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Highlander wrote:
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> the latest word on Ridge Racer 6 is that it will get released this fall,
> which would make it an Xbox 360 launch game, or at least that comes out
> during the "launch window" of November-December. Ridge Racer 6 would
> therefore possibly be there at the Japanese launch from day one, like
> Ridge Racer games have been traditionally for Playstation systems in the
> past.
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> http://1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3142495
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> Ridge Racer 6 for 360's Launch?
> Dates for We Love Katamari, SC3, and others.
> by Patrick Klepek, 08/02/2005
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> Rumor mill says Microsoft's been pushing the release of Namco's Ridge Racer
> 6 alongside Xbox 360's launch, but until now, there's been nothing to
> substantiate the speculation - now there is. Namco's distributed an updated
> release calendar for their current line-up, and lo and behold, Ridge Racer
> 6's listed as a Fall 2005 release.
> If Namco hits their target date, props to Xbox 360; it's a substantially
> demoralizing blow towards PlayStation 3 and one of its 'locked up'
> franchises.
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The Ridge Racer franchise has been dead since the coin-ops. Ridge
Racer 4 was a PS2 launch game, and it was dire. Now it's a launch
title for the Xbox 1.5 MCE. Big deal. Losing Gran Turismo, Metal Gear
Solid or Grand Theft Auto first-release franchises would be a cause for
concern.
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