If this game sounds familiar, it's because we've been waiting for it since last year's E3. Namco has resurrected Street Racing Syndicate, filling it with underground-style high-risk night racing on open city streets and closed tracks. Racers take their cars to the streets of Los Angles, Philadelphia, and Miami to earn money and respect -- as well as the affection of beautiful models picked from today's top import magazines -- while avoiding the attention of cops lurking behind many sharp turns. Extensive customization options include licensed aftermarket parts and hundreds of graphics upgrades, while realistic racing physics affect handling and, ultimately, the racer's pocketbook because damage costs money to repair. Namco promises SRS will arrive by the end of the year, for PlayStation2, Xbox, and GameCube.
