Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights

Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights is an arcade racing video game released on September, 17 for the PC, PSP, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo DS. It is a sequel to the 2005 game Juiced. This game is being developed by Juice Games and published THQ. The game is set to release on October 8th, 2007. It utilises more advanced car modification methods.

A demo for the Xbox 360 version was released on Xbox Live Marketplace on July 19, 2007. A second, multiplayer demo appeared on September 14, 2007.

Race Types
According to Gamereactor, the game will start off in a night club where the player selects their character and car. Juice Games has decided to remove the racing calender, the respect system and the drag races. After choosing a character and car, the player will get a list of available races, three of which must be won in order to move up to the next level. Juiced 2 includes two types of racing - Circuit and Drift races.This game has been deemed the prerelease game of the year.

Your Character
A new feature in the game is the ability for the player to design their own character, from hair color to sock color, which will make sure that no two drivers are alike and all online racers are unique. It has been rumoured that there will be over 300 brands of clothes to choose from.

Modding
Players will also be able to modify and tune their cars with over 10,000 upgrades including bodykits, spoilers, rims, doors, wing mirrors, hoods, exhausts, ride height, sun roof etc... performance upgrades and even the interior of your car(seats and steering wheels and even wing mirror, it is said in an interview that you can now put in speakers, or TV's Amps etc...). All upgrades are licensed products from real companies such as Greddy, Veilside BuddyClub and Stillen. If a player selects a new body kit, he or she will also be able to watch as the new body parts are added to the car giving an inside view on how real cars are customized with body kits and other modifications. There will be hundreds of new colorus and finishes (such as varnish or Matte). There will be over 1 million decals to choose from, resize and move with up to 50 Layers.You can also save a certain decal combination and apply it to other cars in your garage. As there are different towns in different countries, you can also change your license plate(e.g. an Australian license plate for Sydney) which will have your Username on it.

Driver DNA
Juiced Games has also introduced a new phenomenon called Driver DNA which records a players style of driving and creates a strand of "DNA". Other players can then download your DNA from Playstation Network or XBOX Live and race against it before they challenge you.

Settings
Another change from the first Juiced game is that the fictional city known as "Angel City" has been dropped and races will take place in real cities which are Rome, London, Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and San Francisco. This is not an accurate layout of the city because of twisty and curvy tracks built in conjunction with the streets, but they do feature landmarks of that particular city.

Online features
Like the previous Juiced game, Online features such as Pink Slip Races will affect your Career mode. A new feature is to have an Online Career and Crew. You can download your friends' Driver DNA, view it and add them to your crew. You can trade cars and other items online. Each car has a log book which tells the current owner how many people have owned the car and what races it has been in. Online betting updates allow a player to bet during races, see how many people are betting on and against them, and what their odds are. Unfortunately, Online will not be a feature on the PS2, PSP andNintendo DS versions.

Cars
Incomplete
 * Ascari KZ1
 * Aston Martin Vanquish
 * Audi TT
 * BMW M3 GTR
 * BMW Z4
 * Chevrolet Camaro
 * Chevrolet Corvette
 * 2007 Dodge Charger
 * Dodge Viper
 * Fiat Coupé 2.0 Turbo
 * Ford Falcon XR8
 * Ford Focus SVT
 * Ford Mustang
 * Holden Monaro
 * 2007 Honda Civic Si
 * Honda NSX
 * Honda S2000
 * Hyundai Tiburon
 * Koenigsegg CCX
 * Lotus Elise
 * Mazda RX-7
 * Mazda RX-8
 * Melling Hellcat
 * Mini Cooper S
 * 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
 * Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X
 * Nissan 300ZX
 * Nissan 350Z
 * 1995 Nissan Silvia
 * 2002 Nissan Silvia
 * 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-RT
 * Nissan Skyline R32 GTS-t Type M
 * Pagani Zonda F Roadster
 * Plymouth Barracuda
 * Peuegot 206 GTI
 * Pontiac G6 GTP
 * Saleen S7
 * SEAT Leon Cupra R
 * 2000 Toyota Celica
 * Toyota Supra
 * Toyota Trueno AE86
 * TVR Sagaris
 * 2007 Volkswagen Golf GTi

Juiced 2's cars are also divided into classes.
 * Exotic: The pinnacle of automotive engineering, exotics are high performance cars that proove the benchmark in Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights. Some drivers will strive to earn enough money to maybe buy themselves a Azcari KZ1 or a Pagani Zonda F Roadster. Others will try to take a more affordable car and mod it so it can perhaps compete against an exotic.
 * Ricers: The late 80s saw the genesis of the modding scene. Starting in southern California, can enthusiasts began to modify their imported Japanese vehicles, following similar trends that originated in Japan. Common upgrades soon became available allowing the replacement of standard factory components with performance parts. Juiced 2 includes some awesome Japanese cars from the likes of Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and Subaru.
 * Euro: There's no doubt that the kinds of the modding scene have been the Japanese imports. However, the European car manufacturers have started to get noticed too. The pinnacle of the Euro scene has to be the BMW M3, but there are others too. The Volswagen Golf GTi, SEAT Leon Cupra R, and the Ford Focus SVT lead up an impressive pack of highly moddable cars.
 * Old Muscle': A muscle car is a high performance car with a large capacity engine. The original muscle cars appeared between 1964 and 1973 from American manufacturers such as Chevrolet, Plymouth, Dodge, Pontiac, and Ford. The appearance of the muscle car marked a general trend towards factory performance and in-turn reflected the importance of the youth market. Muscle cars offered a range of affordable vehicles with strong street performance.
 * Modern Muscle: The original muscle car era is long gone. However, in a bid to return to those heady days many US car manufacturers have reintroduced modern interpretations of old classics. These new pretenders feature large V6 or V8 engines supplying an impressive 425 HP. They've been styled in a manner that acknowledges their roots but also looks like the future. Juiced 2 features modern muscle cars like the Didge Viper, Dodge Charger, and Ford Mustang.

Soundtrack
Each race event attended by musicians and DJ's which give it a 'nightclub' feel. Juice Games called upon Adam Freeland to lay down some well known tunes and mix his own music too. The end result is a smooth R&B, Hip-Hop vibe that comes to life during races along with some huge beats and classic rock.

Links

 * Official Website
 * Juiced 2 'DNA' Trailer
 * Juiced 2 Customization Trailer