the gameplay for the racing game itself will be played out in...

the gameplay for the racing game itself will be played out in 3D, isometric-like perspective (with a couple zoom levels based on the preferred play experience). It'll use matchmaking, but play out asynchronously, as opposed to full real-time. It's playable from the browser, needing only a keyboard.[6:26 PM]It's leans toward arcade, but not in an outlandish way. It's just that it isn't a true sim title. Prior to the release of the game late Q2, we'll be looking at presenting early closed beta version to get some early feedback prior to public release.

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