Through an exclusive worldwide publishing and distribution agreement with Fox Interactive, Activision, Inc. will soon bring shootouts, robberies and high-speed car chases to the PlayStation with WORLDS SCARIEST POLICE CHASES. Based on the Fox television show of the same name, the game features running commentary from retired Sheriff Jon Bunnell, with an array of action-packed police missions. The game will allow players complete control as they take on the role of police officers, chasing down and apprehending law breaking criminals. Perpetrators will lead players on various hazardous, breakneck chases as they try to avoid being captured for such crimes as drunk driving, drug smuggling and terrorism. WORLDS SCARIEST POLICE CHASES has been rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB for violence. "The acquisition of WORLDS SCARIEST POLICE CHASES underscores our goal of delivering top-quality interactive entertainment based on highly recognizable licenses," said Kathy Vrabeck, executive vice president, worldwide publishing and global brand management, Activision, Inc. "The brand familiarity and action-packed gameplay will challenge and entertain gamers and the show's fan base." According to Karly Young, executive director of marketing, Fox Interactive, "WORLDS SCARIEST POLICE CHASES is a great driving game mixed with the voyeuristic qualities of the Fox television show. We are happy to be working with Activision to bring this fun, energetic game to PlayStation gamers around the world."
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