Yes, They missed a "C" in the title but European publisher Lexicon Entertainment has indeed announced that they have grabbed a racing game called Rapid Racoon slated for a 2008 release on the Nintendo DS.



Rapid Racoon is an original title from game developer DK Games. The game promises to be a high speed futuristic Wipeout-like anti-gravity racing game, complete with an assortment of characters that hold have a furry creature as their mascot/partner. And yes, one of those critters is, indeed, a raccoon.

Expect such DS elements as dual-screen presentation (gameplay on top, and live race data on the bottom), fast and smooth 3D visuals, local wireless multiplayer...and, of course, furry creatures to make things more interesting. When the game's complete, there will be three difficulty levels, three universes to race in, and at least eight different vehicles to pilot. Currently the game's been announced only for European markets, and will ship in that territory next year. February 2008 is the current release window for Rapid Racoon.

source: Rapid Racoon Invading DS

PRESS RELEASE
Bath, 2nd August 2007 -Lexicon Entertainment, a leading publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment software for video game console systems and personal computers world-wide, is pleased to announce the signing of Rapid Racoon for Nintendo DS.

Rapid Racoon is a thrilling, fast paced and richly detailed racing game exclusively created by France developer, DK GAMES which is at the forefront of Nintendo development.

The player starts with a choice of 3 anti gravity craft which have different skills, speed and handling. There will be the opportunity to unlock 3 more craft if you win each championship attaining first place, as well as being able to unlock 2 extra craft after finishing the normal and hard mode.

As the player steers their craft around the cleverly designed track, hovering above the ground, collectables will randomly appear to both hinder and aid the player which will include missiles, mines, speedups, bombs, magnets, etc.

Three modes will be available: in easy mode, the opponents have a speed limit, which requires care and due attention, normal mode, the opponents will endeavour to not let you pass them, but will not be unduly aggressive, hard mode, the opponents will try to not let you pass them, and are outwardly aggressive! All three modes offer added gameplay for driving in a different manner with alternative strategies.

The space - sci fi themed tracks includes visits to 3 universes -

· UndaCity: based on an industrial environment: factory, dark and dirt...)

· Neo terra : cliff, trees, water...

· The frontier: space station, meteor...

Rapid Racoon offers an expertly created progression line for full enjoyment of the experience and longevity of the game! Features include:
- 3 modes, easy/normal/hard
- Cutting edge graphical presentation through creation of an exceptional 3D engine and the best use of the NDS capabilities
- Network play
- Simply, effective controls
- Ingenious AI
- Each team has a mascot, and one of them will be the Racoon...

Utilizing both screens, the upper screen displays the 3D race whilst the bottom screen conveys the opponent's position and map visualization.

Rapid Racoon, a space racer that leads the field in DS excitement and is characterized by its speed and fluidity of play!!