News | Roadkill to utilise radio system.

By Jorge Ba-oh 10.09.2003 1



Roadkill to utilise radio system.
Multiple stations and tastes included.


From a press conference today in London, Midway Games - one of the most respected classic publisher and developer - announced that their mission based, 'after Earth' driving title, Roadkill, shall have a unique wide range radio system featuring music and talk from six various stations, with content ranging from rock to general chat and also feature licenced real music as well as some original program content created specifically for the game.

Several well known songs and singers feature within the game, Judas Priest - Heading Out to the Highway, Blue Oyster Cult's - Don't Fear the Reaper Rick and Springfield's - Jessie's Girl. Also, licenced tracks from a wide range of upcoming artists such as April Wine and Leo Sayer, among various other talented singers and musicians.

Among the licenced music is a new local station that offers content created for the game and also another unique feature being a police based news channel, "dynamic radio" providing specific game updates and hints. Finally, there are commericials that run on the system advertising the various in-game businesses within the apocalyptic game.

"Our unique radio system is a major part of RoadKill. The eclectic grouping of campy music and commentary informs and enhances the gameplay."
Mike Eglington :: Senior Product Manager, Midway Europe

Game Features - From the press release

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