Hip Hops Into Street Race Syndicate

Hip Interactive scores European distribution rights to Namco’s racer on PC

12:57 Namco’s Street Racing Syndicate, yet another pretender to the illegal street racing/mod-your-car-till-it-drops throne, is cruising into Europe, Hip Interactive announcing today that it’s scored distribution rights for the PC game on these shores.
Billed as “one of the most realistic street racers ever to grace the PC”, the title has been developed by Eutechnyx and boasts over 40 licensed cars – with parts – from 15-plus real manufacturers with closed-circuit and open-city races in the streets of Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Miami. And yep, you’ll be able to customise your vehicles with various real-world decals and graphic upgrades.

Impressive racing will grab the attention of 18 real-life models for some reason, and perfect performance behind the wheel can reap classic rewards of cash, street cred and even your opponents’ wheels. Plus, there’s real-time car damage and online pink slip racing if you fancy displaying your driving aplomb to the world.

Street Racing Syndicate is due out in March 2005.