{"id":6892,"date":"2010-07-05T20:00:34","date_gmt":"2010-07-05T10:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=6892"},"modified":"2010-07-05T20:00:34","modified_gmt":"2010-07-05T10:00:34","slug":"cruise-to-the-world%e2%80%99s-hottest-beats-in-atari%e2%80%99s-highly-anticipated-test-drive%c2%ae-unlimited-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=6892","title":{"rendered":"CRUISE TO THE WORLD\u2019S HOTTEST BEATS IN ATARI\u2019S HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED TEST DRIVE\u00ae UNLIMITED 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

World Renowned DJ Paul Oakenfold to Debut New Song via TDU2 Game\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Grammy-winning Producer Steve Thompson Signs on as Music Director<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

For In-game Soundtrack Featuring Some of the World\u2019s Top <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dance, Alternative and Indie Rock Artists\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

SYDNEY, Australia, July 5th<\/sup>, 2010 \u2013<\/strong> Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, and much-acclaimed developer Eden Games in partnership with NAMCO BANDAI Partners Australia New Zealand unveiled today a red hot roster of artists that will deliver the in-game soundtrack for its eagerly awaited Test Drive\u00ae Unlimited 2.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>The game\u2019s soundtrack will feature music from some of the world\u2019s hottest dance, alternative and indie rock acts, led by world famous DJ Paul Oakenfold \u2013 who will debut a new track from his forthcoming album via the game \u2013 along with Deadmau5, Paul van Dyk, Ellie Goulding, Metric and Danko Jones. Additionally, Atari has also retained Grammy-winning writer, producer, arranger, mixer and remixer Steve Thompson \u2013 who has worked with the likes of Madonna, Guns n’ Roses, Wu Tang Clan and Metallica — as the game\u2019s music consultant.<\/p>\n

Test Drive Unlimited 2<\/em><\/strong> will feature thousands of miles of on and off-road driving in Ibiza, the world\u2019s most notorious party destination as well as additional roadways on the tropical paradise of Oahu. Ibiza made its mark as a legendary, chic party destination where people from all over the globe unite to hear incredible music and sway their bodies to the electro-dance beats. Atari is bringing this vibe to consoles this Spring, providing a truly authentic and holistic experience as players will be able to cruise these exotic locales in the world\u2019s sexiest cars, while listening to the world\u2019s most incredible beats.\u00a0 There will be an Ibiza-specific radio station, where players can immerse themselves in the club-ready sounds of the famous party island.\u00a0 There will also be other radio stations for those who prefer rock, alternative and hip hop as their soundtrack to driving.<\/p>\n

\u201cMusic and driving go hand in hand and we worked hard to include some of the most noteworthy alternative, dance and indie music artists into this highly anticipated title,\u201d said Vince Farquharson, Executive Producer at Atari. \u201cTogether with Steve Thompson, we have selected artists and tracks that are endemic to the Ibiza lifestyle \u2013 as well as the lifestyles of all our gamers – and will further make the Test Drive Unlimited 2<\/em><\/strong> experience one that players will want to immerse themselves in on a regular basis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through Test Drive Unlimited 2<\/em><\/strong>, Electronic music\u2019s most esteemed DJ, Paul Oakenfold, will debut a brand new song, which will be available via the in-game radio stations and in-game cut-scenes. Test Drive Unlimited 2<\/em><\/strong> will also feature cutting edge tracks from electronic\/dance acts Deadmau5 (Ghosts \u2018n\u2019 Stuff), Ellie Goulding (Under The Sheets), and Paul van Dyk (For An Angel); alternative music artists Phoenix (1901), Metric (Gold, Guns, Girls), Passion Pit (Little Secrets), The Temper Trap (Fader), and Neon Indian (Ephemeral Artery); and indie rock Dum Dum Girls (Bhang, Bhang – I\u2019m A Burnout), Danko Jones (Code of the Road), Murder City Devils (Hey Sailor), and\u00a0 Surfer Blood (Floating Vibes).<\/p>\n

Test Drive Unlimited 2<\/em><\/strong> expands on the traditional racing experience providing gamers with M.O.O.R.\u00ae: Massively Open Online Racing — immersing drivers in a persistent online environment and revolutionizing multiplayer racing communities as players compete, team up, and share their achievements and creations online. With a blend of the open world experience and realistic vehicles and performance dynamics, Test Drive Unlimited 2<\/em><\/strong> puts the world\u2019s most desirable vehicles in the player\u2019s hands.\u00a0 These ultra-limited edition masterpieces are flawlessly replicated with Eden\u2019s finely tuned driving technology.\u00a0 Players define their online persona through the customization of their vehicles, and the acquisition of property, clothing and all the accoutrements of a luxurious car-based lifestyle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The challenge comes to life with the most expansive and comprehensive multiplayer offering on the console and the ultimate refinement of the core Test Drive driving experience.\u00a0 All-new race types, vehicle classes, environmental challenges, locations and much more push this epic franchise to new levels of performance and luxury. Test Drive Unlimited 2<\/em><\/strong> for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC will be available on shelves September 24th<\/sup>, 2010.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more information on Test Drive Unlimited 2 <\/em><\/strong>please visit www.testdriveunlimited2.com<\/a> or log on to www.atari.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

World Renowned DJ Paul Oakenfold to Debut New Song via TDU2 Game\u00a0\u00a0 Grammy-winning Producer Steve Thompson Signs on as Music Director For In-game Soundtrack Featuring Some of the World\u2019s Top Dance, Alternative and Indie Rock Artists\u00a0\u00a0 SYDNEY, Australia, July 5th, 2010 \u2013 Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment,<\/p>\n

Read More\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-game-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=6892"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6892\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6894,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6892\/revisions\/6894"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=6892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=6892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=6892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}