Harley-Davidson(R): Race to the Rally Roars into Retail Stores Nationwide
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 21, 2006 -- Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), is giving gamers the chance to stop dreaming and start riding in Harley-Davidson ® : Race to the Rally available now for the PlayStation ® 2 computer entertainment system. Charge out on the highways and byways across America on fully upgradeable classic and late-model Harley-Davidson ® motorcycles while facing outrageous road challenges.
"Harley-Davidson ® : Race to the Rally offers gamers the chance to ride some of the most recognizable motorcycles in the world in this fast-paced, open-road adventure," said David Oxford, Activision Publishing, Inc. "Players experience the thrill of saddling up an American icon and the camaraderie of its brotherhood from their living room."
Harley-Davidson ® : Race to the Rally takes gamers from coast to coast across America exploring classic rides centric to "Harley-Davidson" and the biker lifestyle such as Big Sur, historic Route 66, and the Badlands. Each of the 20 authentic Harley-Davidson ® motorcycles including the Dyna ® , Softail ® , Touring ® , and Sportster ® are fully customizable and upgradeable with licensed parts and accessories, so there are thousands of possibilities on which to perform the gravity-defying jumps, and high-speed turbo boosts in this game. Plus, it features a soundtrack that captures the attitude of "Harley-Davidson" with tracks by George Thorogood, Heart, Poison, Great White and more.
Harley-Davidson ® : Race to the Rally is available now for the PlayStation ® 2 computer entertainment system for a suggested retail price of $29.99. The PC version will be available on November 28 for a suggested retail price of $19.99. The game has been rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB.
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