Burnout 2 - GCN or PS2 Only?
There have been rumors recently flying high in the sky about Burnout 2 coming to the GameCube. GameCube Europe, our trusted affiliate, have started yet another rumor that indeed there will be NO BURNOUT 2 coming to the GameCube. Here’s why.
The article on GameCube Europe states the following:
ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT, INC. RACES BACK TO RETAIL THIS FALL WITH ‘BURNOUT 2: POINT OF IMPACT’ ACROSS ALL NEXT-GENERATION PLATFORMS
However, the correct header of the press release states:
ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT, INC. RACES BACK TO RETAIL THIS FALL WITH BURNOUT(tm) 2: POINT OF IMPACT ON THE PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
“MatthewC” from GameCube Land recently contacted Acclaim on the matter and they and they have told him the game will be only appearing on the Playstation 2.
The official press release regarding this case from May 22, 2002 is right here.
ACCLAIM ENTERTAINMENT, INC. RACES BACK TO RETAIL THIS FALL WITH BURNOUT(tm) 2: POINT OF IMPACT ON THE PLAYSTATION®2 COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
Award-Winning Arcade Driving Franchise Returns with All-New Tracks, Cars, Secret Game Modes and Even More Realistic Crashes
E3, LOS ANGELES, CA, May 22, 2002 - Returning to the streets in what promises to be the most adrenaline-filled arcade driving game of the forthcoming holiday season, Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKLM) today announced that it will release Burnout(tm) 2: Point of Impact this fall on PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. Created by Criterion Games Limited, Burnout 2: Point of Impact is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the award-winning racing game that was praised by consumers and the media for its realistic and dangerous handling and most importantly, its outrageous crashes.
Burnout 2: Point of Impact builds upon the global success of its predecessor and delivers an entirely new gameplay experience that will raise the standard in the genre, said Tom Bass, Senior Brand Manager. The cars are faster, the tracks more expansive and the potential for danger has never been higher; this will be the racing game of the 2002 holiday season.
Several American films inspired Burnout 2: Point of Impact, including The Fast And The Furious, Bad Boys and Speed. In addition, Burnout 2: Point of Impact will offer a broad array of features such as: Six exciting new United States-inspired locations, including Los Angeles, The Rocky Mountains, New Mexico and a busy international airport; Thirty-two new stages to drive; Fourteen all-new vehicles to race; Seven secret vehicles to unlock including police cars, 1950s hotrods and stock cars; Realistic weather effects, such as snow, rain and fog; Point-to-point races; All-new points-based championship gameplay structure; Offensive Driving 101, where you can Learn to Burn from the Burnout Driving School; All-new Pursuit races, allowing players to race a police car and ram opponents off the road Vehicles can get air and earn boosts by jumping; Incredible all-new car crash and vehicle deformation system - tear up the traffic; New Custom Series Mode - race modified vehicles complete with body kits and decals; Awesome in-game soundtrack to help keep players rocking and racing; Intelligent traffic system, featuring three distinct types of driver behaviors; Unique new next-generation graphical effects - unrivaled on PS2; Vibration enabled controller compatibility, letting players feel every turn and crunch of the car.
Burnout 2 Point of Impact will be available this fall for the PlayStation®2 at suggested retail prices to be determined. For more information on this game, please visit www.acclaim.com. Acclaims complete showcase of products will be featured at E3 in Los Angeles, CA at booth #1046 in the South Hall.
Source: GameCube Land