REVscene Automotive Forum - Ride

While not due for a few more months, Ride is becoming more and more interesting as additional details are revealed. As I learn more I will certainly post them here...

-track modes
-"real world mode"
-100+ bikes

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The makers of the officially-licensed MotoGP and MXGP video games is producing an all-new racing game featuring more than 100 real motorcycles from various manufacturers. Developed by Milestone and published by Bandai Namco, Ride will be released in Spring 2015 for Playstation 4, Playstation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows PCs.

Ride offer motorcycles in four different categories: Superbikes, Supersports, Naked and Historical. The virtual motorcycles will offer their real-life specifications , with several options for customizing their engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension, wheels and paint scheme.

The developers are slowly revealing some of the motorcycles to be featured in the game on its official YouTube page. As of this writing, Milestone has announced the Ducati 1199 Superleggera, KTM 1190 RC8R, Kawasaki Z1000 and the Yamaha FZ-09 (or MT-09 as it’s called in Europe).

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Press Release

BANDAI NAMCO GAMES AMERICA UNVEILS RIDE, THE COMPLETE MOTORCYCLE RACING EXPERIENCE COMING TO NORTH AMERICA SPRING 2015

RIDE to Feature More Than 100 Bikes and a High Level of Customization to Become the Perfect Rider

SAN JOSE, Calif., (December 4, 2014) – BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. and developer Milestone s.r.l., have announced that RIDE, a complete motorcycle racing simulator, will launch in Spring 2015 on the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and available on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 and PC (Steam). RIDE offers an intense and incredibly deep racing experience with more than 100 bikes from the world's most popular manufacturers, along with a diverse selection of circuits that range from city, country, and historic tracks from the world of motorcycling. The public is invited to be the first to play the game at Sony's "PlayStation Experience" (PSX) in Las Vegas on December 6th and 7th (PlayStation®Experience Live Coverage).

From the grease of the garage to the sight of burning rubber on the racetrack, RIDE offers motorcycle enthusiasts and gamers alike a complete racing experience as gamers take to four different categories of racing – Superbikes, Supersports, Naked, and Historical bikes. The title offers extensive vehicle and rider customization, presenting players with a vast array of options to keep gameplay fresh and exhilarating over the long term.

"With RIDE, Milestone has captured the quintessential motorcycle racing experience, with a huge selection of bikes, tracks and customization," said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. "With so much content, coupled with true-to-life racing simulation, motorcycle fans will finally have the next-gen racer they've been waiting for, and gamers of all stripes can experience the adrenaline rush of the redline."

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