NAMCO BANDAI Games Reveals New Trailer, Customization Features and Three New Vehicles For RIDGE RACER® 7 On PlayStation®3

NAMCO BANDAI unveiled today a brand new RIDGE RACER® 7 trailer, as well as revealing detailed new info on the customization features and three new machines in RIDGE RACER 7 , the highly anticipated drift racing game being developed for the next generation PlayStation®3 video game console. A first in franchise history, RIDGE RACER 7 offers 375,000 ways to make your machine unique, with up to 7,150 combinations to tailor the performance of each machine.

RIDGE RACER 7 ‘s new customization features include:

Create the Ultimate Exterior: Players can choose from a variety of body kits, colors and decals to change the look of their machines, as well as a large selection of wheels.

Improved Performance: Perform engine tune-ups and performance upgrades to improve your chances in the extensive GP series.

Customizable Handling: Improve cornering performance by adjusting tires and suspension to customize drift characteristics.

Variable Nitrous: Various nitrous options are now available. Strengthen your normal or ultimate charge, increase the number of nitrous tanks, select auto-charge or reverse charge, or even use flex nitrous, which can be turned on or off at any time!

Three, all-new powerful, head-turning RIDGE RACER 7 machines:

Centellee: The latest super sports vehicle from Terrazi boasts a 4000cc V8 engine, a top speed of 210mph and a handcrafted body, making this machine no match for its competitors.

Magnifico: With an extremely practical and luxurious interior, this powerful and sporty car possesses a drastically lightened body, an inline 2000cc 4-cylinder engine, and a top speed of 178mph.

Jujak: This high-tech sports coupe features multi-torque control for variable road and weather conditions, an inline 2700cc 4-cylinder engine and a top speed of 156mph. Jujak is the cutting-edge sports car.