[Rumor] A next-gen Road Rash is in the making?

And just as I was thinking about it, too.

Kotaku's story
Gamespot's story

Alright, so Sebastian Bach (of Skid Row or whatever) said he licensed one of his songs, "You Don't Understand" to a game called "Road Rage, or Road Rash, or something like that.". Kotaku apparently contacted sources at EA and this is what they were told:

Originally Posted by EA's response to Kotaku

"Though CEO John Riccitiello has recently mentioned it as a classic, beloved EA franchise, Road Rash is not currently in development."

I honestly don't see why they wouldn't make a new Road Rash. I'm hoping these "sources" are just trying to deny the rumors, as I'd actually like to see a next-gen Road Rash. =|

Then again, no one has actually thought about a game called "Road Rage" being developed, but it seems like too much of a coincidence that Road Rash was mentioned.

My thoughts: I think this is pretty debatable, considering I've got no idea who these sources are exactly, but I'm kind of willing to believe that it's not being made. It'd be a shame though.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by S_K

SSX/sled storm 2 style tricks = boost system

Sweet merciful crap, no. It should just be driving and ass-kicking, with the occasional landing on another driver after a nice jump. If something like that is added, however, it'll probably be lame (not the game itself, but that part. It just doesn't fit.)

If they're making a new Road Rash, I'm thinking they'll stick with the normal gameplay, and add a few new things, like a small amount of rider customization (maybe three-four male models and three female-four models with some color changing for parts of them), some online play, and what I'm hoping for, four player split-screen (The N64 version had four players, if I'm not mistaken.), considering I don't have XBLA. (I'll just be connecting to the marketplace quickly to get N+ and V8 Arcade when it's released.) Maybe even a new weapon or two, it all depends.

And yeah, Road Rash is pretty damn funny with friends, in multiplayer or even just watching it (pretty entertaining to see somebody get 10 knock-outs in a row. xD).

Edit: Alright, found this: Starbreeze Studios working on EA's Project RedLime

Originally Posted by Article

“EA Partners is thrilled to hand over the keys to one of EA’s most acclaimed franchises to Starbreeze Studios,” said David DeMartini, vice president and general manager of EA Partners. “Starbreeze’s pedigree is undisputed and we could not be happier to welcome them to the EA Partners family. The team is creating an incredibly innovative take on a classic property and EA Partners is poised to deliver a blockbuster launch on the global stage.”

Could this be Road Rash?

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Originally Posted by aesop

Are the 3D versions of Road Rash any good? I mean, when I think Road Rash, I can only picture them on Megadrive. =D

I thought Road Rash: Jailbreak for the PS1 was very fun (Genesis/Mega Drive's RR 3 and PS1's RR: Jailbreak are my favorite games out of the series.). Found a gameplay video of Jailbreak on the ePSXe emulator (Also, the music's repeating in the background, but it's apparently due to problems with the emulator).

YouTube Video

Like I said before, I'm hoping for:
*small amount of rider customization
*same gameplay/mechanics, no huge changes
*four player split-screen
*online play

Good graphics will come with it, that's why it's not listed in what I'm hoping for. xD

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.