, I loved this game.
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DJmizuhara - DJmizuhara-Man
DJmizuhara
Commented on 2008-08-20 14:08:03
oh sweet...I was the king at this game back in the day! I can't wait....thank you Konami! Thank you! :D
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indosmoke
indosmoke
Commented on 2008-08-20 14:16:30
omg \o/

My kingdom for this one on XBLA!!!! *sigh*
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Bakutheswede
Bakutheswede
Commented on 2008-08-20 14:48:58
Hahaha wow i never expected too see this game again, graphics aside this is a awesome little game.
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Megido
Megido
Commented on 2008-08-20 14:59:12
I think it looks quite alright for this type of game. I don't understand what you are whining about. Sure it's not PGR4 but it's not THAT bad :P

Never played the original though, so i guess this might be worth checking out. At elast if i ever pick up a ps3 again :P
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Towers
Towers
Commented on 2008-08-20 17:15:38
Would love it for xbox great game
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teh_d00d
teh_d00d
Commented on 2008-08-20 17:30:51
YAY! for this game :) wink wink :)
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DigitalOrgasm
DigitalOrgasm
Commented on 2008-08-20 20:05:53
Wow wasn't expecting this, used to love playing this at lunch times in the pub!

Will be grabbing this for sure
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LEBATO - IS WRONG
LEBATO
Commented on 2008-08-20 22:37:27
The AA can surely improve correct?
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bama
bama
Commented on 2008-08-20 22:45:08
very good for PS2 game. not more then this.
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