What makes this title different from its 'steel horse' competition is the ability to perform actual motocross stunts while in midair. Everything from the 'Bar Hop' to the 'Cliff Hanger' or the brutal 'Heart Attack' can be done, albeit with some difficulty and timing, and you get bonus points for success. They also added a new financial model, similar to the Need For Speed: High Stakes or Porsche Unleashed's Evolution mode where you have to buy your bike, pay for your damage and injuries and race through a full Supercross season. Supercross Champion Stephane Roncada, who was just crowned the Eastern Region 125CC Supercross Champion with his win at the Route 66 Motor Speedway Supercross event in Joliet, IL, co-developed the title and served as an advisor throughout. This isn't just some champ lending his name either, as I personally quizzed him as he demo'd the title at Microsoft's Gamestock in February, he knew his stuff. Soon enough, by the end of May, we'll all know his stuff too and once you get your hands on these handlebars you may not even want to let go.
Andrew Bub