Get those engines running, guys. Atari has now opened the gates and have pulled the gun's trigger to set off Test Drive Unlimited onto the PS2, PSP and PC tracks.

In case you need some reminding as to what exactly is in store for you in this video game, there's the M.O.O.R or the Massively Open Online Racing. Here, players are also given more freedom as it is up to you where you want your wheels to take you, and what races to show off your skills to.

Finally, Test Drive Unlimited has skidded to a halt on North American retail video games stores and is priced at US$ 39.95 (SRP). The ESRB gives it two separate ratings: E10+ for the PSP and PS2, and T for Teen for Windows.

With just a few days left before Atari's Test Drive Unlimited (TDU) game for the PSP zips into retail, we will be providing players with a second gameplay trailer just to get everybody's "drive" going. This video should provide more tidbits as to how players can expect to interact with the game's expected roster of 125 exotic wheels, as well as provide more glimpses of the video game's 1000 miles of open roads on the Hawaiian island of Oahu.

Also of note is the TDU's multiplayer mode via the PSP's WiFi connection, with this video showcasing how different the driving experience can be as compared to its default single-player mode. Test Drive Unlimited (PSP) is currently set for a March 21 release in North America, and will sell for US$ 39.99.

Download: Test Drive Unlimited: Second PSP trailer

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UPDATE: Going over GameTrailers, we found the third PSP trailer for Atari's Test Drive Unlimited. Click on play and check it out!

In the Test Drive series, it's not always about winning the next race - it's also about looking cool and feeling good while you're drawing grease trails around your opponents.

When strolling down over 1,000 miles of gorgeous roads in Hawaii, you have to get the perfect ride to match the view. These screens are showing them classy Mercedes in their PSP splendour, thanks to Atari. By winning races, accomplishing missions and hurdling challenges, you earn credits that allow you to purchase new parts which you need to customize and optimize your four-wheeler.

Check out more of them screens after the jump.

  

The racing game Test Drive Unlimited by Atari and Melbourne House is set to be released this coming March. This racer will have more than 125 licensed cars and motorcycles. The terrain has been modelled after the Hawaiian island of Oahu which has about 1000 miles of roads and highways, more than enough room for you to take a spin in you vehicle of choice.

The Xbox 360 version of this game received high marks upon its release, garnering a popularity rating of 82.3% according to Game Rankings. If this game delivers everything it promises, then it will equal to its next-gen brother. More news as we get it.

  

 

This game is no doubt one of the most anticipated games to be released for the PSP and the PC. While some may have already played Test Drive Unlimited, we unfortunate souls are still dependent on previews and screenshots and videos of the game to see just how good this game might be. So, to further tease you TDU fans, here are two more trailers of the game. See how much we want to have it?

Download: [Test Drive Unlimited PC Trailer]
Download: [Test Drive Unlimited PSP Trailer]

Buy: [Test Drive Unlimited (PSP)]
Buy: [Test Drive Unlimited (PC)]

With the game's release just a few winks away, Atari sure knows how to keep eager Test Drive Unlimited (PC, Xbox360) players at the edge of their seats. How? Well, they've just released a trailer for the PSP version which features a minute and a half of nothing but pure road action and gameplay.

You already know about the different game modes and how the wireless functions will work in the game, so at this point, we bet you're just whiling away your time and waiting for the game to hit shelves. And what better way to do that than to sit back, chill, and see what's in store for your PSPs via this trailer, eh?

Oh, and just in case you've forgotten, TDU for the PSP is set to hit the streets February 20th. Enjoy the vid!

 

Test Drive Unlimited is one of the most highly anticipated games for the PSP. With the release of the Xbox 360 version, the people at Atari have a lot to live up to. However, judging from these screens, it looks like they're on the right track. The detail on the cars and backgrounds are great for a PSP game. If the gameplay is as good as the screens, then we could be looking at a must-have PSP game this year. We can only wait and see if the game lives up to the hype it has been generating among gamers everywhere.

So for now, let's content ourselves with these TDU pics for the PSP.

   
 

Atari's Test Drive Unlimited for the PSP wouldn't hit retail stores before February 20. Now, one of our readers, PSPumpgun a.k.a Suicide Man 2oo7, left a tip in our mailbox and said that he is playing TDU on his handheld now. And to prove his claim, he even gave us a link to a YouTube video that he, himself, uploaded.

While PSPPumpgun didn't tell us where he got this, it is an "open secret" among PSP users that this might be/ could be/ is no other than an ISO. We tried the boxed game on Xbox 360 and we were in awe with the great expanse of the island of Oahu. After hearing the devs mention that all 1,000 miles were placed in the handheld version and no loading screen will be seen whatsoever, we thought we really had to see it for ourselves.

We want this game badly. We're a sucker for racers, as you all know by now. Oh, well. As long as our readers are happy, we are happy for them as well. Thanks, Suicide Man 2oo7 for the heads up!

The upcoming PSP version of Test Drive Unlimited (PC, Xbox360) is arguably one of the most awaited PSP games set for release next month. And to further psych up all the PSP users out there, Melbourne House has posted part II of their dev diary to give us an inside look at what's in store for us when TDU hits the shelves on February 20.

And this time, let's shift all gears to focus on the Hardcore Mode, which, according to Melbourne House's Ahmed Boukhelifa, will be available at the launch of the PC version. It will also be up for grabs later on as an Xbox Live download which will be called "Patch 3." The patch is still in QA testing at Atari, but is expected to be released real soon. So anyway, here's what you'll need to know about the Hardcore Mode:

• it will be available after players reach Champion status and will appear as an additional entry (next to "New Game" and "Continue"). Once selected, it will run down the following specs:
• Physics handling - handling becomes "ultra realistic" and more demanding. Increased breaking distances occur and the driver is left with less anti-drift assistance.
• Telemetry Players will have the option to activate Telemetry with the D-Pad to follow accurately how far you'll need to push the car
• Free Ride Alternative Players in Free-Ride will have the option to display their current driving mode (shown as a small icon next to screen name)
• Multiplayer Challenge Additions - self-explanatory, but basically, battle it out with other players in Hardcore Mode
• Solo Challenge Option - because it IS the Hardcore Mode, this option will NOT be accessible in this mode.

That's basically it guys, that's the rundown on what you'll need to know about Hardcore Mode in TDU. For Xbox360 users, you might wanna watch out for that Patch 3 download on XBLM. Not to worry though, we'll keep you posted once news reaches our ears about that so stay tuned.

Alright, heads up to all you mad-driving maniacs out there, Melbourne House's Kevin Burfett has just posted another dev diary entry over at IGN. And this time, he talks about the upcoming PSP version of Test Drive Unlimited (Xbox360, PC) and the great stuff you can look forward to seeing on  your handhelds.

So as not to bore you by making this post read like a literal Dear Diary entry, here's how we're gonna do this:

• Making the entire island of Oahu fit right into your hands is an incredible technical feat, but they were able to do it so Kevin says, "Every piece of the 1000 miles of road is there in a fully streaming world. You can race around the entire island in a single session without seeing a loading screen."
• All the cars have been remodeled especially for the PSP and what the devs and end users see are exactly the same, no differences in size, shape or color.
• The PSP version will have the Auto-GPS, with Master Points, Race series, and over 240 races all playable online. And yes, TDU on the PSP will have online multiplayer and ad-hoc mode.
  
• You can play in Infrastructure mode, with High Scores being recorded for ALL races when you're online (for both single and multiplayer.
• If you're more of the in-and-out person, Quickrace will be a useful option for you.
  

Kevin also recommends cruising through unexplored roads if you have very limited time on your hands (or better yet, just go car-shopping). Basically, what all this goes to show is that in TDU, it's not just about the racing element, it's also about the various gameplay choices that the game offers -- cruising, customizing your rides, etc. And to give you a more visual glimpse of what TDU offers, here's a quick-see of what you'll soon be seeing on your handhelds. Enjoy!