Posted on April 21st, 2009 in Other Sim Racing
Following today’s announcement, Simbin has released a first promo video of their upcoming free title Volvo – The Game.
The video shows the title’s headline car, the Volvo S60 Concept car in action, the street car will be accompanied by various Volvo racing cars in the title which will be released on May 26th.
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xilix
April 21st, 2009 at 18:30
Nice skylight roof.
divxx
April 21st, 2009 at 18:46
“various Volvo racing cars”
This is what interests me, lots of great touring car possibilities there.
Also, the free part ;)
Sensekhmet
April 21st, 2009 at 19:51
I’d love to see Volvo Original Cup included.
Jos
April 21st, 2009 at 20:32
nice volvo commercial.
Dillyracer
April 21st, 2009 at 22:32
Why not a GT style game instead of releasing various games of one manufacturer?
Does look good though, based on the new engine I presume?
Sodapop
April 21st, 2009 at 22:53
Because volvo is paying for it. Including any other cars would distract the player.
Magnus Tellbom
April 21st, 2009 at 23:32
I hope they include the old Super Touring Volvo S40 from STCC 1999-2000
moppenheimer
April 22nd, 2009 at 02:33
not the new engine, just look at the video, its another race07 mod
Rick33
April 22nd, 2009 at 16:13
Speedoholic
April 23rd, 2009 at 00:01
That’s a wonderful car
Looking forward to it.
ayaxr
April 26th, 2009 at 03:38
Looking forward to it, not to mention 2 new tracks at simbin quality. Hopefully they are true to life tracks.