Codemasters, a global interactive entertainment software publisher, announced
today that its internationally acclaimed rally game, Colin McRae Rally 04 ,
is coming to the U.S. for the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft.  The
title will be available this March at a special suggested retail price
of $19.99.

The gear grinding action is more intense than ever in the newest
version of this award winning series.  Instinctive car handling combined with new
championships, custom rallies, new single and multiplayer gaming modes, and
unique car part testing deliver the perfect rally gaming experience.   

Players can drive in over 20 vehicles constructed in exquisite detail with
improved physics and handling, giving the player even more control.  The
Mitsubishi EVO 7, Subaru Impreza and Citroen Xsara, alongside classic cars,
are just some of the vehicles players can take through the mud and rocks.  An
advanced visual engine creates dramatic replays in jaw-dropping detail. . .

Additional
game features include:

  • 48 tracks and 4 shakedown stages through
    8 countries including the U.S., UK, Australia and Japan.
  • Player can compete in a full rally season or specialize
    in a 4 or 2 wheel drive championship.
  • New Expert Championship Mode demands the best performance from
    the most die-hard rally fan with its tough damage settings and ultra-competitive
    AI drivers.
  • Car part testing helps the player acquire new technology increasing the
    chance of success.
  • Stages and Rally modes allow the player to race against the clock
    or go multiplayer with split screen play with up to four players.  Saved
    runs can be seen on the stage as a ghost car.
  • Create a Custom Rally with favorite or themed
    stages that can be compiled, saved and played at any time.
  • Players can compete for best stage times and
    upload their times online using XboxLive .

Colin McRae Rally 04 will be published in the US for the Xbox in
March and is set to deliver the total rally gaming experience. For all the
latest screens and movies and to join petrol-heads on the game’s forums, visit
the website at www.codemasters.com/colinmcrae04

ABOUT CODEMASTERS
Codemasters is a global interactive entertainment company with offices in New
York City, England, France, Spain, Holland and Germany.  Founded in the
UK in 1986, Codemasters publishes award-winning software for the PC, next generation
video game consoles and online gaming.  Codemasters develops original titles
such as Operation Flashpoint (PC Game-of-the-year) and Pro Race Driver, as well
as games based on top licensed properties including American Idol, MTV Music
Generator and IndyCar Series.  Additional information about Codemasters
and its products can be found at www.codemasters.com .

ABOUT Xbox
Xbox ( http://www.xbox.com )
is the video game system from Microsoft that brings people together for the
most exhilarating game and entertainment experiences.  Xbox delivers an expansive collection of breakthrough
games, powerful hardware and the unified Xbox Live online service.  The
new tagline, “it’s
good to play together,” captures the spirit of Xbox as the social hub of the
new digital entertainment lifestyle.  Xbox is now available in North America,
Asia, Europe and Australia.  

ABOUT Xbox Live
Xbox Live , which launched
in the United States Nov. 15, 2002, allows gamers to play multiplayer Xbox
games with other gamers everywhere via a broadband connection. With a built-in
hard drive and Ethernet port, the Xbox console is the only video game system
built from the ground up for online gaming, negating the need to buy additional,
costly peripherals or upgrades. Xbox Live enables gamers to easily find their
friends; talk to other players during game play through the Xbox Communicator
headset; download current statistics, new levels and characters to their Xbox
hard drive; and play online—all exclusive
features to Xbox Live .

Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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