Nintendo Power Article: In driver’s ed, they teach you that crashing into other vehicles is bad form. SPOGS Racing, from D2C Games, takes a different tack.

By careening into your competitors’ unusually shaped SPOGS Racers, you can take their parts - pre-owned engines, brakes, tailpipesm etc. - and use the spoils to upgrade your own ride. The automotive pick-pocketing takes place in a dozen venues, including traditional racing ovals, road courses, and stunt tracks.

When you’re not busy going SPOG-to-SPOG with rivals, you’ll fly off ramps and negotiate loops (also recommended in your driver’s ed class). Obviously, the SPOGS Racers are not your parents’ Camry. They’re designed to spin, drift, flip over, and (most of all) crash a lot. They’re also equipped with six kinds of weapons, which you can use to slow down your opponents so that you can mug them.

The title uses your choice of three control schemes, one of which is what has become the standard for motion control in driving games - you hold the remote horizontally with both hands and tilt it to steer. In addition to quick races, you can enjoy the game in Battle mode (essentially a nonstop series of collisions) and Season mode (which sees you through races on every track.)

Click to expand...

Coming at you full throttle is SPOGS Racing, an all-new racer from D2C Games featuring classic arcade racing, pick-up-and-play controls, all-new racing vehicles and Crash N’ Grab™ battling action. Jump in, gear up and modify your ride as you compete head-to-head for a totally outrageous arcade racing experience on your Wii™ game system. Whether you’re a casual gamer or hardcore racer, SPOGS Racing™ features fun for all and is a must have download for your WiiWare digital game library.

Race along in unique SPOGS Racers that can be personalized, customized and modified with unique images and vehicle parts. Crash ‘N Grab™ battling action delivers head-to-head fun as you battle it out to steal each others’ parts and upgrade your SPOGS Racer with new engines, tires, tailpipes and brakes. A library of game images let’s you customize and personalize your racing experience. Intuitive Wiimote™ game controls and a robust feature set delivers the fun of arcade racing with hours upon hours of entertainment. Race across 12 different tracks filled with loops, jumps, weapons and power ups. Battle it out in head-to-head split screen action. Or challenge yourself in Season Mode and race to be the best.

"As a long-time game designer, I've learned that there's one defining factor behind a successful game – is it fun?" said D2C Games founder and CEO Scott Orr. "That question directs our entire strategy at D2C, and SPOGS Racing is a great example of that commitment."

Features :

* Experience full throttle arcade action featuring intuitive controls for pick-up-and-play racing.
* Crash into your opponent, take them out and grab their parts on-the-fly. Upgrade your ride with new engines, tires, tailpipes and brakes for the ultimate tricked-out SPOGS Racer. But, be careful, it’s a two way street!
* Race with all-new vehicles called SPOGS Racers that spin, slide, drift, flip, gyrate and crash!
* Outrageous stunt tracks feature huge loops and monster jumps for big air. Rack up bonus points and race points for the ultimate high score!
* Take on your buddy and go head-to-head in split screen action. Compete for ultimate bragging rights and steal each others’ parts in Battle Mode featuring Crash ‘N Grab.
* Simplified controls feature intuitive design for casual and enthusiast gamers alike for both the WiiMote and classic controllers. Experience the impact of high-speed crashes with the rumble feature.
* Jump into Quick Race, battle it out in Crash ‘N Grab or compete to be the best in Season Mode.
* Choose from three different track types – oval, road course and stunt track – across 12 different tracks to master. Track hazards and power-ups will keep new games fresh and challenging.
* Grab special power pick-ups to boost your chances of winning or pick up one of six unique weapon power-ups to slow your opponent down.

Scheduled Release Date: May 2008

Click to expand...

Scopebob Sniperpants said:

Uniracers?

Click to expand...

bdouble said:

Looks interesting. Wiiware is looking to have a great launch/first year.

Click to expand...

McBacon said:

Is that like Super Pogs or something?

Click to expand...