You'll earn your reputation on the mean streets in Juiced. Click "stream" for a larger view.

　　Juiced is the upcoming racer from Acclaim that is being developed by UK-based Juice Games for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC. The gameplay will offer a hybrid of arcade and sim elements, and it will make use of licensed cars, car parts, and locations set throughout the world. Juiced looks to provide you with a "team-based" street racing experience that also gives you the chance to build up a crew. Additionally, the game lets you recruit other drivers to race for you. Some racing areas will be considered "home track" areas where you'll be given a sort of home-court advantage as you race. You'll find more than 40 licensed cars that have been designed using manufacturers' blueprints. This allows you to go through many of the game's various cars so that you can try to find the best match for your tastes. Juiced will also feature a bevy of authentic aftermarket parts that can be used to customize your car in whatever fashion you like.

　　In terms of actual driving mechanics, Juiced is aiming for realism. The handling will be realistically modeled, and it will make use of a believable physics model. The game's physics model will work some overtime during the requisite crashes that are now de rigueur for racers. In addition, your cars and the environment will actually sustain damage as you drive (or wreck) your way to the finish line. As you'd expect, you'll progress through the single-player game by getting a handle on these driving conditions and by increasing your reputation as a skilled driver.

　　This exclusive movie, the first in a series, will take you through the ins and outs of racing in the game. Juiced is currently due out this fall for the Xbox, PS2, and PC. While all three versions of it will feature online play, the console versions will also feature split-screen multiplayer. Look for more on the game in the coming months. Until then, check out our exclusive Juiced movie.