Namco shifts into high gear with Pole Position: Remix on iPhone, iPod touch
Posted by Dennis Sellers 
Sep 30, 2008 at 11:30am
Namco Networks has released Pole Position: Remix for play on iPhone and iPod touch devices. The game is available for purchase from Apple App Store for US$9.99. It takes advantage of iPhone and iPod touch’s unique features and offers three control modes:
° Tilt to Steer Mode allows you, via the device’s accelerometer, to steer your car by tilting the device either to the left or to the right, simulating the feel of an actual steering wheel.
° Touch Wheel Mode allows players to rotate the on-screen wheel to control their car.
° Slider Mode lets players slide their finger across the on-screen slider to steer with a touch of a finger.
Each mode offers realistic control during sharp turns and a touch-to-break option perfect for power slides, says Scott Rubin, senior vice president, Namco Networks. Game play can be customized for left handed and right handed users.
Each track in Pole Position: Remix can be played in four racing modes: Practice, Single Race, Grand Prix and Sudden Death. Points are earned for the distance traveled and for passing competing cars. If players race well, players can unlock reversed or mirrored versions of the tracks, race in new cars and experience different themes, including those based on Namco games such as Pac-Man, Galaga and Dig Dug.
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