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{{Infobox VG series
{{Infobox VG series
| title = Project Gotham Racing
| title = Project Gotham Racing
| image = Project_Gotham_Racing_4_logo.jpg
| image = Project Gotham Racing logo.webp
| caption = Logo for ''Project Gotham Racing 4''
| caption = Logo for ''Project Gotham Racing 4''
| developer = [[Bizarre Creations]]<br>[[Glu Mobile]]<br>Pixelbite
| developer = [[Bizarre Creations]]<br>[[Glu Mobile]]<br>Pixelbite
| publisher = [[Microsoft Game Studios]]<br>[[Sega]]<br>Glu Mobile
| publisher = [[Microsoft Game Studios]]<br>Glu Mobile
| platforms = [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Dreamcast]], [[mobile phone]], [[Zune HD]]
| platforms = [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Dreamcast]], [[mobile phone]], [[Zune HD]]
| first release version = ''[[Metropolis Street Racer]]''
| first release version = ''[[Project Gotham Racing (video game)|Project Gotham Racing]]''
| first release date = November 3, 2000
| first release date = November 15, 2001
| latest release version = ''Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition''
| latest release version = ''Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition''
| latest release date = November 11, 2009
| latest release date = November 11, 2009
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'''''Project Gotham Racing''''' ('''''PGR''''') is a series of racing video games developed by [[Bizarre Creations]] and published by [[Microsoft Studios]] (Xbox and Xbox 360) and [[Sega]] (Dreamcast). The series appeared on the [[Dreamcast]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] and [[Xbox 360]] consoles, and consists of ''[[Metropolis Street Racer]]'' (Dreamcast), ''[[Project Gotham Racing (video game)|Project Gotham Racing]]'' (Xbox), ''[[Project Gotham Racing 2]]'' (Xbox), ''[[Project Gotham Racing 3]]'' (Xbox 360), and ''[[Project Gotham Racing 4]]'' (Xbox 360).
'''''Project Gotham Racing''''' ('''''PGR''''') is a series of [[racing video game]]s published by [[Microsoft Studios]], with four main titles all of which were developed by [[Bizarre Creations]]. It is the spiritual successor to Bizarre Creations' previous game ''[[Metropolis Street Racer]]'', released by [[Sega]] for the [[Dreamcast]] in 2000. The ''PGR'' series was released on the [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] and [[Xbox 360]], with spin-offs appearing on mobile phones.


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
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The ''PGR'' series have a system called Kudos points. These are given for performing stunts with the vehicle (such as power sliding, overtaking another driver, two wheels, etc.). The longer the stunt is maintained, the more points the player receives. Colliding with the [[guard rail]]s and other surroundings will cause the Kudos points from that stunt to be lost.
The ''PGR'' series have a system called Kudos points. These are given for performing stunts with the vehicle (such as power sliding, overtaking another driver, two wheels, etc.). The longer the stunt is maintained, the more points the player receives. Colliding with the [[guard rail]]s and other surroundings will cause the Kudos points from that stunt to be lost. ''PGR2'', ''PGR3'' and ''PGR4'' supported direct network gameplay via [[Xbox Live]].

''MSR'' did not support direct network play via [[SegaNet]]/[[DreamArena]], however it did provide some online features. Players could download ghost data and download Hot Lap and Time Trial challenges set by the developers. It also featured rudimentary downloadable content in the form of challenges which featured new racetrack configurations. ''PGR2'', ''PGR3'' and ''PGR4'' supported direct network gameplay via [[Xbox Live]], while the first installment in the series did not.


The cover of each game in the ''Project Gotham Racing'' franchise has featured a [[Ferrari]] car on it, going from the [[Ferrari F50|F50]] (''PGR'') to the [[Enzo Ferrari (automobile)|Enzo]] (''PGR2''), the [[Ferrari F430|F430]] (''PGR3''), and the [[Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano|599 GTB Fiorano]] (''PGR4''). The car manufacturer was even the main focus of a free mobile entry in the series, ''PGR: Ferrari Edition'' for the [[Zune HD]], similar to that of [[Porsche]] in ''[[Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed]]''.
The cover of each game in the ''Project Gotham Racing'' franchise has featured a [[Ferrari]] car on it, going from the [[Ferrari F50|F50]] (''PGR'') to the [[Enzo Ferrari (automobile)|Enzo]] (''PGR2''), the [[Ferrari F430|F430]] (''PGR3''), and the [[Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano|599 GTB Fiorano]] (''PGR4''). The car manufacturer was even the main focus of a free mobile entry in the series, ''PGR: Ferrari Edition'' for the [[Zune HD]], similar to that of [[Porsche]] in ''[[Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed]]''.


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== Titles and history ==
The ''PGR'' series is the successor to Bizarre Creation's [[Dreamcast]] game ''[[Metropolis Street Racer]]'', as evidenced by the similarities and the recycled content between the first ''Project Gotham Racing'' and ''Metropolis Street Racer''.
{{Timeline of release years|2000=''[[Metropolis Street Racer]]'' (Dreamcast)|2001=''[[Project Gotham Racing (video game)|Project Gotham Racing]]'' (Xbox)|2003=''[[Project Gotham Racing 2]]'' (Xbox)|2005=''[[Project Gotham Racing 3]]'' (Xbox 360)|2006=''Project Gotham Racing Mobile'' ([[J2ME]])|2007=''[[Project Gotham Racing 4]]'' (Xbox 360)<br/><br/>''Project Gotham Racing'' ([[Symbian]], [[Windows Mobile]])|2009=''Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition'' ([[Zune HD]])|2011=}}
The first ''[[Project Gotham Racing (video game)|Project Gotham Racing]]'' was released as a launch title for Xbox on November 15, 2001. It became a success and led to more sequels, becoming Microsoft's flagship racing game franchise on Xbox.


In December 2006, a mobile version was released for [[J2ME]] mobile phones.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-12-22 |title=Project Gotham Racing (3D) |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/project-gotham-racing/project-gotham-racing-3d/ |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=www.pocketgamer.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Buchanan |first1=Levi |date=1 May 2006 |title=Pre-E3 2006: Project Gotham Racing Mobile |url=http://wireless.ign.com/articles/704/704006p1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061018090940/http://wireless.ign.com/articles/704/704006p1.html |archive-date=18 October 2006 |access-date=21 July 2015 |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]}}</ref> Another mobile version, simply called ''Project Gotham Racing'' in 2007, was released for [[Symbian]] and [[Windows Mobile]] devices.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dredge |first=Stuart |date=2007-02-15 |title=3GSM 2007: Project Gotham Racing Mobile gets a smartphone revamp |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/project-gotham-racing/3gsm-2007-project-gotham-racing-mobile-gets-a-smartphone-revamp/ |access-date=2023-05-20 |website=www.pocketgamer.com |language=en}}</ref> On November 11, 2009, ''Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition'' was released for the [[Zune HD]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition |url=http://www.ign.com/games/project-gotham-racing-ferrari-edition/zunehd-32263 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513201128/http://www.ign.com/games/project-gotham-racing-ferrari-edition/zunehd-32263 |archive-date=13 May 2015 |access-date=21 July 2015 |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]}}</ref>
== Discontinuation ==
In September 2007, after being bought by [[Activision]], Bizarre Creations announced that ''PGR4'' would be the last game produced for [[Microsoft]]. Bizarre developed ''PGR4'''s spiritual successor, ''[[Blur (video game)|Blur]]'', which was released on Xbox 360, [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Microsoft Windows]].<ref>[http://www.developmag.com/news/28531/Activision-acquires-Bizarre-Creations Activision buys Bizarre - News - www.developmag.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The future of the ''PGR'' franchise is uncertain. It was rumoured on November 1, 2010 that Microsoft was in secret talks with third party developers in an effort to revive the franchise.


The final main title, [[Project Gotham Racing 4|''Project Gotham Racing 4'']], was released around the time Bizarre Creations was acquired by [[Activision]]. Following this acquisition, in September 2007, Bizarre Creations announced that ''PGR4'' would be the last game produced for Microsoft,<ref>{{cite web |title=Activision buys Bizarre Creations |url=http://newlink.com |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Develop}}</ref> effectively leading to ''[[Forza Motorsport]]'' replacing it as Xbox's flagship racing franchise. Bizarre developed ''PGR4'''s spiritual successor, ''[[Blur (video game)|Blur]]'', which was released on [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Microsoft Windows]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Activision buys Bizarre Creations |url=http://www.developmag.com/news/28531/Activision-acquires-Bizarre-Creations |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722103511/http://www.develop-online.net/news/28531/Activision-acquires-Bizarre-Creations |archive-date=2012-07-22 |access-date=2007-09-26 |website=DevelopMag.com}}</ref> before the studio was shuttered by Activision in 2011. The developers of [[Forza Horizon|''Forza Horizon'']] originally intended to reboot the franchise;<ref>{{cite web |last=Coulson |first=Josh |date=2022-06-13 |title=Forza Horizon Devs First Pitched A Project Gotham Racing Reboot |url=https://www.thegamer.com/forza-horizon-devs-pitched-project-gotham-racing-reboot/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=TheGamer}}</ref> however, for unknown reasons, this proposal was reportedly turned down by Microsoft.<ref>{{cite web |last=McPhillips |first=Andrew |date=2022-06-15 |title=Xbox Reportedly Turned Down a Project Gotham Racing Reboot Pitch |url=https://gamerant.com/xbox-turned-down-project-gotham-racing-reboot-pitch/ |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Game Rant}}</ref>{{clear}}
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== Titles ==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Release
! scope="col" | Platform
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Metropolis Street Racer]]''
| November 3, 2000
| [[Dreamcast]]
|-
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! scope="row" | ''[[Project Gotham Racing (video game)|Project Gotham Racing]]''
| November 15, 2001
| [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]]
|-
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! scope="row" | ''[[Project Gotham Racing 2]]''
| November 17, 2003
| Xbox
|-
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! scope="row" | ''[[Project Gotham Racing 3]]''
| November 22, 2005
| [[Xbox 360]]
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Project Gotham Racing 4]]''
| October 2, 2007
| Xbox 360
|-
! scope="row" | ''Project Gotham Racing Mobile''
| February 14, 2007
| [[Mobile phone]]<ref>{{cite web|last1=Buchanan|first1=Levi|title=Pre-E3 2006: Project Gotham Racing Mobile|url=http://wireless.ign.com/articles/704/704006p1.html|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|accessdate=21 July 2015|date=1 May 2006|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061018090940/http://wireless.ign.com/articles/704/704006p1.html|archivedate=18 October 2006}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition''
| November 11, 2009
| [[Zune HD]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition|url=http://www.ign.com/games/project-gotham-racing-ferrari-edition/zunehd-32263|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|accessdate=21 July 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513201128/http://www.ign.com/games/project-gotham-racing-ferrari-edition/zunehd-32263|archivedate=13 May 2015|deadurl=no}}</ref>
|-
|}


==Reception==
== Reception ==
{{VG Series Reviews
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| game1 = [[Project Gotham Racing (video game)|Project Gotham Racing]]
| gr = no
| mc1 = 85/100<ref>https://www.metacritic.com/game/project-gotham-racing/</ref>
| game1 = [[Metropolis Street Racer]]
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| game2 = [[Project Gotham Racing 2]]
| mc1 = (DC) 87<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/dreamcast/metropolis-street-racer |title="Metropolis Street Racer" Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=September 11, 2019}}</ref>
| mc2 = 90/100<ref>https://www.metacritic.com/game/project-gotham-racing-2/</ref>
| game2 = [[Project Gotham Racing (video game)|Project Gotham Racing]]
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| game3 = [[Project Gotham Racing 3]]
| mc2 = (Xbox) 85<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox/project-gotham-racing |title="Project Gotham Racing" Reviews |publisher= [[Metacritic]] |accessdate=August 14, 2013}}</ref>
| game3 = [[Project Gotham Racing 2]]
| game4 = [[Project Gotham Racing 4]]
| mc3 = (Xbox) 90<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox/project-gotham-racing-2 |title="Project Gotham Racing 2" Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=August 14, 2013}}</ref>
| mc3 = 88/100<ref>https://www.metacritic.com/game/project-gotham-racing-3/</ref>
| mc4 = 85/100<ref>https://www.metacritic.com/game/project-gotham-racing-4/</ref>
| game4 = [[Project Gotham Racing 3]]
}}Every main ''Project Gotham Racing'' game was a critical success.
| mc4 = (X360) 88<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/project-gotham-racing-3 |title="Project Gotham Racing 3" Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=August 14, 2013}}</ref>
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{{Clear}}
| game5 = [[Project Gotham Racing 4]]
| mc5 = (X360) 85<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/project-gotham-racing-4 |title="Project Gotham Racing 4" Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=August 14, 2013}}</ref>

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All five games in the series received positive reviews from critics.
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 23:44, 12 December 2024

For the 2001 video game, see Project Gotham Racing (video game).
Project Gotham Racing
Logo for Project Gotham Racing 4
Genre(s)Racing
Developer(s)Bizarre Creations
Glu Mobile
Pixelbite
Publisher(s)Microsoft Game Studios
Glu Mobile
Platform(s)Xbox, Xbox 360, Dreamcast, mobile phone, Zune HD
First releaseProject Gotham Racing
November 15, 2001
Latest releaseProject Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition
November 11, 2009

Project Gotham Racing (PGR) is a series of racing video games published by Microsoft Studios, with four main titles all of which were developed by Bizarre Creations. It is the spiritual successor to Bizarre Creations' previous game Metropolis Street Racer, released by Sega for the Dreamcast in 2000. The PGR series was released on the Xbox and Xbox 360, with spin-offs appearing on mobile phones.

Gameplay

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The PGR series have a system called Kudos points. These are given for performing stunts with the vehicle (such as power sliding, overtaking another driver, two wheels, etc.). The longer the stunt is maintained, the more points the player receives. Colliding with the guard rails and other surroundings will cause the Kudos points from that stunt to be lost. PGR2, PGR3 and PGR4 supported direct network gameplay via Xbox Live.

The cover of each game in the Project Gotham Racing franchise has featured a Ferrari car on it, going from the F50 (PGR) to the Enzo (PGR2), the F430 (PGR3), and the 599 GTB Fiorano (PGR4). The car manufacturer was even the main focus of a free mobile entry in the series, PGR: Ferrari Edition for the Zune HD, similar to that of Porsche in Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed.

Titles and history

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Release timeline
2000Metropolis Street Racer (Dreamcast)
2001Project Gotham Racing (Xbox)
2002
2003Project Gotham Racing 2 (Xbox)
2004
2005Project Gotham Racing 3 (Xbox 360)
2006Project Gotham Racing Mobile (J2ME)
2007Project Gotham Racing 4 (Xbox 360)

Project Gotham Racing (Symbian, Windows Mobile)
2008
2009Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition (Zune HD)

The first Project Gotham Racing was released as a launch title for Xbox on November 15, 2001. It became a success and led to more sequels, becoming Microsoft's flagship racing game franchise on Xbox.

In December 2006, a mobile version was released for J2ME mobile phones.[1][2] Another mobile version, simply called Project Gotham Racing in 2007, was released for Symbian and Windows Mobile devices.[3] On November 11, 2009, Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition was released for the Zune HD.[4]

The final main title, Project Gotham Racing 4, was released around the time Bizarre Creations was acquired by Activision. Following this acquisition, in September 2007, Bizarre Creations announced that PGR4 would be the last game produced for Microsoft,[5] effectively leading to Forza Motorsport replacing it as Xbox's flagship racing franchise. Bizarre developed PGR4's spiritual successor, Blur, which was released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows.[6] before the studio was shuttered by Activision in 2011. The developers of Forza Horizon originally intended to reboot the franchise;[7] however, for unknown reasons, this proposal was reportedly turned down by Microsoft.[8]

Reception

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Aggregate review scores
Game Metacritic
Project Gotham Racing 85/100[9]
Project Gotham Racing 2 90/100[10]
Project Gotham Racing 3 88/100[11]
Project Gotham Racing 4 85/100[12]

Every main Project Gotham Racing game was a critical success.

References

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  1. ^ "Project Gotham Racing (3D)". www.pocketgamer.com. 2006-12-22. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  2. ^ Buchanan, Levi (1 May 2006). "Pre-E3 2006: Project Gotham Racing Mobile". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 18 October 2006. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  3. ^ Dredge, Stuart (2007-02-15). "3GSM 2007: Project Gotham Racing Mobile gets a smartphone revamp". www.pocketgamer.com. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  4. ^ "Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 13 May 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
  5. ^ "Activision buys Bizarre Creations". Develop. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  6. ^ "Activision buys Bizarre Creations". DevelopMag.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2007-09-26.
  7. ^ Coulson, Josh (2022-06-13). "Forza Horizon Devs First Pitched A Project Gotham Racing Reboot". TheGamer. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  8. ^ McPhillips, Andrew (2022-06-15). "Xbox Reportedly Turned Down a Project Gotham Racing Reboot Pitch". Game Rant. Retrieved 2024-10-08.
  9. ^ https://www.metacritic.com/game/project-gotham-racing/
  10. ^ https://www.metacritic.com/game/project-gotham-racing-2/
  11. ^ https://www.metacritic.com/game/project-gotham-racing-3/
  12. ^ https://www.metacritic.com/game/project-gotham-racing-4/
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