The clock strikes Midnight for a third time @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on May 06, 2004

News: Rockstar takes to the streets for a third time as they announced Midnight Club 3.

In a press release that consisted mostly of executive quotes, Rockstar Games announced Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition for the Xbox and PlayStation 2 today. Once again, Rockstar San Diego will be behind the development. No details of the game were released yet, but a Holiday 2004 release date is currently on Rockstar's book.

For those not in the know (and that includes me), DUB is the preeminent "automotive lifestyle" magazine. The editors of DUB will lend their expertise to Rockstar to make Midnight Club 3 the most authentic recreation of street racing and car customization. And for those who just need to read executive quotes, here you go:

"The Midnight Club series has re-defined the racing genre with its revolutionary open-ended racing and seamless integration of street racing culture," stated Dan Houser, Rockstar Games' Vice President of Creative. "Now, through the combination of Rockstar San Diego's technical prowess and DUB's notoriety as the pulse of the automotive lifestyle world, we are poised to once again push the boundaries of speed and style well beyond anything ever seen before in racing games with Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition."

"The previous Midnight Club games set the standard and raised the bar for racing games in the 21st century," said Jay Panek, Producer, Rockstar San Diego. "Now, with Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, we are taking every opportunity to expand upon the signature features of the Midnight Club series, as well as creating all-new features, to produce the most exhilarating street-racing game ever. DUB's involvement, combined with our own experience at making open city racing games will undoubtedly solidify and legitimize Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition as the preeminent racing experience."

"We at DUB are extremely excited for the opportunity to bring our knowledge and influence to Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, which is sure to be the quintessential racing game for any true aficionado of the automotive and racing lifestyle," said Haythem Haddad, Creative Director and Co-Founder, of DUB. "The flair for innovation and cultural progression that Rockstar Games and DUB are universally known for will undoubtedly become the trademark of Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition. We look forward to working with Rockstar Games to exceed the limits of what is expected of a racing game."

We'll keep you posted.