Codemasters, a global video game publishing powerhouse announced that its latest
installment of the critically acclaimed racing series, Colin McRae Rally
3, shipped today for the Xboxâ„¢ videogame system from Microsoft.
Colin McRae Rally 3 reintroduces gaming fans to the excitement of rally racing,
as players assume the role Colin McRae himself in his quest for the World Champion
Rally title. The game, available on store shelves for a SRP of $49.99, has already
sold over 1.25 million units in Europe.

Colin McRae Rally 3 enables players to get closer to the sport than ever before
with the return on the Ford Focus RS World Rally Car. The in-game Ford Focus
features fully moving and operable parts, which showcase the enhanced damage
engine, resulting in a completely destructible car. As players race their way
to the finish line any damage the car incurs – such as panels being ripped off
and punctured or dented, or a shattered suspension, will have a direct affect
on the way the car handles. The polygon count for the Focus model is up to a
staggering 13,000, compared to 800 in the previous game. . .

Colin McRae Rally 3’s development team is eyeing a level of visual and
technical detail that surpasses any other racer. The phenomenal graphical quality
and object detail create an intensely rich experience. In addition to the Focus,
players will also experience being behind the wheels of several other authentic
high-performance rally cars recreated under license, including the Mitsubishi
Evo 7 and Subaru Impresza 44S.

Specific features that are integrated in the game include, McRae’s co-driver
Nicky Grist personally pace-noting every stage featured in the game – as he
would for a real rally, and interactive chief and pit crew advice informing
players of their status in the race as well as that of their competition. Codemasters
has also included amazing physics and AI graphics to bring racers closer to
the action.

ABOUT COLIN McRAE RALLY 3
Colin McRae Rally 3 is set to be an unbelievably personal experience. Capturing
the emotions and consequences of being a professional rally champion it takes
the gaming experience to the limit as the player attempts to become the world’s
greatest rally driver. In a career centred game, the pressure is on as the player
takes on the role of Colin McRae as he’s given a three-year contract to
win a series of championships for the Ford Rally Sport team. Between the adrenaline-rushing
rally driving, the game is seamlessly blended with stage starts, stage checkpoint,
end stage and service area sequences. It’s these sequences, when the Ford
team attends to the Focus itself that builds the atmosphere of actually being
part of a championship rally team.

ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Established in 1986, UK-based Codemasters is one of Europe’s best-selling and
profitable game-makers, developing and publishing titles for the console platforms
and PC. Codemasters’ products first appeared on US retail shelves in 1999
and since then they have continued to provide energetic, compelling and innovative
entertainment to gaming fans of all genres. The company’s 2001 offerings
included Blade of Darkness and Operation Flashpoint, both of which met with
critical acclaim and enormous consumer praise. Richard Darling, the company’s
Design Director and co-founder, is renowned as one of the most prolific game
designers and has been involved in the creation of 60 of the company’s
staggering #1 titles in the UK. In keeping with the company’s mission to remain
on the crest of the gaming wave, Codemasters is developing games for online
and next generation platforms. Additional information about the company and
its products can be found at www.codemasters.com.

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